News from Ukraine: Tuesday, March 8

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

Praise God, the Lifesong Ukraine team remains safe.

Even while Chernigov and Kharkiv lie in ruins—two cities that are home and mission fields for many of our Lifesong staff members—the team is voluntarily risking their lives to continue meeting needs in and around hot zones.

Their main focus involves making the dangerous drive back and forth across Ukraine—evacuating civilians west and taking critical resources back east.

Each day, our team is evacuating over 100 people from combat zones to more secure locations in the west.

And each day, our team is delivering water, food, toiletries, medicine, basic clothing, and fuel to more than 1,000 people across four different locations in the east.

Words can’t express the admiration we have for our courageous Lifesong staff and church volunteers on the front lines identifying needs and carrying out this distribution. 

“We are ministering to people’s physical needs first and also working with their souls by pointing them to Jesus as our Savior.”

Denis
Director of Lifesong Ukraine

The U.N. reports that Poland has already taken in 1.2 million refugees—a number that is only expected to grow. To meet the needs of displaced Ukrainians, we are actively setting up a refugee care facility with our trusted partners in Poland.

And even in the midst of this chaos, God is showing tiny glimmers of joy and grace. Today, on International Women’s Day, the women on our team received a bucket of tulips.

Please pray for Ukraine and specifically:

• For the continued safety and courage of our drivers and front-line staff and volunteers.
• That operations in Poland would fall into place and thousands of displaced Ukrainians would be reached.
• For the Gospel to be shown visibly through the actions and words of our teams on the ground.
• For wisdom, protection, and peace!
• That God would be glorified and made known through this crisis, and bring it to a peaceful resolution.

Denis shares, “Thank you for your tremendous support, love, and care in times like this! Stand in this fight with us, for humanity and for God’s plan to be unpacked.” 

A few photos recently shared by our team:

Thanks to TMG Foundation and key partners, all of our fundraising and administrative costs are covered. 100% of your gift will directly support vulnerable children and families in Ukraine.

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

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.

Thanks to TMG Foundation and key partners, all of our fundraising and administrative costs are covered. 100% of your gift will directly support vulnerable children and families in Ukraine.