b'The war has made youngI made the decision people more open to hearingto seek God and His about God and the Bible. I waskingdom for the rest of touched by their need to fullymy life because through trust in Gods sovereignty,Him I can have a free goodness and protection. life. I want every minute Awana Adapts andAdi Stanciu of my life to be lived Awana Romania missionaryExtends to Serveand guest teacher at a Bible camp for the glory of God. Families in Ukraine Thank you to everyone who made this camp medicine, counseling and respite. A team Awana has faithfully served churches, childrenmember who relocated in Latvia formedIt was a miraclepossible. You helped me and families in Ukraine for more than 30 years.partnerships through which he received ato be able to createto be closer to God!!!When Russia invaded Ukraine, there were 548donated van and funds to purchase a truck. partner churches reaching and discipling moreThese vehicles are used by the Ukraine team tothis Bible camp.50 tripsfrom Ukraine to Poland and Latvia to pick up humanitarian aid Naomi-Anathan 26,000 children in clubs across the countrytransport food, medicine, generators and otherGod spoke to me40,000 familiesserved at the refugee center Awana Ukraine Bible camp attendeeeach week. The staff was also supporting thelife-saving supplies into and throughout theirpersonally, and ISeveral hundred Christmas presentsdelivered to kids in Khersonministry of 10 other countries.country to give to people in need, even thosefelt His presence. in remote areas. We thank God for protecting200 widowsin remote areas received supplies.Because of the devastation of the war, Awanaour team as they make these trips. Through the nature Ukraine has had to adapt to a new landscape,that surrounds us,35 tablets & 20 computersdistributed to studentsjust like the resilient citizens of Ukraine. Leaders,Despite the effects of war, there is hope concerned about the physical and spiritual well- and a growing interest in the love andwe realized once being of Ukrainian children, have found wayssecurity that only Christ can give. Becauseagain that He has all to host clubs and summer Bible camps in areasof the outpouring of support through financialthings under control; they deem safe, and discipleship has extendedgifts and prayer, our key leaders there continue to partner with other organizations andand if He takes care to entire families.churches to provide humanitarian aid and theof everything around The welcome center in Cherkassy, which Awanalove of God to displaced children and families.us, He will also guardFor More Information:Ukraine staff opened in 2014 to serve refugeesThe war has changed many things, but we displaced by the Russian invasion of Crimea,our lives in theseWeekly Ukraine Updatesserve a God who never changes or wavers increased its operations to meet the tangiblein His promises. He continues to work in thedays of war. Our Response to the Ukraine Crisisneeds of thousands of Ukrainians who have fledhearts of children through Awana; praise God,Child Discipleship Podcast: Awana and the War in Ukrainetheir communities. There the staff distributesthe ministry is vibrant and influential in theMiriam Ukraine Relief and DiscipleshipBibles, shares the hope of the Gospel andcountry of Ukraine. Awana Ukraine camp attendeeprays with visitors who come for food, clothing, 4 43 5'