Latest Update – June 2025

Pastors Olaru Iurie Burlac Ion sent an update and photos of the people supported in the past month.

‘The ministry team from Pervomaiscoe, Hincesti district sincerely thanks the entire Link to Hope team for their support in serving the elderly. Your help brings smiles and joy to those in need, inspiring and energising us. We are grateful for the opportunity to carry out meaningful projects together.’

‘Here are photos of some of the elderly people we have visited and served hot meals to recently. Many of them live alone and do not have any visitors. When we arrive they are very welcoming and so grateful for our visits and the food we provide. May God bless you always—we continue to pray for you. Peace to all.’

Latest Update – May 2025

The pastors from Pervomaiscoe gave an update of the work recently done by the social workers from the Church of the Annunciation in the village.

“Dear Team. You are a great blessing for us. Thanks to you we can bring a smile back to the faces of lonely and helpless old people in Moldova by going with a warm  and tasty lunch and tell them about God and how wonderful He is. When we go to the elderly they tell us what’s on their hearts, that no one visits them and no one helps with anything. We seem to be like a ray of sunshine for them. Thank you very much. We ask God to bless you always and to reward you for the kindness and love you show.

Thank you very much Link to Hope. With your support we can carry out useful projects for people who are in great need of support.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and bless you. We continue to pray for you in our turn, that the Good Lord may reward you and bless you. Peace to all.

With respect Pastors Burlacu Ion and Olaru Iurie”.

Below are the details of some of the individuals supported by the team in the village of Pervomaiscoe. 

“This is Apostol Ghiorghi who lives with his wife Olga. Because of gangrene he was left without legs and it is very difficult to move. His wife always helps him sit down at the table to eat. We him gave a stroller to move around the yard or to go out on the road for a walk. Olga is always waiting for us at the door of the house with tears in her eyes. People don’t really want to talk to Apostol and avoid them both, but when we visit, we talk and ask him about his health. He happily shows us that he chops wood and helps his wife around the house with what he can. He is always satisfied with what he has and that he can still move.”

“Brinza Liuba is an old woman who lives alone as her husband died a few years ago. When we went to her and asked her if she would agree to let us visit her with a warm and tasty lunch, she started crying and told us that she was very happy that someone would visit her because no one would come to her house. Through tears, she tells us every time to send a sincere thank you to those who sacrifice money for our work, for having a big heart for the old people of Moldova.”

Latest Update – March 2025

In the village of Pervomaiscoe, the social workers of the Church of the Annunciation have been making a profound impact on the lives of elderly residents. Through their visits, they provide hot meals and heartfelt companionship, brightening the lives of those who often face isolation and hardship. They recently sent this update.

“The ministry team from Pervomaiscoe, along with our partners, are deeply grateful for the support from Link to Hope, which enables us to continue the important work of bringing warm and tasty lunches to the elderly and telling them about God and how wonderful He is. Thanks to your generosity we are able to bring smiles and encouragement to the elderly in our community. The joy we see in the eyes of these seniors, some moved to tears, is a powerful reminder of the difference kindness and compassion can make. The heartfelt gratitude expressed by the team reflects the true impact of these efforts, and we are continually energized by the positive changes we see. May God bless those who have made this possible, as their support brings peace and hope to those who need it most. Thank you very much for everything you do for the elderly in Moldova.

Here are a few stories of people we have met and helped. Peace to all.” Pastors Burlacu Ion and Olaru Iurie.

“Berdaga Liudmila lives with her husband Nicolaie. When they were younger, her husband worked as a guard and she made food for tractor drivers who worked the fields in the village. The children are away and it is hard for them to buy something or even to go to the doctor. When we go to them, they are waiting for us with the greatest joy. They are eager to tell us how their day went. Thank you very much for your care. May God reward your kindness.”

“Iulia is an old woman who lives alone. Her husband died 7 years ago. All her life she worked in the women’s brigade to plough or pick berries. Now she recently had an operation on her knees. When we go to her, she always waits for us with a smile on her face.  She expresses her thanks for everything you do for the old people in Moldova. You are like a ray of hope for new elders. Thank you very much for the care you have for us. May the Lord reward you.”

Latest Update – October 2024

The ministry team from the village of Pervomaiscoe, Hincesti district sent an update of the amazing work they are doing and thanks for the support they receive to help the elderly in their community.

‘Dear Link to Hope team, thank you for your support. Thanks to you we can bring smiles and encouragement to our old people. When we go to them and see them with tears in their eyes of joy, it seems to give us a much greater energy. Thank you very much, may God bless you always.

‘Thanks to you we have done a series of beautiful things to bring joy and smiles to the faces of people who have reached a single impasse.     The social workers of the Church of the Annunciation in the village of Pervomaiscoe visit these elderly people and serve them a hot lunch in each house where the elderly live.

‘We too express our gratitude for the support of “Link to Hope” and for the fact that we can carry out useful projects for people who are in great need of support.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and bless you. We continue to pray for you in our turn, that the Good Lord may reward you and bless you. Peace to all.’

With respect

Pastors Burlacu Ion and Olaru Iurie

Olaru Ecaterina lives with her husband, Anatol who is disabled. Due to a bone disease 80-year-old Ecaterina has fractured her left leg 3 times and can only walk with support. Her face radiates kindness and wisdom and reflects a life full of love and experiences. Her relationship with her husband has stood the test of time and their home is full of memories that tell stories about the years they have lived together. The two enjoy the small pleasures of life, spending time together over a cup of tea or discussing memories. Their laughter intertwines, and the tender gestures between them show a deep love, which has remained strong despite the years. Catherine, with her warm smile and an open heart, is not only a wife, but also a devoted friend and life partner. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the sacrifice you make for us old people in Moldova.  May God bless you and reward you for your goodness.

Damaschin Olga is a fragile woman, but full of dignity. When we go to see her, we must speak through signs as she is deaf. She communicates through delicate gestures and facial expressions full of emotion, showing a deep understanding of those around her. Olga exudes a deep stillness and subtle wisdom, often watching attentively, even without words. She enjoys the little pleasures of life, such as a cup of tea or a walk in the garden, finding joy every day. She is always waiting for us at the gate and is very happy to see us. We are her only visitors. 

Bîrsa Ludmila is an 88-year-old woman who lives with her son Andrei. She had another son, who was was sick and bedridden and who sadly died 5 years ago. Her husband also died when she was still young. She used to work in the fields and also look after other peoples children. Now she stays more at home because she has knee problems and can only walk around the house with a frame. She stays in bed more. When we go to her, she is very happy that someone is visiting. May God reward your work!