Pastor Silfredo's
Story

For the past five years, Pastor Silfredo has been faithfully serving alongside Pastor Hugo Córdoba Zeballos at Sianí Church, nestled in the heart of the “Primero de Mayo” community along a dusty road, an hour’s journey from Guayaramerín. In this humble rural setting, families reside in modest homes and have many unmet needs. Yet, they possess a fervent hunger to deepen their understanding of Scripture.

Neither of the pastors had transportation and had to depend on church members to transport them. Despite the distance and limited resources, these dedicated leaders diligently organized their visits and participated in worship and preaching. Then they became Mobile Messengers and Open Eyes was able to provide them with motorcycles. This drastically changed their ministry, significantly improving their ability to attend services regularly and visit church members.

Cyril's
Story

Cyril is a 57-year-old Ukrainian soldier stationed in the forests near Bakhmut. Anatoliy, one of our partners in Ukraine, went to visit Cyril’s division of artillerymen this past November—21 months after the beginning of the full-scale war. While reading Psalm 91 with the soldiers, they were interrupted by shell explosions.

After diving for cover, Anatoliy found himself in the trenches next to his friend. Cyril told him that two weeks ago, Anatoliy’s team had given him a Bible. He said, “I have never been to church, and I have never read the Bible because I never had one. Here, in combat positions, during breaks of silence, I started reading prayers from the Book of Psalms, as you advised me then. When reading, I feel warmth inside me. I’ve never experienced anything like this in my life. I realized that it was God who came to me, sinful, at the age of 57. He came here, into the swamp, into the horror of war. He came to me! Thank you for the Bible. It revived me to a new life with God.”

Sosthen's
Story

Sosthen is one of our founding and dedicated leaders in Uganda, who’s currently living and serving in a camp for South Sudanese refugees. This past September, Sosthen’s church, Emmanuel, hosted a dedication ceremony with a turnout of over 1,564 attendees. Representatives from most South Sudanese tribes attended the celebration. During the dedication, 154 individuals made the decision to become followers of Christ. This small revival has already begun to transform lives, and Emmanuel Church has since taken on a new role as the “mother church” within the refugee camp. It has become a guiding light, offering spiritual guidance and support to countless individuals seeking to know Jesus.