Missionaries: Reverend Mark & Laura Bonhanan
Heart of Ukraine Ministries
UPDATE: January 31, 2025
From Mark & Laura, slaves of Jesus Christ (Phil 1:1),
This holiday season was busy, busy, busy for us, more so than ever before, and we were able to share God’s love boldly in different venues. In addition to the many holiday events and activities, at David’s House, Yura, had his ankle surgery and Laura had to plan a unexpected trip back to the USA due to her mother’s health.
The Living Hope Soup Kitchen is running really well and we are awaiting the last deliveries of stainless steel tables, a fridge, and a freezer. The number of guests eating with us has risen to around 80, which is double from Oct/Nov. Due to the increase in guests, we’ve had to rearrange a few tables and the partition wall to allow for more dining space. We are being blessed with more volunteers who are helping to cook, serve, and/or to speak a Gospel message.
Some prayer requests for:
· Pastor Sergey, as he prepares for the surgery to remove his right kidney and the tumor on it. And, the ensuing influence on his military review for duty. So far, approximately $1,400 of the $1,900-2,500 needed has been raised for his operation.
· Laura’s trip to Tennessee, Jan 14 – Feb 18 and her mother’s chemo therapy. And, for Mark back in Ukraine handling the ministry.
· A grant we are applying for that would allow us to bring on paid staff, provide training, and add another day of feeding at our soup kitchen.
· For our gradated client, Dema, who is struggling to adapt to his new life outside of the rehab center.
· Wisdom as we consider how to engage our soup kitchen guests more and expose them to Christ’s saving grace through deeper relationships with them.
We pray this new year of 2025 is full of wonder for you in how God provides, protects, and blesses you. As always, we and those we serve are indebted to you for your prayers and support.
Love in Christ,
Rev Mark & Laura Bohanan
heartofukraineministries@gmail.com
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