It has been a part of Open Arms Ukraine’s vision from the beginning to get full time workers from Ukraine invested in our ministry with the children from the Pravdinska Orphanage. After a great deal of prayer and discussions, we are excited to announce that Alexander Petrov (Sashko) will be joining our ministry full-time as soon as we are able to raise the necessary funds. Sashko will be focusing on our orphanage programming – camps, relationship building, the 8th and 9th grade program as well as special programs when needed. We are excited to have another member to the team; one whose heart aligns with our vision and ministry and someone who deeply loves the Lord and His children in Ukraine.
Sashko took the time to put his heart into words as best as he could and here is a little bit of what he had to say about the call on his heart to join Open Arms Ukraine’s ministry in the city of Sumy:
Sashko’s heart is clear and we are excited to have him as a part of our team for countless reasons. His connection with the children and compassion towards them can only take place through God’s leading. If you would like to join us in prayer concerning this new addition to our ministry your name can be added to an e-mail list by sending an e-mail titled “Sashko” to OpenArmsMinistry@gmail.com.
Our goal is to raise monthly support of $500 to go towards Sashko’s living and ministry expenses. If you would like to take part in this through monthly giving or a one-time donation checks should be made out to Open Arms Ukraine and sent to P.O. Box 277, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 with “Sashko” written in the memo line. If you desire to join us in monthly giving, please indicate so with an enclosed note or by sending us an e-mail. We are excited to share with you all that God does in and through this in our ministry.
Thank you all so very much,
The Open Arms Ukraine Team