Slavic Missionary Service

In the Word of God nothing is clearer than the longsuffering of God which seeks and waits for individuals to repent of their sins before His holiness requires judgment for those sins. He rises to judgment only when iniquity is full. Pray daily that many sinners will find cleansing through the blood of Jesus Christ. Intercede earnestly for unsaved individuals that they will come to God by the “new and living way” (Hebrews 10:20). Pray for the SMS missionaries that they would rise to any occasion to proclaim the Good News “that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Timothy 1:15).

Alexander Filippov, the director of the Rehabilitation Center in Shemetova, Belarus (located near the airport), has started a new church in Minsk. The Word of God Church has eleven members with approximately thirty attending every Sunday. (This includes the 12 men who are living at the rehab center.)

The church is renting the basement of the Minsk Theological Seminary. This large room was the place where Resurrection Church was congregating before they finished their auditorium in Borovliany, a suburb of Minsk. (Slavic Missionary Service contributed to the Resurrection Church financially so that they could purchase the property in Borovliany and build a place of worship.)

Slavic Missionary Service assists Alexander and his family (Julia and David) in their ministry when funds are available. SMS hopes to locate a sponsor that will support Alex, who is actively serving the Lord as the director of the Rehabilitation Center and now, pastor of the Word of God Church.

If anyone desires more information concerning the Filippov family, please email SMS directly or write to Slavic Missionary Service, PO Box 469, Annandale, NJ 08801.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11

Pray that the Gospel will reach the millions in the Slavic countries that have not yet heard what Christ has done for them. Many small cities and towns still do not have an official place of worship. Ask God to help the Slavic churches be effective witnesses in their neighborhoods. Pray that souls will continue to be saved, baptized and discipled through the ministries of the church. Pray that the Holy Spirit powerfully and persistently will convict men of sin and lead many to believe that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world.