Archive for January 30, 2026

In January: “Rudensk orphanage”

Posted: January 30, 2026 by Dzmitry Nachyna in Rudensk
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January was a special time for the children and our team.

At the beginning of January, we had the wonderful opportunity to organize a Christmas performance. We invited our friends who performed a play about a girl named Sasha. Sasha had given up on everything and was deeply hurt by her friends, feeling betrayed. In the play, she sees a large canvas with a big puzzle and decides to put it together. Actors dressed as various objects helped her: a lantern, a toy car, a mirror, and pencils. The goal was to help Sasha complete the puzzle, which revealed a picture with the message that Jesus wanted to be her friend. When Sasha finished the puzzle, she saw that God loved her, and she invited Jesus to become her friend. After the performance, we distributed gifts. The auditorium filled with joy and shouts of delight. Then we went to the children’s rooms, where they opened their presents. We asked everyone to open theirs one by one.

The children in the room froze in anticipation of their turn, they were also curious about what the others received. “Look, I have a watch! I dreamed of this for so long!” “I got a remote-control car!” “Look at my motorcycle!” In that moment, I felt as if we had given these children back a piece of their childhood. Thank you, friends, for helping us organize this celebration and for gathering the gifts for the kids. The festive bustle gave way to snowstorms, holidays to school routines.

For weeks, the children have been reminiscing about that day, sharing their impressions of the play and expressing gratitude for the gifts. Many shared that they received exactly what they had wished for. But for them, the warmth and genuine care meant more than anything. We are grateful to the Lord that so many volunteers joined our trips during this time. Because of this, more children attended our Wednesday meetings, allowing us to dedicate more time to personal conversations and prayers.

This month, we once again reminded thechildren about Christmas, discussed the boundaries of humor, and talked about the importance of forgiveness. We realized how difficult it is for them to make the decision to forgive. Often, children in the orphanage seem to be in survival mode, and hurtful humor serves as a defense mechanism, causing them to hurt each other while trying to protect themselves. These are very relevant topics for the children, as in their daily lives they are often either initiators or victims of bullying. In personal conversations, the children asked questions like: How should I respond to hurtful words? What should I do if I can’t build friendships? How can I start changing for the better? We were also able to purchase a printer for the boarding school, which will improve the quality of processing the children’s personal files. This, in turn, will help in placing graduates into educational institutions after they leave the school. Glory to God for everyone who has opened their heart to this ministry! We see God at work in the children’s souls, and that is priceless!

In January:“Smilovichi orphanage”

Posted: January 30, 2026 by Dzmitry Nachyna in Smilovichi
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God’s grace and peace to you!

I am happy to say that I continue to advance in this ministry and grow spiritually. I thank God for our wonderful team, where everyone is like a family to each other. There is incredible support, and it inspires us to continue our work. I also feel an amazing commitment from the children. Currently, there are three children in Smilovichi: Violetta and Vadim, brother and sister, and another girl named Violetta, the youngest.

With each new trip, I feel more and more trust from them and their sincere openness. This is evident in how they willingly share stories from their childhood—both joyful and difficult. You can see in their eyes that they are seeking support and encouragement. I am especially happy for the eldest, Violetta. At the beginning, she was very reserved, silent, and reluctant to communicate. But now she has blossomed like a beautiful flower. Her laugh, her touch, her sparkling eyes when we meet—all of this makes us tremble of the greatness of God. After all, we prayed so much for her, and now we see a direct answer to our prayers. It’s incredible and solemn!

This month, we’ve had a variety of games: from reaction and speed games that develop fine motor skills, to creative games where the children drew with their noses and we tried to guess what they were drawing. The children are incredibly talented and capable, and I hope God continues to guide them along His path. We’ve also noticed that they really miss interacting with their peers. They often fondly remember their old friends. Recently, they came running to us and joyfully told us that new children would soon be joining them.

They’re eagerly awaiting this, especially Vadim, who sometimes feels lonely among the girls. I want to conclude my story by thanking God for how good and merciful He is to us, continuing to lead us by the hand through all our difficulties. Bless you!