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GOD IS ALIVE
Sometimes we need to pause and remind ourselves of this simple yet profound truth. Our God is alive. And the Lord wants to move through us—ordinary people who don’t know everything and don’t have it all figured out, but who are willing to go, to learn, and to love!
What a privilege it is to be part of His story as He writes it into the lives of others here on earth and for eternity! We want to share with you what He has done through our summer camps we hold in different areas of Ukraine. God is not distant or inactive. He is present, He is working, and He is moving in our lives.
I Experienced the Presence of God
Maria came to the camp in Oleksandriya with her younger sister. During one of our conversations, she opened up and shared about the difficult experiences in her life — losing her mother at a young age, experiencing bullying, and carrying deep pain within her.
Throughout the camp, it was clear that Maria was genuinely seeking God. She asked questions, talked with members of our team, and was trying to understand who God is and how He could work in her life. When we asked her what impacted her most at the camp, Maria answered, “I experienced the presence of God.” She also said, “For the first time, I was able to open up to someone. For the first time, someone really listened to me.”
God's Protection and Peace
During our camp in Zaporizhzhia, we heard an explosion on the very first day. One of the boys became very frightened and couldn't calm down. Our camp coordinator invited everyone to pray, and together we asked God to take away his fear and fill him with His peace. After we prayed, the boy became calm and was able to enjoy the rest of the camp without fear.
We didn't hear any more explosions for the remainder of the camp, and we are deeply grateful to God for His protection, His peace, and His faithfulness throughout the week.
Experiencing His Presence
"During one of our calls to prayer, a little girl suddenly began to cry. I quietly asked her what was wrong, and she replied, "I'm crying because I'm so happy." It was a deeply moving moment to witness a child experiencing God's love so personally and sincerely."
— Lilit, mentor of the 6–7-year-old group
Let's Go to Church
"The grandmother of one of the girls shared how deeply the camp had impacted her granddaughter. When she returned home, she asked her parents if they could go to church together on Sunday. When her mother hesitated, the little girl insisted—she had already checked and knew that her mom wasn't scheduled to work that Sunday. Her grandmother shared with a smile that her granddaughter kept talking about the camp, asking questions, sharing everything she had experienced, and saying how much she wanted to come back."
— Olesia, testimony from the camp in Zaporizhzhia
Love Changes Hearts
"In my group, there was a boy who kept his distance from everyone from the very first day. During one of our prayer times, I asked God how I could reach him. I felt the Lord gently answer, "Just love these children." From that moment, I began intentionally showing genuine interest in his life. Little by little, he opened up, shared about some difficult situations in his family, and by the end of the camp, he was smiling and even said, "You're cool." Once again, I was reminded that God's love can reach even the most guarded hearts."
— Polina, testimony from the camp in Hostomel
It is such a privilege, and so dear to our hearts, that the Lord allows us to bring joy, peace, and the Good News to places that have experienced so much brokenness. These children have grown up knowing the difference between the sound of bombs, drones, and rockets. Yet in the midst of fear and uncertainty, God continues to remind them that they are deeply loved and never forgotten.
God sees every child personally and loves each one deeply.
What a privilege it is to be part of His story as He writes it into the lives of others here on earth and for eternity! We want to share with you what He has done through our summer camps we hold in different areas of Ukraine. God is not distant or inactive. He is present, He is working, and He is moving in our lives.
I Experienced the Presence of God
Maria came to the camp in Oleksandriya with her younger sister. During one of our conversations, she opened up and shared about the difficult experiences in her life — losing her mother at a young age, experiencing bullying, and carrying deep pain within her.
Throughout the camp, it was clear that Maria was genuinely seeking God. She asked questions, talked with members of our team, and was trying to understand who God is and how He could work in her life. When we asked her what impacted her most at the camp, Maria answered, “I experienced the presence of God.” She also said, “For the first time, I was able to open up to someone. For the first time, someone really listened to me.”
God's Protection and Peace
During our camp in Zaporizhzhia, we heard an explosion on the very first day. One of the boys became very frightened and couldn't calm down. Our camp coordinator invited everyone to pray, and together we asked God to take away his fear and fill him with His peace. After we prayed, the boy became calm and was able to enjoy the rest of the camp without fear.
We didn't hear any more explosions for the remainder of the camp, and we are deeply grateful to God for His protection, His peace, and His faithfulness throughout the week.
Experiencing His Presence
"During one of our calls to prayer, a little girl suddenly began to cry. I quietly asked her what was wrong, and she replied, "I'm crying because I'm so happy." It was a deeply moving moment to witness a child experiencing God's love so personally and sincerely."
— Lilit, mentor of the 6–7-year-old group
Let's Go to Church
"The grandmother of one of the girls shared how deeply the camp had impacted her granddaughter. When she returned home, she asked her parents if they could go to church together on Sunday. When her mother hesitated, the little girl insisted—she had already checked and knew that her mom wasn't scheduled to work that Sunday. Her grandmother shared with a smile that her granddaughter kept talking about the camp, asking questions, sharing everything she had experienced, and saying how much she wanted to come back."
— Olesia, testimony from the camp in Zaporizhzhia
Love Changes Hearts
"In my group, there was a boy who kept his distance from everyone from the very first day. During one of our prayer times, I asked God how I could reach him. I felt the Lord gently answer, "Just love these children." From that moment, I began intentionally showing genuine interest in his life. Little by little, he opened up, shared about some difficult situations in his family, and by the end of the camp, he was smiling and even said, "You're cool." Once again, I was reminded that God's love can reach even the most guarded hearts."
— Polina, testimony from the camp in Hostomel
It is such a privilege, and so dear to our hearts, that the Lord allows us to bring joy, peace, and the Good News to places that have experienced so much brokenness. These children have grown up knowing the difference between the sound of bombs, drones, and rockets. Yet in the midst of fear and uncertainty, God continues to remind them that they are deeply loved and never forgotten.
God sees every child personally and loves each one deeply.