Yes Tak Da

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Yes! Tak! Da!
Introducing the 2005/6 Project for PCI Sunday
Schools, Bible Classes and Youth groups
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In November 1989 communism collapsed in the
Soviet Union 15 republics embraced democracy, and
opened their doors to the west Christians
welcomed a new era of freedom to worship A new
generation emerged that had never known
oppression like their parents
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What is Yes! Tak! Da! about?

• Its about helping children and young people in
  Russia and Ukraine say Yes to Jesus

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Who will benefit from the project in Russia?

• In Russia, the project aims to support street
  children living in St Petersburg.

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20,000 children live rough on the streets of the
city - taking shelter in stair wells and cellars
during the winter when the temperature can drop
to -35 degrees Celsius. Most become involved in
drug abuse and prostitution. Some are HIV.
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Our vision is to create a Centre close to St
Petersburg that will be a safe place for kids to
come - where they can stay warm, eat good food,
hear about Jesus and ultimately escape from the
dangers of their lives on the street. At an SU
camp in January 2006, 5 young people decided to
follow Jesus and leave the streets behind.
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Who will benefit from the project in Ukraine?

• In Ukraine, thousands of children come to the SU
  campsite at Vorzel each year.

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• We plan to help build a sports hall so that they
  can play games like badminton and five-a-side
  football, especially in winter when its cold
  outside.

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The children of Ukraine and Russia say to their
new friends in the Presbyterian Church in
Ireland, Thank you for helping us say Yes! Tak!
Da! to Jesus!
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In August 2006, a camp team of young people from
the Presbyterian Church in Ireland will go to
Vorzel in Ukraine.
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We hope there might be another team going in 2007.
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Lets pray for our partnership with young
Christians in Ukraine and Russia, as we grow in
faith together.