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“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God.”
— Colossians 1:9-10
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FROM THE MISSION FIELD:
Nestor, 11 — “Finding Family in God”
Camp The Fire of Friendship, Ukraine, 2025
Nestor is 11 years old and comes from Izium, a city that has endured severe attacks. His life has been marked by loss and hardship: his father was involved in crime and died in a shootout, and his mother passed away from cancer. He is raised by his grandmother, whose strict discipline left little room for warmth or tenderness. Nestor grew up surrounded by fear, anxiety, and loneliness.
This summer, everything began to change when Nestor attended a Christian camp. For the first time, he experienced genuine friendship and acceptance. “I was heard. I was hugged. I was accepted,” Nestor shared.
Most importantly, he began reading the Bible and discovering God, not as a distant figure, but as a loving Father who never abandons and is always near. Through camp, Nestor found a place of safety, community, and hope, where he could begin healing and growing in faith.
Before the fall of the communist regime in the USSR, many Christian families suffered greatly. They faced torture, persecution, and even death. Yet, amidst their struggles, they found comfort and strength through prayer. Millions of believers around the world joined in prayer, interceding for USSR Christians and asking for God's help during these difficult times.
As the communist system crumbled, Christians were eager to build a new life. The corruption from the old regime made real change hard to achieve. In these uncertain times, prayer became more than a ritual — it was a lifeline. Believers prayed for the church to be restored, for Christian values, and for moral living. With strong faith, they continued to pray, knowing that God's help was crucial in changing society.
Since its inception in 1990, Kingdom Ventures Inc. (KVI) has been driven by the belief in the power of prayer. Every Christian camp that emerged in the 1990s was not just a result of human effort but thanks to the prayers of many. The Lord's Prayer, taught and prayed daily in every Christian camp, was the foundation for many stories of change. This prayer, passed down through generations, kept the hope of many people alive and was instrumental in fostering spiritual growth.
KVI continues to emphasize prayer as a key part of its mission. The earnest prayers of KVI staff, volunteers, camp leaders, and campers have been fostering spiritual growth and lasting change across Eastern Europe. Prayer remains a cornerstone, guiding and sustaining the ministry's efforts to empower church-based biblical Christian camps and build strong Christian communities.
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