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Visit with Svitlana L.
Svitlana L. is one of the most active participants of our military widows group. She enjoys our meetings…
Thy Word Is A Lamp (Bible Study Group)
Vasil K. invited Serhiy to join his Bible study group for military widows on Viber (video chatting platform).
Visit with Pavlo and Zina V. & Svitlana T.
On Ira’s way to some personal visits, she remembered one family that we used to visit a long time ago.
Video: Ihor Expresses His Gratitude
You may have seen our update from a few weeks back when Ihor first received his electrolarynx. This video…
Visit with Tetiana R.
Three years ago, Tetiana became a widow. When her husband passed away, his death was so stressful that Tetiana’s legs…
Hospice and Children’s Ministry Donbas Visit
Meeting with kids is always a real joy! Although many of them have challenging lives, they still keep a positive outlook on life.
Visit with Viktor K.
Viktor K. is a disabled man as the result of an accident that happened many years ago and requires him to stay in a wheelchair.
Visit with Lidiia K.
We decided to visit Lidiia K. on International Women’s Day. Lidiia is a 76-year-old woman who lost her daughter and also has a son.
Ihor Receives Electrolarynx
Irina D. couldn’t wait for her trip to Donbas to visit Ihor N., and neither could Ihor. He knew this visit would make his dream come true by receiving a voice-forming device.
COVID-19 Ministry Update
Beginning tomorrow (Saturday, March 20), Kyiv will begin a very strict quarantine for three weeks (until April 9).
Prayer Request for Iryna B.
We recently found out that one of our widows, Iryna, needed special support. She is an IDP (internally displaced persons) from the war zone.
“I Can Tell The World” Concert Recap & Video
Our recent KSOC concert went really well. We performed traditional spirituals and jazz, and our choir really enjoyed singing this music.
First In-Person Worship Service in 11 Months
This month, we had our first in-person worship service after an 11-month hiatus because of the pandemic.
Military Ministry Update
We just received an update from our ministry partners, Vasily and Valya K. They serve military widows in Ukraine…
Stara Basan Boarding School Christmas Visit
We had many concerns as we prepared for this trip. The COVID-19 situation has made it near impossible to visit educational institutions.
Visit with Lilia B.
Lilia is an elderly lady of 82 years old, and she shared many of her life stories with Lena.
Visit with Galyna O.
Irina D. has been calling Galyna to check in on her health and well-being. They were both waiting for the quarantine season to end…
Christmas Celebration at St. Paul's Children's Club
Our Children Club hasn’t gathered since April of 2020. We called and texted each other during this time…
The Portrait: Viktor Chernysh
Get to know KSOC tenor Viktor Chernysh in our next edition of The Portrait.
Transformation of the IDP Bible Group in Puscha
2020 forced the whole world to face a crisis and change the usual rhythm of life for many people. On the one hand, it is an inconvenient challenge; on the other hand, a catalyst for growth.