God with usThis is something I know to be true. I knew it before Ukraine, that God establishes our steps in life, and how he cares for all our needs. I’ve seen that in my life many times, but never to the extent I have in Ukraine. God cares for each life with so much …
Through the pizza project, we’ve had the opportunity to preach the Gospel to the military. Many of the soldiers have lost hope and, being in danger for a long time and seeing their friends die, many live in constant fear.Wherever we went, we made pizza for them, prayed with them, and when we shared the …
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a mandatory evacuation order for settlements on the eastern bank of Kupiansk due to escalating Russian military activities and intense shelling in the vicinity. This evacuation directive encompasses nearly 11,000 individuals. However, they are given the choice to stay at their own risk if they sign …
This past week we returned to Kherson to assess the current needs and provide assistance where needed.I was blessed as we provided aid to IDPs in the city who have no work and are struggling to make do, and to see some of them respond to the Gospel message of salvation!The last day, we had …
Our team had all been away from Ukraine for a few weeks, and just last Wednesday, we all got back and reunited again. I wasn’t sure how it would be to be back and to put my whole heart into the work after a long break like that. Friday, our team and chaplain Leonid went …
The Kherson region has been devastated by the dam break and flood. At one of our distributions, we walked around to check on the damaged caused by the flood.One place in particular was absolutely heart-wrenching. As the couple told their story, they broke down in tears, recounting the events that happened. When the dam was …
The pizza projects for soldiers and military hospitals with our chaplain are one of my favorite projects in Ukraine. A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to go to a base that housed soldiers and make pizza and share the gospel with these guys. The hard things they see and experience every day are …
Direct distributions, which we usually hold in frontline towns and villages, continue to be our main outreach to the Ukrainian people. Going into these places with products they need, gives us an opportunity to preach the Gospel and minister to the locals. We try to stay sensitive to what the main needs are and provide …
On the very first boat trip in Kherson, a few of our team evacuated an elderly woman who had recently suffered from a stroke, along with having other medical needs. The team brought her to shore, where an ambulance met them and transported her to the hospital. I had the privilege of accompanying her to …
Part 2Within an hour or so, God provided us with two boats through an unexpected encounter with my cousin, who was also volunteering in the city. Along with the boats, a seasoned boat pilot from a church in Kyiv joined our ranks.We swiftly made our way to the water’s edge and began maneuvering toward the …