Greetings, dear friends! Ukraine 🇺🇦 is still standing strong and continuing to serve despite everything.

The war in Ukraine continues, and unfortunately, the enemy is advancing in the Donetsk region, nearly reaching Pokrovsk. However, our mission remains to serve the people, help those in need, and thanks to your support, we are able to do this.

I’d like to share some updates about the work of the Balta branch. In Balta, Odesa region, we have ongoing children’s clubs at the Happy Time Development Center. We always prepare thoroughly and approach the clubs with creativity. The children enjoy the activities, and they get to keep their crafts as a reminder of the fun they had.

We also provide food assistance to those in need. We identify those who are most vulnerable and extend help while sharing the Gospel. Recently, we organized an active children’s event, “Happy Time,” in the village of Mykolaivka. Originally, we planned to hold it over two days in different villages, but the leadership decided to bring all the children to one location, where we hosted a joyful celebration.

In the final days of summer, we also had the opportunity to visit a large family with 13 children, born to one mother. Although they are not yet believers, they are actively seeking the Lord. The mother, despite having 13 children and two grandchildren, invited a neighbor with 5 children to join us, as she struggles with alcohol and could benefit from hearing the Word of God.

We organized a fun program for the children and had meaningful conversations with the adults. We sang songs together, and the children joined in enthusiastically—they really enjoyed it. It was heartwarming to see how eager people are to hear the Word and to have someone pray for them.

We are incredibly grateful to God and to all the people who care about what we do and support our mission. May the Lord bless you for your support and provide for all your needs.