We had games, picnics and other events. Our staff was very creative in communicating the teachings of the Bible to a group of teenagers who were practically all unchurched. God’s spirit was working in many lives— we saw some young people completely turn their lives completely around, and many who were challenged to at least consider the existence of God. I’d like to share three examples of touched lives:

Vladimir
Vladimir did not want to be at our camp. His mother told him that he would go to camp if he didn’t listen her. So, he arrived at camp thinking it was part of his punishment. By the end of camp, he told us that he couldn’t wait until next year to come to camp! God touched his life!

Arthur
Arthur is 16. The whole time, Arthur was intent on proving that God does not exist. Every chance he had, he would debate with me, arguing God’s non-existence at every angle. He came to camp a stubborn teenager, yet while there, he experienced something he did not expect — Christian love and care. In the end, God had the victory, and Arthur could no longer argue that God did not exist!

Dmitry
Dmitry has come to our camp the last five years. Every year he would listen and experience true Christian love. But it was not until this year that he stood in front of everybody and asked God to forgive his sin and give him power and faith to change his life. Dmitry has some very bad habits. His parents are alcoholics and mock the idea of God. It will be very hard for Dmitry to change his life, but he fully desires to do so.

There are many more testimonies of changed lives I can share. I just would like you all to know that without your financial and prayer support, we would not have been able to provide this ministry to so many youth who are lost and seeking. We thank you and know that God will bless you.

Orphanages

Eugene and Yelena Ivanov have a wonderful ministry with an orphanage in Kobrin. Each week, they are able to present a Bible lesson to the children during their school time. Many of the children are invalids or have special needs.

Awana Programs

“Awana” has ignited much interest in the city of Ushachi, where Peter Lukashevich has an impressive team of young workers who assist in this vital ministry. He and two other men in the church are also building a wall around the border of the church property.