Churches in Ukraine
February 2024
Churches, Children and ConstructionOUR PURPOSE AND MOTIVATION Mission 823 founders, Shawn and Amy Sullivan, are unashamedly, unapologetically Christian. Everything that they do comes from a gratitude for the grace that God has shown them through His son Jesus Christ. This is why they strive to honor God, show compassion and lead others to do the same. They believe…
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Digging in for fall in ukraineFlorida government officials survey the front lines in ukraineThis past September, Florida Senator Carey Baker and Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks, along with Shawn Sullivan, President of Mission 823, and Ukraine Director Taras Shavchuk, visited multiple locations in war-torn Ukraine. Their visit included stops at the western base of Mission…
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War rages on . . . Claiming promises and hopeTruth: consider your sources – do your own research Just because someone is well known or has a big audience and microphone, doesn’t mean they are a credible source. Please get your information about Ukraine and the war from people who are actively working on all…
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WAR IN UKRAINE – MORE THAN PHYSICAL PAIN Hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed, entire cities flattened, millions displaced, tens of thousands dead, and the prospect of decades of reconstruction ahead all paint a true and costly picture for Ukrainians. But the most critical pain is not physical or financial, but emotional, psychological and spiritual.…
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Humanitarian Crisis And Churches In UkraineShawn and Amy recently spent a week in Texas, sharing the story of Mission 823 with several churches and pastors there. The response was wonderful and we want to thank everyone for allowing us to come and share! Please let us know if you would like for us to come…
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Winter is coming in ukraine and we need your help! Imagine your home has been destroyed by rockets and artillery fire. The roof is damaged with gaping holes, allowing rain and snow to soak your family and all of your belongings. You try to stretch tarps over portions of the house so that your family…
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It’s the beginning of summer in Ukraine. Despite the horrors of war, God’s creation continues to comfort and amaze!100+ Days of War – Rapid and Massive Changes20% of Ukraine is occupied by Russian forces. More than 14 million people have been displaced from their homes. Severe fighting continues in the eastern parts of Ukraine.Even though the news…
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The Last 40 Days in Ukraine…Over 10 million people have been directly affected by the war in Ukraine and over 3 million evacuees have crossed over the borders at this time. Here is a quick update as to what your very generous donations have helped us to accomplish in the last month for the people of…
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SERVING UNDER THE THREAT OF WARUkraine has been defending itself against unprovoked, unjustified attacks from Russian military forces daily for over 8 years. More than 14,000 are dead, 2 million refugees are displaced from their homes and millions are suffering from cold, hunger and lack of clean water. Major Russian buildups and withdrawals have occurred…
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Working The Plan Our philosophy has always been to equip and enable national leadership in Ukraine and then lead from a position of support and servanthood. We have never attempted or desired a spotlight on the field. When national leaders are ready to take full responsibility and have secured support, we step back and let them…
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Clermont couple declaring war on trafficking of Ukrainian orphansThe plight of Ukrainian orphans facing grim futures motivated Shawn Sullivan and wife Amy to devote their lives to repairing shattered lives. The Clermont couple spent 17 years working with national organizations to help orphaned youngsters in Eastern Europe from falling prey to human traffickers, substance abuse,…
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Human Trafficking Initiatives in Ukraine We are very proud of our partner’s progress in strengthening the laws and systems of Ukraine to combat child trafficking in prevention, rescue and after care. A huge victory was the passage of new laws that make it illegal to watch, store, produce or distribute child pornography. They also strengthen…
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