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Two Years of War in Ukraine with Liudmyla Rubtsova

Josiah Venture Stories

Release Date: 02/20/2024

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Liuda Rubtsova has served at her church in Lviv for 10 years and recently joined Epokha, JV’s national organization in Ukraine. She currently coordinates the work of the Communication Team in Ukraine and strives to capture and tell the stories of God's amazing work, even amidst the war. 

She is one of the key youth leaders at her church, serves on the worship team, and participates on the church council. Liuda especially enjoys organizing large Christian events, meetings, and conferences for young people. Mentoring teenage girls has a special place in her heart.

In this episode, Liuda shares about joining the team in Ukraine just over a year ago, her love for discipleship, and how she has felt God's nearness during times of war. She also encourages everyone to keep praying for Ukraine. 

You can still give to our Help Ukraine Fund. War is still going on in Ukraine, and you can stand with us as we pray for peace.

 

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