Slavic Missionary Service

God wants all believers to know His will in their daily lives. Pray especially for young people who are seeking God's plan for their lives. May they be "strong in the Lord and in the power of His might" (Ephesians 6:10). As they seek to serve the Lord in different vocations, pray that they will "put on the whole armor of God" and that they "may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil" (Ephesians 6:11).

After the collapse of godless rule in the Soviet Union in 1993, I had the privilege of introducing a Christian ministry to young people in Russia, which had its roots in America. In the USA it was called Hi-BA (High School Born-Againers). In Russia it is known as TELA – Tree of Eternal Life Association. Its program has been adapted to many other segments of Russian society.

The pride and joy of TELA is the Transformation Christian Center (TCC), located in a wooded area near the city of Lipetsk in Central Russia. When purchased, the property had only a skeleton building without doors or windows.

After countless renovations and the dedicated leadership of Rick Kirschman, the building has been transformed into a true “center” of year-round Christian ministries: summer camps, winter retreats, family retreats, retreats for church groups and retreats for families with disabled children. It has also conducted a drug rehabilitation program for a number of years. The Center also houses a Bible Institute, which trains young people from the Central Region of Russia for various Christian ministries. TCC is truly a unique Christian center.

Funds have been raised to complete the final renovations of the building and grounds. Please pray for the ministries, as well as the staff, of the Transformation Christian Center. Pray that supporters will continue to assist this amazing ministry dedicated to bringing lost souls to a Risen Savior and to building up saints in their Christian faith.

Dr. George Boltniew
SMS Representative

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.

Psalm 37:5-6

With a heart of compassion, pray for the salvation of souls on each of the continents of the world. Pray that the Gospel of Jesus Christ will spread to the seven billion people throughout the world. "The Lord… is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). Ask God to strengthen you to be a witness for Him wherever you are and in whatever you do!