UKRAINE CHRISTMAS APPEAL

As we look toward Christmas, many of us are preparing our homes, making plans with family, and reflecting on God’s kindness to us throughout the year. But for many in Ukraine, this season arrives with far more uncertainty. Because of ongoing conflict, countless families have been displaced from their homes and are trying to rebuild their lives in unfamiliar places with limited resources. One city that has become a refuge for many is Uzhhorod, in the far west of the country. It is safer than much of Ukraine, but the pressures on local families, and those who have recently arrived remain incredibly heavy.

Rock of Salvation Church, based in Uzhhorod, has been faithfully serving people who have lost homes, livelihoods, and stability. Led by Edik and Liana Malyshev, the church has become a place where displaced families can find practical help as well as emotional and spiritual support. Over the past few years, they’ve opened their hearts and their doors to people arriving with almost nothing, providing temporary shelter, food, essential supplies, and a sense of community when people need it most.

Their ministry has grown far beyond their original capacity. Every month they are helping families find safe places to stay, assisting those struggling to afford food, and walking alongside people who are dealing with trauma and uncertainty. In the middle of such hardship, they continue to share hope, pray with people, and create a space where community can form and flourish. It’s been inspiring to see how their faithfulness has made a real impact, lives are being encouraged, strengthened, and in many cases transformed.

This Christmas, we at Redeemer want to stand with Rock of Salvation in a meaningful and practical way. Our Christmas Offering this year will go directly toward supporting their ongoing work with displaced families. By giving, we can help them continue providing meals, emergency accommodation, essential aid, and pastoral support during a season that is especially difficult for many.

If you’d like to learn more about what the church in Uzhhorod is doing, and how your gift can make a difference, we encourage you to visit the update on the Relational Mission website. There you’ll find stories, photos, and a clearer picture of the needs they’re responding to, along with details on how to donate.

This Christmas, let’s come together as a church family to bring hope and help to people who urgently need both.