July 21, 2008 – Social Rehabilitation Center for Under-aged Children – Bank of Hope

The final ministry outreach location in Novokuznetsk was a center for children whose parents are deprived of parental rights as a result of drug or alcohol abuse.  More than 60 children, age ranging from 5 to 17 are being served by the facility.

The team conducted a brief program including illusion dramatizations, skit, singing and dancing.  “We heard about Global Aid Network through the church,” said Ivanova Nikolaevna, director of the facility.  She was excited that the team had come to share with the children and was willing to give as much time as the team needed for small group presentation and games.  “We are so grateful to you for the gifts that you have brought for us and the children.  We really needed the water heater” she said.  The team delivered CarePacks to the children and footballs, gospel aprons and a water heater to the director.

Later that evening, the team celebrated the end of the mission with interpreters, Pastor Andrei and members of the local church.  Charles D. expressed sincere gratitude to all who contributed in various ways in helping to make the mission trip a success.  Already, all involved are anticipating continued partnership as we work in Novokuznetsk.

Thank you for your many prayers for us.  Thank God with us for a wonderful week of ministry to hundreds in this area. Pray that God will watch over the team and guide them safely back home to Dallas, Atlanta and New Jersey!