One of the highlights at our office in Calgary are regular ZOOM meetings with HART's staff in Lviv, Ukraine. Despite some language barriers, it is always a delightful time of laughter, prayer, discussion, strategies, occasional tears, and encouragement on both sides. And sometimes even shock. Like, several weeks ago, when we asked our Ukraine team how many of them were without heat, light, and water in their apartments or homes - seven out of seven hands went up!

Ukraine is facing a winter humanitarian crisis caused by the relentless Russian bombing of its energy infrastructure. The attacks are killing civilians and leaving millions of people, including our staff - without the basics of heat, electricity, or water.

But, despite air raid sirens, and difficult living conditions, our Ukraine team is grateful to be working with HART and making a difference in the lives of people in their country as they endure this awful war together. The resolve and resiliency of the Ukrainian people is inspiring and critical to the war effort's success.

Another common theme we hear from our staff in Ukraine and among HART'S Church and Ministry partners...is this plea, "Please do not get tired of praying for Ukraine...because we need your prayers, we appreciate them, and we feel your support."

PLEASE DO NOT GET TIRED OF PRAYING FOR UKRAINE!