UPDATE ON UKRANIAN MINISTRY
Here are some updates for your prayer consideration regarding Ukraine/House of Mercy.
The Sad News
Theresa & Scott lost a VIP Ukrainian partner this week; Alex, who became a casualty of war. He was instrumental in helping the orphans of Ukraine and became such a trusted ally that when Theresa & Scott had to return to the US last February, he was given control of their car and many supplies to be used to help orphans. Alex was given a gun without proper training. He only knew how to battle spiritually. Please pray for the comfort of those who knew him.
Another Ukrainian friend of theirs was hit by shrapnel and is in the hospital. Your prayers for his recovery are appreciated.
The Rest
The Ukrainian residents of Agape House are in various stages of deciding “what’s next”. The United for Ukraine visa is a two-year visa. Scott and Theresa believe this will be extended making it more promising that they can remain in the USA for some duration. Dariia (single professional woman) and Oleg (father of a family of four) have gotten jobs and have left Agape House for their new independent life in Vermont. Another (single mother of a son) plans to leave in early May. It is uncertain what the other singles and families will decide to do. Many more have gotten their driver’s permit and even women who did not drive in Ukraine are learning. The Good News Garage https://goodnewsgarage.org/donate-your-car/donate-a-car-in-vermont/ has donated several cars to families who are pursuing work.
Scott & Theresa will be accepting new non-Ukrainian folks into the house who need a place of transition. This could include all kinds of different circumstances someone finds themself in when they need extra support and nurturing. (legally it was determined that Agape’s zip code could not accept any more refugees at this time).
Today Theresa gets a PET Scan to determine the extent of healing that has taken place because of chemo. She’ll have her fourth round of chemo this Wednesday. She appreciates all prayers this week as she receives the chemo and has the horrible after effects. This week Scott’s focus will be to get rid of all accumulated belongings in their personal home as it is under contract and they close April 28.
Please pray for the Agape residents who have not come up with their transition plan yet, that they would have the open doors needed. One option is to remain at Agape House but that will require a financial commitment.
Please pray for the genetic testing for one Agape boy whose father and grandfather have a neurodegenerative disease.
Special Prayers
While this email serves to focus our prayers on Ukraine and Agape House, I ask for you to pray for two special individuals on this prayer “team” in special need:
Pastor Ernie Post’s wife Brenda is in the end stages of life. Spiritually she is in a good place however watching her deteriorate has been difficult. Please pray for their two adult children and grandchildren as well. Pastor Ernie serves a very loving faith community at Wesley in Tampa.
Andy Evans is pregnant and due with her third child. Her due date is around the corner. Please pray for easy labor and no complications with birth.
THANK YOU, SAINTS