Stories from the Field

Hello everyone! My name is Dasha, and I’m 10 years old. I am in 4th grade at school and also go to art school and play football (soccer).

Last summer was the first time I went to Bible Club. My favorite thing about the program was water games day.

I liked hearing about God! The lessons helped me learn to take responsibility for my actions. I also learned that when I read the Bible, it’s like a conversation with God. It is a time when God wants to tell me something. I have also started praying before I go to bed.

I want to invite my friends to the Bible Club next year so that they can also learn about God.

About Bible Clubs

Summit Missions International began the Bible Club ministry in 1994. This program has grown through the years. Now, many churches throughout Transnistria and Moldova host clubs for thousands of children throughout the summer. We continue to provide full sponsorship of the Bible Club program which includes teacher training, materials, craft supplies, and all lunches and snacks.

There are challenges in openly sharing the Gospel in this part of the world. The evangelical church in this region has fought to survive amid skepticism and persecution. The government views churches not aligned with the Orthodox faith as a sect and requires them to get special permission to hold activities and outreaches in their communities. Only 4.7% of the Moldovan population and less than 1% in Transnistria are evangelical believers. As a result, most individuals have not read the Bible or heard the hope of the Gospel.

Bible Clubs are one of the few ways churches can actively reach children and their families with the Good News of Jesus in this region. The Bible Clubs are proven to deliver a positive reflection of the churches to their communities. This creates a gateway for churches to have future opportunities for on-going ministry and increases respect for them in their cities and villages. Our goal is to see the Bible Club program flourish in communities throughout Transnistria and Moldova.