On the other hand, in the same country, there are disappearing cities as Angren. Currently it barely has 125,000 inhabitants, and whole neighborhoods resemble a «ghost town». Poverty has pushed many residents into the world of crime or drug and alcohol addiction. Many children from Angren visit our brothers and sisters in church because they are left without food for several days, risk freezing in winter, and sometimes endure beatings and violence in their families.

Through the construction of the Hope Center, the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of many of these children can be met. We invite you to join this project, giving them shelter and hope. It will be a place where they will be fed, where they will experience joy and love, and where they will learn about Jesus Christ.

We kindly ask you to pray for

• Children and youth in Angren who are in a difficult situation
• The local church that it actively filling the needs of the people
• The possibility and finances to build the Center of Hope

The Tashkent Playground

Uzbekistan is a country of 33 million people, about 40 percent of whom are under 18.

The goal of the church that we partner with in Tashkent, is to reach these young people and tell them about the Gospel. The church uses summer camps as an outreach platform for children and youth in the area. Last year they held day camps throughout the summer. However, their opportunities are very limited because there is no suitable place to hold the camps. Currently the only place is the church yard.

We would like to help the church reach the young people. To do this, we plan to build a playground and sports field where various sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball can be played. With a playground and field, it would attract anyone from children to young adults and families and bring opportunity for the church to connect more with the people that come.

We kindly ask you to pray for:

• Children and youth ministry in Uzbekistan
• Staff members and their conversations with children about faith

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