This month, we visited three orphanages and organized three gatherings for orphanage graduates at neutral locations in the city. We are mentoring over thirty children who have graduated and remain connected with us. We assist them in studying, earning money, and managing their finances while providing guidance and mentorship.
A few years ago, we saw children dropping out of school, turning to theft, using drugs, having children at 15, or ending up in prison. Today, these same children pray and have a chance for a happy and meaningful life.
Our ministry in oncology wards and hospices remains challenging and energy-intensive. This week, I brought a young woman to the hospice for the first time, and she became unwell while there. On the way home, she had countless questions, such as, “Why do these children get sick?” I told her that I don’t have the answers to such questions, but I know that they all need God and our help, and we will continue to provide it.
A new girl, Nastya, who is six years old, has joined us. She responds to touch, tries to speak, and sings songs with us. Her mother left her in the hospice as she is unable to support her, and we are committed to helping her.
Thank you so much for your support and assistance. We need your prayers and involvement. May the Lord bless us all.
Hope… Isn’t it what revives us? Especially during cold and long winter evenings, it gives us strength to keep going. When parents come to visit their children, we invite them to play together in the snow—a time when they share many warm and happy moments.
The celebration begins with the first sounds of bells as decorations are hung, handmade paper garlands appear, and songs and skits for the holiday are rehearsed. The entire “Children’s Ark” prepares for this important event. Staff create programs, prepare decorations, costumes, and crafts. We also invite parents to help, as it strengthens their bond with their children and teaches them how to create joy together.
As Christmas approaches, we seek opportunities and reach out to various organizations and individuals to collect gifts for the children. It is heartwarming to see how many respond and are willing to contribute and participate! This is vital support for us and an essential part of the holiday for the children.
On Christmas Eve, the shelter’s doors open wide, and parents enter the hall. It’s celebration time, and hugs and laughter fill the air. Together, we sing Christmas carols, share memories, and talk about the most important thing—Jesus was born and came into this world to be with us and to bring salvation.
On this evening, every child feels the warmth of family comfort and the solace that comes to the heart through hope. Parents experience a unique closeness and warmth with their children. During the celebration, they realize that their presence and involvement in their children’s lives are what matter most.
Our team of volunteers, representing eight congregations from the region, along with some young people who are not yet church members, conducted two family retreats. Over the two sessions this year, we hosted a total of 145 people. This year, we had a new addition to our team—a young woman taking her first steps in faith. She was inspired to join us by the testimonies of others who had participated in these retreats before.
About a month before the retreat, a brother and his family were returning from vacation. While sharing their faith on the train, they met a woman who turned out to be a sister in the Lord, though she was struggling in her faith due to her husband abandoning her. This event had divided her life into a “before” and “after.” She was traveling with her children—two teenagers and an 8-year-old girl—to the Altai region in search of a new home. But after connecting with the brother’s family, she felt God’s guidance and, a week later, arrived in Omsk to visit the brother’s congregation.
After attending a service—and through the prompting and guidance of the Holy Spirit—she decided to settle in Omsk. God’s intervention in her life didn’t stop there. Just at that time, a family canceled their attendance for the first retreat session, allowing her family to join us. God affirmed their decision, and they were deeply satisfied with the experience. Now, they are integrated into the brother’s congregation that welcomed them like family and are actively working with children in the ministry.
We came to Vietnam to sow the Word of God among the local population, but the Lord, as it is written, blesses abundantly. He Himself has started to open up neighboring countries (Laos, Cambodia, Thailand…) for evangelism. Recently, many Russian-speaking people have also been arriving here, and we see they also need salvation.
In the spring, a family (Artem and Alina) came to us from Turkey. Alina believed in Jesus Christ, and in Turkey, she traveled eight hours just to attend services and hear the Word of God. Her husband Artem accompanied her. After moving here, they started attending our services, and Alina greatly desired to receive Holy Water Baptism. Her husband Artem began taking a closer look at the church, attending baptismal classes, and recently, he was baptized. Praise God! Our hearts are filled with joy
Many events are happening here. God blessed us with a vehicle for ministry, just in time as the rainy season begins.
Precious friends, brothers, and sisters, from the heart and soul, we thank you for your labor of love in the shared mission of spreading the Gospel. We are very happy to serve together with you.
We believe that by reaching one generation for Christ and teaching them to do the same, we can change the entire history of a nation that has long worshiped ancestral spirits. God’s work is visible worldwide, and we are honored to witness His power among people who have yet to know Him. Many of those who have come to Christ are the first generation in their families to follow Him. They are at different stages in life — some in their golden years, but many are very young.
As they grow in faith, they face immense challenges, often from family members who remain devoted to ancestral worship. But amid these challenges, we see God’s hand guiding them, teaching them to look beyond their personal struggles and serve others. Through serving, they experience God’s faithfulness and love firsthand.
Our focus goes beyond spreading the Gospel; it is about living a Christ-centered life and supporting those who have responded to His call. This is a journey of both spiritual and practical learning. Our youth find their footing in Christ and learn to walk with Him daily.
Winter is approaching, and a major need for refugees is warm clothing. I reached out to several organizations requesting assistance, and, thank God, we received a large quantity of items. Every day, we invite refugees to come and pick up the clothing they need, all provided and distributed free of charge. However, we now need a proper storage space for both storing and distributing these clothes.
We’re currently using a nearby warehouse at a favorable rate, but the church’s budget falls short of covering this expense. We urgently need support to extend the warehouse lease for another three months. Please pray that God provides the resources necessary to continue this ministry. The photos show the space and some of the people coming for help. Over 1,000 refugees are on our list, all in need of assistance. We aim not only to help them with practical needs but also to share the love of God with them.
