Gap in the system

Yesterday we again met someone who is on the streets because having just been released from prison, he has nowhere to go. Yet again we see the need for some aftercare for people who have been made homeless after they have been released and either they have no family left to take them in or they have been disowned by them. As in other countries it is hard, almost impossible for these people to find jobs and to build a new life. Again, we ask the question "What can we do for someone like this?" and pray "God send us more workers and supporters of the vision to see people of the streets lives changed!!!!".

Slava

We have been friends with Slava for almost 2 years. When we first met him, he didn't want to talk or make friends. We have seen how through our perseverence and love that he opened up and loves us in return.

He lives in a garage, which is a stones throw from where his daughter and ex-wife live. He has been homeless for many years and has also been to rehab for his drinking, but is unable to find freedom from this.

We started to believe that Slava is a Christian. He prays for us and also one of our friends Erik, who worked with us a while last year. He also always shows us the New Testament that he takes everywhere with him.

The other week we were more than encouraged by him. He had met a man who lives near by and got talking to him. Found out that he was an atheist and started to share God with him. Gave him a New Testament and told him about us and that we would be able to explain things more to him. We were so excited to hear that he had been sharing his faith!!!