My name is Maria. I am from Odesa, Ukraine. I came to Transnistria because of the hostilities in Ukraine. Transnistria is the closest place to Ukraine, and it is cheaper to live here than in Europe.
I have three children, my oldest daughter is 18 years old, my middle daughter is 8 years old, and my son is 16 months old. I left my brother, father, godfather, and friends behind in Ukraine.
I have attended meetings with other refugees at the Metro Center in Transnistria. The meetings are a good distraction from all the difficulties and experiences of the war and have helped me find peace--a moral and emotional rest for me. I can express my opinion and seek advice—the group is like a family. The meetings are very important to me.
Thank you for the support you give us!
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Church Without Walls has worked to provide hope to refugee families. They are meeting the physical and spiritual needs of refugees through food packages, hygiene kits, Bible studies, emotional and spiritual support. Through evangelistic outreach in Transnistrian universities, house churches were planted and became known as Church Without Walls. Monthly, the house churches worship collectively. They regularly minister to their own communities through outreaches, events and programs for children and teens. Summit Missions International supports Igor’s ministry financially. Additionally, our short-term teams assist with community outreach events, children’s programs, and English clubs.
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