I understand that nothing is impossible for God, and He can heal instantly. I desire to grow in this ministry. But for people to trust us and turn to us, we need to take action and be involved in their lives. Jesus said, “Let Your will be done, not mine.” We do not know who will be healed or when, but we pray for the children in faith.
In Omsk, we continue to care for three orphanages, a hospice, and the pediatric oncology ward.
In the orphanage “Artyn,” there are three siblings—two brothers and a sister. They were all born in the same week, and we were invited to their birthday party. However, when our team was unable to come, the children canceled the celebration and rescheduled everything to wait for us. This shows how building relationships is a key factor in the lives of these children. In the oncology ward, we see progress in working with parents, many of whom struggle with the emotional burden and stress. We meet with them every week.
Right now, we are praying for a boy named Egor. He is five years old and was recently admitted. He is preparing for a bone marrow transplant, but the doctors say his illness is progressing very quickly. If all medical procedures are completed in time, Egor and his mother will fly to Saint Petersburg this month.
Thank you, dear friends, for your prayers and financial support. It is crucial for this ministry and for our team!
Many people have heard that Jesus was born, but they don’t understand what it means and how this event affects their lives! We decided to use this time and worked hard during the Christmas holidays.
We visited four orphanages, the children’s oncology department, the children’s hospice, and gathered orphaned children for three Christmas performances. In total, we distributed 600 gifts to children, and all of them heard the good news about the Savior. Over 100 medical workers attended the events and also heard the Christmas message.
On Christmas, we visited Apollo, a child who had been in hospice and was in critical condition. With your help, we managed to help the child get back on their feet and even return to their family. Today, we continue to help the child by visiting them at home. It’s truly a miracle. I prayed for Apollo to survive, and not only did he survive, but he also returned home to his family.
Just yesterday, we returned from another city where we visited Sonya! She is now 16, and it turned out that all this time, the girl had been suffering abuse in her foster family. We were able to help her return to the orphanage, and now there is no longer any threat to Sonya’s life.
Christmas is a time when people’s hearts are open to the Gospel! In our ministry to children, we try to use this time effectively, stocking up on gifts and literature about the birth of the Savior, and people are happy to talk and listen during Christmas Eve.
We plan to give five hundred gifts to children. For many, this is very important because they are deprived of love and care. Last year, we shared the Gospel and gave gifts to children in orphanages. The children are waiting for us, they dress up and prepare a performance for us, and together we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
We also perform a Christmas play with decorations, especially for children in oncology and hospices, where it is very hard for them. They may participate in the Christmas scene for the first and last time. Both children and medical workers receive gifts and Bibles. I remember that last year, when we talked about the meaning of Christmas, there were many children with whom I prayed for Jesus to be born in their hearts. I especially remember the story when a child’s mother, who was in the oncology department, came up to me and said that she had heard the true meaning of Christmas for the first time and wanted to pray too.
We are preparing, and we really need your help, both in prayer and financially. Thank you for always being with us!
Every day I hear words of gratitude from the parents of the children you help, and I see the eyes of children when they are in great pain, but we are there with them.
Currently, we have a special prayer for Karina and Dinara, two girls who are preparing for bone marrow transplants. The issue is that their tests are unstable, and their condition changes suddenly. In order for them to undergo chemotherapy and survive the flight to St. Petersburg, they need stable and good test results. For that, they need treatment, care, and the inner strength that God can provide through us and you.
We are also taking care of children from the hospice, where a new boy, Kirill, has been admitted. He is a full orphan and will not be able to live independently; he needs care and attention. I don’t know how effective we are for such children, but I know for sure that we cannot pass by. If God sends us such children, we must show them His love and care as a Father.
There is also good news: the girl, Nastya, from the hospice was transferred to a special boarding school. Her life is now safe, and we played a part in that, as we worked with her for a long time. Thank you, friends, for your prayers and financial support. We really need you.
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.
This month has been filled with joyful events as well as challenging situations. Our friend Saveliy was baptized and immediately joined a mission team. He can’t keep silent; he shares about Christ with everyone he meets and tells his testimony. His grandmother has also started attending church, and the brothers are reading the Gospel with her. When I see his life, how he finds joy and encourages others, even while on crutches, I am sure that he is a blessing for the church and society.
We had several trips to orphanages and spent quality time with the children. I can say for certain that they are no longer orphans; we live like one big family. Over the weekends, we placed more than thirty children in families. This is a blessing for everyone!
There is also a concern. A girl named Ksenia in the oncology ward has experienced a relapse, and her condition worsened suddenly, so she was taken to the hospital. For three days, she couldn’t even stand, and we visited her every day, helping and praying. She is feeling better now, and she is being prepared for a bone marrow transplant. Things are stable at the hospice; we brought a screen for the children to play music and movies about God, which has brought comfort to both the children and the medical staff.
I am deeply grateful for your prayers and support. Many of the children battling cancer have survived, learned about Jesus, and are learning to trust, believe, and pray. Praise God for His mercy!
