Ministry Updates

I had been on active duty for less than a week when we were attacked by drones. I was struck by shrapnel in my arm, but I managed to apply a tourniquet. Unfortunately, I didn’t loosen it, resulting in the loss of my arm. I believe God was with us because we were left in…

Life has become more intense lately, likely due to activities around the Russian border. Consequently, there are more attacks during the night. Sometimes they’re short raids; other times they last all night. Either way, it’s a real sleep-ruiner. I’m living on borrowed REM, so if anyone has some to spare, please send them my way….

He sat quietly on the bed when we entered the room. A tube was draining blood and fluid from his right arm. At least, I thought it was his arm, but it turned out to be an amputated arm up to his shoulder. We asked if we could come in to talk to him, and…

Plans to continue monthly chaplain training are underway, with a three-day training scheduled for July and subsequent months through November 2024. This aligns with our weekly hospital visitation ministry. Additionally, a fundraiser organized by a fellow Faith Community Nurse, “Walk to Ukraine,” raised over $2,000 for The Family Table. We are also planning a military…

TFTU was able to help, through a matching grant with Reach Global (Evangelical Free Church of America) and Bold Hope, 34 soldiers and people with special needs.  They received treatment and housing with  holistic care.  A plan was set up whereby the Director, Anna Leshchuk, chose the most needy people with special needs and gave…

Since December 2023, the Family Table Ukraine team has expanded to a dedicated group of about 5 volunteers who consistently visit a hospital near Pam’s residence in Kyiv. These volunteers, thoroughly screened and primarily recruited from the chaplaincy training sessions that Pam and Sasha attend monthly, are fostering meaningful connections with soldiers and their families….