Members and volunteers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Almaty, Kazakhstan, are extending arms of love and service to their community and friends.
According to the most recent statistics from the Church’s website, Kazakhstan is home to over 200 Latter-day Saints and three branches and is part of the Russia Yekaterinburg Mission.
Puppet Shows for Children
Volunteers serving in Almaty traveled to a crisis center and a rehabilitation center in March 2025 to perform puppet shows that teach children about health and hygiene.
Elder Cade Shumway, a volunteer who participated, explained that the show allowed them to share Christlike love.
“It was wonderful that we were able to teach children about health and hygiene, but even more importantly, we were able to bring light and joy to those who are going through difficult times,” he said. “Christ’s love for these people is boundless, and it warmed my heart to be able to share the Savior’s love.”
The Church’s Kazakhstan Newsroom reported that volunteers visited the Zhan-Saya Crisis Center on March 21; the center provides comprehensive assistance to women with children who have suffered from domestic violence.
Read more about the Church’s service activities in Kazakhstan at the Church News.
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