
God’s miracle: A story of faith amid war
On February 24th, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine and Anastasiia began to work to find a way to get her mother out of the country. This is Raisa’s story of faith that God would deliver her to safety.

On February 24th, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine and Anastasiia began to work to find a way to get her mother out of the country. This is Raisa’s story of faith that God would deliver her to safety.

In response to the food insecurity crisis in Ukraine, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries has partnered with four Nazarene churches in Ukraine to collect goods, assemble them, and distribute food packages that will feed 1,000 families each month for the next six months.

Pastor Davide from the Eurasia North Field shares how the Lord has been faithful to the people of Ukraine amid the violence and destruction that has become their reality.

Three months into the war in eastern Europe, Nazarenes have responded compassionately to those who have been displaced and are seeking refuge both within Ukraine and around the globe.

Spring Valley Community Church has set up a Ukrainian refugee hub that provides a place to stay for a few hours or even a few nights before the refugees move on to their final resettlement location in the United States.

Sergey and Irina Talalay, who first entered Moldova in 2008 as pioneer church planters, are leading the Moldovan church in sacrificial support for Ukrainians who have been flooding across the border since 24 February.

The number of Ukrainians who have fled the country now exceeds two million. Many describe the struggles they face, either within Ukraine or as they flee the country. Amid such crisis and uncertainty, Nazarene workers continue to serve the people around them.

Nazarene churches and leaders are showing compassion and hospitality to communicate the presence of God in a time of upheaval as the crisis escalates in Ukraine.

Kazatin Church of the Nazarene in Ukraine creatively assisted their community during the pandemic, distributing food, continuing their rehabilitation program for addicts, and offering an alternative education program for the town.

Lonnie Norris, former missionary to Russia, will serve as field strategy coordinator for the Commonwealth of Independent States Field as of June 1. Norris and