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Odessa province is the largest of the 24 provinces in Ukraine (5.5 percent of the total territory of Ukraine) and has about 2.5 million inhabitants. From observation and statistics on social problems, it is clear that those areas of the country with the least Christian witness have the highest prevalence of social problems. Odessa province is one of the top regions in the Ukraine for drug trafficking, increase in HIV infection and alcohol abuse. One of the major hindrances for change is alcoholism.

The OM team in Odessa is trying to change this by starting a church called “House of Restoration” in the city of Odessa. When co-worker Julia shared her vision to start a rehabilitation centre for alcoholics, it seemed so unrealistic. A year and a half ago Julia died of AIDS; but, since then, a local church has started a centre and nine people have already received help. There is an answer, and Julia’s vision is being fulfilled!

Please pray for the House of Restoration. Praise God that these nine people have received help, and pray that more lives will change through this ministry.
 

¡HAY UNA RESPUESTA!

La provincia de Odessa es la mayor de las 24 provincias de Ucrania (5.5 por ciento del total del territorio de Ucrania), con una población de 2.5 millones de habitantes. Tanto las observaciones como las estadísticas sobre las problemáticas sociales, muestran claramente que en las áreas del país con menor presencia cristiana mayor es la prevalencia de los problemas sociales. La provincia de Odessa es una de las regiones con mayor tráfico de drogas, incremento de infectados con VIH y alcoholismo. El alcoholismo es justamente el mayor escollo para que haya un cambio.

El equipo de OM en Odessa está procurando un cambio plantando una iglesia llamada “Casa de Restauración” en la ciudad de Odessa. Cuando Julia compartió su visión de comenzar un centro de rehabilitación, parecía muy irrealista. Un año y medio atrás Julia, quien era miembro del equipo, murió de SIDA, pero desde entonces una iglesia local comenzó un centro y nueve personas han recibido ayuda. Esto ha sido una respuesta, y ¡la visión de Julia se está cumpliendo!

Por favor ora por la Casa de Restauración. Alaba a Dios por estas nueve personas que han recibido ayuda y ora para que más vidas sean cambiadas a través de este ministerio.

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