Article ONE
In The Market Place
As Covid restrictions were being lifted in Poland, SGA sponsored missiory pastor Tomasz Chylka saw an opportunity to bring the Gospel to his people. He noted that artistic groups had been permitted to perform in their local market square and so he requested permission to hold an evangelistic outreach event.
Originally turned down by the authorities, the Lord overcame the obstacles in a providential way and the event took place.
Tomasz reported,
“God blessed us… In the Pszczyna market square, several hundred people heard the Gospel, listened to Christian songs or received a tract, the New Testament or a book explaining the way of Salvation. Some of us had some interesting conversations, someone even announced they were looking for God… We pray for the fruit of this service.”
Article TWO
Widows: Great Need & Provision
The Widows’ Project has been at the forefront of our humanitarian response ministry for many years. Inspired by specific Biblical commands to care for the widow, practical help for essential goods such as food, fuel and medicine has been offered every year to thousands of women across 11 different countries.
In recent years this ministry has also included so-called ‘outcast widows’ from Central Asia, those who have been rejected by their families due to their faith in Jesus Christ.
The year 2020 was especially challenging. Along with other factors, COVID-19 amplified the economic hardships which resulted in a greater demand for aid. We are grateful that, due to the generosity of our partners in the UK, we were able to increase our giving to this ministry by 80% last year.
Sadly, however the need has not gone away, and consequently we have once again allocated any profits from our Christmas Cards to help support the Widows’ Project.
As we enter another winter, we commend this vital work to your prayerful support.