Outside, the frost has settled heavily, and the air is sharp with winter cold. Yet inside the Center, life continues with warmth, laughter, and the steady rhythm of care.

This week, the team created a small but heartfelt celebration called “Visiting a Fairytale” for the younger children. The little ones read stories aloud, retold their favorite tales, dressed up as fairytale characters, and joyfully stepped into the roles they love. There were bright eyes, shy smiles, and moments when imagination felt stronger than the cold outside. These simple gatherings matter deeply. They give the children space to feel lighthearted again — to laugh freely, to create, and to simply be children.

The older children spent four days at a Christian day camp. Their time there was full and meaningful. They participated in group activities, attended Bible lessons, built friendships, and played team games. It was a season of connection and growth — a reminder that even during war, there are places where young hearts can be strengthened in faith and encouraged for the days ahead.

Daily life at the Center continues steadily. The team repaired the entrance door to the kitchen, carried out renovations in the bathroom, serviced the generator, fed the bees, and managed the many ongoing household responsibilities that sustain the children’s home. Care is expressed not only in celebrations, but also in these faithful, practical tasks done day after day.

The Center moves forward with diligence, gratitude, and trust in God. During this difficult time of war in Ukraine, the children are surrounded by those who serve them with consistency and quiet dedication.

We are thankful to God and to each person who supports the children of Ukraine through IMOCE. Your faithfulness becomes warmth in winter, stability in uncertainty, and hope for young lives.

We continue to pray for Anatolii Petrovych as he travels across Ukraine.