Former Soviet Union (MNN) — People across the former Soviet Union face tremendous suffering during brutal winters. That’s why the Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) works to serve the local churches there through Operation Winter Warmth.
SGA’s Eric Mock explains the goal of Operation Winter Warmth is to provide blankets and heaters for people in the region who otherwise would go cold.
“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people — especially the elderly — shivering and enduring. We’re able to help them out, and that’s the point of the Operation Winter Warmth program,” Mock says.
“Also, through SGA’s Compassion Ministry, we are bringing bags of groceries to people that might otherwise not have food.”
Church growth
(Photo courtesy of Slavic Gospel Association)
Churches have seen much growth from this program, especially since the pandemic. Many people don’t have an income with which to buy food or heating supplies.
The Christians in this region see hardship as an opportunity to love as Jesus loves.
Mock says, “I think that’s a great lesson for us in America, where it’s a little easier for us to click on our computers or order something up so that we are not inconvenienced in our lives.
“Can we see hardship not as something we want to quickly get rid of, but as an indication that God is at work in our life? He has not forgotten us or abandoned us.”
You can get involved with this work here.
Pray the love of these Christians will clearly show the love that Jesus has for all people. Ask God to grow and strengthen churches all across the former Soviet Union.
Header photo courtesy of SGA.
