Tag: Spiritual Impact

War is Ugly … But God is Good

Written by Katie Gheen on February 13, 2024. Posted in Pregnancy Care.

War. What we see on the news is usually a 30 second video clip, a politician making promises, and then the latest prediction on whether or not Taylor Swift is going to be at the Super Bowl to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs. But it’s not quite that simple. The reality of war is much more complicated than that. Raw reality is restless days and fear-filled nights. Especially when that war is in your own country … and when it rips at your very safety … and against your family’s very life. My name is Lidia. I am the mother of two children – Konstantin and Evelina....

Child with disabilities wearing a bandana and raising his hand at the Mission to Ukraine Summer camp.

Camp in Ukraine – Unexpected Experiences

Written by Katie Gheen on October 13, 2023. Posted in Disability Services.

What do you do when it comes time to teach the Bible lesson and you get interrupted by an air raid siren? When spiritual truths of God’s presence and protection are being presented, yet there’s also a definite need to “get to safety immediately?” When being brave because we have Jesus in our hearts means remaining calm and walking to the bomb shelter in an orderly fashion? Not something we have to deal with here in the United States, is it? But for our friends in Zhytomyr, Ukraine – it’s often a daily occurrence. We believe there is a VITAL need for those we serve to hear...

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...

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...