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The horrible conflict in Ukraine has caused millions of Ukrainians to leave their homeland and seek refuge in other countries. As we consider the devastating situation in Ukraine, let us take time to keep the Ukrainian people in our thoughts and prayers.
How difficult it is to comprehend what it is like to leave your home with your children (many of them infants) and make a journey of this nature; and in many cases, to leave husbands and sons behind to defend your beloved country. The Moravian Church in Czech Republic is already hosting refugee families from Ukraine. Because of the haste in which they left their homes, these families are coming with nothing but a suitcase containing a few belongings. The Moravian congregation in Nová Paka is in the process of renovating an old hotel, making it livable to receive additional Ukrainian refugees. Some of the costs associated with this renovation include linoleum for the floors, painting the rooms, installing hydrants and fire extinguishers to be in line with safety codes, and more. They are also preparing to offer some of the space in the elementary and primary schools that they run, as some of their Ukrainian partners are looking for school accommodations. Jirina, the pastor’s daughter shared, “I believe God has a plan for this and it is actually interesting to think that God might have prepared us and the hotel space for such a time as this.” The Moravian Board of World Mission will send funds to the Moravian Church Czech Province as well as other partner agencies working in Ukraine to support their work with Ukrainian refugees. For a recent update, please take time to view this video from Rt. Rev. Chris Giesler, BWM Director of Mission Engagement.: https://www.facebook.com/moravianbwm/videos/676995993637691 ARMF is enlisting your support to raise funds in support of this important project in Czech Republic. Your gift will be matched by ARMF up to a total of $5,000. All donations, including the matching amount, will be sent to the BWM for distribution to our Moravian partner in Czech Republic. Click DONATE to make an online donation or mail a check to" Payable to ARMF Mail to: 2121 Harper Rd. Clemmons, NC 27012 Mark your donation: “Ukraine” 
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Prayer from the Rev. Betsy Miller,
President of Moravian Church Northern Province Statement and Prayer for Peace: With people around the world, we decry the unprovoked aggression of the Russian government against the sovereign country of Ukraine. We weep at the deliberate targeting of civilians, and the death and displacement of innocent people. We are humbled by the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people and the witness of Russian citizens protesting the actions of their government. We call for an end to violence, a ceasefire that would, at the very least, allow for safe passage for those seeking to flee to safety. We commend the unified response by leaders and nations around the world to sanction and pressure the Russian government and pray for ongoing wisdom and discernment as they develop future responses. We pray for peace. With the Psalmist, we proclaim, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult, God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns.” (Psalm 46) O God of peace, we proclaim that there is no place that is beyond your sacred embrace – even on the battlefields, city streets throughout Ukraine, subway stations-turned-bomb shelters – you are present. Lord, in your mercy, protect the people in harm’s way, bring hope to those who despair, bring peace to your people. Turn our concern and sense of helplessness to resolve, O Lord. Empower us to continue praying, motivate us to offer our resources to those who are providing support to refugees and those in need. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. |
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1 Corinthians 12:12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.
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