The children of Ukraine are Ukraine's most precious asset. Some 1,500 children have been killed or wounded, with 2 million being displaced from their homes. Another estimated 17,000 have been kidnapped by Russia and taken from their parents, placing them in camps and with Russian families all across Russia. Pray for our team members as they minister to children and parents in our outreaches. Pray for our camps, and especially for August's camp as SBI students will minister to children from eastern Ukraine.

Above is Pastor Nikolai with wife, Tatiana, holding a banner for "Compassion for Ukraine" and standing by one of our vehicles that many of you helped purchase. One of our greatest delights as we travel to raise funding stateside, is receiving photos and updates. The gospel and aid continue to go out, touching lives with the love of Christ in Ukraine. Thanks to our faithful team in Ukraine, and to you for your partnership and sacrificial gifts that make it possible.

We are excited to announce a new CD that we've helped produced with one of our SBI students, Albina Pasichnyk. Albina played violin professionally in Europe, but came to a point in her life where she desired to serve only the Lord with her gifts. She is part of our team, and travels with us and plays before many of our evangelistic meetings. All proceeds from this CD go to "Compassion for Ukraine" and will be used to help further spread the gospel in Ukraine. The name of the CD is "In the Cleft of the Rock." It may be purchased at ITunes, and soon should be available at YouTube Music, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and others. Downloads are $11.99 and CDs are $15.99. If you'd like a CD, please order by our email. We especially thank Rebekah Fruin for helping to bring this project together. Below is the direct link to iTunes.

Dima leading in the service. What a blessing it has been to see Dima growing and serving with his wife Erica, and daughter Abigail. They are often awakened in the middle of the night by sirens, drones, and missile assaults on Kyiv.

These are children at camp this week from eastern Ukraine, where the war with Russia has been the strongest. We are very thankful for our students from SBI that are serving at both weeks of camp. Last week the Lord blessed with souls responding to the gospel. Please pray for souls to answer God's call this week. Many of these children have fathers serving in the war for Ukraine. They have heard the sirens, and explosions of drones and missiles. UNICEF estimates 2.5 million children are internally displaced within Ukraine, with 1.5 million having long-term effects of PTSD. The UN reports as of June 1, 2023 that over 1,500 children have been killed or wounded since the war began. World Vision states that 2,600 Ukrainian schools have been hit by missiles and drones, while 400 of these have been completely destroyed. The majority of these children pictured have been forced to study on-line.

Kids camp

Kids camp

Kids camp

Sunday service at Living Hope.

Julie and the two mothers who have sons fighting on the frontlines for Ukraine. Their names are both Zhanna, and their sons Dima, and Maxim. Please pray for them and the protection of their sons.

The above photo is from our recent Spring Session at Slavic Baptist Institute. The week included graduation, which saw 9 complete their studies and receive diplomas. It was great to hear our choir participate in chapel services and to hear them using their gifts for the Lord.

The above photo is from our recent Spring Session at Slavic Baptist Institute. The week included graduation, which saw 9 complete their studies and receive diplomas. It was great to hear our choir participate in chapel services and to hear them using their gifts for the Lord.

The above photo is from our recent Spring Session at Slavic Baptist Institute. The week included graduation, which saw 9 complete their studies and receive diplomas. It was great to hear our choir participate in chapel services and to hear them using their gifts for the Lord.

The above photo is from our recent Spring Session at Slavic Baptist Institute. The week included graduation, which saw 9 complete their studies and receive diplomas. It was great to hear our choir participate in chapel services and to hear them using their gifts for the Lord.

What a joy to be back at Living Hope and see the hand of the Lord at work. Pray for those who have made decisions for Christ to grow in grace. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones reminds us, "There are two ways of dying: in your sins or in Jesus Christ." Pray for those yet outside Christ to come to Him.

Where can you find a good Christian spouse? How about SBI! Throughout 27 years of ministry there have been many couples that have met at SBI. Meet our latest couple Victor and Julia. Please pray for them as they prepare for marriage and a life together serving the Lord.

What a joy to be back at Living Hope and see the hand of the Lord at work. Pray for those who have made decisions for Christ to grow in grace. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones reminds us, "There are two ways of dying: in your sins or in Jesus Christ." Pray for those yet outside Christ to come to Him.

The Lord opened a door on the western side of Ukraine just before we completed our trip. We held an evangelistic meeting in an assisted living home in Berestechko. I shared the gospel from the Wordless book, while Julie was busy meeting and handing out New Testaments. Souls here were precious, and it was a special gift from the Lord to be here before our departure.

The Lord opened a door on the western side of Ukraine just before we completed our trip. We held an evangelistic meeting in an assisted living home in Berestechko. I shared the gospel from the Wordless book, while Julie was busy meeting and handing out New Testaments. Souls here were precious, and it was a special gift from the Lord to be here before our departure.

One of the most exciting blessings is that we continue to receive reports of the gospel continuing to go forth through our team members on the ground faithfully serving in Ukraine. These are heroes of the faith, laboring for the souls of men, for the glory of Christ.

One of the most exciting blessings is that we continue to receive reports of the gospel continuing to go forth through our team members on the ground faithfully serving in Ukraine. These are heroes of the faith, laboring for the souls of men, for the glory of Christ.

As Julie and I continue traveling for our fund, "Compassion for Ukraine" we covet your prayers for the Lord's provision and for the Lord to raise up an army of prayer warriors who will join us in prayer; especially for those who'll pray for our team on the ground in Ukraine. Ravenhill observes, "Prayer is not a preparation for the battle; it is the battle."

Photo from some of our evangelistic outreaches, while distributing humanitarian aid. Our team worked hard to get aid into bags, making distribution much easier. Along with the aid we passed out New Testaments. The "open doors" were amazing, for which we give God praise, and thank you for your prayers. The bottom photo above are two men from the meeting in Oleksandrivka. It was possibly the first time that they had heard a true gospel presentation. Both came to me after the meeting, expressing their gratitude that we had come. Pray for the Spirit to water the seed that was spread through many evangelistic opportunities, and for "fruit that will remain."

Photo from some of our evangelistic outreaches, while distributing humanitarian aid. Our team worked hard to get aid into bags, making distribution much easier. Along with the aid we passed out New Testaments. The "open doors" were amazing, for which we give God praise, and thank you for your prayers. The bottom photo above are two men from the meeting in Oleksandrivka. It was possibly the first time that they had heard a true gospel presentation. Both came to me after the meeting, expressing their gratitude that we had come. Pray for the Spirit to water the seed that was spread through many evangelistic opportunities, and for "fruit that will remain."

Photo from some of our evangelistic outreaches, while distributing humanitarian aid. Our team worked hard to get aid into bags, making distribution much easier. Along with the aid we passed out New Testaments. The "open doors" were amazing, for which we give God praise, and thank you for your prayers. The bottom photo above are two men from the meeting in Oleksandrivka. It was possibly the first time that they had heard a true gospel presentation. Both came to me after the meeting, expressing their gratitude that we had come. Pray for the Spirit to water the seed that was spread through many evangelistic opportunities, and for "fruit that will remain."

Photo from some of our evangelistic outreaches, while distributing humanitarian aid. Our team worked hard to get aid into bags, making distribution much easier. Along with the aid we passed out New Testaments. The "open doors" were amazing, for which we give God praise, and thank you for your prayers. The bottom photo above are two men from the meeting in Oleksandrivka. It was possibly the first time that they had heard a true gospel presentation. Both came to me after the meeting, expressing their gratitude that we had come. Pray for the Spirit to water the seed that was spread through many evangelistic opportunities, and for "fruit that will remain."

What a blessing it was to hold our winter session at Slavic Baptist Institute. We had new faces, while renewing past relationships. It has been one year since SBI has been able to meet. The choir, students and staff were a blessing. Pray for our upcoming spring session planned for April.

What a blessing it was to hold our winter session at Slavic Baptist Institute. We had new faces, while renewing past relationships. It has been one year since SBI has been able to meet. The choir, students and staff were a blessing. Pray for our upcoming spring session planned for April.

What a blessing it was to hold our winter session at Slavic Baptist Institute. We had new faces, while renewing past relationships. It has been one year since SBI has been able to meet. The choir, students and staff were a blessing. Pray for our upcoming spring session planned for April.

What a blessing it was to hold our winter session at Slavic Baptist Institute. We had new faces, while renewing past relationships. It has been one year since SBI has been able to meet. The choir, students and staff were a blessing. Pray for our upcoming spring session planned for April.

What a blessing to be back in Ukraine preaching "the unsearchable riches of Christ" and laboring with some of God's most faithful men and woman. How thankful we are for our faithful ministry team in Ukraine, and for your faithful partnership in prayer. Above all, we are thankful to the Faithful One, who alone is worthy! May we continue laboring together until His glory is known in all the earth.