Dear pastors, brothers, and sisters, peace be with you! Welcome to the GLEC English Mission Hub News segment. This segment aims to provide real-time reports on various ministry activities conducted by our center worldwide. We hope that through your engagement, subscription, and sharing, we can bless more people together and witness the miraculous works of God. In recent months, as the conflict between Israel and Palestine has escalated, the two-year long Russia-Ukraine war seems to have faded from people’s minds. However, we have concerning news from our mission partner, the Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary (UETS). Please see the report below:
The bloodiest war since World War II has been ongoing for two years. Today, the Ukrainian people are still enduring terrible hardships, suffering countless losses every day. Especially during the long and cold winter, living without electricity, water, and heating is unimaginable for ordinary people. The war has led to a significant increase in the number of impoverished people who cannot afford food or other necessities. They include internally displaced persons, impoverished families without income, and other vulnerable groups.
In addition to material needs, many Ukrainians are experiencing emotional trauma symptoms, despair, and depression due to the uncertainty of this war. Therefore, they need constant encouragement, counseling, and therapy. Additionally, through the direct assistance and support provided by Christians, the Love of Jesus Christ can be shared with them.
In addition to striving to maintain educational activities, our mission partners in Ukraine continue to provide hot meals to the displaced and impoverished near the theological seminary. Many rely on this meal to survive each day. The seminary also provides food for impoverished families in villages around Kyiv. Products, firewood, heaters, generators, charging stations, insect repellent clothing, and other anti-freezing items can help them get through the second harsh winter of this war.
In the midst of the turmoil, theological students from UETS actively collaborate with churches, charities, and organizations from various places to participate in this ministry. Such operations expand the scope of assistance Kyiv to more distant places, and share the Love of Christ with more vulnerable groups in different regions.
With the support and prayers of brothers and sisters, Global Life Enrichment Center collaborates with UETS on humanitarian aid and missionary work in the following four projects. We hope to stand in solidarity with the suffering people of Ukraine in this difficult time and bring the love of Christ and the light of truth to those in need.
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On the morning of July 22nd, heartbreaking news came in from our Myanmar coworkers. Our beloved Pastor Tung Sze Wah, who was stationed at the Joyful Children’s Home in the suburbs of Myanmar, was struck in the head by a bullet around noon and has passed away.
We thank God for the many partner churches that responded to the call of the Great Commission this summer and answered the call from the Tianshan mountain to participate in the 2024 Summer STM Program. 10 teams successfully completed their missions.
On June 7th, IUCA held its 2024 graduation ceremony at the downtown square in Tokmok. This year marked the highest number of graduates in IUCA’s history, with 69 from the university and 82 from HTC. Thank the Lord for these graduates.
Leaders from GLEC and IUCA joined directors from various Central Asia ministries for the Charity Christ Foundation’s annual board meeting in June to discuss education. They shared the developments of the students over the course of the year.
Since primary education is only four years in Kyrgyzstan, ceremonies were held at multiple schools for fourth grade graduates as well as eleventh years completing their secondary education. The students shared what they had learned during their time.
The gym in Evanovka Christian School serves as a gathering place for volleyball and tennis clubs as well as a home for youth fellowship. The one in Kara Balta holds social and spiritual meetings. The Tokmok gym held a table tennis competition.
MCCF hosted several events for students to grow in their education and faith. They held science competitions at the Belovodsk school, took the gym’s youth group to the mountains for a fun retreat, and visited an orphanage in Kara Balta among with other activities.
The Faithful Children’s Center in Myanmar faces challenges and requires assistance. The house rented by the center has serious hazards due to limited funds during construction. Termites and insects have hollowed out the bamboo structure and rain leaks through the roof.
The Joyful Children’s Home in Myanmar led 30 villagers to faith amidst the turmoil of war. With the leadership of Pastor Dong Shihua, the Home has provided food, shelter, and medical treatment for refugees. The Home has become too crowded and needs more room.
