Report #19 – April 5, 2022

The Church in Ivano-Frankivsk continues purchasing needed foods and relief items to give to those who have been driven out of their homes and towns by the Russian military. The western areas are being overwhelmed with displaced people.

From Ivano-Frankivsk

Hello brother, our Sunday service went well. There were 16 Christians and 2 visitors. We try to inspire and support each other.

We helped with food and handed over some of the mattresses and sleeping bags that were recently delivered to us. I think you remember Deputy Dovbenko and his secretary Natalia. 

Many thanks to the American brothers and sisters for their support. We have a great number of people from Kyiv and other cities. War is a terrible horror and great human pain. We constantly thank our brothers and sisters for their support. May the Lord be glorified!

Ivan Skoleba

Last night I received this message from Charita and sent to John Durham—amazing how the Lord’s Church is knit together and working!

Hello John, 

Elina has a good friend that has crossed the border from Ukraine to Moldova.  The situation in Moldova is not good for Ukrainian refugees so she is looking to move toward Romania. Is Harvey still in Romania? Will they be able to take her into the Church of Christ operations in Romania?

Charita

John’s reply was:

Please have her contact me!  We can take her here in Cluj or there are several other cities where the Church has facilities for refugees. We also have a lot of Ukrainians who can interpret if she doesn’t feel comfortable using English. She will be welcomed and well taken care of!!!

Today, I left Poland on the way back to Montgomery and I arrived in New York tonight. Will be flying to Birmingham, AL at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow!

Thank you for your financial support, prayers and compassion. “Amazing” continues to be the word describing actions while in Poland and those stateside by the Lord’s church! Please continue remembering Ukraine and all involved in the relief efforts in your prayers.

John Kachelman, Jr.

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