It is interesting to see that when Paul went to the churches he didnt have to beg for money, instead, they were begging him to receive the money they had already raised for the church in Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8:4). We are allaware this will be a very long run. I asked myself how can I help? Then it hit me; I am going to Poland at the end of April; I can bring supplies; I can donate my time. May your kindness and generosity along with a quick response bring blessings of peace and joy to each of you and the entire congregation of believers who gather and meet within the walls of Calvary Church! This is our main way to help them to provide a home. Like and follow their. As we have watched the evil acts being carried out against Ukraine, and praying for Gods intervention, I have also been communicating with my friends and contacts in Poland. Volunteers Israel Cox and Avery Middleton help with inflatable beds at Calvary Chapel. Thankfully, there are Ministry Leaders in Hungary and Ukraine that are preparing for the tens of thousands of potential refugees. Pray for God to restrain evil. The villagers spent the entire period cowering in their basements fearful of exiting. Whether it is our pre-k to 12th grade school, our new building providing expanded seating, a large-scale event in a country far away or a community center that helps meet the needs in our own inner city, Calvary is always reaching out for more ways to impact the world. I was also able to speak with Pastor Caleb from Calvary Chapel in Fullerton, who recently came back from Ukraine and Hungary and learned about all the amazing things Calvary Chapel is doing to get food, clothes, medical supplies and cars (yes cars!) Thank you, on behalf of All4Aid, Dawn and I for the support in doing the work God has laid out before us in Romania for the poor/refugee amongst us. Pray that God would provide Denise housing to rent for 90 days, a means of transportation, and quick adjustment to a totally new culture and language.

He writes news features and human interest stories. Pacific Daylight Time. Among these were George Markey and his family. For the past two weeks, Calvary Chapel in Chula Vista has been a way station for people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Im just happy to help, one woman said after delivering a crate of bottled water. Rich from CPTI and Marv and Dawn, beloved Calvary members working with All4Aid. Pray for Gods provision to serve the millions of refugees in neighboring countries as well as the local refugees here in Ukraine. We have a Meet and Greet at 12:30 on the first Sunday of every month in our Worship Center. Assisted Calvary-supported mission worker Denise Carter with expenses resulting from evacuating Ukraine. Offices: Las Vegas / Washington D.C.Phone: 702-220-9823 / 202-225-5965Email:Online Contact Form, Congressman Mark Amodei2nd District of NevadaOffices: Elko / Reno / Washington D.C.Phone: 775-777-7705/775-686-5760 / 202-225-6155Fax: 775-753-9984 / 775-686-5711 / 202-225-5679Email:Online Contact Form, Congresswoman Susie Lee3rd District of NevadaOffices: Las Vegas / Washington D.C.Phone: 702-963-9336 / 202-225-3252Email:Online Contact Form, Congressman Steven Horsford4th District of NevadaOffices: North Las Vegas / Washington D.C.Phone: 702-963-9360 / 202-225-9894Email:Online Contact Form. Pray for many in these difficult days to find their hope and strength in Christ. March 15, 2022 | Many ministries that operate within Russia will soon be struggling due to the cash flow problems created by the US Dollar/Euro sanctions.

A current mission partner who lived for several years in Ukraine, she will be able to provide on-site updates that will help us coordinate ongoing support. The church continues to grow and reach out to the community with the Gospel today. The greatest need is for cash for food, clothing, toiletries, gas, and transportation. She has a visa to fly out of Switzerland next week, to San Diego, where Ryzhak will be waiting with a place to stay. As you can imagine, the images on the news and reports from relatives in Ukraine who are suffering makes it more and more difficult to understand those who only watch, listen to and believe the state controlled news from Russia. The contribution will be credited to your giving account and the monies forward to the relief effort. I came to this conclusion in light of the poor state refuges find themselves, having left all behind and the world situation of continuous wars and rumors of wars. I couldnt sleep, all those days, worried about whether she was safe, Ryzhak said.

Calvary Chapel also beganCalvary Chapel Bible College with over 20 campuses worldwide. The CGN Relief Fund is an essential and sensitive matter. Some Ministry Leaders in Ukraine have been successful in helping their families and friends leave the country; others have stayed in Ukraine to minister and help others navigate through these very difficult days. Our friends at Almaz Church in Kyiv recently shared a story of a volunteer named Tania, who came to their church in March looking to join their evacuation ministry. The purpose of this trip is to provide spiritual and tangible support to fellow believers on the ground in these areas. During that first summer, God laid a burden and calling on his life to share the Gospel of grace with the people of Ukraine. Donate to Calvary Chapel using the link Pastor Ed sent out last week: If you would like to make a donation to the CC Relief effort, you can make a donation through our giving tool. 57 arrested on gun, drug charges. In this video, food and basic need items were given to a pastor who is closer to the war zone to help his people. Rich Correll of Church Planters Training, Intl, a Calvary member who has been involved in ministry in Ukraine for many years. With your help, we can be ordinary people, banded together through the Body of Christ, serving as the hands and feet of God, here on Earth, doing for the least of these, as we would do for Christ himself. The needs aregrowing since the situation is getting worst and worst over there. There is a play area for small children, a charging station for phones and laptops, a rack with donated clothes. During this time he and Lena were married (Sept. 2003). (Sandy Huffaker / For the San Diego Union-Tribune). Their parents went into another room where food was arranged: bread, apples, ramen, cold cereal, bananas, oatmeal, tangerines. What future is there ahead of us? They are part of what the federal government says could be 100,000 Ukrainians allowed into the country because of the war. CGN Leader, Jeff Gipe, shares some information on how to send and receive support for Ukraine. That they may be filled with the strength of Christ to endure. A drop in the ocean in face of the huge needs, we know.

He was enraged by the condition of the Ukrainian soldiers some without uniforms, protective vests, or decent shoes. Terms of Service While at the church, they have access to showers, food, the internet, inflatable mattresses for naps and other services. Anna, too, has fled the war, traveling on train and on foot, waiting for hours without food and water to cross the border into Poland, and eventually making her way to Switzerland. Thankyou for providingthe funding in a quick and OPENHANDED manner. Now is the time for Gods people to step up to the plate and pray that Putins efforts would be thwarted. After the Soviet Union fell and Ukraine gained its independence in 1991, the doors to the Gospel opened wide and a number of missionaries from the West responded to the great spiritual need. Text . In March 2005, Jesus confirmed His call for them to move to Svitlovodsk, Lenas home town of 50,000. A graduate of UC Santa Barbara, he worked for the Santa Barbara News-Press for almost nine years before coming to San Diego. What we do know is that the images of civilians suffering, children dying, and neighborhoods being bombed by Russian forces are not only deeply grieving but they evoke a strong desire to take a stand and say, no more. And in that regard, the strength of Ukraines leaders and people, in the face of overwhelming odds, has been nothing short of inspiring as they push back on this present-day evil. Your generosity can provide hope and assist Ukranian families affected by the war. He passed the church on and moved to Kyrgyzstan to plant a church in the capital there. May 12, 2022 | Dear Friends, Are still with us?starts a recent letter from our brother in Christ and partner that you are helping to support in Poland. Please pray for the team as they travel for safety, good health, good communication, humble hearts, and that they know Gods presence as they go. Denise, a Calvary supported missionary, has been loaned to All4Aid to work with the Houses of Grace, Hope and Peace in Romania. Many churches have been planted, and many missionaries have been sent. So, please dont abandon us, keep praying. In our last report, we shared our project of remodeling some of our facilities for long-term housing for refugees. They also asked for woman and childrens undergarments, socks, (all sizes) dry foods that can be made quickly and is hot, such as oatmeal, pasta, rice, and chocolates for the kids. Pray for strength and comfort for the millions who have been displaced from their homes. Moreover, pray for God to supernaturally crush this evil and injustice. Like most congregations in the land and abroad which have both Ukrainian and Russian believers the war in Ukraine is creating tension among the believers. It allows us to respond quickly in moments of need, and for that we are so grateful. Today Calvary Chapel has grown into a movement of more than 1700 churches in over 60 countries, including some of the largest churches in America. Denise is friends with three Ukrainian pastors (Oleg, Eugene, and Ivan) who are using their churches to shelter people as well as providing food and medicine for the needy in Ukraine. Almaz Church in Kyiv as leaders have sheltered in place to protect the city and continue worship amid the chaos, assisted in clearing rubble in liberated territories, and worked to evacuate people from dangerous areas. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Click here to watch a sweet video of Tanias testimony. The Calvary Chapel movement in Ukraine continues to grow and carry on Georges vision to reach the nation for Christ. For more information click here. Olga said they are planning to return to Kharkiv when its safe, an apparently common expectation among the evacuees who have come to the church. Pray for courage, protection, and that the Lords presence would be felt in a powerful way. These funds will be used by Mercy and Missions and the Jerusalem Project to enable the church and our mission partners to minister in Jesus name to those affected by the war. If you have further questions about how to pray and offer support in the midst of this conflict, please contact missions@calvarygr.org. A few short months later, the Lord took George home at the age of 65. Join together with believers from around the world as we come before the Lord in faith and stand in the gap for everyone impacted by this crisis. Lena Ryzhak, who lives in Rancho Bernardo, came here as a student from Ukraine 20 years ago and stayed. The contribution will be credited to your giving account and the monies forward to the relief effort. Super proud of our team! Pray for wisdom as we continue to ask the Lord how to serve and disperse funds according to his will. She was an unbeliever who came to the church for the first time in her life. Denise, a Calvary supported missionary, has been loaned to All4Aid to work with the Houses of Grace, Hope and Peace in Romania.

We are looking for individuals 25 years and older who are available for a weeklong commitment who feel called to give aid during this time in a trip we are organizing to help the Ukrainian people seeking refuge through the Tijuana border. Im so thankful she made it..

You can utilize the skills God has given you to make a difference in their lives as they face this unimaginable circumstance. Pray for perseverance and protection for our partners. They will be staying with a relative they havent seen in seven years. Pray with us for evil to be restrained so there can be peace in the region. Russian speaking congregations throughout the world have been split or lost members over different views of the war, with some believers refusing to fellowship or take communion with other Christians. Please pray they will come to know Jesus! Working with local churches in Romania and Moldova for refugee relief at their borders. We are continuously praying for Ukraine and the efforts toward supporting those on the ground. All4Aid as they have built and sustain temporary refugee housing in Romania, beautifully named, the House of Grace, the House of Hope, and the House of Peace. Pray for strength and encouragement for all those pastors and ministers in Ukraine who are pouring themselves out to bring Christ to those in need. Join our weekly Prayer for Ukraine gathering from 5:00-6:00pm every Thursday night in the Follow Up Room. Pray that Christs hand would be upon each of these Ukrainian ministers as they work and lead. Do not grow weary in prayer. We will keep you updated on future needs. How good is our God? Following is a summary of our initial response to the crisis: Your giving to Calvary Church and the Jerusalem Project supports these important projects. Other local churches and nonprofit organizations such as Jewish Family Services have been helping, and a system is emerging that steers evacuees to San Diego International Airport for their connecting flights sooner, easing the need for temporary shelter. March 23, 2022 | Check out the latest video update from one of our partners, Rodrigo Silva, the Managing Director at All4Aid, at the Ukrainian-Romanian border! The supplies were desperately needed by our Ukrainian colleague who coordinates the distribution of food for the residents of a small village in the South of Ukraine out of his church building. The evacuees are offered temporary shelter at the church after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. But in truth, I had no idea of the magnitude of their work. Please continue to lift up our partners and pray this verse over them. We continue driving every week with several cars to the Ukrainian border, or even into Ukraine direct to deliver our humanitarian help. Soon the girls were inside the shelter, exploring a room where travel toiletries were available. His question is not a reflection of the support of Calvary Church, but a question likely reflected in the hearts and minds of those in Ukraine still facing dire straits, as the world continues to move forward. Pray for the transfer of funds to help with their work there are many people willing to give but some problems with wire transfers into Ukraine.

According to the United Nations, more than 10 million Ukrainians have been displaced by the war, including 4.3 million who have left for other countries. Late last month, the county said it was gearing up to welcome refugees whose U.S. destination is here.

2021 Calvary Chapel Svitlovodsk | All Rights Reserved. Helping Amy Richey travel to the region. They have family in Colorado, which is where they are headed next. Praise God that even in the darkest of storms where hope may seem lost, there is nothing that can thwart Gods plan or keep his hand from moving powerfully. Thank you for holding on and standing with [us]. Pray that his army would leave Ukraine in full retreat, And pray that God would bring the great spiritual awakening that both Russia and Ukraine desperately need. Pray for:Igor T,Pavel M,Denis K,Max R,Vlad M,Sergey T,Sveta N,Igor S,Bogdan K,Andrei S,Alexey K,Valera P,Igor B,Misha P,Sergey D, Konstantin K,Rustam I,Sasha R,Maksim M,Max D. March 7, 2022 | As the crisis in Eastern Europe continues to worsen, our hearts cry out to God. Many of them are afraid and discouraged during these difficult days. Please pray for wisdom. Olga is a hairdresser in Ukraine. In fact, they recently reported 1,268 people who have made a choice to follow Christ so far this month!

Are you looking for a way to help provide relief to displaced Ukrainianfamilies? She contacted us and we gladly joined her on our team. Well do it for as long as we can, said Phil Metzger, lead pastor at the Otay Ranch church. When the war broke out, he said, church leaders decided to help first with evacuations and medicine deliveries there, and then with a temporary shelter here. Now we can relax.. For us, its unsustainable, Metzger said as he watched a swirl of activity around him at the church. Our congregation has done well during the pandemic and shutdowns, but now we face a unique challenge. I leave on 26 April. May 19, 2022 | Galatians 6:2, Bear one anothers burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. This is our calling and we continue to thank all of you for praying for our brothers and sisters on the ground in Ukraine and surrounding countries who are on the frontlines during this ongoing crisis. The volunteers have come from all over, too, and for some of them the work is personal. So we tell our dear brother and ask you to not lose heart. This link is specifically forhelping refugees from the war in Ukraine, and is tax deductible. Ukrainian children play at Calvary Chapel in Chula Vista. 2. Calvary purchased the supplies necessary for these Jerusalem Project partners to host Ukrainian refugees at their church. Sign up for the Calvary Church eNews. Perhaps the greatest gift our partners can give beyond food and meds is the expressions of love and care given with an embrace and the assurance that God loves them. Calvary Chapel will be sending out several teams to help Ukrainians in whatever ways they are needed. From the Kiev church other Calvary Chapels were planted in various cities around the country. We have the heart for this kind of work, but not the skills., Near the San Ysidro Port of Entry, volunteers are working around the clock to support Ukrainian families and queue them for Customs and Border Protection to process, His phone buzzed regularly with texts about new arrivals. Its been shelled heavily during the Russian invasion. Helping Leszek and Ania Wakula at First Baptist Church in Lodz, Poland. Due to the great need in the region Calvary has created the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund. If you would like to support relief sent to our teams in Ukraine, click here to view the CGN Relief Fund: calvaryglobalnetwork.com/relief/. Finally we feel safe, Olga Slonovska said Thursday morning. Many ministries that operate within Russia will soon be struggling due to the cash flow problems created by the US Dollar/Euro sanctions. But more and more wecollect, buy and send help to our partnering churches in Ukraine. Pray for: Click here to watch a sweet video of Tanias testimony. For the last 6 weeks, I have told you about the heroic, non stop efforts of our partners. In such a time as this, its hard to know what to do. God gradually began laying a burden on their hearts to start a new work where there was no grace-teaching church. They are deeply appreciative knowing your contributions enable them to be Christ to others. I have never been so proud to be part of Calvary Chapel after hearing about the transportation and infrastructure they, working with other churches and organizations, have put in place. This past week, All4Aid, a faith-based, international, nonprofit organization Calvary has partnered with, began hosting Ukrainian refugees at their beautiful and newly set up House of Grace, in Romania. In the meantime, families like the Slonovskas arrive, suitcases in hand, exhausted. This is one of three housing units they have been working hard to set up since the beginning of the crisis, the others being the House of Peace (opening tomorrow) and the House of Hope (a large former kindergarten building for which we received concession of use by the local county to adapt into housing). Experience church services live online from wherever you are. You can utilize the skills God has given you to make a difference in their lives as they face this unimaginable circumstance. Pray also for new people who are attending church in the region where one of our Calvary supported missionaries, Denise, is serving.

Thank you for standing with these partners. Pray that the Russian people would know the truth and be willing to stand up against this injustice. I will have a box for items at church on Sunday. Weve been living in fear, Olga Slonovska said after she arrived with her family. We want to be here for you during this time of uncertainty. She was helping in our cafe, making sure that our men, who are involved in the evacuation, are always fed.