Get to know us
Light to the World Pentecostal Church was founded in the year 2000. We are a Slavic congregation rooted in the belief in the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Our services are primarily conducted in Russian, with English translation provided as needed to reach and serve a wider audience.
As a church, we are deeply committed to the Holy Bible as our foundation and doctrine. Our teachings are centered on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, as well as the examples set by the 12 disciples.
We wholeheartedly believe in the spiritual gifts that God gives to His people. One gift we place strong emphasis on is the gift of the Holy Spirit, which empowers, leads, and strengthens the Church for ministry and daily life.
At Light to the World, we seek to glorify God in all we do and to be a light in our community through Spirit-led worship, biblical teaching, and fellowship grounded in love and truth.
Our Church Family
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Pentecostals believe that after you are saved (become a Christian), there is a separate experience where the Holy Spirit fills you with power for living the Christian life and serving God. This is often called the "baptism in the Holy Spirit."
Bible support:
Acts 2:4 — "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." (This happened on the Day of Pentecost after the disciples were already following Jesus.)
Acts 1:8 — "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses..."
Acts 2:38 — Peter said, "Repent and be baptized... and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
In today's church: Many believers pray and seek this fresh filling of the Holy Spirit during worship, prayer meetings, or special services. It gives them boldness to share their faith, strength during hard times, and a deeper sense of God's presence — just like the early church needed power to spread the gospel.
Spiritual Gifts
Pentecostals teach that the Holy Spirit still gives supernatural gifts to believers today (like tongues, prophecy, healing, etc.) to help the church grow and show God's power.
Bible support:
1 Corinthians 12:4-7 — "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit... Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good."
1 Corinthians 12:11 — "All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines."
In today's church: These gifts are used in worship services, prayer teams, and ministry. For example, someone might pray for healing, share a word from God, or speak in tongues (with interpretation) to encourage the whole church. The goal is always to build up believers and point people to Jesus.
Guidance and Empowerment
The Holy Spirit is not distant — He actively guides, comforts, and gives power to Christians every day so they can live according to God's will.
Bible support:
John 16:13 — "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth."
Romans 8:14 — "For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God."
Ephesians 5:18 — "Be filled with the Spirit."
In today's church: Christians rely on the Holy Spirit through daily prayer, reading the Bible, and listening during quiet times. He helps with decisions, gives peace in trouble, and empowers people to love others, resist sin, and serve in their local church.
Sanctification (Growing in Holiness)
The Holy Spirit helps believers become more like Jesus — changing their hearts, helping them live holy lives, and producing good character.
Bible support:
Galatians 5:22-23 — "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."
2 Corinthians 3:18 — "And we all... are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."
In today's church: The Holy Spirit works in everyday life — convicting us when we sin, encouraging us to forgive, and helping us grow in patience and love. This ongoing work makes the church healthier and more Christ-like.
