As we approach two full years of war, we wanted to update you on our refugees, especially in the Netherlands. Many returned to Ukraine, but some are still there. With missiles continuing to kill and injure people two hours from Zhytomyr, these families don’t feel safe at home yet.
The year Last Bell opened, we met Angela K. Our staff offered her mentorship and help, and Angela has often given back. She’s now the leader of our group in Vriezenveen. The kids are all happy there, and everyone is beginning to speak a little Dutch! Volunteers arrange activities for them.
Angela’s car serves the whole group – for school pickups, or trips to another city for Ukrainian food. They miss Ukraine when they cook! Your donations helped Last Bell cover recent car repairs, plus Angela’s gas for all these trips.
Angela and the other moms have joined a community of Ukrainian Christians where a pastor preaches in Ukrainian and they pray together for their country. This year they also celebrated a big Ukrainian Christmas.
refugees’ needs and fold them into a caring community.
In the Netherlands, some people are questioning whether Ukrainian refugees should still receive support. Please pray for favor with the Dutch officials!
In those early years, many of you were deeply involved the lives of Angela and other orphaned moms through your gifts and prayers. Your support still reaches them. We’re thankful for Angela’s strength and endurance in the incredible challenge of this war, and we’re thankful for your role supporting her and our whole community.