We have been struggling with a very cold weather for almost three weeks. Lots of snow and especially very low temperatures. Black Sea near its northern shores, including the Crimea, froze (I cannot recollect such news in my life), the Danube River is covered with ice, the frozen Strait of Kerch captivated ships and emergency teams had to save ships crew members, almost 150 people froze to death in Ukraine.
It has been a very difficult time for our congregations as well - to keep our church building warm so that the Word could be continued to be preached and Sacraments administered publicly. It has been a challenge. Our special thanks go to the Rev. Neal Schroeder who founded the Barnabas Project and to those people who donate to it. Your love literally warmed Ukrainian Lutherans! May the Lord continue to bless all of you!
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