Our amazing medical team...
First of all I just wanted to thank those of you who have been so faithful in prayer and fasting! We just finished some fasting here today and I was reminded of what a great opportunity we all have to humble ourselves before the Living God and seek His face for great things of the Kingdom! You all are a wonderful gift to me!!
The picture at dinner is of our medical team, most of whom have been serving near the front lines in Kherson and Nicoliev... there are dramatic medical needs there and in many places no doctors! One elderly woman had a heart attack while she was being examined but was not willing to be transported to a hospital because she would have to leave her blind husband behind! She survived!
There is a great variety of medical needs but they said by far the biggest medical issue is the incredible stress and fear of troops battling back and forth for territory, tanks, rockets and unspeakable War crimes happening right in front of them !
Villages are decimated wantonly, without reason- house after house just blown up by Russian tanks! Two teenagers were killed while our team was there (17 and 18), they were carrying their Easter baskets with bread they make especially for this time of year on their way from church!
These doctors work 7 days a week doing surgery, caring for patients and traveling to areas near the front lines to save people's lives! And incredibly, they recently served 172 people in just 2 days! It is such a privilege for me to walk with people whose lives are so focused and sacrificial!
We only had one day in Kiev, to meet with as many of the saints as possible and then moved on to Kharkiv where we are now. It looks like a full schedule here and we will share with you each step as God moves us through His Divine agenda! Everything for the praise and glory of Jesus!!
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I pray God continues to give you and the medical teams the strength to keep up such a horrendous schedule. I also pray there is time for restive activities like sleep, exercise and fellowship that doesn't involve exploding devices and sewing bodies back together. Take care and I'm counting the days til you are home. Much love anita
Dear Jerry and Rolfe,
So glad to see you with all Dr's. And friends enjoying a meal together. Makes me happy to see you together. My heart is grieved over death of the teenagers . Many hards to see Jerry and pray for. Busy getting a lot of offers on my house. Soon will accept one soon
Praying for God's wisdom. He is good. Praying for both of you. Heartache of war would end. Marilyn
So many prayers going up for everyone. Sue and Leah (sp?) are NOT forgotten.
God will lay you on our hearts throughout the days and evenings.
May His Blessings fall on every soul you come in contact with. Blessings being a knowledge of His Presence that cannot be denied.
"Unspeakable war crimes"...
Lord God, how can this be allowed to continue!? Please end the war by noon. Please give the doctors and soldiers rest and resources. Please keep Pastor Jerry and Mr. Carawan safe.