The region of far east Russia is almost as vast in area as the USA. Within it lies some of the most inhospitable territory on earth, subjected to the harshest and most extreme weather.
Many regions lack the most basic infrastructure and amenities. Nevertheless, faithful servants of Christ, 12 of them supported by the Slavic Gospel Association’s (SGA’s) Project 70, are taking the gospel to scattered communities in seemingly unreachable corners of this huge landmass. They find ways and means of overcoming the absence of roads and basic communication facilities such as telephone and internet to carry on their ministry, presenting the gospel by any means possible.
Ice roads and Bible Clubs
Winter events include special Christmas programmes which teams take to various villages. Reaching these can mean using ‘winter ice roads’ – frozen rivers – the only overland travel routes. During these months preparations are made for summer programmes of outreach which include Holiday Bible Clubs and other activities for children and young people. Facilities are repaired and renovated, supplies are delivered and stored, in preparation for team members to come and engage in gospel ministry. It is a difficult and demanding ministry.
