An Update from the Podgaiskys

Gennady & Mina Podgaisky are missionaries to Ukraine that our church offerings support. They have not been able to move back to Ukraine since Russia began its invasion in February 2022. So they have been traveling, speaking, supporting, and counseling remotely ever since. In July 2022 they spoke in our church services, and we have been praying for them since then. Here is an update they recently posted:

We have relocated to Krakow, Poland!
Current prayer requests:
• Praise God, our move to Poland went smoothly. We will serve the Ukrainian refugees living there and continue other ministries online.
• Pray for our upcoming trip to Kyiv for 2 weeks. We have several items to take care of. Pray for God's protection, for strength, and a productive trip.
• Please continue praying for the end of the war in Ukraine.
• Pray for wisdom and protection for the leaders and defenders protecting the country.
• Pray for big and small miracles in Ukraine.
 
Thanks to you, we can fulfill our God-given call to serve the people of Ukraine! We thank you for your faithful support of us and our ministries.

Contact us over e-mail HERE, or at our new address:
Gennady & Mina Podgaisky
Orla 36A
30-244 Krakow
Poland

To donate to our Ukraine ministry click HERE.
Or send a check designated to The Podgaiskys (05058) to:
CBF
160 Clairemont Ave., Suite 500
Decatur, GA 30030

An Update from Missionaries to Ukraine

Last year we were honored when missionaries to Ukraine that we support, Gennady & Mina Podgaisky, spoke at church one Sunday. Their ministry, calling, and determination was inspiring. Recently, Gennady wrote an update on how things are going in Ukraine and what their mission work involves these days. We continue to pray for peace and that Russia will stop its invasion. Here are some things Gennady reports:

Since the war started in February 2022, we have visited Ukraine twice: the first time in August 2022 and the second time in April 2023. Both times the fighting was raging on the eastern and southern fronts of the country.

The war is still going on, but now people’s focus has turned towards the future, which looks a bit brighter and more hopeful. The people of Ukraine understand that victory in this unjust and unprovoked war is possible. Ukrainians know that millions of people have prayed and are still praying for the end of the war and for the restoration of peace and for justice.

We saw signs of hope and resilience as we drove by towns and villages damaged from the war. Streets were cleared of the debris and rubble, many houses were repaired, and fences fixed. Black traces from fires on buildings were painted over or covered. There is hope in the future for Ukrainian people.

Request From ABCCM North Samaritan Ministry

As food prices continue to skyrocket, we are getting more and more requests for food.....AND the children are out of school! In school kids receive breakfast and lunch. We are expecting a large number of families from Weaverville, Woodfin, Leicester, Alexander and Barnardsville. Please pray for food to come in!

Urgent needs: Canned chicken, beef stew, chef boyardee, adult cereal, canned vegetables, hearty soups, dry pinto beans, canned fruit

Bring donations and place them in the container in the Fellowship Hall.

ABCCM North Samaritan Ministry - Crisis Center Pantry Needs for June

Each month we will list a few needs and suggested donation items for ABCCM North (Asheville Buncombe Christian Ministries). All donations can be placed in the basket right outside the Fellowship Hall. Please consider picking up a few of these extra items each week as you shop for your family. Thank you for your continued support for folks in our community. 

Needed Items for June: Self-rising Flour, Jelly, Toothbrushes

Bring donations and place them in the container in the Fellowship Hall.

ABCCM North Samaritan Ministry - Crisis Center Pantry Needs

Each month we will list a few needs and suggested donation items for ABCCM North (Asheville Buncombe Christian Ministries). All donations can be placed in the basket right outside the Fellowship Hall. Please consider picking up a few of these extra items each week as you shop for your family. Thank you for your continued support for folks in our community. 

Needed Items for May: Vegetable Oil, Peanut Butter, & Toothpaste

Bring donations and place them in the container in the Fellowship Hall.

A Bike Riding Fundraiser on the Parkway

Chris Duncan moved to Weaverville with his wife in 2021 and has been visiting our church the past few months. He won’t be in worship during May because all month, he is riding his bicycle the entire Blue Ridge Parkway with his son and a Romanian pastor to raise money for children in Romania. Chris is a supporter of a Romanian missions organization called Missio International, which serves children at risk from things like human trafficking and abuse, as refugees from Ukraine, and more. We’re cheering for Chris over all the 469 miles of the Parkway. To learn more about his ride and see some updates, click here.