April 17-24, 2022
For some reason this has been a very hard trip to process. On one hand you have the emotional side and on the other you have to hold that in check so you can be strong for the refugees we are assisting and ministering to. Words cannot even remotely describe the empty eyes as the oppressed pile out of vans at the information center that you have helped open.
Here in Isai at the Sculeni border we are able to provide SIM cards for their phones, a hot meal, a warm place to chill for a while and a shoulder to cry or lean on. If they choose to go into the city, they are able to secure train or bus vouchers to help them move on. Most of the refugees I encountered were from Odessa. They immediately want to show you videos and pics of the horrific atrocities as if to validate them. Tears mixed with smiles come from them as they accept our hand in friendship and solidarity.
I also spent time over in Moldova where we were able help deliver food and supplies to refugees that are staying in apartments supplied by a local church. They are able to stay long term if needed and will be close to their own border. Through funds that were donated to GMSM we also were able to buy $2000.00 worth of emergency medical supplies for the wounded in the south. This situation is not going away anytime soon. I’m not even home yet and I’m already planning another return trip. We will need more support as we continue to work with the Crossroads Community Church. Please continue to pray for the Ukrainian people and all aid workers as we do what we can to bring a small amount of hope.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Kenny
