Anya’s Prayer for Peace: Finding Hope in the Midst of War
Even in war, hope can be found. Nine-year-old Anya and her family lived in Cherkasy, Ukraine, when the war began. As the sounds of explosions filled the air, fear gripped their home. Terrified, her parents would lock the doors, gather their children in the bathroom, and pray for safety – sometimes for hours at a […]
From Skeptic to Servant: How the Gospel Transformed a Father’s Heart
Koba’s story is a powerful testament to why Tomorrow Clubs exist. It all began when his children started attending a Tomorrow Club with their grandmother. At first, Koba simply observed from a distance, but he couldn’t ignore the changes happening in his kids – their behavior improved, their relationships grew stronger, and they were filled […]
Seeds of Hope in Zimbabwe
Every child is precious to God In the remote district of Binga, Zimbabwe – one of the poorest regions in the country – God’s love is shining brightly. Despite extreme poverty and harsh conditions, Tomorrow Clubs are growing, bringing hope and transformation to children and their families. With 45 clubs already established and more on […]
Children of the War
When the war started in Ukraine, Danilo and his family were living in Mariupol, a city whose desolation was destined to become iconic. After a rocket hit their apartment building, the family was forced to flee for safety. The evacuation train brought them to a small village in western Ukraine where a local church was […]
The Bus Stop of Hope
You don’t have to spend much time on the roads in rural Ukraine before you notice the bus stops. Many of these ubiquitous Soviet-era structures are quite ugly but others have this enchanting, futuristic quality. Imagine living in the oppressiveness of the Soviet Union, then you come upon a bus stop that looks like it […]
A New Life for Lia
Lia was standing at the window, ready to jump. It wasn’t her first suicide attempt, but this one felt different – she knew she had truly hit rock bottom. Lia was living with a violently abusive, alcoholic husband and could see no way out. Her life was hell. Before she could jump, some power miraculously […]
Suffering in Silence
“Stop hurting my sister!” cried little Arkasha as his drunken father raised his hand to land another cruel blow. Arkasha and his three older siblings were often neglected and mistreated by their alcoholic parents and uncontrolled violence was not unusual. But this time, three-year-old Arkasha instinctively grabbed his father’s hand to intervene. In his rage, […]
Tetyanka and the War
Seven-year-old Tetyanka has lived through more horror than most do in a lifetime. Her hometown of Popasna, Ukraine, just 20 minutes from the Russian border, was hit hard when the enemy invaded. She was caught twice in machine gun fire and saw her home destroyed as she hid in neighbors’ houses. Amid the fire and […]
Nastya’s Dream
There’s no place like home for the holidays. But for millions who’ve been forced to relocate within the country and beyond its borders to escape the horrors of the war in Ukraine, “home” is beyond reach this Christmas. Since Russia’s invasion last February, thousands of internally displaced children have joined Tomorrow Clubs all over Ukraine […]
How then will they call on Him?
The Roma people live on the outskirts of society and few choose to reach out to them. The Roma settlement of Szentjobb in western Romania, like most Roma settlements, is plagued by prejudice and poverty. Alcoholism, domestic abuse, teen pregnancy, crime, and superstition are a part of everyday life. Without someone to help them change, […]