News from Ukraine: Monday, February 28

By Lifesong for Orphans Feb 28, 2022 3 Min Read

See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here.

God hears, God cares, God acts.

While there are still many needs to bring before God (see below for current prayer requests), we can already see the evidence of your faithful prayer. This morning, Denis Poshelok—director of Lifesong Ukraine—shared an update. Watch his message:

Praise God—all Lifesong staff and all of the children we serve are safe. There are bomb shelters and basements organized at each Lifesong ministry site, complete with food and backup fuel to last up to one month.

Our team, their families, children from the transition program, and any others who were able took shelter in secure locations between two cities: Chernigov and Kharkiv. But as the conflict raged on and moved closer by the day, our leaders realized the best course of action was to evacuate to a safer location in western Ukraine.

Yesterday, between two caravans, a large group made the nearly 30-hour drive and all arrived safely in their new shelter until further plans are made. We are preparing further evacuation strategies for everyone who is in direct danger or feels uncomfortable staying.

*A caravan of cars evacuating through Kyiv.*

While supply chains are broken, God is using our connections via Lifesong Farms to help us get food and supplies. The team purchased enough food to provide food drops to over 100 crisis families, adoptive families, and orphanage graduates! They were beyond thankful to God for this provision.

Praise God for helping our team access vital resources and for the existing relationships He is using.

“At the end of the day, this entire crisis has created a huge wave of need. Lifesong is leading the movement and serving both the displaced and those who will remain in the country during the crisis and will continue to after the crisis.”

Denis Poshelok Director of Lifesong Ukraine

Please pray for the following needs:

For swift and safe evacuation from high-conflict areas.
That our team can provide shelter and food to those who are suffering around them.
For strategic planning of our God-given resources and supplies so we can be prepared to serve many more.
For the 400,000+ displaced and refugees. Pray that our team could learn how to best serve them.

A few photos recently shared by our team:

children-read-and-pray-for-ukraine — (Left) Children we serve and mentor in a State-run orphanage read the Bible together as they take shelter in the orphanage’s bomb shelter. (Right) A basement in a State-run orphanage being used as a bomb shelter.

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HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Host a Prayer Meeting

Gather community members, church members, your family, your small group… for a time of updates and concentrated prayer. Share the latest video update from our team (above) and pass out this list of verses. Pray through the verses as a group.

Organize a Day of Prayer & Fasting

Spread the word to your local church and commit to 24 hours of corporate fasting and prayer.

Stay Updated on Current Prayer Requests

Continue to check in with trusted organizations in Ukraine to see the most pressing and urgent needs. Pray for these needs specifically!

Financially Support Brothers and Sister in Ukraine

The financial needs for food, fuel, safety, and housing through Lifesong Ukraine will be very significant. Beyond immediate needs, the financial needs for rebuilding will also be immense. You can partner financially by giving a gift here.