By Eddy Ruble It has been over eight months since Russia launched a full-scale, unprovoked invasion on Ukraine on February 24. In a dash for safety, 7.7 million Ukrainians, mostly women and children, fled to neighboring countries while men stayed to fight and defend their homeland. Up to 14 million more were displaced within the … Continue reading
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Update from CBF’s Ukraine Response Efforts – April 26
By Aaron Weaver Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel are working to provide relief to Ukrainians. More than 1,000 Cooperative Baptist individuals, churches, partners and state/regional organizations have contributed to CBF’s Ukraine Relief Fund. These gifts exceeding $700,000 are making an impact in Ukraine and across Europe as CBF field personnel and ministry partners help provide … Continue reading
Updates from CBF’s Ukraine Response Efforts – March 8
By Aaron Weaver Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel are working to provide relief to Ukrainians. Below are several updates from the week of March 8: Gennady and Mina Podgaisky — Kyiv, Ukraine (currently in North Carolina) The Podgaiskys are working through their networks to provide friends and neighbors with evacuation information and connecting Ukrainians to … Continue reading
CBF’s Baxley and field personnel Mina and Gennady Podgaisky request prayer for Ukraine
February 24, 2022 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — CBF Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley urged prayer for the people of Ukraine on Thursday following news of Russia’s invasion and also affirmed “solidarity with our Baptist sisters and brothers.” “Today I invite Cooperative Baptists to join with Christians around the world in praying for the people … Continue reading