Featured Photo: We went to visit a site where part of the rehabilitation efforts are forming. On the way we visited the “monastery in a rock.” This was a living-quarters for someone but then it became a religious shrine. It was amazing how the place was carved out inside a rock!
The first few days have been spent “enjoying” the indescribable jet-lag environment. But I am almost through it!
One of the events that occurred focused on our plans for the rehabilitation programs to help others to live after the war. This will involve many facets and we have a number of excellent teams involved in it. One of the primary needs will be to help families recover. I met with a group in the Lviv Region that is planning a retreat model in which entire families can go through treatment sessions together. They are looking at a facility that will be excellent for this purpose. They should be included in the State’s Budget so no cost will be involved. It will offer us a great opportunity to set up Bible studies so those traumatized by the evils of war will find the peace that passes all understanding!
We are eagerly looking forward to the Lord’s Day assembly! Gif says the numbers will be down because of factors associated with the on-going war. I know that a good number of those who were present in last October’s trip will not be present because they have left.
A reminder on posted photos—we are restricted and governed by martial law due to the war. This makes it a criminal act to publish any photos unless they have been cleared by the local Security Services agents. So there will be o facial photos unless they have been approved.
Please continue praying for our efforts! We are dealing with some issues that have been a constant irritation and that is always prone to siphon energy and mental focus from the task at hand. But your prayers are a GREAT counter to the Devil’s discouragement!
John L. Kachelman, Jr, Ukraine Missions, Dalraida Church of Christ, Montgomery, AL 36109
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