The mission of Open Arms Ukraine is to help the orphaned, abused, and neglected youth of Ukraine by providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support through Christ’s love. After 7 years living in Sumy in full time ministry, our American team is taking a sabbatical. Our team, as well as our board, feel it is important for a time of rest, reevaluation, and asking God to show us specifically where and how He wants us to continue to serve in our ministry.
Our Ukrainian team will continue to serve in Sumy for the time being. Our orphanage, post-orphanage, family and village ministries will all continue thanks to our local church and Ukrainian team members. Starting mid-June, Sasha will also be on a well-deserved break in the USA till the end of August. That makes Ira as our one-woman team, and we are so thankful for what God is doing in and through her to continue the ministry of OAU this summer! Please be in prayer for our sweet Ira as she serves her heart out in these next few months. We are excited for you to hopefully get to know her a little better as she shares updates over the next few month.
Though things are slowing down a bit for the summer, your continued donations are appreciated as ministry does continue. If you have any questions or would like more info please feel free to contact us at openarmsministry@gmail.com
Please be in prayer for our team in this time as we rest, seek God, serve, and wait for His further direction in this ministry. We are so thankful for your continued prayer and support and we can’t wait to keep sharing what God does.