Editor’s Note: The images below were provided by an SGA-sponsored church in Belarus.

Pastor Vasily and his congregation count it all joy to reach families and individuals in need in their community, as they provide critical aid and spiritual support in difficult times.

BELOW: As they see the body of Christ reach out with compassionate help to provide food packages, warm clothing, and other critical aid, people who are hurting also see something that will satisfy their hearts’ deepest spiritual needs — and many respond!