From Doug Shepherd (MTW L’viv): For those seeking a “peace agreement” with Russia, this will mean death to Ukrainians but over a longer period. An agreement is only as good as the word of the agreeing parties. This is a track record of Russia’s statements, claims and promises.
Voice of Ukraine 
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From L. in Belgorod Dnestrovsky (Day 565):
«Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation» Hebrews 13:7
Sunday, yesterday, was for us not only a day of worship, but also a day of communication and unity. Our church gathered for dinner in memory of our elder Vitaliy, who died a year ago. Vitaliy was an incredible man who did so much for Kingdom of God here. He was in charge of the construction project when we were building our church. So many things that we see around were made by his hands. As a former military man he loved order and discipline and wanted everything to be well organized. Sometimes we did not like it, thinking that he wanted too much of our congregation and now we remember this with a smile understanding that the fact that our church was able to be reorganized so quickly and serve the needs of the army and the community from the beginning of the war was largely due to him. Sergey spoke about people, as living stones that build the church. When they go to heaven we still enjoy the fruits of their ministry. Other people witnessed how Vitaliy discipled them and helped them in their spiritual walk. It was good for our new members to hear their witness.
Few days ago I visited our local defense center where the group of volunteer continue to make camouflage nets and garments for our soldiers. Last year I was a part of that group and spent several hours every day to do the work there. It was a good opportunity to communicate with the ladies there, to share the gospel and talk about many different things in our life, to give support and encouragement to the women whose husbands and sons are at war.
This year I am too busy with our ministry that develops more and more and can only occasionally visit my friends in the local defense group. Last week I shared with them my news about the support groups of refugees and they asked me if I can do a support group with them. I will be glad to do it and we agreed to start next month. Our society is very tired of war and need help. I also had a call from my good friend who teaches at the local college and often has to conduct her lessons in the bomb shelter, she invited me to come and have a meeting with the teaches of the college who need encouragement and some positive energy to pass to their students.
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