Going to Ukraine again :)

In March of this year I had the opportunity to travel into Ukraine. My first trip there was an incredible experience, one where I had countless opportunities to help in multiple medical roles, and as well as in refugee evacuation. I helped evacuate, treat, and train refugees as part of a team of ordinary men and women from a network of churches. I made lifelong friends with a few who will forever be my brothers and sisters. 

Some background about me, is I currently work as a Fire/Paramedic, and my family lineage is from Ukraine, with many relatives still currently living in many parts of Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Belarus, and a few other European countries.

The funds raised will be used in 3 primary ways:

1. Medical and humanitarian supplies for refugees. 

2. Monetary donations to a church I worked with in Ukraine and a few families who have given everything to serve refugees endlessly to this very day. 

3. Some of my travel expenses.

Once I am in Ukraine I will spend my time serving refugees evacuated to Central Ukraine, with a priority for helping in youth ministry, and the orphans and widows of war.

Thank you for your support, and may God bless you for thoughts and prayers for this trip.

Here are 4 verses that encouraged me on my first trip in overcoming my fears that I hope inspire you to help others also.

“Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭24:11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.”

‭‭James‬ ‭1:27‬ ‭

“Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:31‬

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6:9-10‬