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Halyna is going through pregancy and standing with her husband and four kids during the war in Ukraine.

Joy in the Storm: Halyna’s Story

Written by Katie Gheen on October 13, 2023. Posted in Pregnancy Care.

Mission to Ukraine provided hope to Halyna and her husband when found themselves in a very challenging situation due to the war when she became pregnant with their fourth child. With Ukraine at war – and her husband now facing unstable employment – life was exceedingly tough. It was then that her gynecologist recommended reaching out to Mission to Ukraine, where she was assured of comprehensive support; both practically and spiritually. Though not accustomed to asking for help, they had no other choice. Their financial struggles were compounded by the high...

15-year-old Valeria is pregnant and needs help from Mission to Ukraine.

Sponsor a Mom: Valeria’s Story

Written by steve.boles on June 1, 2023. Posted in Pregnancy Care.

Valeria’s only 15 years old. Just finished the 9th grade. Andrii is 17 and doesn’t have a job. Not ready to become parents by any stretch of the imagination. On top of all that, there’s a war going on in Ukraine. They’re scared, of course. Abortion seems the only way out. One morning Valeria was having breakfast while sitting next to her 8-month-old sister. She saw her small fingers, her beautiful eyes… and started thinking about what her baby might look like. Just then something “clicked.” “There’s a real life inside of me,” she thought. She made the decision that she was going to continue...

Teen’s Deliverance from Spiritual Captivity

Written by steve.boles on April 27, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

“Dear counselor, I would like to make a will”, Dennis*said confidently. The 11 year old young man with special needs continued, “I haven’t told my mother yet. I need to prepare her first, but I want you know, when my time comes, I need to be buried in a sitting position. It is not good to meet the Lord horizontally”. I was amazed how much honor and respect for the Lord that Dennis has developed over the recent months of our therapeutic meetings. I was happy to see him experience God’s power in the midst of some very difficult spiritual battles. It took several months for us to find this...

Together We Keep Children Out of Orphanages

Written by steve.boles on December 8, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

By Luda Chaikovska, MTU nurse Ukrainian women have to be strong. It’s in the culture. Even though many might be depressed and drained, they will smile and say they are OK anyways. They manage to get by. Mothers and grandmothers of children with disabilities who come to us for help come weary and broken hearted. Their eyes show pain deep down in their hearts. Every day I pray for the Lord to give me an opportunity to be a witness of His great love to our mothers. I have those divine opportunities when they bring their children in for medical treatment. Last...

100 Thank you’s

Written by steve.boles on November 23, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Friends, Happy Thanksgiving! Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for your generosity, love, and faithfulness in caring for the least of these in Ukraine. On this special day, we thank our God for you and pray you are blessed with His richest blessings in your lives and families. We are thankful for the privilege of sharing our Lord’s love through professional services for families with children with special needs as well as pregnant mothers in difficult circumstances. We cherish the ability to give testimony to His love to over 100 people every day! Thank you...