It would seem that even in hard hit places (like Bucha – that you’ve heard so much about) the elderly stayed put. They have stayed home. They now have no access to stores or markets.
Along the way Bucha has been a regular destination for meals. Here are some photos from the weekend.
Since the war began, our partners have been serving their fellow Ukrainians to the glory of God.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” (1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV)
“My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.” Psalm 119:81 ESV
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 ESV
One of the most notable aspects of this trip was to have our Board Chair, Mark Stewart join us for a few days during our gathering. Mark is a dear and trusted friend and an incredible Kingdom servant and thinker. Our partners were glad to meet him and be encouraged by him. I am proud to serve with this brother.
On the 20th anniversary Danube dinner cruise.
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:3-6 ESV)
Since I’ve been in Central Europe, my updates from Ukraine have been less frequent. However our work with our partners has continued unabated.
Anna took this shot of me in Budapest as I waited to meet a colleague. During the wait I was able to strategize with partners in Ukraine about needs and how to meet them.
We remain committed to stand with our partners who are serving their fellow Ukrainians in need of food.
This truckload of food to Marakiv was one of four vehicles of food and meals sent today to Ukrainians in dire need.
Over 42,000 meals, thousands of nights rest and hundreds of long term housing are being provided to those in need.
We’re thanking God for the ability to help because folks like you are helping us.
Please keep praying as the overnight air raids have intensified.
Please consider a donation. Every gift counts. Every dime goes to Ukraine.
At the end of the interesting little letter of Jude are these words:
“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” (Jude 1:24-25 ESV)