At the Artyn orphanage, several children graduated — children I remember as toddlers. All these years, we’ve invested in them and cared for them, and now they’re stepping into adult life.
One especially meaningful moment at the graduation was seeing Sergey Kun play the synthesizer and guitar. This boy once had no future — there were plans to send him to a psychiatric institution. He couldn’t control himself and was considered dangerous.
We spent a lot of time with him and eventually found a way to his heart — through music. First, we bought him a synthesizer, then a guitar, and he became passionate about it. Now he’s learning hymns from a songbook and singing. For me, this is a real miracle.
This week, a girl named Anya was admitted to the oncology ward with a relapse. Her condition suddenly worsened, and test results were very poor. She now urgently needs a bone marrow transplant. Preparations have begun, but they need help buying tickets and some essential items.
Anya’s mother is raising her alone, and also has another child with a disability. She’s completely worn out.
Please pray for this family.
Thank you, dear friends, for your support. We’ve received many responses from parents and children — they are deeply grateful to all of us.
In the oncology department, we hold a group for parents — with tea, Bible reading, and open conversations. Twice a week, we visit the children, spend time with them, play games, bring gifts, and build friendships. The atmosphere is very warm and positive, and that’s the most important thing for the children.
Ministry in Omsk – Sasha Melnikov