The poorest EU country, Bulgaria suffers poverty and social problems including dysfunctional families.
Yet an impact is being made. Seasonal Bible Camps prove strategic as Siloam Christian Ministries has partnered with local churches for more than 30 years. ‘Today numerous church and community leaders attribute their transformed lives to the influence of Bible Camps during their disadvantaged youth,’ explains Siloam UK Director Richard Norton. ‘Believers face adversity to relieve the suffering of entire families throughout the year.’
Belief belies medical reality
One such couple who serve others bravely is Veselka and Darin. After childbirth, Veselka’s leg blew up to twice its size due to deep vein thrombosis. Rushed to intensive care, doctors gave up hope of her survival. Darin, although upset, handed everything over to the Lord. One praying the church felt that the Lord was saying that in seven days all would be well.
