Thank you for your concern and for praying for Ukraine and the Ukrainian People

1. In our War Relief Updates for March 1, we requested prayer that our Ukrainian brethren Igor Fomichov and Pasha Usach be permitted to exit Ukraine temporarily to come to the U.S. God has answered those prayers! Both men arrived safely in Indianapolis on Tuesday, March 5, without any hindrances. Having them speak in our American churches is always a blessing, both for us and for the congregations who receive them. This Sunday, March 10, they will be speaking in churches in Raleigh, NC, and sharing what a huge encouragement and help BIEM’s war relief gifts are. May God bless these meetings!

2. Continuing the thought in #1 above, on the same day that Pasha Usach arrived in the U.S., a Russian-launched Shahed drone bore down on his city of Zdolbuniv. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted that attack not far from Pasha’s home. The resulting thunderous explosion right over a residential district struck fear into many. Such events can easily cause our visitors from overseas to wish they were back home to comfort their wife and children. May God protect the families of these men as they wait for their return!

3. In today’s video, Pastor Sergei Kostin from the Kherson area of southeast Ukraine shares his experiences of being under bombardment by Russian forces. Not only did his home suffer greatly, but his daughter and granddaughter did, too. You can view the video “We just pray this will end” here:

https://vimeo.com/user37287229/wejustpray

Note: You may download a full translation of the personal testimony Pastor Sergei gave in a church at This Link.

4. Because of the devastation in Brother Sergei’s region, there is no work available. Pastor Sergei and his son are trying to start a beehive operation. BIEM would like to help them with the cost of setting up some hives and also for continuing treatments for the daughter. These expenses will be drawn from BIEM’s War Relief fund. If you would like to help, donations will be greatly appreciated.

In Christ,

Sam Slobodian
President, BIEM