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Ukrainian Angels

Milena Slyusarchuk, director of the “Hostesses of Radekhiv”, visits soldiers on the front lines in Ukraine.

Ukrainian Angels

Joshua Steele 3 min read
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This interview is long overdue for publishing, but today it’s finally ready. In this episode, we take you once again to the small Ukrainian town of Radekhiv — this time for an interview with the director of the “Hostesses of Radekhiv”, Milena Slyusarchuk. You’ll be sobered, inspired, and I hope challenged by Milena’s story. Listen as she shares her firsthand experiences bringing aid to soldiers on the front lines of Ukraine’s war against Russian tyranny.

Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode (opens in a new tab) with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe.

How to Donate to “Hostesses of Radekhiv”

If you would like to donate to “Hostesses of Radekhiv” (Радехівські господині) you can do so directly via SWIFT transfer. For the uninitiated, this can seem a complicated process. We’ve recently used an online service called Wise (opens in a new tab) for this, and it works very well. If you want to donate and need help, feel free to contact us directly. We’ll walk you through it!

Banking Data

You can find full donation details on their Facebook page here (opens in a new tab). There are multiple accounts and currencies, including EUR and USD. Here the essentials for their USD account:

  • Account holder: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION “CHARITABLE FOUNDATION “RADEKHIVS’KI HOSPODYNI”
  • IBAN: UA923257960000026009301090776
  • SWIFT / BIC code: COSBUAUKLVI

How You Can Pray

  • Pray for soldiers serving in Ukraine. Pray that they would receive not only physical aid, but also the Gospel. These are days to consider eternity.
  • Pray for our residency in Ukraine. We have submitted our documents, and we are now waiting to receive our new cards.
  • Praise the Lord for continued progress with our Good and Evil book distribution outreach.
  • Pray for God’s direction for our family regarding a permanent return to Ukraine. Decision time soon…
  • Pray for preparations for our CMO project this summer.
  • Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine.

Keep scrolling for more photos from our visit to Radekhiv…

On our way out to Radekhiv! We are joined by Yura Petriv (not pictured) and his son, Marko (left).
On our way out to Radekhiv! We are joined by Yura Petriv (not pictured) and his son, Marko (left).
As we previously reported, the kids got to help weave camo netting with the volunteers in Radekhiv. They used white since this was still winter time.
As we previously reported, the kids got to help weave camo netting with the volunteers in Radekhiv. They used white since this was still winter time.
While we were there, a local teacher brought her school group to help as well. Our kids enjoyed interacting with the Ukrainian kids. Everyone worked together towards a common goal! 💙💛
While we were there, a local teacher brought her school group to help as well. Our kids enjoyed interacting with the Ukrainian kids. Everyone worked together towards a common goal! 💙💛
Milena (red parka) greets the school children in the main Radekhiv volunteer HQ.
Milena (red parka) greets the school children in the main Radekhiv volunteer HQ.
As the kids continued their work, Milena and I drove over to the local radio station to record the interview.
As the kids continued their work, Milena and I drove over to the local radio station to record the interview.
Somewhere near the front lines… 🪖 Are you sleeping at home tonight with your family? Hold them close, and pray for these guys in the field.
Somewhere near the front lines… 🪖 Are you sleeping at home tonight with your family? Hold them close, and pray for these guys in the field.
Milena is hard-core! She and her volunteers don’t just pack food from the rear. She makes regular visits to the front, delivering mail and visiting “her boys”.
Milena is hard-core! She and her volunteers don’t just pack food from the rear. She makes regular visits to the front, delivering mail and visiting “her boys”.
It’s hard when they are wounded, but Milena’s is a face they are always glad to see. 🥰
It’s hard when they are wounded, but Milena’s is a face they are always glad to see. 🥰
Our friend, Yura Petriv, continues to serve as a vital liason. Here he is working with another volunteer packing pork in jars to be sent to the front.
Our friend, Yura Petriv, continues to serve as a vital liason. Here he is working with another volunteer packing pork in jars to be sent to the front.
Ye olde Yellow Van keeps on trucking! Yura carries aid, people, and Good and Evil books.
Ye olde Yellow Van keeps on trucking! Yura carries aid, people, and Good and Evil books.
Abbie really enjoyed meeting Milena and witnessing firsthand the work that is being done.
Abbie really enjoyed meeting Milena and witnessing firsthand the work that is being done.
While we were there, Milena presented us with a gratefulness award.
While we were there, Milena presented us with a gratefulness award.
Fun times!
Fun times!
On a different day, Marko and his friend help with a shipment of Good and Evil books.
On a different day, Marko and his friend help with a shipment of Good and Evil books.
Our local postal worker in Lviv got his very own copy!
Our local postal worker in Lviv got his very own copy!

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