A young mother whose child has health problems. A disabled widow whose son had cancer. Two women with different stories. Both have suffered as a result of the war in Ukraine, but its impact has also brought these hurting women to the arms of God’s people.

We are grateful to see how our brothers and sisters in Christ are ministering to physical needs and sharing the hope of the Gospel. As you read more about people being reached, and consider the complications and darkness of war, please pray for these hurting, displaced women and their families. May they seek the Lord and find their hope in Him.

Testimony #1

My name is Karina. My home is in a small town, but it is currently under occupation. I had to leave because of my health condition, as I needed treatment and examination, and I could not do it there at that time. I have a little son who was born prematurely and therefore unfortunately he has some health problems. We don’t have our own home, so we have to rent. Only my husband works, and most of his salary goes to pay for the rent and for the treatment of our little boy.

But we are very grateful to God that we were able to get acquainted with the church, believers who saw our need and provided us with help in the way of food packages. We see how much God loves and cares about us. We thank all the sponsors who are not forgetting about the people in Ukraine. May God bless them all and their families!

Testimony #2

From SGA-supported Pastor Stepan:

In 1997 or 1998, God allowed me to meet this woman. She was the director of a canning factory and was employing people from our church. During our fellowship, she was always open to the Word of God and periodically visited our church. But after a while she stopped attending our church. Time passed and she started attending [a different church]. Two years ago, Zinaida found out that her son Maxim had cancer. He was only 39 years old, and the mother directed all her efforts to help save her son. She spent all the money on doctors. Thank God, there are good results.

About a year ago, she called me and asked for prayer support, as well as financial support. I always told her that I have no money, but God has them. Some Christians, members of the church, have raised funds to help with chemotherapy. When we answered her, she cried and thanked us for the help, but we told her to always thank God for everything. Her son Maxim underwent a hip replacement surgery which also required money.

Zinaida has a disability herself and uses a walker. She is always happy when we visit her and we always discuss the Word of God. We try to teach her to put her trust only in God, not in people. I always take her a food package because they really need it. She is a widow, and her son’s treatment requires a lot of money. I believe that the Lord is working on her heart. I pray that Zinaida and her son Maxim would turn to God sincerely in a prayer of repentance.

In a time of great uncertainty, God is bringing help, healing, and hope to the people of Ukraine through SGA-supported pastors, churches, a seminary, and SGA-supported Compassion Ministry. Be a part of God’s incredible work with your generosity and prayer support.

Your gift of compassion helps struggling people with emergency aid that generally includes Scripture materials, food, and hygiene supplies.