Representing the Union of Evangelical Christians-Baptists of Russia
South Ossetia UpdateSeptember 9, 2008 |
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I recently received new reports from Pastor Sergei Totiev in the Russian city of Beslan, and from Viktor Levashov, senior pastor for the Russian regions of Kabardino-Balkaria and Dagestan. Their churches are working tirelessly to help displaced individuals and families, including those who are hospitalized. Here are some excerpts, beginning with Pastor Levashov. . . |
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If you would like to contribute toward help for the refugees from South Ossetia and the other regions affected by this conflict, you can do so here. |
Innercircle PerspectiveSeptember 2008 |
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The summer is nearly over, and my heart is filled with praise to the Lord and gratitude to you and all our partners in the Gospel. Your faithful prayers and generous support have sustained our ministries and encouraged us onward. . . . |
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UN: 158,000 Flee Homes in South Ossetia/Georgia CrisisAugust 22, 2008 |
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. . . the number of refugees fleeing the fighting has reached about 158,000 according to the United Nations. In addition, all sides in the short, but intense conflict appear to be backing away from the initial death toll announced. . . . Continue reading UN: 158,000 Flee Homes in South Ossetia/Georgia Crisis |
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Prayer Alert: Another Crisis Opportunity for the Beslan ChurchAugust 14, 2008 |
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The refugee families from South Ossetia have flooded north into the cities of North Ossetia, and into the southern Russian regions of Kabardino-Balkaria, Rostov, Stavropol, and Krasnodar. In all of these regions we have SGA-sponsored church planters and partner UECB churches. . . . Continue reading Prayer Alert: Another Crisis Opportunity for the Beslan Church |
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Armed Conflict Breaks Out in GeorgiaAugust 12, 2008 |
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International leaders are voicing grave concern in the wake of armed conflict that broke out late last week between Russia and neighboring Georgia. The Russian government said that 2,000 people have been killed since Friday, but these numbers have not yet been independently confirmed. . . . |
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Innercircle PerspectiveAugust 2008 |
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As I write, the final accounting has not yet been accomplished, but the results so far are encouraging. As our doors of opportunity are closing, it is you and our other precious partners in the Gospel who make all of our vital ministries possible. . . . |
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October 7—There can never be enough copies of God’s Word in the Russian language, both for children and adults. Pray with us for the funds needed to replenish our stocks of Bibles and New Testaments as supplies are depleted.
