As you will likely all know, Ruth Toews (one of our North Vancouver SimpleChurch members) recently travelled to Ukraine. She went there under the leadership of our partner organization, "Hungry for Life," and she joined a team of folks from the Fraser Valley. Ruth has been travelling and serving in Ukraine since 2007, when simplechurches began to support the local church's work there.
Attached is Ruth's follow-up report of her time there this past month. Her visit this time was very different than in the past. The reflections she offers share the gravity of the situation but also the spirit of the people and the mercy of God amidst horrible evils.