Skopje children receive school supplies

Update of our sponsored children in Saraj, Skopje, North Macedonia
by our Director Sokrat

Summer has come to an end. School year has begun.  Every year we have an event that has the purpose to give the children moral, social and spiritual support before their new journey in their next school class. Also provide them with the basic school supplies and some treats. 

For most students, going from one grade to another is nothing special but for Roma children that is a big celebration. Nine out of ten children will drop out of school during the first two years. Due to the poor environment that they live in, education is not a priority or encouraged, thus our job to encourage and pray during the year is extremely hard and frustrating. Having no space to do our ministerial activities adds to that heavy load as well. 

But despite all difficulties, the Lord blesses our ministry among Roma children. During the school year all our activities are held in the village under a small gazebo. Once again, we had created an event where more than 70 children had the opportunity to be inspired to start their new school year. Also, a lot of fun was planned. At that event, my wife gave them words of encouragement and introduced them to our guests Vula, Annie and Robert. Then, Annie gave a short Bible lesson based on John 8:12 with some amazing visual aids. The children loved it. The smallest ones saw and learned a new type of flower. After the lesson, we had a game in two groups. It was such a blessing to see children from all ages play a game with no problems. Then, Vula gave each child a new school bag with school supplies. At the end of the day we had snacks and chocolate. What an amazing day; we are so grateful to the Lord.

We are also grateful to the Macedonian Outreach for supporting more than 60 children and for taking care of their basic educational needs.




Backpacks for new school year

More backpacks with Sokrat and son Alexander

Vula and Elena with the children of Saraj

Annie from Castro Valley, CA teaches a Bible story

Children with their new backpacks

A group picture with our happy children