Thanks to all your prayers, I am safely back in the US. As Lillya and I were preparing for the first leg of my 3 day trip (a 14 hour train ride), I prayed for there to be plug-ins for our phones and tablets (something we rarely get), and Lillya said she was praying for air conditioning because it was so hot. When we got on the train, the first thing I saw were the electric plugs-ins over both our beds. But it was so hot we were rapidly wilting and I told Lillya it would be a really big miracle if there was A/C on this old train. Well, as we began to move, cold air began to blow. I looked at Lillya and laughed as she confidently said, “well I prayed for it.” God is so good to provide for ALL our needs – both small and big!
I already miss all my loved ones in Ukraine. Experiencing the incredible unity of those of us working together to get help to the thousands of those in need, often times just for life sustaining water, is an incredible blessing.
Enjoying a late lunch after a lot of hard work:
My wonderful staff:
Chaplain Andre celebrating a destroyed russian tank:
Pastor Serghei at the Kherson Region border:
I marvel at the connections God has formed which enable us to get help where it is needed, along with a message of the hope we have in Jesus! Please continue to cover my staff and the Chaplains with your prayers – pray for safety, provision, energy to keep going in the midst of constant russian attacks – and especially pray for peace – for this horrible war to end.
Recently Chaplain Andre received a large donation of fresh fruits and vegetables from a local farm. Because he couldn’t take all of it with him to the Kherson Region, he gave the rest to us. We quickly packed and distributed them to all the families we feed every month. Their smiles of delight over getting fresh food is so rewarding!
Chaplain Andre and Pastor Serghei each made trips to the Kherson Region. They both shared that it was now impossible to gather groups together or to spend much time with the people because as soon as a van arrives, the russians begin bombing. They have drones everywhere looking for any vans or public gatherings. But the good news is that God always makes a way. Please pray especially for their safety as they travel into very dangerous places to take life-giving food, medicine and water.
A picture of someone from the devastated Kherson Region:
Thank you for providing what is so desperately needed to a country living through what feels like hell. We hold on to the good news that God’s word is spreading and being received into their hearts as never before. Thank you for your continued prayers and support that keep us going day by day!
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