Four hours in a motorboat under the 40-degree sun — not a cloud in the sky, and my skin is instantly frying despite an absurd amount of sunscreen. For the hundredth time, I adjust the cap on Miroslava, while Matvey quietly munches on an octopus. And where’s Zhenya? Where else — of course, he’s preaching to the boat’s helmsman.
Our life is a whirlwind! And the ability not only to survive the mission field but to enjoy it — that’s one of the key skills in a missionary’s life. Because “ministry” doesn’t end on Sunday afternoon, nor is it limited to “three points” and a call to repentance.
This month, we decided to take a (so-called) vacation — since the kids had a two-week Easter break. But the “vacation” unexpectedly turned into a full-scale evangelistic outreach, with many salvations and the revival of a traditional Lutheran community in the island town of Finschhafen.
“You will be My witnesses” goes far beyond a carefully crafted sermon. Worship is more than just a song, and evangelism is the willingness to preach at any moment!
On March 22 and 23, 2025, by God’s grace, a missionary team from Moldova held an evangelistic outreach in Istanbul. This city, connecting East and West, became a place where the Word of God was proclaimed in both Russian and Turkish. People who had previously been far from faith crossed the threshold of the House of Prayer for the first time. In their eyes were excitement, curiosity, and most importantly — a thirst for truth.
The Lord also honored us with a great privilege — to hold the ordination of a pastor called by God to serve the Church among the peoples of Turkey. It was a touching and momentous occasion — prayer, tears, the laying on of hands, and the deep sense that the Lord is establishing His Church in this land.
Our team consisted of 10 people — ministers, translators, all filled with a spirit of mission and a desire to be useful in building the Kingdom of God. This was not just a trip — it was an investment in eternity, a sowing that will surely bear fruit.
Thanks to your generous support, all major expenses for tickets, accommodation, and meals were covered. Thank you. Scripture teaches: “Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
We had an interesting trip to the Artyn orphanage, and it stood out to me especially because I spent time with a new boy named Egor. He is 13 years old. His mother died, and his father is in prison. Egor used to do sports and had success in mixed martial arts. His foster family sent him to a psychiatric hospital, and from there he was brought to the orphanage.
He told me his story: his foster father humiliated and beat him, and Egor couldn’t take it anymore — he fought back and nearly killed him. People think the teenager is a thug and mentally ill, but when I became friends with him, I saw a little boy who lost his beloved mom and doesn’t know how to take care of his two younger sisters and little brother.
I want to take him home for the summer and give him protection and love.
We are also going through a special season ministering to children with cancer. Their numbers have grown — but so has our team. We have a special concern for a little girl named Anya. She is five years old, undergoing hormone therapy, and being prepared for a bone marrow transplant. They came to us from Ranga. Her mother is emotionally overwhelmed, and they have no money! We want to help them. Right now, they need help with housing rent and airfare to the clinic where the transplant will take place.
Thank you, dear friends, for carrying this ministry with us. Together we can do more for Christ! May God bless you!
“When I grow up, I want to become a teacher. I realized this when I came to the learning center,” shared Nok. Another student, full of dreams, said: “I want to be a baker and a missionary.” The learning center is more than just a place for education — it’s a space where children grow in knowledge, develop life skills, and deepen their faith.
During school holidays, the center turns into a vibrant camp. Geek, one of our young leaders, recalls: “My friend and I went to southern Thailand to tell children about God. At first, they didn’t want to listen to us. We played games and organized activities. In just a few days, about 30 children started coming to the meetings! Before we left, some of them wanted to learn more about God and even asked for a Bible. This experience inspired me to keep looking for creative ways to reach those who have never heard about Christ.”
If God has given you a skill you can teach, we invite you to join us for a year to invest in the next generation. If you are passionate about making an impact, consider becoming part of our camps in April and October!
I was born in Druzhkovka, Donetsk region. In 1998, I repented, and in 2001, I was baptized together with my wife Tatyana. Starting around 2008, God began to show me the lost people living in other countries.
In 2010, we served in Damascus, Syria, but when the war broke out, we had to leave the country. We prayed for God to give us a new place to serve. And He answered our prayers by directing us to Egypt. For five years, we ministered in the land of the pharaohs. Our work was varied: with Bedouins in the desert, helping Egypt’s poor and destitute, serving in children’s shelters and orphanages, sharing personal testimonies, going on evangelistic trips to Egyptian villages, and also working with Slavic people living in Egypt. Within a year, a Slavic Baptist Church was established, and I was ordained for pastoral ministry.
After five years of service, Egypt’s security authorities became aware of our work and denied us entry into the country when we tried to cross the border again.
In response to our prayers, the Lord opened a new place of ministry for His glory — in Cambodia, where we work with children and have opened a children’s shelter! Please pray for us and our ministry!
My health has worsened, and I had some tests done. It turns out I have issues with blood sugar, cholesterol, and other indicators. I know I need strength and good health to continue the ministry. I ask you to pray that God would heal and strengthen me. Thank you for your friendship! Proverbs 17:17 — “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
This week, I’ve had a deep inner conflict. On one hand, I feel great joy. We celebrated an anniversary — our child development center turned one year old. We’ve built a wonderful team of 15 teachers, psychologists, and volunteers. There are 119 students enrolled in our center. Over 150 people came to our birthday celebration. I am extremely happy. This is a real church, a real ministry, a real influence.
But this week also brought deep sorrow into my heart. I can’t understand how to rejoice while feeling such intense pain in my soul. It feels like I’m in a battle with the devil. He is killing children, and I am trying to give them hope and a future. But whatever I do, it feels like it’s not enough.
I ask you to pray for me. And I also ask you to support our ministry. Praying for you.
