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Give - We have an ongoing need for crafts supplies, hygiene supplies, and finances for special ministry projects to the children.

Go - We offer very reasonably priced trips to help with summer outreach programs.  Pray about going and helping in these exciting outreaches.

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The Ministry of the Caucasus

 

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This is the ministry of The Caucasus
SHOES & BOOKS  Whenever new Chechen kids' camps come into our city we ask the adults and directors what the kids' greatest physical needs are.  Without fail they answer "shoes and socks."  Most kids run around in a local type of cheap rubber sandal/slipper.  We try to give shoes and socks to the orphans at as many camps as possible.  The camp workers record each kids' shoe sizes, along with name and gender.  Once all the sizes are gained, we make a huge trip to the market to purchase nice shoes for around $5 to $6 a peace, along with a load of socks.  We also give each orphan an entry level book presenting animals engaged in some moral themes from the gospels.  The book is translated into Chechen and even has application verses in the back.  A joy to give a practical blessing to a truly overlooked race of kids growing up in wartimes.
          
LITERATUREThe book pictured is illustrated stories from the Torah, Prophets, and Gospels, including many parables.  This new, culturally sensitive translation uses many Muslim names and terms making it easier to bridge the gap and focus on the message.  This particular book is an easy read designed for the whole family.  We have purchased 1,000 at $2 a piece to give to anyone truly desiring one.  We also have access to a Muslim language-sensitive 'Green Book' scriptures, accurately translated for those wanting the Word.  In addition there are various smaller books and pamphlets such as: the Gospel of Luke with the testimonies of professional athletes scattered throughout; sport specific brochures we design for various camps or tours we are hosting.  Also in the works is a translation of the book entitled 'Jesus and Mohammed' that focuses on their respective lives and core teachings.
Orphanage Tour This Spring we put together a massive program to visit all of the orphanages in our republic (and a couple outside of it). Through some donations we were able to prepare hundreds of gift gabs for the kids. We also were able to purchase larger items the orphanages needed - like a refrigerator, an inhalator, a large screen TV (so 70 deaf children are able to read movie subtitles), sports equipment, etc. With the help of 2 groups visiting form the U.S. we held programs for each group including a variety of games, activities, testimonies, puppet shows and gifts. Gift bags for boys included: toy cars/men, soccer posters, stickers, chess/checkers or dominoes, etc. For girls: brushes, mirrors, socks, stuffed animals, and more. For everyone: calculators, toothbrushes and paste, candy, sticker, pens, key chains, gum, etc. Unbelievably, each bag cost let than $2.
        
KIDS GAMES & FILMS
At the height of kids camp activity, there are literally thousand of Chechens (and other people groups) at various locations in the city for three-week stays.  Amidst all that we try to do with these groups, two of our most impactful are showing films and holding a type of kids Olympic events.  'Narnia' has been an incredible resource for introducing spiritual truths through allegory.  The kids love this film, especially when they see the enormous screen made with our projector.  Also shown are 'Jesus Film for Kids", and various animated Disney movies and Gospel stories.  Usually we have one of us open or close the film with a few words.  Kids Games involves a 5-15 teams with assigned leaders.  Team names, banners and chants are created as the rules are explained and the games begin at six event stations: tug-o-war, ball relays, bowling, hoola hoop and water bucket races, etc.  A parachute, mascots, narrator and a sound system add to the events.  We act to a NT parable drama, have group discussion time, and then prepare a slide show of pictures taken that day to show them before an evening music an film program.  We involve many friends in helping lead these times.  It is impactful for them as well.
     
SPORTS COMPLEXThe burden and vision for this enormous project was birthed out of watching over 500 kids at a local camp with nowhere to play except a parking lot and a small grassy area.  Below the hotel was a plot of land filled with old concrete, wood and brick ruins, trash, ditches and drug paraphernalia.  Seeing past all of that, we envisioned the finest basketball and soccer complex in the city.  Sharing the vision of the gift itself - the community building effort, and the overall ministry tool for the Chechens as well as locals - people stateside got involved to get it off the ground.  We finished the construction and most of the landscaping in early summer and since then it has been packed with kids.  The opening ceremony was a basketball clinic with the teams we have been working with for the past 2 to 3 years.  Soon we would like to add benches outside, lights for evening games, playground items in the grassy areas for smaller kids, some nice walk ways, and additional landscaping.  Thus far in the work we have had over 100 friends volunteer!
            
SPORTS OUTREACHThe burden and vision for this enormous project was birthed out of watching over 500 kids at a local camp with nowhere to play except a parking lot and a small grassy area.  Below the hotel was a plot of land filled with old concrete, wood and brick ruins, trash, ditches and drug paraphernalia.  Seeing past all of that, we envisioned the finest basketball and soccer complex in the city.  Sharing the vision of the gift itself - the community building effort, and the overall ministry tool for the Chechens as well as locals - people stateside got involved to get it off the ground.  We finished the construction and most of the landscaping in early summer and since then it has been packed with kids.  The opening ceremony was a basketball clinic with the teams we have been working with for the past 2 to 3 years.  Soon we would like to add benches outside, lights for evening games, playground items in the grassy areas for smaller kids, some nice walk ways, and additional landscaping.  Thus far in the work we have had over 100 friends volunteer!

     

 

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