On Sunday Victor and Ester Petrenko, who are leaders of the Riga International Bible Institute, in the Latvian capital, will be joining the service. Victor's father was a leader in a Baptist church in Russia in the 1960s who, together with other leaders, was sentenced to labour camp in 1970 for his refusal to give up his faith.

On Sunday Victor and Ester Petrenko, who are leaders of the Riga International Bible Institute, in the Latvian capital, will be joining the service. Victor's father was a leader in a Baptist church in Russia in the 1960s who, together with other leaders, was sentenced to labour camp in 1970 for his refusal to give up his faith. The family endured considerable hardship and later moved to Latvia but continued to suffer prosecution. Victor and Ester will be speaking at the morning service which starts at 10.45am and the evening service at 6pm. For details of all services and midweek activities contact the office on 01502 514091 or check the website on www.londonroad.org.uk.