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Photo: Children of the Church of Christ in Ivano-Frankivsk, display their chalk art outside of the storage\/distribution center at the Church building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is no one doing what you and Churches of Christ and World of Connections are doing in such a large capacity except huge organizations! And they are delayed by their bureaucracies. Your group gets things done. THANK YOU from Ukraine.<\/p>Nikita<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Actions on this side of the Atlantic\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026continue at a feverish pace. We continue loading and shipping cargo containers of critically needed commodities. These go to the general population, the medical communities, and to anyone in need. Thankfully we have a dependable network established that can deliver even to areas that most avoid. Here are recent loadings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 23\u2014Montgomery, AL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 24\u2014Montgomery, AL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 24\u2014Enid, OK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 25\u2014Rock Hill, SC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 25\u2014Enid, OK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 31\u2014Ft. Smith, AR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 6\u2014Montgomery, AL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We continue scheduling loads and PLEADING for more Family Buckets to be collected. The Sherrod Avenue congregation (Florence, AL) is a collection site for that area. If you need to deliver things please contact BECKY TERRY. We also have on-going collections in Holly Springs, MS; Columbus, MS; Ft Smith, AR and Searcy, AR. We are to receive 29 pallets of new medical supplies in Montgomery on Monday. The Church of Christ at Dalriada will host a bucket stuffing event this Sunday afternoon at 3:00!<\/p>\n\n\n

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A SIGNIFICANT BOOK\u2014Helping Children of War\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever since Russia invaded in 2014 we have had actions focused on the \u201clost children.\u201d At first we were trying to move them out of the orphanages as Russian troops carved out occupation in Luhansk and Donetsk. With February\u2019s invasion the actions ramped up more as Russia claimed it was \u201crescuing children\u201d as troops emptied orphanages and homes of young children. Untold thousands were taken into Russia. The personal stories of these children will tear your heart apart. When Tommy South sent me the below communication I was delighted at the resource Theresa provides. Read about it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey, John, A good friend, Thereasa Winnett. Has written a book called “Helping Children of War.” She is a child specialist with experience in Ukraine. The book has been translated into Ukrainian and is now being printed. If you would like some copies for Ivano-Frankivsk or various refugee centers, let me know how many you will need. I think the book has great potential, both for helping kids and as an outreach tool. It will undoubtedly be useful in postwar Ukraine. Hope all is going well with your work. God bless,<\/p>Tommy South<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Theresa replied back…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey! Tommy South asked me to send you a copy of the cover. I haven\u2019t seen it yet, but the photo is what we\u2019re using for cover art. It was drawn by a little girl from Mariupol. We\u2019ve named the book for printing to Helping Children of War. I am headed to Poland this week to do seminars for parents based on the content. Each family attending will receive a tote bag with some of the materials needed to do the suggested activities. Another group I work with in Ukraine is having me do something similar online and I will probably try to ship bags to them. Let me know if you would like me to do something similar for you. (At no charge, assuming I can continue to find funding.) Blessings,<\/p>Thereasa Winnett<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

And now look at the actions on the other side of the Atlantic\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greetings, dear brother! I always pray to the Lord for strength and wisdom so that all of us can be better servants in the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus. We are doing all we can to get the building ready for winter as soon as possible. Besides we do a lot of work at church and outside it as we work with different people.<\/p>

We have very good news. Two Andrews started attending. You know one of them – Nataly’s husband. Nataly used to be a Supreme Rada Deputy’s Assistance. Andrew and Natalie started reading the Bible and Andrew wants to be baptized. I have one-on-one classes with him. Natalie used to be defiant. But she was diagnosed with cancer and began praying and reading the Bible. She’s had a surgery and chemotherapy and is doing fine health wise. She thanks God in owe. Prayers for people and their salvation are so powerful.  Thank you for prayers and help. Jesus Christ is our Lord and our strength! May the Lord protect you and your family. Love you, brother Ivan<\/p>Ivan Skoleba<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n