About the artists:

Sasha uses oil, acrylic and digital media for her artwork. She is married and has two children. 

"It is really great that proceeds will go to Samara UMC. I'm glad to serve the Lord and my church by the gifts He gives to me. My dream is to inspire people and strengthen their faith through my works", said Sasha.

Our first artist, Tatyana Molodyk, is still our biggest selling artist. Now that the interior of the Saratov church is finished and Tatyana has moved to the UK, proceeds from her artwork are going to the Scholarship Fund at The Moscow Theological Seminary of the Methodist Church of Eurasia.

Her artwork was used for both the 2023 and 2024 advent calendars.

Pastor Igor Pak was a carpenter and talented artist. Sadly, Igor went to be with the Lord in June 2025. His sister, Rimma, and other congregates have vowed to keep the church going in his name. 

Currently Marfa Ministry has cards and puzzles which are reproductions of his beautiful work.

Anna is the Headmaster of Children's Sunday School at the Samara United Methodist Church. She is often busy writing curriculum for instruction. 

Her sewing is exquisite. She has partnered with Marfa Ministry in designing an advent Jesse Tree. This year we will have variety of her sewing, including nativity ornaments, Easter ornaments, church babies, owls, and much more. 

Vladislava's husband is pastor of the Pskov Methodist Church. Her commitment to the Pskov UMC is clear in her donations of artwork. Points! Dots! Dot to dot! Point to point! Whatever you call it, call it beautiful.

In addition to sending her products to Marfa Ministry, she has become a master at woodworking, making materials for continued Godly Play training in Eurasia. 

Leonid participated in the children's program at Svetlana UMC. At home, he cares for his six siblings and makes money to support the family. Other artwork by children in the program is featured in note cards and "lunch bags".

The gypsy children come to the House of Bread for Bible study, worship and tutoring.  They use their artistic talent to make cards for Marfa Ministry.  

Tanya Kasper has dedicated her life to Christ. She, her husband, are both seminary students of the Moscow Theological Seminary of the Methodist Church of Eurasia. 

According to Tanya:

"I am the mother of six children. I serve God! My hobby is to draw, sculpt sculptures, and compose poetry. I am glad that it is interesting to you."

Elena Kalashinkova became active as a children’s Sunday school teacher after attending the Godly Play training.  She is a kind person, and her talents are many.