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Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief team members Mike Core and Debbie Savoie looked on a Ukrainian children participated in a time of arts and crafts after a Bible study at First Baptist Church, Gdansk, Poland, on April 14, 2020. Terry Parks photo

LBDR team touched by Ukrainian refugees’ spirit

April 14, 2022

By Baptist Message staff

GDASNK, Poland (LBM) – In the short time Stan Statham has been in Poland, Louisiana Baptist’s Disaster Relief strategist has been touched by the spirit and resiliency of Ukrainian refugees who have sought refuge in Gdasnk.

And in the months ahead, Statham reiterated that efforts by Louisiana Baptists and others would need to be stepped up to help provide for those who fled the ongoing violence in Ukraine.

“They are uncertain about their future and wonder will they be able to return home,” Statham told the Baptist Message. “Daily provisions are going to be an ongoing concern.

“But I am touched by the kindness and generosity of the refugees,” he continued. “They invite us in and offer us hot tea or whatever they have.”

Statham with six other LBDR team members are in Poland for a week ministering to Ukrainian refugees at First Baptist Church, Gdansk.

They spent much of their day on April 14 continuing to remodel an apartment that will house 16 Ukrainian refugees while also leading a Bible class for the children of the refugees.

He asked Louisiana Baptists to consider praying and giving to ongoing relief efforts. One of the most pressing needs is for two ladies who speak Russian to come and spend time ministering to the Ukrainian women.

To support LBDR ministry to Ukrainians, visit louisianabaptists.org.

A member of First Baptist Church, Gdansk, Poland captured the attention of Ukrainian children as she told the Easter story.
Bubba Kirkland was among the Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief team members who continued a remodel of an apartment that will house Ukrainian refugees at First Baptist Church, Gdansk, Poland.

 

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