2/25/22 - Prayers Offered For Ministries In Ukraine

Ukrainians in the U.S. ask for prayer for loved ones and ministries in Ukraine.

Ukrainians in Michigan gathered together in solidarity last night.  Many gathered at churches and were draped with the Ukrainian flag.  Many say they are feeling angry and they fear for their family and friends back home.

Orphan Outreach has a ministry in the Ukraine and are monitoring their teams there.  The staff and graduates are still able to meet as normal and carry on their normal activities but ask we pray for protection, peace and that their trust would remain in the Lord.

Send International says their brothers and sisters in Ukraine need the help of the global church.  They have served there since the 1990's and have a long-standing relationship with churches, theological institutions, and believers across that country.  For those wanting to help: pray - they have a prayer guide, give - donations prepare them to respond to needs as they arise, advocate - share information on social media and with churches.  11 Ways To Pray.

Chad and Leanna Wiebe serve with Send International in Ukraine.  They are now back in the United States but ask that we continue to pray for team members that are dealing with the crisis and for opportunities to help serve the people and share Christ.  

Send International has partnered with Keys for Kids Ministry to help distribute Christian material in Ukrainian and Russian.   

MIssion Network News shares that, Frank Stephenson with Trans World Radio says, “We really haven’t had this kind of conflict or threat in generations. Many people are praying, and it’s good that we continue to pray for the situation. And prayer is not just some hopeful words. We talk to the Almighty God and, and He is ultimately the Alpha and Omega, the One in control.”

TWR contacts in Ukraine are safe, and they still have open communication. But U.S. officials say this is only the first step in the invasion. Join believers in Ukraine, Russia, and around the world as they cry out against this violence.

Stephenson says, “We can especially pray that the Christians will be agents of peace and point people to Christ. Because if people have Christ transforming their lives change automatically happens.”

Pray for the political leaders involved as well, Stephenson says. “We may, from a human perspective, despise or hate certain people. But what is the Lord call us to do? He calls us to uplift them in prayer. It’s really valid for us to pray that they would recognize the living God, and base their decisions on that.”