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worth of food from gifts you gave.
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As the war grinds on literally millions of people have fled. The Ukrainian economy has collapsed of course. Ukrainian money is worthless (outside Ukraine) and inside the country much of what is available is only being sold for Dollars or Euros. Consequently, our relief work is in several directions.
- 1./ Feeding and housing those who have fled.
- 2./ Feeding people back inside Ukraine who are destitute.
- 3./ Helping those who have fled to support themselves here in Hungary.
Here in Hungary …
Sasha, Irinka, and their children fled from Ukraine with no contacts, family, or friends in the west. Grandma, sister, sister’s daughter … they all got out of Ukraine. They escaped the war but had nowhere to go. Our church in Bonyhad took them in and we’re helping them rebuild their lives.
Your gifts have helped feed and clothe them!
Now we have to help them begin the long road to selfsuficiency. Rebuilding your life in another country starts with applying for a “Green Card”. A work permit is the foundation for everything else.
else are members of Sasha’s extended family.
MIRACLE AT THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE
Yesterday, Pastor Tibi and I took Sasha’s extended family to the immigration office to start the process. The process can take months, but miraculously, the entire family got through in just one day.
Amazingly … the Immigration Office stayed open for us two hours past closing time … just so our group could leave with ID cards in hand !!
When has any government office or Bank kept working … long after closing time!!
Two hours after closing time, the computers were still running, cameras taking pictures, laminating machines still putting out cards, and the office workers were still stamping and filing documents!!
SASHA AND HIS EXTENDED FAMILY AFTER A MARATHON BUT RECORD BREAKING DAY AT THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE.
Everyone has their “Green Card” !!
A residency card is how a foreigner becomes part of society. Sasha can start work at the job that Pastor Tibi found for him. Irinka can start talking with the school system about all the kids. All of them can get medical cards so that if someone gets sick they can go to the doctor.
This little laminated card is the beginning of a return to normal life!
when the Immigration Officer hands you your residency permit.
Sasha’s family is a huge step closer to returning to a life that’s not just running from the war.
What a change! Running and hiding have been replaced by planning and possibilities!
As the “Green Cards” started being laminated and handed out, one by one, the excitement in the waiting area was palpable!!
Please continue to “Pray Without Ceasing” for the refugees and the tragic situation in Ukraine.
There is a massive spiritual dimension to what is happening. No matter how hard we try and how much we do in the physical, your prayers are vital!
Thanks so much for your love and support!!
Blessings,
Allen & Katy, Directors, Harvest Eastern Edge