BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

November 7, 2005

A missions team confirms trouble reports in Belarus

Belarus (MNN)--Tim Burns, of Global Aid Network, or GAiN-USA, confirms the reports of increased harassment against Christians in Belarus.

He is trying to get a winter project team assembled to go into the country. They don't know how much longer the doors will be open, so the time is now to take the Gospel in. "It is beginning to be a little bit harder to go into certain areas. Some public schools we were able to go in before with open arms are not so welcoming anymore. Our staff on the ground there, are really starting to see a difficult time to get into some locations."

Burns doesn't think the government will stop GAiN-USA from coming. But the chill is cause for concern. "We've been blessed by God to have some open doors that other organizations, perhaps, cannot, because we've been there for over 15 years."

Their teams have a long history in the region of bringing not only the Gospel, but also much needed aid to the orphans and poor. The people they help are often isolated and feel forgotten.

That's why it is so important, Burns adds, to keep going to them with their message. He acknowleges that time is short. "Those doors are starting to close somewhat and we don't quite have the freedom that we used to have to proclaim the Gospel."

A team is being assembled for the project "Hope for Belarus." The trip is slated for March 31-April 9, 2006. The mission teams will work closely with local Belarussian churches and pastors.

GAiN-USA will be taking food, clothing, medicine, Christian literature and toys to children in places like hospitals, orphanages, and reform schools. They will also be helping adults in churches and elder homes.

If you'd like details, contact GAiN-USA through their information listed below.

Source:

http://www.mnnonline.org/article/7948