Reports and testimonies from David Hathaway's ministry across Ukraine, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Israel and Britain.
On 22 August, together with the Pentecostal Church Union and Philadelphia Church, we held a special ‘Back to School’ service for children and their parents. Each child received backpacks and essential school supplies. The day was filled with fun activities, contests, and a time of worship; they were even able to learn some basic English with the support of a Christian teacher.
Over 8000 Christians gathered together for the National Day of Prayer for Ukraine held 12 June 2021. Over 50,000 Prayer groups and individuals participated via live-stream from around the world. This was the first large-scale Christian event held after pandemic not only in Ukraine, but in the whole of Europe! And it was organized and supported by David Hathaway's Ministry.
On 8th August, together with Philadelphia Church in Kiev, David Hathaway’s Ministry in Ukraine distributed over 200 food packages to families in need. Each package included noodles, sunflower oil, flour and over 2 kilos of buckwheat. All those who were able to collect the Aid in person, were prayed with during a special church service. For those with disabilities, our staff went personally to their apartments, nursing homes and hospitals, to provide Aid and spiritual support.
On 2nd May, representatives of David Hathaway’s Ministry in Ukraine, organised a special Orthodox Easter celebration and humanitarian aid distribution. 250 people received food packages, each weighing 10kg, containing: sugar, oil, flour, noodles, buckwheat and cereal. These items were chosen because many of those receiving these items neither own fridge-freezers nor are they are unable to afford electricity to keep items fresh.
This Spring representatives of David Hathaway’s Ministry in Ukraine distributed Bibles and humanitarian aid to the frontline, East Ukraine. We distributed hundreds of kilos of food, first Aid kits and hygiene supplies. Together with the Ukraine Bible Society, we were able to purchase a vehicle to assist those living in those difficult conditions. Using this vehicle, we distributed hundreds of Bibles into territories where no one can officially visit.
This Spring David Hathaway’s Ministry in Ukraine provided humanitarian support to refugees and internally displaced persons who fled their homes because of the ongoing conflict with Russian-backed separatists in East Ukraine. They need special care, practical, spiritual and emotional, as many of them have lost loved ones.
On Christmas Day, David Hathaway’s ministry in Ukraine distributed 300 Christmas gifts to children displaced by war in East Ukraine. Each gift included a specially illustrated children’s Bible, chocolate bars, and other Christmas treats. Hundreds of kilos of food packages were also distributed to the parents of these children.
In December 2020 representatives of David’s ministry in Ukraine made a perilous journey to the Lugansk and Donetsk regions, to minister to soldiers and to those still living on the frontline in the war with Russian-backed separatists. Since 2014, over 20,000 Ukrainians have died, over 30,000 injured, and 2 million displaced; over 5000 are missing, presumed buried in mass unmarked graves.
Working with the Ukraine Bible Society, representatives of David Hathaway’s Ministry in Ukraine have frequently distributed Bibles and ministered to those in need of comfort and support. Our staff have made many trips to the ‘red-zone’, distributing Bibles to soldiers who are in a stand-off with Russian-backed separatists. In addition, we have ministered to vulnerable children living in Kiev, offering them much needed care and support. These are the stories of three individuals who have benefited from these outreaches.
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