The Life of the Adventist Church in Kyrgyzstan: A Digest

The place Do the Good Samaritans of Our Time Reside?

“So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his personal animal, introduced him to an inn, and took care of him” (Luke 10:34, NKJV).

This verse describes the act of Samaritan who stepped in and helped somebody in want. Our sisters and brothers within the metropolis of Karakol, following this precept, held a charity program known as “Good Samaritan”, which was attended by 20 and generally 30 friends day by day. The entire neighborhood prayed earnestly for the buddies and acquaintances who have been invited.

This was a beautiful program, the aim of which was to fill each bodily and religious wants. It was a really versatile, relaxed ambiance, with heat and pleasant communication and a scrumptious lunch, and this prompted the hearts of the folks to share their experiences and take heed to God.

The sisters and brothers took the chance to introduce new mates to our Adventist Christian rules and wealthy literature. The friends of this system testified concerning the glorious temper, bodily therapeutic, and constructive feelings.

All through the week this system was operating, it was unattainable to not discover the affect of the Holy Spirit and God’s main. Allow us to pray that as many members of the church as attainable become involved in such packages so we, with out embarrassment or concern, properly use the time of grace given to us and, with nice zeal, carry out the ministry to which the Lord calls every of us.

Books As an alternative of Easter Eggs

Everywhere in the world, there’s a custom of giving pastries or eggs at Easter. We’re effectively conscious this isn’t a biblical strategy, so what can we, as Christians, give on this shiny day? As a part of the DIA division, it was determined to as soon as once more go to boarding colleges in Iskra, Karabalta, Belovodsk, and Tokmok and conduct the “Jesus is Risen” program. The scholars obtained books as items. It’s a actually great concept to inform folks concerning the true which means of this shiny vacation, Easter, and provides our religious literature as a present. Based on the established custom, collectively they sang, prayed, learn the Holy Scriptures, and talked about Christ. In consequence, greater than 40 books have been donated.

Representatives of the Clergy Performed Soccer with the President of Kyrgyzstan

On Could 4–5, a pleasant soccer match, “Muras”, was held in Bishkek, wherein 12 groups took half: the presidential administration, the Jogorku Kenesh, veterans of nationwide soccer, representatives of the diplomatic corps and clergy, heads of native governments, representatives of healthcare and training, representatives of media and sports activities federations, the enterprise neighborhood, and cultural figures. This match was organized on the initiative of the Kyrgyz Soccer Union and the presidential administration. The consultant of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Alekseykin Roman Leonidovich, performed on Lyman, the workforce of the clergy, which confidently beat the groups Onor and Bilim and reached the quarterfinals, the place they once more defeated the workforce of journalists. On the finish of the match, first place was taken by the presidential administration workforce; second place, by Zhogorku Kenesh; and within the match for third place, the veterans of the Alga membership defeated Yiman in a penalty shootout. Nonetheless, in such a sport, not solely is the best variety of objectives scored thought-about a victory, however extra so are the pleasant relations which were constructed throughout the match.

Youth Retreat

“After I take into account Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the celebrities, which You may have ordained, What’s man that You might be conscious of him, And the son of man that You go to him? For You may have made somewhat decrease than the angels, and You may have topped him with glory and honor. You may have made him to have dominion over the works of Your fingers; You may have put all issues beneath his ft” (Psalm 8:3–6).

There are various paths that lead us to the data of the Lord. One among them is unity with nature. Even an unbeliever, being on the highest of a mountain beneath the open, starry sky, is able to acknowledge a Creator behind all this greatness. Within the psalms of King David, we frequently meet strains the place, by observing the phenomena of nature, he comes nearer to the Creator and a deeper understanding of His character. Maybe that’s the reason Christian youth like to spend their ministry in nature and stroll within the mountains. A vivid instance of that is the latest hike involving girls and boys from Tokmok and Bishkek. The entire journey took them nearly three days and two nights. The route was not simple however very various. They needed to undergo mountain paths and overcome hills and thorny thickets, however they discovered the energy in themselves and received to the supposed place: a birch grove.

Each night and morning started with prayer and religious meditation. It was a particular blessing to fulfill on the Sabbath day within the mountains and plunge into its peace. The entire program was very attention-grabbing and intense. Every younger particular person was capable of contribute, whether or not in kindling a fireplace, cooking, or holding discussions and interactive actions. In the course of the Sabbath service, reflecting on the lifetime of Abraham, the youth have been capable of take a unique have a look at their relationship with God and draw plenty of new issues for themselves. Nobody was left detached to the conversations regarding the formation of a mature persona in oneself and constructing full-fledged and robust relationships. Controversial and burning subjects have been raised about headship within the household—respect for the lady and submission to the person. 

The remainder time flew by. Many sadly packed up their tents and backpacks, with out hiding their need to increase this journey for a number of extra days. And solely the phrases of the youth chief, Evgeny Yuryevich Devyatkin, that they might positively go on one other journey quickly, crammed them with pleasure and hope for brand spanking new adventures. 

This text was initially printed on the Euro-Asia Division’s information web site