Bringing Hope Where There Is None
Bringing Hope Where There Is None
Hope Centres serve in hard places
The Spiritual Need
- Islam is the predominant faith in many of the communities
- Many have never heard the Gospel and small groups of believers often face suspicion and persecution
- There are many government restrictions
The Physical Need
- Thousands of children are left on the streets or at institutions as parents travel abroad for work
- The high rate of domestic abuse in some countries creates urgent need for safe havens
- Multitudes are trapped in alcohol abuse and drug addiction
Hope Centres are designed to help address the widespread physical and spiritual needs in their communities
What Hope Centres provide
While there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution and each centre adapts to meet the needs of the local community all Hope Centres…
- are Church based
- provide a place of safety & refuge
- enable children to stay or visit
- meet the physical needs of those who come
- teach key life skills
- share the gospel with children, families & the community
Hope Centres have helped overcome suspicion, build trust, and been the means by which God has opened hearts to the Gospel
New Opportunities
In many countries God is opening doors for new Hope Centres and additional support would enable some of these ministries to begin.
Uzbekistan
After years of persecution, many churches meeting in home groups urgently need new permanent buildings.
- Total needed across the country: approx. £60,000–£80,000
- Most individual projects require only £7,000–£10,000 to move forward
Kazakhstan
Churches are rebuilding and constructing Hope Centres in several communities.
- Total needed: £25,000–£40,000
- Local believers have already invested over £35,000 toward ongoing work
Kyrgyzstan
In the mountainous Naryn region, the church is establishing the very first House of Prayer and Hope Centre to reach its neighbours.
- Total Needed: £15,000
- Ministry partners have committed over £25,000 to this initiative
Armenia
In two locations – one near the Iranian border and another surrounded by 21 villages – Hope Centres are planned to serve local believers and their communities.
- Total needed: £22,000
- Ministry partners in Europe are sending construction teams to support these projects
Could you join in helping this vital work?
On average it costs £1.00* per day to care for a child at a Hope Centre
*this is an average as support costs vary from centre to centre
'"We have worked alongside the church in taking care of three children, allowing them to stay at the Centre for an indefinite time. We couldn't say 'No' to the church because the situation was critical. The children were living on the streets in Dushanbe until we met them and took them to the Hope Centre. They lived on an abandoned construction site and were not eating every day. Both the mother and the stepfather were addicted to alcohol. The dad was getting food from refuse dumps, but he did not provide for the children. When we admitted them, the three of them were very happy. They said they couldn't remember how long it had been since they had slept on a bed, eaten a hot meal, or worn a clean shirt."
Hope Centre, Tajikistan
How to get involved
Pray
That the different ministries of each Hope Centre would be a help and encouragement to many people, young and old.
That each Hope Centre would have the required financial resources for their ministries.
How to get involved
Give
Use the project code
500046 HOPE
Call the office
01788 220699
Give by cheque
Cheques payable to Slavic Gospel Association
Give via bank transfer
Account Number 10839574. Sort Code 20-27-91.