Talking early this morning with Sasha who for many years was our leader in Ukraine together with his wife Lyuda. She evacuated to Poland with her parents. Her father was not well and they went straight to the hospital when they arrived. Sasha reported that early this morning he died. Sasha along with several others is trying to bring everything together with these rescues and movement of people and goods. This on top of everything else, well, you can just imagine. Can we pray for Sasha and Lyuda and their family for special grace today?
As of today, the UN reports that 2,809,200 people have fled Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Centre for Strategic Communication has reported that there are 6.7 million internally displaced people in Ukraine. This means that in total, more than 9.5 million people in Ukraine have been forced to leave their homes.
Two young students at Harvard, in just three days have developed and launched the website https://www.ukrainetakeshelter.com, a website in 12 languages where Ukrainian refugees fleeing war can immediately find hosts with free rooms, apartments unused in resorts, big or small cities or school dorms.
Pass this information to other Ukrainians, who are now in European countries and not only, but also to those who would like to host these people in need.
So many people responded to the video of Julia few days ago.. Here is a more recent report of a day in Julia’s life:
- Today we fed 400
- Rescued 29 people and two dogs
- Visited 10 families delivering food boxes
- Delivered medical aid to a grandma
- Distributed 50 bags of diapers and 20 boxes of kids food to moms who lives in our neighborhood and in need of help.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Even when we tired we trying to use every opportunity to help because of generosity of so many people who is sending finances and humanitarian aid. Thank you for blessing Ukrainian nation in such difficult time
Yesterday YWAM Kiev gave you 5 points to pray, So here are the rest of 11 ways how to pray for Ukraine:
6. For protection of lives but also church buildings that were built so sacrificially for years. May these churches be a beacon of light for those who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior!
7. For many pastors leading their flocks at this critical time of decision and risk. They carry a heavy burden.
8. For many believing men who will have to bear arms against a professional army as the war continues. There is no other alternative for them, that we know about. Pray also for the many women who are fighting as well.
9. For the Lord to cause the opposing army to lose the will to fight, be afraid, be confused, or use other methods to stop the war.
10. For many volunteers who are setting up camps for refugees, so that they will have necessary funds, places for accommodation, and physical strength to serve.
11. For many believers to stay strong, continue trusting the Lord and not to give in to panic, fear and desperation.
Thank you for your prayers, they mean so much to all our workers,
Al Akimoff and the Slavic Ministries Team