“The GAiN group” visited a public school in a village near Grodno in the morning. We were able to present a clear message of love and hope, as well as give out much needed aid. The children danced and leaped for joy when they saw how much we had brought to give to them! GAiN was able to provide funds to purchase needed sports equipment, balls, nets and etc!

In the afternoon we ministered to a group of children from foster families, social shelters, a correctional center and disabled children. They were gathered in a local house of culture by the Ministry of Education in the afternoon. Besides providing them aid, sharing our lives and affecting their eternal destiny, GAiN was able to provide funds to purchase desperately needed educational and development materials, special recreational tools and games to help children re-gain lost abilities!

On June 19 we visited a camp in Grodno the entire day.  The Lord softened everyone’s hearts and our volunteers, children and teachers had a great time of sharing and being together! Even though it rained cats and dogs, it did not affect the relationship that was being built there! GAiN was able to provide this site funds to purchase needed sports equipment, balls, nets and etc!

“The Wheelchairs team” spent the whole day in the Grodno Baptist church “Hope” - cutting plywood, making wheelchair seats, measuring foam cushions, fitting people to a wheelchair according to their personal needs. Most importantly, we presented each person not only a much needed wheelchair, but also the Good News that Jesus Christ loves and cares for them!

Ivan is 75 years old, and an amputee. Due to diabetes soon he will be a double amputee.  He was on a list to receive a wheelchair, which could come in three years. 

As representatives of Christ Jesus, and as professionals in the medical field, we wanted to fit each person individually for a wheelchair.  Ivan, accompanied by his wife and son, was brought to the church for a wheelchair. 

Though skeptical about the need to be personally fitted for his wheelchair, he and his family watched for almost two hours as we tried several wheelchairs for Ivan. Finally we fit him into the best wheelchair for his needs.  From our introductions and initial prayers this family gradually softened and realized that we had Ivan’s best interest at heart.  A day that began in skepticism was transformed into one of warmth, trust, and opportunities to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.   Ivan is pleased with his new wheelchair and now can rejoin his family in daily activities.

Ivan, and his wife Evgenia said they have passed by the church “Hope” several times, but never went in for various reasons. Now, having been to the church to receive a wheelchair, and felt the love, care and attention from volunteers; they have changed their mind and said that the church is the best place in the world to go!