Your support sustains outreach in Belarus and beyond!
Pavel B.
SGA-Supported Orphans Reborn Team in Belarus
We regularly see how God works in the lives of older orphans, turning pain into hope. Their stories moved us to tears and reminded us of the boundless grace of our Heavenly Father.
Let’s take the story of Agatha—a fragile girl with a difficult past: For a long time, she remained distant from the church and spent time in an orphanage. Her brother Sasha and sister Nastya have been visiting us regularly for a long time. Sasha, with his quiet strength, overcame many doubts thanks to prayers and support. Nastya—always with a sparkling smile—helps with the younger children, becoming a big sister to them, and now works as a teacher in elementary school.
Agatha saw these changes: how Sasha became calmer, and Nastya—kinder and more confident. One Sunday, Agatha came to church again, not out of habit, but with a thrill in her soul. Sitting in the back row, she began to join in the singing during worship, and later as I talked with her, she said, “I saw how they changed. Maybe God will change me like that someday?” We hugged her, prayed together, and then continued talking with Sasha and Nastya.
Another heart-warming story is about our Anya: My wife and I adopted her from an orphanage. Anya came to us with a baggage of pain—the fear of rejection and an emptiness in her soul. But God, in His tenderness, healed her through our family. Last week over a cozy family dinner, Anya suddenly looked at us with shining eyes and said, “I’m so happy I have two sisters, Vera and Maria. They’re my best friends, and with them I finally feel at home.” Vera, our eldest biological daughter, teaches Anya how to draw and shares secrets, while our youngest, Maria, joyfully gives her toys and hugs her before bed.
The moment was filled with warmth—we all cried tears of happiness as we hugged. Anya added, “I used to think I’d never quite fit in, but God gave me a real family.” Anya is now blossoming. She’s growing up, helping with the little ones at church, sharing her story, and inspiring other orphans to believe in God’s love.
Our support for orphan graduates living in rented apartments continues: It’s like a mother’s care for grown-up chicks. Ksyusha and Lena have begun studying special subjects at their colleges. When Ksyusha calls in tears, saying, “I can’t cope,” we pray together and read Philippians 4:13 . . . I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. We help with practical matters too—we bought a printer and laptop for both girls to ensure their studies are successful, as they have to read a lot online and do many papers, essays, and assignments. They come to church, finding strength in fellowship, and we see how important their believing peers are to them.
We are deeply grateful for your prayers, which strengthen us in our difficult times, and for your financial support, which allows us to purchase necessary items. Your support is a manifestation of Christ’s love. We pray for you, that the Lord will bless your families and ministries!