If you knew that today would be your last day on earth, how would you live? Would you strive to protect those moments, even extend your life, or maybe experience things you had not experienced? Or maybe use the remaining time to mend broken relationships and be with loved ones? As followers of Christ, such knowledge should compel us to make sure all hear the Gospel, for this is the only result that last and wells up to eternal life.

Pastor Vyacheslav in Ukraine writes, “In this difficult time of war, we live with the understanding that today may be our last day on this earth, and so we try to value our time with our dear people and use various opportunities to tell people about hope and salvation in Jesus.”

Let us live each day as if it could be our last, telling all of the hope we have in Jesus. Read more from Vyacheslav’s ministry report . . .

Greetings in Christ, dear friends!

In this difficult time of war, we live with the understanding that today may be our last day on this earth, and so we try to value our time with our dear people and use various opportunities to tell people about hope and salvation in Jesus. More than ever, we have realized that everything earthly is temporary and our true home is where God is. In our ministry, our church always needs your prayers that God would give us wisdom in communicating with people, guide us, His children, in the right direction, and increase our tolerance in the face of many changes that come suddenly and simultaneously.

Our church helps and supports IDPs [internally displaced persons] and poor families with products. When displaced people see children running and playing near the church, it gives them some relief. In addition to help with food or clothing, people often need advice on where to find something they need. Also, good communication and attention helps people feel that they are not strangers and that someone cares about their needs. We must show through our deeds that God cares about the problems of these people. We thank you, our friends and sponsors . . . for caring, for supporting our ministry here in Ukraine.

It also happens that from time to time there is a need to give people a ride to their homes with food packages because their age or health does not allow them to carry heavy bags. On the way, we have the opportunity to talk about life and values. One day we received a phone call saying that two elderly people wanted to return home to [a different] region, where there is shelling, because they could not find a place to live. One of the brothers went to talk to these old people. The faithful sisters from the church helped to resolve the issue of housing for these elderly people, who were about to spend the night at the train station. These people stayed in [our city] and the next Sunday they were already at the church service. God is great!

We thank the Lord that we can do good as long as we live. May God grant us peace and restoration, may peace come to Ukraine!

Sincerely,
Vyacheslav

Here is Lyudmila’s testimony . . .

My name is Lyudmila. I am 72 years old, and the most scary thing for me now is helplessness and lack of communication, loneliness. I am a group 2 disabled person, I can hardly walk. Only in the house. Going outside for a walk is only in my dreams.

I am very grateful for the delicious and high-quality food aid provided by the church. I know how much love and care is put into this food aid to our people who, not by their own will, found themselves beyond the poverty line. I am sincerely grateful to you, our generous and faraway friends.