Eurasia Blogs
Home. So much meaning can be felt in this one word. While most of us have heard and believe sayings such as “home is where the heart is,” there are also some elements of security, stability, and familiarity that we long to experience when relocating to a foreign land.
The paths into cross-cultural ministry can be as unique and varied as the people who God calls to serve him in his global harvest. The Holy Spirit knows us and knows how to move in his followers as they contemplate cross-cultural service. David knew this and marveled,
11 ways to pray during the crisis in Ukraine Ask God to redeem this situation by drawing many people to Himself. May Ukrainians discover that Jesus is the only true source of peace, safety, comfort, truth and freedom For the opening of corridors both for evacuation and humanitarian aid around cities under attack in Ukraine. Many people in these cities are without heat and electricity. For many churches that opened their doors to neighbors offering food and shelter. For protection of many kids and parents who will spend another night in bomb shelters, metro stations or on the roads to safer places and all brave volunteers risking their lives to evacuate people. For logistics of getting funds and humanitarian aid to churches and refugee camps so they continue to have food, medicine and other supplies. For protection of lives but also church buildings that were built so sacrificially for years. May these churches be a beacon of light for those who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior! For many pastors leading their flocks at this critical time of decision and risk. They carry a heavy burden. For many believing men who will have to bear arms against a professional army as the war continues. There is no other alternative for them, that we know about. Pray also for the many women who are fighting as well. For the Lord to cause the opposing army to lose the will to fight, be afraid, be confused, or use other methods to stop the war. For many volunteers who are setting up camps for refugees, so that they will have necessary funds, places for accommodation, and physical strength to serve. For many believers to stay strong, continue trusting the Lord and not to give in to panic, fear and desperation. Learn more about how SEND is serving in Ukraine. Give to help crisis response efforts in Ukraine. Advocate for Ukraine with these church resources.
'This is war'
By a SEND missionary in Eurasia If you close your eyes and try to picture a map of the world, you might see, in your mind’s eye, the continents of the world, the giant land masses of Asia, Africa, South America, and so on. Or maybe you can visualize a few big countries like China, Nigeria, Ukraine, India, Brazil, or France. But can your mind’s eye picture the complex interconnection of multiple cultures, peoples, and languages that make up hundreds of local communities all over the globe? What a swirling interwoven masterpiece that is! These culturally complex communities and people movements are global realities that our God sees, and that He can use for His glory.
One Couple’s Choice to Stay, Welcome, Invite, and Love
By a SEND missionary in Eurasia
By Alfie Mosse , a member of SEND’s Ukraine | Eurasia team
By Kim and Herb Burkett , members of SEND’s Ukraine | Eurasia team
By A Pastor in Romania “What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; there is nothing new under the sun.” Ecc. 1,9 – these are the bible verses that are in my mind for days. The absolute hopelessness, fear, and hate found a place in my heart. It shouldn’t, but this is the reality of life. In Eastern Europe, history is repeating, again and again, like it is a never-ending treadwheel that is spun over and over by the wind. I never felt so deep the desperate of King Solomon, I never felt this burning worry and weakness, this absolute hopelessness in the future of Eastern Europe. My eldest son (19 years old) was enlisted in the Romanian Army. Every young man of 18 and 19 years old was taken in the registers. My heart is exploding with fear. He asked me; if the war comes to Romania, do I have to kill somebody? I couldn’t answer, I was not able to say a word, my throat was pressed like as by an iron fist. My son is a tender Christian young man, with a strong love for Christ. What can I say to him? That night I was crying. Not loud, just teardrops slowly sliding down on my face to my pillow. Hours-long. I did not cry for almost 30 years…Now the time for crying came back.
