Petrodolinskoe, Ukraine
Children filled the sanctuary until it was stuffed full. They are lacking in patience, like any children would be, and their shuffling and whispering goes on continuously until the day's emcee begins to speak. The children sang songs - “God Gave Me So Much” and “God is Good and Loves All Children.” Everyone sang with great enthusiasm - not only the children, but also the adults who brought them, too.
They were gathered on February 22, 2014 in the village of Petrodolinskoe in the Odessa oblast for a charity event. It's goal was to help kids from at-risk families. Village children were given invitations to take home, and those who were interested came to the local Lutheran congregation. The International Bible School (MBS) headed by Pastor Alexander Gross was responsible for organizing the event; Alexandra Reshetova, an employee of the school, led the program.
After entertainment and dancing young participants went on a field trip. Everyone ended up agreeing that Petrodolinskoe has become its own “planet.” This “discovery” by young researchers, clearly competing for this year's Nobel prize, brought a lot of laughter to the crowd, which, in turn, rewarded the children with applause. But the more important discovery occurred later, when the children heard - “All right, the show is over... And now – gifts!” Then the kids made noise like a mountain stream and flowed over the stage where the presents were waiting for them.
A similar event was held later in the village of Novogradovka. All together the events in the two villages were attended by 130 children. This current project is not a one-off thing, but part of the on-going work with children to teach them Christian values. These lessons continued through April 2014; those who finished the course had the chance to attend the “Gloria” camp which takes place every summer on the Black Sea coast.
Children filled the sanctuary until it was stuffed full. They are lacking in patience, like any children would be, and their shuffling and whispering goes on continuously until the day's emcee begins to speak. The children sang songs - “God Gave Me So Much” and “God is Good and Loves All Children.” Everyone sang with great enthusiasm - not only the children, but also the adults who brought them, too.
They were gathered on February 22, 2014 in the village of Petrodolinskoe in the Odessa oblast for a charity event. It's goal was to help kids from at-risk families. Village children were given invitations to take home, and those who were interested came to the local Lutheran congregation. The International Bible School (MBS) headed by Pastor Alexander Gross was responsible for organizing the event; Alexandra Reshetova, an employee of the school, led the program.
After entertainment and dancing young participants went on a field trip. Everyone ended up agreeing that Petrodolinskoe has become its own “planet.” This “discovery” by young researchers, clearly competing for this year's Nobel prize, brought a lot of laughter to the crowd, which, in turn, rewarded the children with applause. But the more important discovery occurred later, when the children heard - “All right, the show is over... And now – gifts!” Then the kids made noise like a mountain stream and flowed over the stage where the presents were waiting for them.
A similar event was held later in the village of Novogradovka. All together the events in the two villages were attended by 130 children. This current project is not a one-off thing, but part of the on-going work with children to teach them Christian values. These lessons continued through April 2014; those who finished the course had the chance to attend the “Gloria” camp which takes place every summer on the Black Sea coast.
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