This summer 1,737 children attended Bible Clubs at 29 churches. The heart of this program is to show children the way to salvation in Jesus Christ. Children accepted Jesus Christ at many of the Bible Clubs this summer.
In Transnistria, religious activity outside the walls of the church is prohibited. In most cases, Bible Clubs are where children first hear about Jesus. For 4-6 hours a day children learn Bible truths through lessons, games, sports, crafts, and competitions. Each child received a full meal and snack daily. These meals are so important for the children that some of the churches used their own funds to also provide breakfast. The help of 150 leaders, assisted by 230 young people, and 80 cooks, made this program possible. A new unity was witnessed among the host churches as they shared supplies and exchanged information and ideas in preparation for the program this year.
Our partner, Lena, has desired to see young people discipled and trained as leaders in the church. This year she was excited that 230 young people recognized their value in the church and responded by assisting with Bible Clubs. These young leaders served in their own churches and helped other churches that otherwise did not have enough staff to host a club; some helped for 5-6 weeks out of the summer. Lena said she hopes that this fire they have for God will never go out, and that they will continue to be dependable helpers and grow as leaders in the church.
Changed for the Better
Amber Schafer
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Tatyana: We are Not Alone in Our Weakness
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Childlike Faith
Amber Schafer
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Natasha: I Like Everything About Bible Club!
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Dasha: I Liked Hearing About God at Bible Club!
Amber Schafer
5/23/2024
An Opportunity to Hear the Good News of Jesus
Amber Schafer
3/12/2024
A Gift You Can Share
Amber Schafer
12/11/2023
I Want Them to Come to Bible Club Because They Do Not Know a Lot About Jesus
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Bible Clubs: Building Long-Term, Promising Relationships with Children and Parents
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Bible Clubs are Making an Impact at New Village Churches
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Developing Young Leaders Through Bible Clubs
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6/15/2023
Summer Break = Time for Bible Clubs
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5/30/2023
A Review of Ministry in 2022
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3/7/2023
Andrey: A Refugee Boy’s First Step on the Path of Spiritual Awakening
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9/22/2022
Tanya: Serving God by Working with Children
Amber Schafer
9/1/2022
Olga: This Program is the Best Way to Tell Children About Jesus
Amber Schafer
8/11/2022
Varya: Serving Children with a Heart Full of Love
Amber Schafer
8/4/2022
Reaching the Hearts of Children and Refugees
Amber Schafer
6/28/2022
Simple Blankets, Big Impact
Amber Schafer
2/24/2022
1,737 Children Hear About Jesus Through Bible Clubs
Amber Schafer
2/7/2022
“The Foundation of My Life Was Laid” Through Bible Clubs
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