Friends of Make a Difference · Romania and Ukraine

This month our good friends Jeff and Judy from Florida visited us in Romania and Ukraine. Jeff is a pastor at Anchor Christian Church and a chaplain for the Bonita Springs Fire Department.

The visit at a glance

Maramureș

partners in Romania

Lviv

M4 Ukraine conference

Ternopil

church and military hospital

At the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Cluj

Before arriving in Maramureș, Alexandru took Jeff and Judy to the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Cluj, where they were received by Vasile-Serioja Ruscovan, the honorary consul. We had some very constructive conversations, and the consul thanked Jeff and Judy for their solidarity and their constant support for the Ukrainian people.

Judy, Jeff and honorary consul Vasile-Serioja Ruscovan at the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine

Visiting partners in Maramureș

In Romania we visited a few of our partners in the area and the beautiful county of Maramureș.

Lviv: the M4 Ukraine conference

Jeff speaking to church leaders on stage at the M4 Ukraine leadership conference in Lviv

In Ukraine we went to Lviv for the annual M4 Ukraine conference. Jeff had the chance to address the church leaders, many of whom also serve as chaplains.

Sunday in Ternopil

Jeff preaching with an interpreter at Strong Faith Community Church in Ternopil

On Sunday we travelled to Ternopil, where Jeff preached at Strong Faith Community Church. After the service we visited a military hospital where soldiers are in rehabilitation. We prayed for them and brought them a small gift.

Anchor Christian Church has helped us constantly since the war started. The people of their church have a heart for helping those who are suffering, Jeff and Judy especially.

We are grateful for the partnership we have with Anchor Christian Church.