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FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS

January 24th 2023
It's no exaggeration to say that 2022 has turned out to be a year unlike anything we have seen before or could have imagined.

In November-December 2021, most of us were optimistically thinking that one crisis (Covid-19) was finally in our rear-view mirrors. But then we watched in slow-motion horror as Russia's military buildup on Ukraine's borders turned into an invasion last February, plummeting the world into yet another crisis.

No one could have predicted the extent of the suffering the Ukrainian people would have to endure in 2022, just like no one could have predicted their resolve and resiliency in the face of the Russian bear.

Over the past year, the world learned a great deal about Ukraine, its people, where to find it on a map, and its inspirational President. Without a doubt, Volodymyr Zelensky is the President Ukraine needed "for such a time as this."

We also learned that HART's ability to respond to the most urgent needs on the ground during this conflict - was second to none. How were we able to do this? Twenty-five years of working alongside local churches resulted in an established network of partners throughout Ukraine.

Along with God's faithful hand leading and guiding us to where the needs were greatest, we immediately began the process of channeling funds to our network of partner churches throughout Ukraine, so they could adequately respond to the onslaught of refugees arriving at their churches day and night. In every sense of the phrase, HART was also designed "for such a time as this."

Our ability to work efficiently and effectively in blessings churches with funds saved many lives and restored hope during this crisis in Ukraine. One Pastor shared this with us just last week: "Thank you for your service and dedication to Ukraine. You are doing so much for our nation." Pastor Andriy - Grace Baptist Church, Rivne.

But this could not have happened without YOU!

HART's community in Canada and the USA responded to this tragedy with extraordinary compassion, love, and generosity. We could feel your prayer support, and we appreciated each and every encouraging letter/note/email you sent to the office in support of our work. How you responded to the financial needs in Ukraine throughout the year - was truly inspiring and humbling.

Your gifts allowed the local churches throughout Ukraine to demonstrate God's love in a myriad of practical ways to tens of thousands of refugees, seniors, children, youth, and families. As a result, churches all over Ukraine have experienced remarkable growth throughout 2022. YOU are helping write this marvelous story.

We are so grateful that you are with us on this mission - providing help and hope for those in their darkest hours. We pray this war will end soon, and together with local Ukrainian churches, you and I, and HART's community, will be on the 'front lines' of rebuilding Ukraine, one community at a time. Rich blessings to you and your family!

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