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Featured Photo: Caleb Colquitt, James and Patsy Thebo stuff the container! We stuffed a container that transported 12 pallets of food for the \u201cchildren of war\u201d that are being housed in 3-4 locations and in several groups numbering 500, 125, and 200! Totals loaded: 944 pieces; total weight: 21,070; Total USD value $393,015.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Components Involved<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you look at the pieces of a complicated mechanism, it is unrecognizable. However, when all components are put together properly it is an amazing sight. This is a biblical principle used by Inspiration to describe how the various \u201cparts\u201d of a congregation can be perfectly joined together and do amazing work. \u201cThe whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love\u201d (Ephesians 4:16).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to describe the various \u201ccomponents\u201d that are coming together in Ukraine. These position us to be able to accomplish great things for the Lord\u2019s Church. As I sit back and look at how each supply and then join together, I am amazed! Bear with me as I try to give the briefest synopsis\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shipping Humanitarian Aid<\/em>\u2014Galatians 6:10 is our foundation \u201cdoing good to ALL men.\u201d\u00a0 We have been involved in shipping hundreds of cargo containers into Ukraine. When Russia first invaded in March 2014, we increased the number of containers. But when Russia\u2019s full invasion started in February 2022 there was a response that permitted us to ship hundreds of containers. This has allowed us to work closely with critical contacts and establish their respect for our integrity. As one, significantly placed, said to me, \u201cWe see you are not some \u2018cowboy\u2019 disrespecting our orders.\u201d <\/em>That was a very good compliment. The stories and photos behind each container make an intriguing read, but probably not for 50 years! Through our shipments, God has opened amazing doors and now we are joined with partners positioned in amazing places and offer amazing potential!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commodities offered<\/em>\u2014we have received unbelievable offers for commodities to ship into Ukraine. These are offered free and include any items you can imagine (hygiene supplies; food of all sorts; medical supplies and equipment; clothing; shoes; household furnishings; hospital equipment and furnishings; and the list goes on and on!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concepts for post-war<\/em>\u2014From the beginning I visited various hospitals where those wounded and traumatized by the war were living. It was\/is heartbreaking. I immediately began to use administrative contacts to prepare for various rehabilitation efforts. If you are a regular reader of these posts then you recall official meetings discussing this need. From such meetings we are now recognized as, and encouraged to be, the coordinator of \u201cspiritual rehabilitation\u201d efforts. Do not lose the fact that this encompasses the ENTIRE nation! Through our shipments (and C.U.R.E.\u2019s deliveries) we have sent multiple containers of physical rehabilitation equipment. As a result, Gif is now conducting weekly Bible classes at rehab centers in Ivano-Frankivsk! The stress upon post-war rehab is a practical point of communication and is quickly seized and desired. These actions open unimaginable opportunities that will lead to the teaching of the gospel in all parts of Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Bible Institute<\/em>\u2014David Hamrick and I began a branch of WBI <\/strong>in Ivano-Frankivsk several years ago but that effort was sabotaged and WBI <\/strong>withdrew. Recent developments have now made it possible for WBI <\/strong>to return. And NOW, we are in a much better position! WBI <\/strong>will have the Church building to use in its program; Gif will be involved in teaching as will a number of those visiting Ivano-Frankivsk (Perry Baker, Avery Hackney; myself and many others). WBI <\/strong>is the only preacher training school that offers an USA accredited diploma! Its focus is on vocational missions where graduates are not dependent upon American support. Gif (who is doing exceptionally well in “cleaning up” the troubles in the Ivano-Frankivsk congregation) is excited about the student population as it will furnish the Church an enthused and energetic working force in the community. All involved are excited about this development and the Church building is ready \u201cfor such a time as this\u201d! When we began the construction this far-reaching impact was not considered, except in the mind of Providence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incredible Personnel<\/em>\u2014I cannot list all involved in this effort. But let me state that from all levels of State in Ukraine, a number of positioned folks in D.C., a myriad of others involved in military actions, medical professionals from every facet of health, an \u201cinnumerable\u201d host of people in the USA, Great Britain and western Europe, have joined us and assisted in critical needs. And, this list continues to grow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Components Assembled<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shipments continue<\/em>\u2014although at a much slower rate because of funding. The needs are still critical but, like all disasters, the energy regarding them is often replaced with the next disaster. We still have hundreds of children, widows, elderly and wounded in critical need of basic items. We still have offers of commodities that are given free but we have to pay shipping costs. As an example, look at the offers below which were received earlier this week. These items are urgently needed by those traumatized by Russia\u2019s evil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n