Bulgaria Soup

Bulgaria Soup Kitchen/Bible Study Missions can take on many forms. The thrust of the ministry of MTEE is Biblical Education. Scripture clearly tells us in Romans 10:14-15 that people will not call on Him who they have not believed, that they have to hear in order to believe, and that someone has to preach in order for them to hear. People are at many different places in their faith and educating people Biblically can even include sharing our faith with unbelievers.

Meloni Adams moved from North Carolina to join the work of MTEE in 1995. She spent 3 years serving in Poland and moved to Bulgaria in 1998, where she spent 18 years helping oversee the administration of Bible schools, teaching, ministering to women, and assisting local churches. In the early 2000’s while praying about the things the Lord would have our ministry do in Bulgaria He spoke to her to begin a feeding program (Soup Kitchen) that would not only serve to feed people naturally, but spiritually. This was a new endeavor for all of us but the Lord has truly blessed it.

There are always people in need. This program began with the idea of “come and share a simple meal and a portion of scripture together.” Anyone was allowed to come and take part in a short devotion and afterwards a meal was served. Some who have really had no interest in the Bible have found that after participating for a week or two they are beginning to have a spiritual hunger that is as great or greater than the natural hunger they were experiencing. There are many that have become regular members of the church and are happy to share their new found faith with others.

Many who come are retirees whose pensions are too small for them to live on. They will often bring jars to put half of the food in for their next meal. They have come to know a Heavenly Father that will not forsake them. The city of Lovech where this all started has a small population but the program continues today feeding anywhere from 15 to 20 on a regular basis. Because of COVID-19 they have had to temporarily stop gathering together but they are continuing to provide food and spiritual encouragement. This has also opened doors of opportunity with some who have become homeless and fallen onto extremely hard times due to job losses, etc. What a blessing to see lives transformed and those who have so little with such joy and thankfulness. Missions definitely has many forms, and truly, Biblical education is not just for those who are seeking, but for those who need to hear. This effort is supported by individual donations.