From July 1–12, a team of seven members from our church traveled to Moldova on a short-term Mission Trip. The team included Georgy Germanov, Andrey Zubarev, Timofey Kolomiytsev, Ilya and Tatyana Yelchaninov, and Sergey and Oksana Tsarenko. The Lord richly blessed this time and opened many opportunities to minister to people.
On July 3, the team visited Moldova's National Oncology Center, where approximately 3,000 patients receive treatment. There, we had the opportunity to meet with mothers whose children are undergoing cancer treatment, encourage them with the hope of the Gospel, and pray together with them.
On July 4, we held a one-day seminar 'The Gospel: The Heart of Ministry', in the city of Vulcănești for 65 pastors and ministry leaders from across southern Moldova. The seminar became a great source of encouragement for these pastors and leaders, many of whom have very limited opportunities for ongoing biblical training and spiritual support. As a result of the seminar, many participants expressed a desire for a full pastors' conference to be held in Moldova later this fall.
From July 5–11, we conducted the Precious Christ camp for adults battling cancer. Of the 95 participants, more than 60 had never heard the gospel before. Throughout the week, we ministered to them through the preaching of God's Word, small-group discussions, and personal conversations. For many, the camp was their very first opportunity to hear the life-giving message of the gospel.
On July 4, we held a one-day seminar 'The Gospel: The Heart of Ministry', in the city of Vulcănești for 65 pastors and ministry leaders from across southern Moldova. The seminar became a great source of encouragement for these pastors and leaders, many of whom have very limited opportunities for ongoing biblical training and spiritual support. As a result of the seminar, many participants expressed a desire for a full pastors' conference to be held in Moldova later this fall.
From July 5–11, we conducted the Precious Christ camp for adults battling cancer. Of the 95 participants, more than 60 had never heard the gospel before. Throughout the week, we ministered to them through the preaching of God's Word, small-group discussions, and personal conversations. For many, the camp was their very first opportunity to hear the life-giving message of the gospel.
Many participants expressed heartfelt gratitude:
"Everything was wonderful—the organization, the conversations, and the way God's Word was explained so clearly. We learned how to pray and ask God for help. Now we will continue praying that God will guide and be with us."
"We were here for only five days, but it feels like much longer because of everything we experienced. I am so thankful I was able to come. If the Lord grants us life, there is peace, and this camp continues, I will certainly do everything I can to come again. If you invite us back, I'll be the first to sign up."
"Everything was wonderful—the organization, the conversations, and the way God's Word was explained so clearly. We learned how to pray and ask God for help. Now we will continue praying that God will guide and be with us."
"We were here for only five days, but it feels like much longer because of everything we experienced. I am so thankful I was able to come. If the Lord grants us life, there is peace, and this camp continues, I will certainly do everything I can to come again. If you invite us back, I'll be the first to sign up."
On July 12, the team visited two churches in Transnistria, where we had the opportunity to serve by preaching God's Word and singing. Our visit brought much encouragement to these congregations, both of which face a significant shortage of pastors, ministry leaders, and younger believers.
The trip was full of meaningful ministry opportunities and bore abundant fruit. We are deeply grateful to our church family for your faithful prayers. Throughout the trip, the Lord protected the team, preserved unity, provided strength for ministry, and opened hearts to receive His Word. For many, this was the first time they had ever heard the gospel, while others were strengthened and encouraged in their faith.
To God be the glory for His abundant mercy!
The trip was full of meaningful ministry opportunities and bore abundant fruit. We are deeply grateful to our church family for your faithful prayers. Throughout the trip, the Lord protected the team, preserved unity, provided strength for ministry, and opened hearts to receive His Word. For many, this was the first time they had ever heard the gospel, while others were strengthened and encouraged in their faith.
To God be the glory for His abundant mercy!
