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Journey to Ukraine
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In March of 2022, our family was forced to evacuate from Ukraine. We have served as missionaries in L’viv for over 20 years, and now, like so many others, we find ourselves suddenly displaced from our home, our church, and our precious Ukrainian friends. But despite the shock of evacuation, God is opening doors and leading us step by step down this new path. Our purpose is to bless and minister to Ukrainians affected by the war. Come with us as we share our stories: striving to serve God, bless people, and praying that someday soon this journey will lead us back to our beloved Ukraine. ❤️🇺🇦
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In March of 2022, our family was forced to evacuate from Ukraine. We have served as missionaries in L’viv for over 20 years, and now, like so many others, we find ourselves suddenly displaced from our home, our church, and our precious Ukrainian friends. But despite the shock of evacuation, God is opening doors and leading us step by step down this new path. Our purpose is to bless and minister to Ukrainians affected by the war. Come with us as we share our stories: striving to serve God, bless people, and praying that someday soon this journey will lead us back to our beloved Ukraine. ❤️🇺🇦
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×We’re back with more news from our family and ministry in Ukraine, but also an important announcement. This will be the final episode of the Journey to Ukraine podcast. While we are sad to have reached the end of this chapter, we’re glad that our journey has brought us home to L’viv! Ukraine remains free, but the war is not over, and there are new challenges ahead. Please join us for this special episode as we share what’s next for the Steele family in Ukraine! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Links from the Episode News and updates going forward: OFReport.com Subscribe to our blog: OFReport.com/subscribe Listen to all our podcast episodes: OFReport.com/podcast CMO 2023 updates: euroteamoutreach.org/blog CMO photo albums: facebook.com Krakow photo with Hank/Bill Thompson: facebook.com Ukraine News Sources Sky News (YouTube) The Kyiv Independent Denys Davydov (YouTube) Jake Bro (YouTube) TLDR News EU (YouTube) Ukraine: The Latest (podcast) Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Deep State Map How You Can Pray Praise the Lord for victories this summer during CMO 2023. Pray for the many Ukrainians who heard the Gospel during CMO. Pray that God would continue to bless our Good and Evil distributor program. We’ve now gone through more than half our total stock! Pray that God would grant us strength, courage, wisdom and direction as we continue to serve Him in Ukraine. Pray for safety and stable electricity through the winter months. Pray for protection from Russian missile attacks. Pray for our daughter Abigail as she spends a few months in the US for work and study. She is currently living with Kelsie’s parents. Pray for health and strength for our family. Pray for a swift Ukrainian victory over their oppressors. Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. Blog Post https://ofreport.com/blog/2023-10-19-loving-ukraine/ Support the show…
At long last, our journey has brought us back to Ukraine! In this episode we’ll talk about moving, missile strikes, Bible First French, and the return of our CMO project this summer. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Ukraine News Sources Sky News (YouTube) The Kyiv Independent Denys Davydov (YouTube) Jake Bro (YouTube) TLDR News EU (YouTube) Ukraine: The Latest (podcast) Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Deep State Map How You Can Pray Praise the Lord for bringing us safely back to our home in L’viv, Ukraine! Pray for our upcoming outreaches this summer during CMO. Pray for safe travel and fruitful for ministry for the CMO team, including Nathan Day and Bill Thompson. Praise the Lord for the recent launch of Bible First French! Pray for health and strength for our family as we work hard to prepare for our concerts. Pray that God would give us good success in planning concert events this summer. Pray for a swift Ukrainian victory over their oppressors. Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. Blog Post https://ofreport.com/blog/2023-07-27-destination/ Support the show…
It’s been over a year since our initial evacuation to Slovakia. In this episode, we’ll share our decision regarding a return to Ukraine in 2023. We’ll also update you on the war, CMO 2023, and our other ministry projects. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Carpathian Mountain Outreach 2023 CMO is back for 2023! Time is short, so if you’re interested, we need to hear from you as soon as possible. The links below will get you started! Read the Announcement - https://euroteamoutreach.org/blog/2023/04/time-to-go Learn How to Apply - https://www.cmoproject.org/apply Ukraine News Sources Sky News - https://youtu.be/zDIJmhRuVj0 The Kyiv Independent - https://kyivindependent.com/ Denys Davydov - https://youtu.be/s8l44bxVND0 Jake Bro - https://youtu.be/GPC4ifmoMVw TLDR News EU - https://youtu.be/_OQdf7HghEo Institute for the Study of War (ISW) - https://www.understandingwar.org/ Deep State Map - https://deepstatemap.live/ How You Can Pray Pray for our family as we prepare to return to Ukraine. Pray especially for smooth border crossings. Pray for a successful CMO project this summer. Pray that many Ukrainians — both soldiers and civilians – would hear and believe the Gospel. Pray the French-language outreach of Bible First Online. Praise the Lord for the ongoing success of the Good and Evil distribution program in Ukraine. Praise the Lord that we received our new Ukrainian residency cards! Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2023-05-07-we-ve-made-our-decision Support the show…
This interview is long overdue for publishing, but today it’s finally ready. In this episode, we take you once again to the small Ukrainian town of Radekhiv — this time for an interview with the director of the “Hostesses of Radekhiv”, Milena Slyusarchuk. You’ll be sobered, inspired, and I hope challenged by Milena’s story. Listen as she shares her firsthand experiences bringing aid to soldiers on the front lines of Ukraine’s war against Russian tyranny. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Banking Data You can find full donation details on their Facebook page here . There are multiple accounts and currencies, including EUR and USD. Here the essentials for their USD account: Account holder: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION “CHARITABLE FOUNDATION “RADEKHIVS’KI HOSPODYNI” IBAN: UA923257960000026009301090776 SWIFT / BIC code: COSBUAUKLVI How You Can Pray Pray for soldiers serving in Ukraine. Pray that they would receive not only physical aid, but also the Gospel. These are days to consider eternity. Pray for our residency in Ukraine. We have submitted our documents, and we are now waiting to receive our new cards. Praise the Lord for continued progress with our Good and Evil book distribution outreach. Pray for God’s direction for our family regarding a permanent return to Ukraine. Decision time soon… Pray for preparations for our CMO project this summer. Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2023-04-03-ukrainian-angels Support the show…
Today we’d like to share the story of our most recent trip into Ukraine. Our primary objective was to reunite a Ukrainian family separated by the war. But as you’ll find out in this episode, God led us through a whole string of adventures. As always, He was faithful to guide and protect our way. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. How You Can Pray Praise the Lord for granting us success in reuniting Serhii, his wife Natallia and their family. Pray for resilience and strength for Ukrainians as they continue to battle Russia’s invasion of their homeland. Pray that God would continue to bless and prosper our various Gospel outreaches, including Bible First, the Good and Evil book, and possibly even a return of CMO in 2023! 😮 Pray for safety for me as I prepare for yet another trip to Ukraine on February 8. Pray for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as millions continue to struggle with power outages, lack of heat, poor Internet and phone access, and other hardships during the winter months. Pray for health, wisdom and courage for our family. Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2023-02-01-midnight-invasion Support the show…
Ukraine is now in its tenth month of a war for its very existence. In this episode, we’ll ask Serhii Chepara for his perspective on a variety of questions related to the largest European conflict since World War 2. Serhii currently serves with the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Odessa, and we’re grateful for his commitment to defending his country. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. How You Can Pray Pray for a swift end to Russia’s war against the people of Ukraine. Pray for a safe, restful and joyful time for the Chepara family as they spend five days together in Odessa. Pray for safety and a successful border crossing as I drive Natallia (Serhii’s wife) and their two children to L’viv on Saturday, December 24. Pray for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as millions face a long, cold winter with limited access to heat and electricity. Pray for health, wisdom and courage for our family. Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-12-23-soldiers-perspective Support the show…
I went to Ukraine and made it back in one piece! It was my first time there in six months. In this episode, I share my impressions from several days spent in L’viv as well as a possible answer to that looming question: “Can we return to Ukraine?” Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. How You Can Pray Praise the Lord for a successful trip to Ukraine on December 3–8. Pray for my next trip in a few days (Dec 24). This time I’m taking along three of our kids. More updates to come! Pray for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as millions face a long, cold winter with limited access to heat and electricity. Pray for our Ukrainian Family Fellowship in Žilina. Pray for health, wisdom and courage for our family. Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-12-21-back-from-ukraine-my-impressions Support the show…
After months of waiting, the day has arrived: I’m making a trip back to Ukraine! In this episode, we’ll share more about the purpose of my trip and give an update on the war. We’re also excited to share a brief preview of something new God is doing in our ministry here in Žilina! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. How You Can Pray Pray for safety as I travel to Ukraine. Pray that the van would continue to operate well, both for my trip and for those who will be driving it in Ukraine. Pray for protection and warmth for millions of Ukrainians who, as a result of Russian aggression, now face freezing temperatures with a badly damaged electrical grid. Pray that Kelsie’s residency application will be accepted on December 19. Pray that God would bless and grow our new Ukrainian fellowship group. More details coming in our next newsletter! Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. 💙💛 Support the show…
Today, we have some exciting news to share about our residency status in Slovakia! Travel to L'viv is on the horizon, but the war isn't over yet. Please join us for the latest episode in our Journey to Ukraine! Support the show
In today’s episode, we share new details about the Good and Evil book ministry in Ukraine. We talk about our new distributor program, update you with the latest stats, and introduce you to the Ukrainians who are making this operation possible. You’ll learn some Ukrainian geography along the way as we break out the map and show you exactly where in the country these books are going. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Links from the Episode Alert map of Ukraine (alerts.in.ua/en) Our Ukrainian distributor form Hebron IT Academy Free Ukrainian Language Offer (pimsleur.com) How You Can Pray Pray for quick, efficient, and widespread distribution of Good and Evil books in Ukraine. Praise the Lord for a growing number of distributors in Ukraine! Pray for a full and speedy recovery for Pastor Vladyslav after his recent heart attack. Pray for Ukrainians as they face power outages and a lack of heat going into winter. Pray that we would receive our Slovak residency cards soon. Pray for divine appointments as we continue to minister to displaced Ukrainians in Slovakia. Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. 💙💛 Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-11-10-good-and-evil-books-shipping Support the show…
Today we’re excited to bring you another episode from our Voices from Ukraine series. In this episode, Yura Petriv shares his personal experiences at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, his humanitarian work in support of Ukrainian soldiers, and his perspective on the current state of the war. We’ll also provide updates in some other areas including our family’s status in Slovakia, the Good and Evil book ministry in Ukraine, and Russia’s deadly missile attacks of October 10. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. How You Can Pray Pray for Yura as he continues his labor of love in Ukraine. Pray for a speedy end to the war and a reuniting of separated Ukrainian families like Yura and his boys. Pray for safety and deliverance for Ukrainians everywhere as they live under the increased threat of missile attacks. Pray for the protection of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure: things like power stations, heating facilities, and water supply stations. Praise the Lord for the delivery and storage of 15,000 copies of Good and Evil . Pray for quick, efficient, and widespread distribution of Good and Evil books in Ukraine. Pray for reliable partners and distributors who can help us achieve this goal. Pray for health for our family, especially as we move into the fall season. Pray for divine appointments as we continue to minister to displaced Ukrainians through our hospitality outreach. Pray that we would receive our residency status in Slovakia soon. Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. 💙💛 Donations to Yura and Radekhivski Hospodyni If you would like to donate to support Yura’s work with Radekhivski Hospodyni, you can do so easily by sending funds to Yura via PayPal. (details below) Don’t forget to choose the “family and friends” option so that Yura will receive the full amount of your gift. ❤️ Donate to Radekhivski Hospodyni (via Yuriy Petriv) on PayPal ! 📨 petrivs@ukr.net ✅ Specify “Radekhivski Hospodyni” in the memo line. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-10-12-voices-from-ukraine-yura-petriv Support the show…
Yes, it’s been a while, but today we’re back with lots to report! In this episode, we’ll tell you about our recent music outreach during which we presented the Gospel to around 100 Ukrainian children. We’ll also share family news, our latest take on the war in Ukraine, an update on the Good and Evil printing, and much more. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Videos The Ukrainians Strike Back How did Ukraine retake so much territory from Russia so fast? Russian Military Front Lines Have COLLAPSED Ukraine War: Ukrainians calling the shots Links Invasion Day 200 – Summary (militaryland.net) Liberators Greeted With Cheers, Tears Of Joy (thedrive.com) After Russian Retreat, Witnesses Claim Torture (thedrive.com) Invasion Maps (militaryland.net) Deep State Map (deepstatemap.live) Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-09-15-and-we-re-back Support the show…
Why is Russia acting as it is? What are the fundamental motivators driving their campaign of evil against Ukraine? In this episode, we’ll talk about the fascinating world of geopolitics and its relevance to the current conflict. We’ll also bring you up to date on our family news, the Good and Evil project, and our Bible First ministry. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Resources Vinnytsia Attack (facebook.com) The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan (amazon.com) The Accidental Superpower Maps (zeihan.com) Invasion Day 144 – Summary (MilitaryLand.net) Deep State Map (deepstatemap.live) U.S.-Provided HIMARS Effective in Ukraine (defense.gov) Ukraine Gets First M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (thedrive.com) Russia is Completely Unprotected in Ukraine Right Now (youtube.com) Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-07-21-russia-and-geopolitics Support the show…
Our family is moving to a house! The small apartment that has been our home for the past three months has been a God-send, but now it’s time for a bit more space. Additionally, we would like to bring you some new updates on the Good and Evil project, our other ETO team members, the Bible First program, and our recent family ministry trip to Bratislava. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-06-27-moving-again Support the show…

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It has now been over 100 days since Russia invaded our home — the beautiful country of Ukraine. We’re all ready for this nightmare to end, but reality is not as simple as we would like. In this episode, we’ll share our thinking about the long-term implications of the war for our family and ministry. We’ll update you on several key fronts, and we’ll close out the episode with an informative synopsis of the military situation on the ground in Ukraine. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-06-04-digging-in-looking-ahead-to-the-long-haul 💙💛 Radekhivski Hospodyni Also in this episode, we talk more about the charity foundation “Radekhivski Hospodyni”. Their volunteers are working hard to send aid to soldiers on the front lines. They collate, package, and ship everything from food stuffs and medicines to shoes, clothing and even tactical gear. They’ve been in operation since 2014 when Russia first attacked Crimea and eastern Ukraine. If you’re curious, you can see photos of their work on their Facebook page . If you would like donate to Radekhivski Hospodyni, you can do so easily by sending funds via PayPal to Yura (Yuriy) Petriv. (details below) Yura is a member of our church in L’viv and a personal friend of more than 20 years. He receives funds from American donors and uses them to purchase and deliver the specific supplies requested by Radekhivski Hospodyni. Don’t forget to choose the “family and friends” option so that Yura will receive the full amount of your gift. ❤️ Donate to Radekhivski Hospodyni (via Yuriy Petriv) on PayPal ! 📨 petrivs@ukr.net ✅ Specify “Radekhivski Hospodyni” in the memo line. Resources ❤️ Radekhivski Hospodyni (facebook.com) 📺 How Ukraine Became Part of the USSR (youtube.com) 📺 Is Russia Winning This War? (youtube.com) ⚡️ Institute for the Study of War (understandingwar.org) ⚡️ Invasion Day 98 – Summary (MilitaryLand.net) ⚡️ UK Ministry of Defence (twitter.com) ⚡️ Ukraine War in Maps (bbc.com) Support the show…
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