When I look at the children, the parents, and all the pain and despair they go through, I am once again convinced that we need each other. We speak to them about hope and faith, and they remind us to examine our values and priorities.
We visited three orphanages, a hospice, and a children’s oncology unit. What brings me joy is that the children wait for us, and most importantly, they understand that our relationships will continue even after they leave these institutions. One boy, Roma, wants to be adopted, and there are people willing to take him in — but he has two brothers with him, and they can’t be separated. Please pray that God would resolve this situation.
There is good news: we now regularly hold a small group for the parents of hospitalized children. Before, we simply provided meals and helped as best we could. But now, they themselves are ready for serious conversations and discussions about faith in God and the Church. Their number is growing, and seven moms have already attended our women’s gatherings.
I also want to ask for prayer for a girl named Kristina who has leukemia. She was going to be sent for a bone marrow transplant, but her condition is unstable, and doctors are afraid she may not survive the journey. Please pray for her family! They are also in need of financial support, as the treatment requires additional resources.
Thank you for being with us all these years!
Ministry in Omsk
Sasha Melnikov