Living Hope in the Living God
Living Hope in the Living God
Why Hope Centres?
The Spiritual Need
- Predominantly Muslim culture
- Suspicion of Christian influence
- Government restrictions
The Physical Need
- Many facing economic hardship
- Families suffering in poverty
- Alcohol & drug addiction
Leading to neglect / abuse of children
How do Hope Centres help?
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
Could You Commit To Help These Centres Continue Their 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.
