"There Is A Great Awakening In Ukraine...People Are Turning To God Now. " - Pastor Ilia Gerasim

At 5:00 AM bombs began falling on Kharkiv

It was February 24, 2022, the day that Russia invaded Ukraine.  "There were explosions all around the city", remembers Pastor Ilia Gerasim. "From the very beginning of the war people lost their jobs, businesses were stopped.”   

The church gave out over 300,000 bags of food before running out of supplies. That’s when Samaritan’s Purse stepped in with more food and volunteers.

(Watch the story here and find out more about Samaritan's Purse here)

“I think without what the churches have been doing, the crisis that has been going on would be significantly worse”, said Physician’s Assistant and volunteer, Will Cable.  “Christ has called us to sacrifice. The biggest sacrifice is to go where people are and to love on them, and to serve them.”

Pastor Gerasim believes he’s watching a miracle.  “There is a great awakening in Ukraine right now. God turns all evil into good. People are turning to God now. Where there is trouble, where there is pain, there is divine love and care. God is here."

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Against the dark background of war and other crises in the news, stories from GNA reporters and ministry partners assure viewers that when God is present, there is hope!  And as broadcasters around the world air these GNA reports, they are also encouraging prayer and involvement in God's work. stan@GNA.news