Christmas

Giving Thanks, Serving Others, Pressing On

November 2020 Newsletter: As Thanksgiving arrives soon, I wanted to share a little bit about our amazing Ukraine staff. Your support of MP is what makes their ministry possible. We are deeply thankful for your trust and partnership, and so grateful for this gifted, passionate… Read More...

Giving Thanks for 25 Years

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love endures forever. I Chr. 16:34 We recently celebrated our 25 year anniversary of ministry in Ukraine. The photo above, taken at the Salvation Army Church in Kyiv, includes friends, former staff and sponsored children,… Read More...

Dental Checkups

A major issue for vulnerable children from needy families is dental health.  This is something they cannot afford.  This year, we hope to provide dental care for hundreds of children in our sponsorship program as part of their “Christmas present” from their sponsors.… Read More...

Hearts of Love

This special needs resource center is located in Konotop, Ukraine. The appropriately named “Hearts of Love” centre is a lifeline for families. It has been our privilege to support them for 13 years and help tell their story to the world.

MP replaced the antique… Read More...

Firewood for Widows

Wood burning stoves are used in Kosovo to heat a few rooms in winter. Our annual firewood project is meant to provide this heat for needy families. Many of these families are fatherless. Some of these homes have a parent or child with a disability.… Read More...

The Story of Father Frost

The Soviet Father Frost And How They Changed Christmas

In Russia, Santa Claus is known as Father Frost. He is usually illustrated with his granddaughter, the snow maiden, Snegurochka riding with an evergreen tree and presents in a traditional Russian troika

The original Russian gift-giver… Read More...