Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter — when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Isaiah 58:6-7
“You are going to leave your money behind you here whether you want to or not. As for whatever share of glory you have received through your good works, that you can take with you to the Lord. All the people will stand round you in the presence of Him who judges you all: they will acclaim you as one who feeds the hungry and gives to the poor, they will name you as a merciful benefactor.”
Basil of Caesarea (330-379) in Homily De Caritate, 3, 6: PG 31, 266-267, 275.
When this posts, we will have arrived, in Jesus name, safely into Ukraine. We will minister in Khust today and tomorrow. Milan Hluchy of Vranov, Czech Republic is with us as our “helper” (Acts 13:5b).
Jenni and I will speak to a large group tonight from the community. Pray for us to bring the good news and a message of hope as merciful benefactors to war-torn people.
We have strategic meetings tomorrow. More on that tomorrow. We have already determined the needs we will face will be much greater than anticipated. Praying for at least another $3,000-$5,000 USD.
Lord have mercy. As you are able, please send a gift designated “Ukraine: Project Structure” here to help resource us to serve as merciful benefactors along the way. Thank you.