What is with current project?

First.We have all funds! Yay! God has provided all needed funds to bless 50 teenagers with warm jackets and boots! At the very last day we had 100%. That`s AWESOME! 

We are so humbled and so grateful to all of you, who took part in the current project! Thank you thousands times to each of you, for your sowing seeds of love. Many thanks for your generous gifts small and huge. Thanks for prayers and sharing the word about the need. Our thanks never will be enough! It humbled our hearts that many children and young people took part in the project. What a beautiful testimony of God`s grace!Dear Friends, you are really wonderful hands and feet of Jesus!!!What a great blessing you all are for the teenagers! We glorify and praise Lord Jesus for His mercy and goodness to these precious souls!!!

Second.The next day on Wednesday at 3.00 morning we were ready go to purchase these wonderful blessings for many teens. We couldn't wait to bless those beautiful souls!But at that night, when we almost were ready to leave...God stopped us.

We faced a big trouble in ministry...Not, it is not with this project. So, we did not go anywhere.. As we needed immediately solve a trouble... We couldn't sleep till the morning, the dream has run from us, hundreds thoughts in the head. What to do? How to be? God be merciful and help us... Next few days and nights were really, really hard emotionally and spiritually. It seemed that everything against you.

At those days I felt myself as Israelites, when they fled Egypt. When behind them were Egyptians, and in front was the sea. They were in fear and horror.There no way come back and ahead where to go?So we did not see the way, where to go? I wanted nothing at those days...Only that this trouble would be solved.Everything we could, pray that God will open the door and show us the way. And...He did! Same as the waters were divided in sea... God showed us the way how to decide the trouble.It has not resolved to the end yet... Maybe we are on the half way. It`s hard to say now. Some questions decided finally.Some not yet. It may take few more weeks.

Any way it's worth that! That many precious children will be greatly blessed, it's worth. It worth of that, because there is battle for life! Worth of sleepless nights, many headaches, energy, worries, troubles and many more. Because those treasures deserve it! It should turn to a huge blessing what will happen in next year :)  

(Philippians 1:29) "For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake" 

So, for today we really don`t know, when we will purchase jackets and boots for teenagers...Now started season of holidays and it`s really hard. We hope to do it as soon as possible. Any way I will update :) Please, keep praying for the current project, for precious orphans and for BOM staff. We really need your prayer support! Thank you very much for everything you do! Your support means so much for us and many children in Ukraine!

Only a week

We have only a week to raise $1,440! Time is very short and it is urgent!!! 

We are so so excited we can bless orphaned teenagers as we have raised 60% already! That is amazing!!!! Just for a very short time God has provided necessary funds to bless more then half kids! We are able to buy warm jackets and shoes for 30 teenagers! Thank you so much to all who praying and took part in this vital project! Your involvement means so much for all these souls!!!Thank you!Thank you all so very much!!!! You are awesome!!!!

Often orphaned children wear a jacket or coat like this boy, who looks so sad...

Can you imagine your child wear shoes like this one?

Do orphans deserve wear shoes like this one?

What do you think they feel when they wear shoes like this during several years and they know that no one will help them to get a new pair?

Do you know that during this season of holidays new pair of shoes and warm jacket can be the best gift for many orphaned teenagers?

We have a week to raise the rest of funds because starts a season of holidays and it will be harder to make purchase jackets and shoes. Also exchange of rate $ grows highly everyday. It means that prices absolutely for everything grows up daily! It`s scary how high are prices! Everyone predicts next 2015 year will be very hard for Ukraine...So many terrible things may happen here and already happens. So, we concern now or it will be enough all funds to bless all 50 teens? As prices change daily...

But most our hearts are concern that in week children from the orphanage will go for a winter holidays. They all are from very, very poor families, who are unable to help them in their physical needs. Because kids are from not full families or have parents who absolutely do not take care of them...Alcohol or drug abuse. If orphanage takes care and is a temporary home for many children. Thus many children often survive at their homes on holidays, being hungry having daily needs! This is vital! 

Can we all make a difference in lives of teens? Can we all show Jesus Christ, who loves and cares of them?

We pray God will do a miracle in lives of these children.We plead God take care of needs of these precious children, who deserve for better. If parents abandoned them, so they can see that they are not abandoned by their Heavenly Father.

Would you please, prayerfully consider to bless those precious children, if you can?Would pray with us please, God will provide necessary funds?

If God gives you a wish in your heart to bless teens with gift of love. Please send donation through PayPal thebibleorphanministry@gmail.com , leave a note "for teens" and we will add your amount to the button on the blog. Or you can make donation through blue ChipIn on the right side of the blog. Also you can donate by check to:Bible Orphan Ministry 404 Greenview Dr. Caledonia MI 49316  

Even a little gift $5.00 , $10 can be a special blessing!Thank you very much!

If you unable to donate, would you spread the word about the need, please?Thank you on behalf of children!Your participation is greatly appreciated!!!!

"The most amazing day in my life"

"The most amazing day in my life..." these are words some of orphaned kid, who spent a day with BOM few days ago.

A few days ago we took out 8 and 9 classes/grades(over 30 people) and had stunning picnic! Kids were SO happy!Wow! I can not find words describe you HOW they were overjoyed and pretty excited!!!

We had a Bible time. We played badminton, football(soccer) and many different so funny and amusing games.

Children learned how to use and shoot with bow. They have been amazed! "Is it real bow?", they asked. :)

Well. There was a long line! As everyone wanted to try!

One of our favorite game ;)

Hilarious!

There were so much fun, joy and new wonderful friends! Many of them said at the end, "Please, come to see us every day. Take us out 7.00 morning and we come back at 10.00 pm". :) So priceless!

Those all beautiful children wanted to help with the lunch! How sweet.

Then at the end we fed children.

They all were so hungry. So, just in moment there was nothing! :)

It was breathtaking and fabulous day! It so deeply touched my heart, when an one girl prayed and thanked God for nice friends(BOM) who remember, love and bless them ♥

When we came back to the orphanage. Many precious souls have run to us and started to ask hundreds questions. "When you will take us for picnic? Please!" "I will wait till 9 grade that you take us for picnic" "You will come everyday to see us?" "When you come back again?" "When we will have picnic again?" "It was the best day in my life" and so on so on...

Oh, my! Incredible! They all are so so sweet! I would come every day there!As always it's hard to leave them...

We are so humbled and so grateful for so many different beautiful blessings to brother Daniel Scott from US and his generous community! I wish would thank everyone personally. ♥

The fundraising finished!

Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU very much!!!! Our fundraising for Kristina and Kolya to help with their education is finished! God provided all necessary funds and we raised $2,480 only for 2 weeks!It`s even less than we planned!Awesome!

Thank you very much for your help in fulfilling their dream.What a great blessing for these two beautiful young souls.Thanks alot for your little and big donations. Your seeds of faith give a future for these two teens.Many thanks for your great kindness, showing love and support for these future students.

We are so humbled and are so grateful to everyone, who took part in this project!Our hearts rejoice and praise God.Our thanks never will be enough...THANK YOU! You are AMAZING, dear Friends! We are SO blessed!

A medical help and adventures

Thursday was cold but sunny and beautiful!On the way in the morning, we could enjoy the beauty of God's creation. Everything is just wonderfully!

Especially beautiful was when the snow sparkled in the sunlight.

It seemed that the trees shedding by precious stones, diamonds and pearly. I just think, how in the Heaven will be much more amazingly, breathtaking and stunningly! :)

We went to Kiev.Yes, in these terrible days, what is happening in this city right now. No, we were not afraid, absolutely! Since we knew that this mess occurs in the city center, where we were not going.We thought that on the road will stand armed police.What will stop, check the documents, ask who we are and where we're going, etc. We were ready for it. But on the way there was no one, only Auto Inspection, who controls traffic disturbances. The road was perfect!

Life in Kiev goes on, people work and live as before. But only in a VERY tense situation, as shared with us, one of the capital's residents.Keep praying, friends!

So, why we went there?We planned to take our Olechka to the good doctor, but we had no idea that we will go to Kiev to a awesome specialist and a candidate of medical sciences, and that it would be in a foreign clinic! One very kind person told us about this clinic and besides also helped pay for the medical testing of our mommy.Wow! What an amazing  blessing!!!!!!
I am so excited to tell you about our travel and experiences!

So, God has led us to American Medical Centers.(AMC)

When we went inside, we were amazed at the cleanliness, beauty, and everything was new. It is very nice. Everything is so different from our government hospitals, where everything is old and destruction. When a patient sees all this, it seems even more depressing.

It was so nice on the table was fresh flowers and apples. Since during the day we were hungry, did not have time to eat, because we were busy. This was a blessing for us. But even more surprised us, when a lady offered us a hot tea! Really?! Surprising, as we have in the government clinic, you will not find even a glass of clean water for free. You have to pay for everything. :)

We had an appointment with the doctor. By registering, the doctor came out and met us. Such a blessing that you do not need to sit and wait for several hours in the queue as in state clinic. Sometimes 1-3 hours. And it happens sometimes that you can wait half a day, and have not got to the doctor, because a long queue or ended his day and he needs to go home.

The doctor was amazing! She was so kind and sweet!And she also liked her patient, saying always that she is so lovely and nice girl :)

Our wonderful doctor giving an excellent consultation ( never seen before that the doctor in such detail explained everything to his patient ) . Making some medical examinations, Olga passed some tests . Oh, yes, we  accompanied Olga everywhere, as she needed help. We went to another clinic that would do an ultrasound of our baby and some internal organs of his mom. Since the AMC does not have yet the necessary equipment to do it for pregnant. AMC took us in their car. Wow! Another lovely surprise!  A very nice and lovely nurse accompanied us always. Amazing! So, our driver, brother Misha, was waiting for us, as we were "traveling" with Olga. :)

So we were brought to a new clinic ilaya. Service and view inside, everything is just fantastic!

It was very interesting to see these streaks or lines, yellow, pink and violet on the stairs and the corridors of this institution. Each strip is in the desired direction. For example, a pink stripe leads to doctors, yellow leads to assisted reproductive technologies, etc. A woman- receptionist shared with us that women often go for pink line, and the men in blue(there is more line), thinking that it is for them. Funny. :)

There are many interesting and surprising.

Look, whom we saw doing ultrasound! :) The babe-boy is so beautiful and precious! We could see him in 3D-4D functions. It was so awesome to see all his bones, how he was moving, how he opened his cute and small mouth. Olechka was so excited to see him! I never thought that at this stage of pregnancy, 29 weeks, you can even see the baby eyelashes and eyebrows. Isn't it amazing? So, it was a bit experience for us as well. :)

Having passed all the required medical examination and passing all the tests. We finally tired could eat. We were so pleased that the cafe that we love :0) where Ukrainian traditional cuisine, there is next to the AMC, in grey big building. Wow! We did not have long to go and look for, and only 5 minutes to walk. What a blessing!

Our precious girl was so excited!!! After all, she had never eaten at the cafe and it was her first life experience!

It was just an AMAZING day, the service and the staff at AMC, simply  AWESOME!We had so many precious moments and blessings! We have been so excited!

I have great news for you! First, that "our" precious little baby is healthy and developing respectively his age! Second. Our mom finally hemoglobin rose to the required level! Yay!!! Praise God!!!!!!!! What an amazing blessing! See, what God is doing and answers your prayers! :) 

But there is no good news. Thanks this clinic, we learned that Olga has still some problems.I'm so glad that the doctor so responsibly and in good faith reacted to her work!The doctor that examined Olga was not happy, what she saw. Since our girl passed the tests, we'll know the result next week.Would you keep praying for Olga, please?

Our sweet mommy was overjoyed and amazed by service and adventures at this day! She always admired, was surprised and said, "I can not believe it, wow! I can not believe! My parents never cared as much as you do it. You are so kind and attentive to me." She warmly thanked and was so happy. It melts your heart....

 The words swirled in my mind that I recently read in the Bible. (Luke 17:10)"So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do". I love these words! :)

Our precious young mommies

Today is -18 C(0,4F)Brrr!But we stay warm and healthy, thanks God.

Guess, whom we could see and visit recently? Can you say, who is this? :)
This is "our" little princess Sophia!She is sunshine and little treasure.

Can you believe that she is 4 months old now?She grows so fast! She is so precious and sweet little angel.

Sophia is so darling! 

 Love her big beautiful eyes. Isn`t she beauty? :)

She is her mother Lena is doing ok for now. Thanks to your support, BOM has provided diapers that will be enough for several months for the little one.

Also we visited Zhenya`s family, where we met also her brother and her classmate Tanya. About whom I told you before. So, we could have a nice fellowship and helped with diapers too. 

Mommy loves her darling boy :)  Such a blessing to see it!

But we have more wonderful news for you!Do you remember we asked you to pray for Zhenya and her baby that she may lose him?So, our young loving mother visited a doctor and learned her little boy  is healthy and everything is well. She is not in risk any more lose him! Praise God!Praise God!Praise God!!!!!

Thank you so much for prayers!!!!! Zhenya was very thankful for your prayer support. But, please, keep praying for her and her family.

Also we have some news about Kozak Olya. I will update in next post. It will be little longer and different. :)

First Birthday and Gifts to Teens

 I love this precious and happy smile!Isn't Olechka looks happy?

Our two lovely Olga :0)

Olechka loved this lovely bunny so much and said it is biggest toy she ever received. And only third toy in her life...

Precious girl is ready to cry... Why?I tell you.Oh! It so deeply touched our hearts.

Can you imagine that NO one, EVER congratulated you with a Happy Birthday during 19 years? Think. What you would feel, if you received, sweet gifts, lovely wishes and warm words FIRST TIME in 19 years old?..

When we sang her a song "Happy Birthday!" She started to weep...Sweet girl.Such a small thing, such a small act of love so deeply touched her heart...

Here only a small piece of video. When she is ready to cry, hardly holding back tears. Such a sweet girl.

Then we had a small Birthday party.
Olya Necheporuk(our precious student, as we call her :)), said: "It was the best Birthday in my life.No one ever congratulated me with my Birthday..." Think. First. Birthday. Ever...and No one ever congratulated.

This young lady is so sweet that  takes care of her brother, who still is in orphanage, where she has been a year ago.

Recently she visited the orphanage, where she helped BOM team to hold a meeting with kids. It was such a blessing! And this sweet soul visited her brother Paul. Or Pasha as she calls him. It was such a sweet and lovely moment.

Such precious and calm girl, who needs lots of love and attention, what she was deprived in childhood...

I thought...Maybe someone of you will want to show to this sweetheart God`s love and care by sending a special box, any gift, as a toy, any clothes, any game for teenager girl, something for her long hair or any goodies for girls. Or just write a nice note with Bible verses to encourage her. Or probably someone will want to be her sponsor, showing attention and love? Whatever God will place on your heart... That she did not feel lonely, but beloved and having  friends, who care about her.It would be such a blessing for her!

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Also, maybe someone will be interested to bless graduates of orphanages, about whom BOM cares? To send gifts and we could give them for Birthdays. This can be a personal care items, shower gel, soap, shampoo, deodorant, socks, towels, lotion before or after shaving for boys, any face cream or body cream for girls, hair clips or rubber bands for hair girls, games for teenagers and young adult games. Many girls just dream of having some big toy! Anything. This would help us to save money. Since the toys here are very expensive. Also I think it would be so nice to get a gift from a friend for - abroad, America or Germany, Canada or Great Britain or Switzerland, etc. :)

Trust me they LOVE receive gifts! Hmm. Who do not like receive a sweet note or even a small gift? But those kids, who were deprived so and so many things in childhood will appreciate your attention, efforts, care and love!

Here, you can watch video of some of them, their admiration and impressions. How Olga Kozak was excited, when she found a simple post card. She "knew" there was something special for her. :)

Think.Your letter or some gift can bring heartfelt tears of happiness and joy, and sink deep into their hearts forever.Or your special gift can make this special day of Birthday special forever. Orphans DO NOT celebrate Birthdays in orphanages! As they belong and joined to our big BOM family, our wish to make this day a special and celebrate together with them. Can we do it together? :) Thank you very much for your participation. God bless!

P.S. Sasha Kozak soon will have his Birthday, the 19 of January. Maybe some one will want to congratulate him? :) Thanks for your kindness.

Bad news. Prayers for precious pregnant mommies!

I have bad news for you dear Friends.

Recently, I told you that Kolya and Zhenya are expecting their second baby. But we learned that our sweet mommy may lose this precious babe... Please, pray for the health of our young mom and her little treasure. That this sweet family might rejoice, when the little one will born.

And more bad news and prayer request.

Our dearest Olga very poorly tolerates pregnancy.She has a very bad anemia. Olga suffer from this since her childhood. Never been treating her health in orphanage.Does anyone pay attention to this minor illness?

I was not paying attention as well... Until the doctor Olga said that it is very bad. This not only affects the development of the child and mother. But also in the birth process. The doctor said that there may be bad consequences with the child or the mother.  Or Olga simply  may not  survive during childbirth...

Here what I have found on Internet:

Severe or untreated iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy can increase your risk of having:

• A preterm or low-birth-weight baby 
• A blood transfusion (if you lose a significant amount of blood during delivery)

Doctors said they would do a blood transfusion for Olga, if the hemoglobin does not increase in the near future.

• Postpartum depression
• A baby with anemia
• A child with developmental delays

What I have found HERE

Iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of preterm deliveryand low birth weight. It's also associated with a higher risk of stillbirth or newborn death, so it's something to take seriously.

We help our young mommy with iron rich foods but it does not help... And I am not very happy that Olechka has a bad appetite. Probably because of anemia?

Sasha is not happy doctor of Olga. He not once complained that he saw not a good attitude to his wife. Once a doctor appointed injections to increase iron in the blood Olga. When husband bought it, he read the instruction, he learned that these injections are contraindicated for pregnant women at all!It COULD KILL their baby!!!! Oh, my. Why are doctors so irresponsible??? But we trust them our life! So scary. Ooh!

Sasha complained chief medical clinic, explaining the situation. Chief doctor said that will deal with their doctor . And advised to continue to go for a visit, but do not buy medicine, those that she attributes, and to go to another doctor ( to whom she said ), and to consult with him.

Wouldn't it be better to change the doctor at all?I really do not know or they can do it.One of these days, Sasha is going to go to the clinic to resolve this issue.

In any case. PLEASE, pray for lovely mother, for her health and their baby. If earlier she was not afraid to give birth. Today she is very scared. Sasha also worry and is afraid of losing his dearest and beloved wife and unborn sweet boy. Pray they trust more to the Lord and for peace in their hearts.Thanks a lot!!