Moldova

Thank God that the young people supported by Beginning of Life in Moldova have been enjoying floorball classes, which are helping them to develop perseverance, teamwork and physical skills. Pray for spiritual growth among the Ukrainian refugees they support, asking that the truth of the Gospel would transform their hearts. Give thanks for the Urban Psychological Art Studio, where over 200 Ukrainian refugees are finding healing, hope and a means of expression through creativity and art therapy. Also, pray for the 60 young children, especially those with special needs, in Beginning of Life’s Urban Kids project. As Moldova’s education system continues to struggle, ask God to grant the team wisdom and meaningful opportunities to provide nurturing care.

Pray for Beginning of Life in Moldova as they share their educational expertise with organisations in nearby countries and for the safety of staff as they travel. Give thanks that their Urban Teens and Youth programme has launched two new projects, including an English course, with 125 teens attending weekly. Praise God that 86 disadvantaged single mothers are benefitting from monthly classes at the Psychological Art Studio, eager to learn and grow. Finally, pray for the team’s strength, motivation, and well-being as they continue their vital work, and thank God for their dedication and commitment.

Please pray for Beginning of Life’s educators as they run weekly school visits in Moldova. They conduct lessons that promote holistic development and strengthen relationships within classrooms. Praise God for the ten children attending Beginning of Life’s ‘Toddler Studio’. This project is designed to prepare toddlers for pre-school, giving them a head start in their educational journey.

Give thanks that a trust grant last year has enabled Beginning of Life to support 50 Ukrainian women and their families through art therapy and counselling in Moldova. Please pray for the team working in the Psychological Art Studio at Beginning of Life. Pray that God would equip them as they cope with the emotional and physical strain caused by the strong emotions of those they serve.

Thank God that Beginning of Life’s Urban Kids project continues to help children and their parents to grow closer together, know how to express their feelings and have fun together. Beginning of Life in Moldova have asked for us to pray that God would bring about opportunities for them to spread awareness of the importance of holistic support for children and young people, especially to local leaders.

Give thanks for the 12 children who graduated Beginning of Life’s Urban Kids project last year and have now successfully completed their first term at primary school. Praise God for the holistic development they received from a young age & the impact this has had. Also, give thanks to God for Beginning of Life’s Psychological Art Studio in Moldova which continues to support those suffering from post-traumatic stress against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Beginning of Life in Moldova would like us to pray for God’s guidance & strength as they seek new ways to meet the needs of their beneficiaries. Ask God to provide for them as they struggle with unpredictable price increases due to the war in Ukraine. Pray they would be able to purchase essential supplies for their programmes at a fair price.

Pray for Moldova, the poorest country in Europe. Many people of working age are leaving the country to find work elsewhere. Pray that they would stay and build up the local economy. Pray especially that Christian young men would choose to stay in the country to share the good news and build up the churches in Moldova.

We rejoice that the church in Moldova is deeply involved in helping churches meet needs in Ukraine

Pray that all goes well for Beginning of Life in Moldova as they look to obtain a new permission from the Ministry of Education for their engagement into schools. Praise God for the faithfulness and passion of the Beginning of Life team of 30 volunteers that serve every week at the Urban Youth Centre for teenagers and young people from different parts of the city in Moldova. Pray for the team and church volunteers who are often overwhelmed with the pain of refugee women who are served every week in the groups.

DGU in Moldova are sending student teams to Turkey through the summer to share in practical ways and ministry-wise with those damaged areas.

Pray for Baltsata refugee camp in Moldova as they care for 120 Ukrainian refugees. Soaring prices mean they are struggling to pay their gas bill. Pray for the new programme at Beginning of Life, reaching out to 100 Ukrainian refugees currently settled in Chisinau. Many of these are elderly & need ongoing physical and emotional support. Pray for all the new leaders being raised through Beginning of Life’s ‘Urban Teens’ programme, that they will grow in their discipleship and develop servant hearts. Pray for the Beginning of Life team as they guide them at this pivotal time of their lives.