Anniversaries give opportunity to look back with thankfulness, and forward with hope and confidence. This year marks the 75th ‘birthday’ of Slavic Gospel Association (UK).
From relatively small beginnings the work has grown and prospered through God’s hand of blessing on it, so that today in the lands of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Far East Russia, hundreds of missionaries and Christian workers are helped prayerfully and financially by the supporters of the Mission. The Mission’s sponsorship scheme enables prayer partners to direct their support and their prayers to the work of faithful and trusted men and women, labouring to advance the cause of the gospel.
Serik from Central Asia
Evangelism and church planting form the heart of SGA’s missionary programme, and God has been pleased to bless the efforts with fruit and growth even in the most difficult and problematic situations. One example of what happens when national workers are supported in this way is Serik from Central Asia. A graduate of a local Bible College, Serik began ministering in a strongly Muslim-dominated part of a large city, where there was no gospel witness. Serik and his team began to feed the hungry, and share God’s love with homeless and often hopeless people. They rejoiced in the transforming effect of the grace of God in many lives.
A church has been planted with over 80 in attendance, and established ministries include a rehabilitation centre for women, a children’s social centre, and summer camps, as well as evangelism programmes for youth and adults. Hundreds are being reached with the message of the gospel. Seven young people from his church are now in training for ministry, being taught and equipped so that they may be part of Serik’s plan to plant five new churches in his region.
Serik is just one of hundreds of SGA-sponsored Christian workers whose ministry is being blessed by God, so that the work of the kingdom is flourishing in all kinds of religious and ethnic contexts. Those who have committed to sponsor workers uphold them not only practically and financially, but through the vital ministry of prayer and intercession.
In this 75th Anniversary year, the month of February has been designated one of special intercession for our team of SGA-sponsored workers. We would love you to join us in giving thanks to God for what has been accomplished, and in praying for the powerful outpouring of the Spirit’s power, as faithful efforts to reach more unbelievers and plant more gospel churches continue beyond this anniversary year. You can obtain more detailed information for prayer and praise through the SGA website: www.sga.co.uk. Join us in seeking divine blessing upon this vital gospel work.
