Dear friends,

I know it has been another long while since I updated you on my family’s status. I must admit that it is partially because so much is happening in Ukraine right now that I don’t even know where to start.

Should I try and describe the constant tension over the potential nuclear strike from Russia, or a concern about the nearby nuclear plant meltdown, or share about the more and more frequent S-300 missile attacks on my city or go into heartbreaking anecdotes of danger and deaths of those close to my family? It quickly becomes overwhelming.

I think a more appropriate thing to do would be to remind myself and those who are reading this about the sovereignty and good character of our God who has redeemed his people by the sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ and who continues to provide for and protect my family (in part through your generosity!) I am so thankful that He revealed the promises of hope to Vadim and Natasha; promises that extend far beyond the here and now. In one of my recent conversations with Natasha, she expressed how she doesn’t even comprehend how people are able to survive the stress of war without faith in God. When I asked her if she is able to point people to the Savior they can trust, she said it has become a normal part of her conversation with colleagues at work and with her clients. She said that almost everyone has come to believe in God, but many don’t know Him personally, so she is able to tell them about God incarnate Jesus Christ, who overcame even death itself.

Another positive update is that my family received the solar-powered generator and a portable heater (photo attached). This may be a life-saver for them and others this winter due to the devastation of civilian infrastructure and seizure of the Zaporizhzia nuclear power plant by the Russians. Municipal authorities have already announced that the apartment temperatures will not exceed 55 degrees this winter so having a safe source of heat is a tremendous blessing! This would be completely unattainable without your support so thank you so much!

If you are able to continue to provide financial support, please, know that it goes directly to my family and makes a bigger difference in their community than we will ever know.

May our Lord and Savior bless you and your loved ones, draw you to Himself and keep you safe!

Michael and Family

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