Still Time to Put Your Faith in Action-
Christmas in Russia is celebrated on January 7
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction .. . (2 Cor. 1:3-4)
The COVID-19 crisis has challenged all of us on a number of different levels but our ministry has not slowed down. We might be busier than ever and working to move forward on some major outreaches, but we’ve been relying heavily on the Lord to get us through!
I believe that the Christmas season is one the most important time for evangelism. As we work on our outreaches for this coming Christmas, we look forward to seeing the powerful impact of Christ’s love on display in the faces of those we serve. Whether it’s a program at church or an outreach to an orphanage, seeds are planted that allow for follow-up throughout the rest of the year.
Orphanage — the word brings up images of cold dark rooms crammed with undernourished, unwanted waifs. Russia’s state-run orphanages do their best to provide a better life for their children than this. The kids have basic necessities like food, shelter and an education. But none of this relieves their desperate loneliness. That’s why the love of our Lord is so important. These words from an orphan girl, Anaya, show just how much Jesus is welcomed — and needed — by these kids.
“I have been living at the orphanage since I was 7 years old. My father was in jail, so I never got to know him. Mama used to drink a lot, so she left us behind. My parents were unable to take care of me and my sister so they brought us here. I feel that this help came from God, since He kept us off the streets. I even believe that when I finish schools and raise a fine Christian family, that I will not repeat the mistakes of my own parents. I am also convinced that the Lord will help me with this. I feel that He is always by me. He speaks to me and says what is good and what is bad. I pray for the children who still do not believe in God.”
So many orphan children like Anaya ache for the embrace of a loving parent. But as you can see in her testimony, it’s her heavenly Father who has given her hope. “I pray that you will be filled with my Father’s love and peace—the beauty that comes from faith and hope,” she said.
You can help give that same hope to other Russian boys and girls.
Christmas is a very special time for these children. I believe that the Christmas season is one of the most important time for evangelism.
As working on our outreaches for this coming Christmas, we look forward to seeing the powerful impact of Christ’s love on display in the faces of those we serve.
Whether it’s a program at church or an outreach to an orphanage, seeds are planted that allow for follow-up throughout the rest of the year. While you begin planning the holidays with your friends and family, remember those who may not share in your comforts.
The support we receive from people like you will make an enormous difference in the lives of people in desperate need. During the Christmas, we would like to bring gifts to every child at orphanages we serve.
We provide necessary items like food, clothing and vitamins to show how important they are to their Father in Heaven.
Please help warm the hands, heads and hearts of these children. Russian orphans have lived through heartbreaking experiences due to neglect, drugs and household dysfunction. These kids no longer believe in families or themselves. Please help them to heal and find Hope.
Thank you for considering this heartfelt request. May God bless you for the good you are doing!
Sharing the joy of Jesus at Christmas,
God bless You!
Pastor Vitali Yuchkovski
Christmas Hope Project
