Velikie Luki - Russia

Orphanage Ministry

The last trip to Velikie Luki was with one goal to finish the construction of the youth center. Our team from Minneapolis was happy to serve the orphans in the city. Seven of us who went there had the opportunity not only to physically work, but also to fellowship with the kids and see the expansion of the kingdom of God.

Because the center is located just a block away from the orphanage, the kids ran to help us as soon as they came from school. Some of them painted the pipes, others were cleaning and caring out the garbage. Together we had a lot of joy and happiness. Most of the time we had meaningful fellowship as we worked on the building. Orphans are special kids, who desperately need love, tenderness, and attention in one to one conversations. We could not hold back the love Jesus poured into our hearts. We cried a lot. The Lord was touching not only the souls of the kids but ours too. Who are we that the Lord has found us trustworthy to proclaim His grace and see how the Holy Spirit works in the lives of these little kids?

We were not able to finish the job in the four weeks of the trip. Thus we plan a second trip this year in July. Children who, with tears in their eyes, said goodbye to us promised to pray that we might come as soon as possible. We were deeply touched and prayed to the Lord that He might adopt them as His sons and daughters. That He be their Father and Protector and strong Tower of Refuge saving them from the attacks of the devil.

The funds we used to build this building were from many people, who love Jesus. The $35,000 were not enough to finish the project. To complete the job we have to put in some flooring, the kitchen cabinets and appliances as well as finish the rest rooms. We also need to buy some furniture to hold services and make decent sleep arrangements for the missionary family that will live here. According to our calculations we are still short of about $7,000 - $8,000. Please pray for us that we might find the funds and finish the building in July. We hope this center will be a great place and refuge for the homeless and orphans. But also it should be the church where many kids will receive acceptance and unconditional love from those who serve there. We believe that Jesus Christ who has started this work will help us to overcome all obstacles and bring the knowledge of Him to these young hearts.

Yury Tabakov.

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