Feature Photo: Loading a container of medical supplies is Darrien Rogan (Faulkner U student from Mt. Juliet, TN) and James Thebo (Dalraida warehouse warrior from […]
Category: Monthly Updates
Ivano-Frankivsk Church of Christ Update—Gif’s August 2026 Report
Feature Photo: The Church of Christ in Ivano-Frankivsk NOTE: The photos shown in this report (and all other communications) are NOT to be forwarded or […]
Update August 4, 2026
Featured Photo: A camp for children orphaned by the war is conducted in the mountains of western Ukraine. The efforts of UKRAINE MISSIONS continue to […]
Trip report #15— The Church building status & potential!
Featured Photo: The Church of Christ in Ivano-Frankivsk meets in this building. The storage facility is seen to the right. We recently did excavation work […]
Trip Report #4—Compassionate Servanthood!
NOTE: The photos shown in this report (and all other communications) are NOT to be forwarded or published in any way! The environment and censorship […]
Trip Report #2—Worshipping with the brethren
The Lord’s Day was bright sunshine and warm temps. The joy of assembling with the Church was immeasurable! It was very good to be back […]
Update June 14, 2025
These two photos show the tragic impact of Boko Haram in Nigeria. See below the plea from our brethren about this evil. Update on Jennifer’s […]
Update June 2, 2026—Buckets delivered and more to come!
Featured Photo: The Elizabethtown, KY Church of Christ collected, packed, and delivered to Montgomery a large number of Family Buckets! In the photo, you see […]
UPDATE 5/6/2026–Struggles & Strides Forward!
Photo: The Ivano-Frankivsk Church meets and discusses the special focus on evangelism! April 2026 The month of April 2026 will be forever etched in our […]
Update March 28, 2026—Buckets are Locked & Loaded!
Photo: We loaded 384 Family Buckets on a container Thursday, 26 March!! I will leave for Ukraine in TEN DAYS!! “Fast & Furious” aptly describes […]
Update 3/25/26—Family Buckets Packed!
News from Gif… “Hello there! Well, I can give some positive news today—I’m able to drink coffee for the first time in over a month! I’m […]
Update 2/11/26 – More Buckets & News!
Family Bucket Campaign… The Family Buckets are a tremendous tool in our efforts. They are easily packed with commodities that are basic to any home. […]
Update 1/31/26 – Still Snowing in Ivano-Frankivsk
Here are two recent reports from brethren in Ukraine. First is the most recent news from Gif regarding the Lord’s work in Ivano-Frankivsk. We rejoice […]
Update 12/27/25 – Ending Another Year of Service
Featured Photo: From Panama…“This is the mayor of the province. They were excited over receiving the chairs. This is an Indian lady who will cherish the […]
Gif’s Nov 2025 Update
Note: Below is Gif’s update on events in Ivano-Frankivsk. At the end is a PDF where he has the photos inserted and described. The update […]
UPDATE–November 27, 2025
Featured Photo: A container arrives in Panama and is quickly unloaded at the clinic in Darien Province. Larry & Betsy Brady coordinated a packing crew […]
Update–November 18, 2025
Featured Photo: In the southern regions, last year, we helped supply mini-computers to help communities withstand the drone attacks. The strikes on the power grids […]
Distribution… “and You Saw…”
We continue receiving updates on distributions that have been shipped. We have shipped tons of food, medical supplies, rehabilitation supplies and equipment, clothes and shoes. […]
New Sermon or Class Material
Years ago I picked up a little book titled, “my neighbor don’t talk too good.” It addresses a constant issue in civilization. When communication is […]
Gif’s Summer 2025 Report–Rejoice!
Featured Photo: The Church of Christ assembling in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine John’s Note Here is an update on the Lord’s work in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. It is […]