Author: Dal Stanton
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3/10/2023 – Meanwhile, toilets in ruzzia
From Maia Mikhaluk in Kyiv (378th day since a neighboring country shamelessly broke into our home and is continuing to wreak havoc): Ukraine was attacked again with 81 missiles and some drones. The attack started at 1am and lasted 7 hours. Energy facilities were hit again. Homes in several cities in 8 regions of Ukraine…
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3/10/2023 – Covenant of Grace Church in Odesa reaches out

From Snezhana Kadian in Odesa: Recently we had an every month event for single mothers with kids. We helped the hospital which accepts refugees from Kherson. They also help people with neurological disorders.We brought some blankets, clothing and vitamins. We distributed some vitamin D to some church members and guests, and some insulin syringes and…
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3/10/2023 – Making a difference: CRATES FOR UKRAINE

From Jamie Peipon, Missions Pastor of First Presbyterian in Jackson, Ms: It is hard to capture the scale of these crates in a picture, but this week I drove a very full, 20-foot U-Haul to Dallas that was filled with 101 Crates for Ukraine packed by members of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, MS. Donations…
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3/10/2023 – “Keep fighting— you are sure to win! God helps you in your fight!”
From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 379): Help us, O God of our salvation,for the glory of your name;deliver us, and atone for our sins,for your name’s sake!Psalm 79:9 They called it a “strike of revenge.” Last night the air raid lasted almost 7 hours (between 1 and 8 am). It was the longest air…
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3/10/2023 – Calls to appease Putin in Ukraine ignore the lessons of history

From Atlantic Counsel UkraineAlert by Arman Mahmoudian: As the full-scale invasion of Ukraine entered its second year last month, Western leaders were keen to demonstrate their continued determination to prevent a Russian victory. At the same time, with no end in sight to what is already by far the largest European conflict since World War…
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3/9/2023 – She doesn’t shy away from taking up arms when it comes to defending her loved ones

From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 378): Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day. It used to be one of the major holidays in the Soviet Union and remains a public holiday in many post-Communist countries. However, the idea behind this holiday was distorted to serve propaganda (like most things in the Soviet Union). It…
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3/9/2023 – Massive attack on Ukraine

From Maia Mikhaluk in Kyiv visiting US (378th day since a neighboring country shamelessly broke into our home and is continuing to wreak havoc): I am going to see my son in just about 24 hours! Can hardly wait! But my reality is divided into two worlds – in one I am excited to hug…
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3/9/2023 – Symbol of Ukrainian resistance

From Meanwhile In Ukraine: The unarmed and captive Ukrainian soldier who defiantly declared “Glory to Ukraine” before being gunned down in cold blood is fast becoming a symbol of Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s genocidal invasion
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3/8/2024 – Recognizing women inspite of Soviet associations

From Maia Mikhaluk in Kyiv (377th day since a neighboring country shamelessly broke into our home and is continuing to wreak havoc): The world is celebrating International Women’s day. In Ukraine, we have somewhat mixed feelings about March 8th as for many of us, the first association is with the Soviet Union where this was…
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3/8/2023 – POWs returned
From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 377): Your way, O God, is holy.What god is great like our God?You are the God who works wonders;you have made known your might among the peoples.Psalm 77:13-14 130 Ukrainian POWs returned home today in a prisoner swap. Most of them are wounded and need medical care. We rejoice…