For 230 years, after the adoption of Islam in Ingushetia, there was not a single church.
God immediately began to open doors for us to many families. For 2 years we have been visiting our friends, many of whom are already becoming friends with us and accepting the truth of the Word of God. Our friends’ families have from 3 to 9 children. 12 of the 24 families we are friends with, have a financial need, they have 46 children altogether and are from 1 to 12 years old. 4 families have a particularly acute need, up to the point that they are not able to buy children’s clothes and necessary food.
An idea to organize small playgrounds in the yards of each of the 4 families came after a prayer for more complete communication with families.
Also, six months ago, we began to serve children through sports by playing floorball through which we build relationships with the children. Preschool and young children want to spend time on the playgrounds, but there are very few playgrounds in the villages. By organizing mini-playgrounds, we give children the opportunity to relax, develop physically and mentally, have friendly communication with other children and us believers.
We want to open several mini-playgrounds. And thereby give parents confidence in our good intentions and children’s joy! This will allow us to speak more openly in families about the teachings of Jesus Christ!
Ministry in Ingushetia – Maxim & Anya Volkov