Stories from the front lines of war
April 7, 2022
With Russian forces regrouping to the East of Ukraine amid shocking revelations of war crimes, Ukrainian officials are advising residents to leave those areas where troops are headed. This warning will prompt a new wave of displaced people to seek safety in L'viv.

Today, we want to share with you two stories of people who came to UBTS after living on the front lines of war in Mariupol, Druzkovla, Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, and Donetsk.

In this first video, you will hear from several women who fled with their children or an elderly parent, leaving other loved ones behind. They are grateful for a night's sleep uninterrupted by air raid sirens and bombs, and long for the day when they can return home.
"I want to get home so, so badly ... because home is home."
In this second video, you will meet Gennady Kadatskyi, the pastor of Grace Church in Mariupol. He sheltered dozens of people in the basement of the church building for over a month. Pastor Kadatskyi is the uncle of UBTS staff member, Ilona Kadatska, who leads development and communications at UBTS and helps produce these videos.

"During all these days of war, we reconsidered our view of the church," says Ilona. "The church is not meeting on Sundays in beautiful buildings. The church is a living organism that feeds people in shelters to the sound of exploding bombs. It worries under challenging conditions and accepts everyone."

At UBTS, says Ilona, "We see so much sorrow and tears. But we also see miracles. People tell how the Lord saved them in inhuman conditions and saved their lives. Every time I communicate with people, I think, 'strangers are becoming close to me.' And it was the war that united us."
"When you lose everything that made you feel more or less secure, your hope in God starts to grow. We used to say that before, but now we've experienced it."
THANK YOU
Your prayers and gifts make UBTS relief work possible.
How You Can Help
  • PRAY for a miracle in Ukraine.
  • PRAY for continuing strength for the UBTS team.
  • PRAY for resources to help UBTS fulfill its essential work.
  • GIVE the most generous gift you can, as soon as you can.
  • SHARE this message - use your social media channels to spread the word about UBTS
  • JOIN the UPF mail list if this message was forwarded to you,
To make a secure, online donation, use the button below.
TEXT TO GIVE

Text to Give Toll-Free Number: (844) 929-2176

Text: GIVE Amount WAR
For gifts from outside the U.S., use the TrustBridge button below.

Ukraine Partnership Foundation
PO Box 671
Chesterfield, MO 63006-0671

If using another carrier (i.e. UPS, FedEx, et.) please use this address:
Chesterfield Post Office
16105 Swingley Ridge Rd #671
Chesterfield, NO 63017-9998
Who We Are
The Ukraine Partnership Foundation (UPF) exists to help raise up dynamic Christian leaders in Ukraine, primarily by supporting the mission and work of the Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary (UBTS). UPF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. All contributions are tax deductible in full as allowed by law. 
Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary (UBTS) was founded in 2000 to train and develop Ukrainian church leaders who are committed to growing churches and transforming their communities. In this moment of crisis, UBTS is a trusted partner, capable of providing humanitarian relief to the people of Ukraine. It does this by leveraging a network of students and graduates throughout Ukraine who are committed to serving Christ by serving others.
Ukraine Partnership Foundation