SUPPORT FOR MISSIONARY COUPLE IN UKRAINE
‘This is where we should be at the moment – God has given us peace’: NI missionaries in Ukraine determined to help
NI missionaries Rhoda and Timothy Sloan who are based in Ukraine. Pic: Mossneuk Parish Church
Allan Preston BELFAST TELEGRAPH
A married couple from Northern Ireland working as missionaries in Ukraine have said they are determined to stay to help during the Russian invasion.
Timothy and Rhoda Sloan have been based in the north western town of Lutsk since 2002.
The area had been among the first parts of the country to be attacked by Russian forces.
Speaking to the BBC’s Good Morning Ulster radio programme, (Go direct to the interview here)
Timothy said he had first heard a bomb going off after he left his apartment on Thursday morning.
Within half an hour as he drove to work he said around a further five bombs had exploded.
Rhoda said there was no doubt they would be staying, believing they were meant to be there to help. “We feel this is where we should be at the moment – God has given us peace,” she said.
Their work typically involves feeding and hosting bible classes to around 80-100 children twice a day.
The town is close to the Polish border, and Timothy said many trying to flee had been left stuck in traffic for days.
He added: “We have been here from 2002, we don’t feel we’re doing anything extraordinary. We’re doing what God would want us to do and what would be a help for the people.
“Our doors are open from 9am to 9pm at the hall and we announced yesterday that we will serve free meals for the military.”
He described how territorial police have been on the lookout for Russian saboteurs in the town, with some seen putting markings on buildings to signpost them as a target.
Last Thursday, they couple also spoke of their fears of what was to come in an email to the Church of Scotland congregation, Mossneuk Parish Church.
“This is quite possibly our last means of correspondence for some time. War is imminent and the consequences dreadful,” they said in the email.
“A state of emergency has been declared and this will be followed by martial law. Young Ukrainian men from 16 years of age are being called up to serve in the military and Ukrainians are being given the right to carry arms.
“A major cyberattack is happening just now as we write which has affected Ukrainian banks as well as government websites.
“Ukrainian citizens are being asked to urgently leave Russia and our local currency is in free fall.”
Voicing their determination to help, they said: “Rhoda and I are not leaving – how can we? As an elder in the Church, my responsibility is to shepherd at all times. It would be a terrible testimony to get up and leave the Lutsk believers.
“We have been preparing for this day.
“Rhoda and I have bought in generators, fuel, food etc as we would like to turn the Gospel Hall into a place of shelter to accommodate and feed the assembly believers who will face many a hardship. God is about to give us a great opportunity to show our Christian faith practically and reach out into our community with the Gospel.
“Rhoda and I may have to move out of our apartment as we are close to the Lutsk military airfield and on the 14th floor of our apartment block, we have the central headquarters of the SBO – the Ukrainian secret police.
“As we close, the military jets can be heard overhead and we covet your prayers!”
If you would like to help Timothy & Rhoda in people are providing financial support through a couple of options: through a trust- Truth &Tidings (based in NI) through which Timothy can access funds. Or through the Wise App (information on how to set this up available on request). A third and simpler option is through their daughter Esthers PayPal (jamesestherbuchanan@gmail.com). Esther sends money on to her parents as soon as it comes in.
A recent update from Timothy & Rhoda
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Help is being organized for people escaping from Ukraine to Poland from the war.
INFORMATION ANDCCH HAS RECEIVED
To help with local efforts, sending much needed supplies of goods for Ukrainian Refugees to Poland, we are working alongside a number of local businesses to open our doors as drop off points for donations. We are opening our UUP Centre in Kilkeel this week for Donations to this very worthy cause. (See opening hrs below) 
If you’d like support or donate please contact us. 
Please feel free to drop any donations into the office on 14 Newcastle Street, Kilkeel or call me on 07742401128 and we will arrange to pass these on.
Remember there are numerous ways in which you can help. More drop off partners needed!
Below is a link to a list of practical ways to help the people of Ukraine and support anti-Putin resistance in Russia. 
THINGS YOU CAN DONATE:
clothes, shoes, coats
Thermal blankets, sleeping bags, sleeping mats (with foil insulation), mattresses
Care products: body washes, toothpastes, toothbrushes, hair brushes
Hygiene products: towels, tampons, panty liners, cotton wool, baby wipes
Tinned and dry food especially protein bars,
Bedsheets, bed covers, pillows,
Disposables: plates, bowls, cutlery, cups
Car seats for children’s transportation
Baby formula, baby food (with long best before date)
Toys (soft toys, playing blocks)
Disposable gloves and face masks
Sterile dressings
First aid bands with dressings
Corn removal plasters
Bandages: regular and elastic
Nappies for children and incontinence pads for adults (all sizes)
Powerbanks, USB charging cables
Battery operated flashlights
Batteries
Noise cancelling headphones and earplugs
Pet Food for cats and dogs
LOCAL DROP OFF LOCATIONS…
KILKEEL
South Down UUP Advice Centre
14 Newcastle Street, Kilkeel, BT34 4AF
Opening Hours:
Monday-Wednesday 10am – 2pm
Thursday 3rd March 6pm – 9pm
Friday 4th March 10am – 2pm & 6pm – 9pm
Saturday 5th March 10am – 3pm
RATHFRILAND
Lavender Fields Stable
11 Ballyroney Road, Rathfriland, BT34 5NQ
Please contact Magda 07511245180 or Karolina 07860 276435 before dropping off.
Sandra Baird Optometrist
22 Main Street, Rathfriland, BT34 5PS
BANBRIDGE
Banbridge Town Hall – Wed 2nd March 7pm – 9pm (Alderman Glenn Barr & Ian Burns)
Just Because Shoes , Bridge Street
Deluxe Turkish Barbers, Bridge Street
48 Chinauley Park
PORTADOWN
Doug Beattie MC MLA UUP Constituency Office
103 Bridge Street, Portadown
Be mine Photography by Anna
115-117 Bridge Street (above cut n dry)
MARKETHILL
Newry and Armagh Ulster Unionist Party Advice Centre
Main Street, Markethill – Please Contact Cllr David Taylor
Thank you! 
#HelpUkraine #Ukraine #UkraineCrisish
South Down Young Unionists Ulster Unionist Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Councillors Ulster Unionist Newry, Mourne & Down Councillors
Other Collection Points that you can drop things off at:
- Warehouse on Boucher Rd just behind M&S Contact number +44 7850 914508 Kinga Orkisz
- Warehouse in Mallusk, Hydepark Rd right behind MAGOWAN TIRES Contact number 07403 036255 Milosza StopCar Transport footer
- “Paraiso Tan” Solarium 407 Woodstock Rd from 12.00 to 8.00 contact number 02890732599
There will be an organized truck that will take everything to Poland even next week. So if someone would like to add to the transport, we also organize a collection to pay for the transport that goes at PayPal costs geooda@gmail.com
Thank you!
SUPPORT FOR MISSIONARY COUPLE IN UKRAINE
‘This is where we should be at the moment – God has given us peace’: NI missionaries in Ukraine determined to help
NI missionaries Rhoda and Timothy Sloan who are based in Ukraine. Pic: Mossneuk Parish Church
Allan Preston BELFAST TELEGRAPH
A married couple from Northern Ireland working as missionaries in Ukraine have said they are determined to stay to help during the Russian invasion.
Timothy and Rhoda Sloan have been based in the north western town of Lutsk since 2002.
The area had been among the first parts of the country to be attacked by Russian forces.
Speaking to the BBC’s Good Morning Ulster radio programme, (Go direct to the interview here)
Timothy said he had first heard a bomb going off after he left his apartment on Thursday morning.
Within half an hour as he drove to work he said around a further five bombs had exploded.
Rhoda said there was no doubt they would be staying, believing they were meant to be there to help. “We feel this is where we should be at the moment – God has given us peace,” she said.
Their work typically involves feeding and hosting bible classes to around 80-100 children twice a day.
The town is close to the Polish border, and Timothy said many trying to flee had been left stuck in traffic for days.
He added: “We have been here from 2002, we don’t feel we’re doing anything extraordinary. We’re doing what God would want us to do and what would be a help for the people.
“Our doors are open from 9am to 9pm at the hall and we announced yesterday that we will serve free meals for the military.”
He described how territorial police have been on the lookout for Russian saboteurs in the town, with some seen putting markings on buildings to signpost them as a target.
Last Thursday, they couple also spoke of their fears of what was to come in an email to the Church of Scotland congregation, Mossneuk Parish Church.
“This is quite possibly our last means of correspondence for some time. War is imminent and the consequences dreadful,” they said in the email.
“A state of emergency has been declared and this will be followed by martial law. Young Ukrainian men from 16 years of age are being called up to serve in the military and Ukrainians are being given the right to carry arms.
“A major cyberattack is happening just now as we write which has affected Ukrainian banks as well as government websites.
“Ukrainian citizens are being asked to urgently leave Russia and our local currency is in free fall.”
Voicing their determination to help, they said: “Rhoda and I are not leaving – how can we? As an elder in the Church, my responsibility is to shepherd at all times. It would be a terrible testimony to get up and leave the Lutsk believers.
“We have been preparing for this day.
“Rhoda and I have bought in generators, fuel, food etc as we would like to turn the Gospel Hall into a place of shelter to accommodate and feed the assembly believers who will face many a hardship. God is about to give us a great opportunity to show our Christian faith practically and reach out into our community with the Gospel.
“Rhoda and I may have to move out of our apartment as we are close to the Lutsk military airfield and on the 14th floor of our apartment block, we have the central headquarters of the SBO – the Ukrainian secret police.
“As we close, the military jets can be heard overhead and we covet your prayers!”
If you would like to help Timothy & Rhoda in people are providing financial support through a couple of options: through a trust- Truth &Tidings (based in NI) through which Timothy can access funds. Or through the Wise App (information on how to set this up available on request). A third and simpler option is through their daughter Esthers PayPal (jamesestherbuchanan@gmail.com). Esther sends money on to her parents as soon as it comes in.
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A need to respond
I am writing to ask if anyone knows of any individual or organisation that are helping the Ukrainian people directly both there in the midst of the terror of war in Ukraine or in the diaspora that can be shared on this website and social media.
Please contact David on 07799929131 or ardsnorthdownchristiancomhub@gmail.com
Thank you and may Almighty God have mercy on us all.
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2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. 7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.
8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.
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25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?[g] 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
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25 “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and there will be distress on earth among the nations that are confused by the roaring of the sea and its waves.
26 People will faint from fear and apprehension because of the things that are to come on the inhabited world, because the powers of heaven will be shaken.
27 Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in a cloud’ with power and great glory.
28 “Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your deliverance is approaching.”
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