Give to Belarus
Belarussian Partner Churches
Belarus remains the most repressive state of the Slavic-speaking portion of the former Soviet Union. PC(USA) is expanding its relationship with Russian Orthodox, Baptist,and other churches in the country. Gifts will enable this relationship to grow by supporting new church development, theological training, congregational twinning and outreach projects. Mission workers: Alan and Ellen Smith.
E051630. Read moreRegional Liaison For Russia, Belarus, Poland, & Ukraine
Based in his home in Idaho, Gary Payton is the PC(USA) regional liaison for Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Poland. He serves as a "bridge" between partner churches and other mission co-workers in the region and PC(USA) entities and individuals engaged in mission in the four countries.
E200395. Read moreRegional Liaison For Russia/Belarus/Ukraine/Poland
Support to this ECO will enable Gary Payton, the Regional Liaison for Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Poland, to work with churches and organizations in the Slavic-speaking portion of the former Soviet Union. Funds will be used to defray travel expenses and telephone calls. Gary's responsibilities include support to missionaries on the field, congregational twinning relationships, support to theological education, support to Russian partner churches spreading the good news to people who do not know Christ and facilitating a variety of faith-based humanitarian projects.
E051663. Read moreRussia Church Twinning Project
The Russia Church twinning project links PC(USA) congregations with Russian Orthodox, Baptist, Lutheran, Reformed and other congregations across the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus. The relationships strengthen the spiritual bonds that unite two congregations and create the opportunity for every PC(USA) congregation to live out its mission in the world. Gifts support the administration of congregational relationships, travel to sister churches in Russia and camps for Russian pastors and families who come together for spiritual renewal.
E047954. Read moreRussian & Belarussian Orphanages
Tens of thousands of children, orphaned or abandoned, exist in private and state-sponsored orphanages across Russia and Belarus. The orphanages are characterized by poor food and facilities, inadequate medical care and an underpaid staff. Gifts will enable partner churches to provide Christian love, material support and enhanced outreach to orphanages in the communities where PC(USA) congregation "twins" are located. Mission Workers: Ellen and Allen Smith.
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