Agatha Isaak: Winnipeg, - Elmwood M.B. Church. Relatives in Russia, Particularly Helen Regehr (Mother of Agatha Isaak) who studied nursing in Riga prior to the Russian Revolution of 1917, and graduated in 1902
These are John and Mary Schmidt's family photographs, showing various aspects of John's life of ministry (conscientious objector, pastor, and radio preacher) and their life together as a family.
The Agora Church formed a special missions committee in 2008 under the leadership of Kate Dewhurst, that developed a relationship with a fledgling Christian school in Buwate, Uganda, called “Hope of Good Future Primary School.” Dr. Walter F. Schlech acted as the correspondent and agent between the church and their contacts, Elliot and Sarah, in Uganda. These photographs come from this mission relationship.
These photo were used to illustrated the book "Waffen der Wehrlosen: Ersatzdienst der Mennoniten in der UdSSR (Winnipeg: CMBC Publications, 1980) that focuses on the Alternative Service to active military service in the Soviet Union between 1917-1954.