Pray For Our Ukrainian Brothers and Sisters

[Tortuga]

This is very encouraging. The GB gave the Ukrainian friends some good reminders about neutrality just like we are getting now.

 

https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=502015129&srcid=share

[Tia]

1 hour ago, My little flower said:

They have been prepared to be courageous. 

Yes they have dear brother - we are all being prepared -

I too hope to maintain such courage.  

[tuntun]

The KGB Agent is invading the Europe

[coolbrz731]

I find it so amazing that today's text was written months and months ago, yet it is so perfect for the brotherhood today.  I told my wife that it almost seems....prophetic.   Anytime you want proof that Jehovah's holy spirit is very active in his organization, just look to moments like this.  

[George]

Right now, we received letter from our Branch(Czech-Slovakia Branch) asking us to promptly think about the possibility to accomodate our Ukranian brothers and sisters or families fleeing from their country hit by war. That is kind of survey and reason is to be prepared for this possible scenario (Prov.22:3). I mean the same letter will be sent through all Middle Europe congs. I am convinced there will be huge response on the letter from brothers, not only within Middle Europe. We constantly pray for our dear brothers who live so near my country. We know Jehovah will guard our brothers there, even through all of us.

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[Tortuga]

This is a very encouraging and appropriate video about the 2018 convention in the Ukraine.

 

https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=share&wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwb_202003_13_VIDEO

[Tortuga]

With the current situation in the Ukraine I found this video really encouraging. It was released after the 2014 conflict in Ukraine. It's a good reminder that Jehovah's hand is not short in caring for the friends. Please keep them in your prayers.

https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=share&wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwbrd_201610_1_VIDEO

Edited February 24, 2022 by Tortuga

[Californiamama]

It seems logical that the world situation needs to become very dire, very alarming to the entire world, for the declaration of Peace and Security to mean something.  The declaration will give people a sigh of relief and they will have no qualms in supporting the UN and its actions.  Today's text reminds us to remain calm and trust Jehovah.  We have no reason to question the course of events, just pray our brothers have strength to remain neutral and calm.  In addition is the sad news from Brazil.

 

Thank you Richard for gathering the encouraging videos.  I've shared everything you sent with my service group.

 

These are exciting times in which to live! What a privilege we have.

 

[Pjdriver]

2 hours ago, *Jack* said:

I’m afraid the sanctions imposed on Russia are gonna make things even harder for the brothers and sisters over there. Just another example of how man punishes indiscriminately while Jehovah only punishes the guilty…

They need our prayers for sure .

They’re going to affect us too. Gas prices… more inflation.

[Thomas Walker]

The refugee brothers will likelier have an easier time getting into another country when they can say they have someone already willing to take them in. It won't be hard to prove that a JW fleeing a Russian-backed war doesn't have sound reason to claim asylum.

 

My fear is for the Russian brothers. The crackdowns in Russia itself are intensifying because of anti-war protests. Our brothers are going to get caught up in that, neutral or not. They won't allow 'different viewpoints' right now.

[Tortuga]

4 minutes ago, Thomas Walker said:

The refugee brothers will likelier have an easier time getting into another country

I heard on the news that women and children are allowed to leave the country, but the Ukrainian government wants the men to stay and fight. Has anyone heard if that is correct?

[Fill]

Yes

 

 

[Keep Fighting]

After the concluding prayr tonight at our midtweek meeting, we asked the congregation to see the video together before going to breakout room: whith eyes of faith with the song in Ukraine and subtitles in Norwegian. It was so moving. Our eyes was filled with tears.

[New World Explorer]

5 hours ago, coolbrz731 said:

I find it so amazing that today's text was written months and months ago, yet it is so perfect for the brotherhood today.  I told my wife that it almost seems....prophetic.   Anytime you want proof that Jehovah's holy spirit is very active in his organization, just look to moments like this.  

Same feelings here. 

[Thomas Walker]

53 minutes ago, Tortuga said:

I heard on the news that women and children are allowed to leave the country, but the Ukrainian government wants the men to stay and fight. Has anyone heard if that is correct?

Very possible. According the Breaking News, the Ukraine just called a mandatory draft. No word on how many.

[CHecker]

Just now 157 deaths and 84 targets destroyed. People packed in subways or stopped on freeways. Yes, men being told to fight. 

[Bluebell]

All Ukrainian men aged between 18 to 60 are now banned from leaving the country......Zelensky declares general mobilisation

[hatcheckgirl]

1 hour ago, Fill said:

Yes

 

 

Take care my brother! We are all praying hard for you! 🌹🌹❤️ Never forget Jehovah will never abandon you! Stay strong and be courageous! Much love!

[booboo]

1 hour ago, Tortuga said:

Has anyone heard if that is correct?

Yes heard it as well. ABC Evening news said all men of fighting age have to remain in the country.  Between 18-60 yrs old

Edited February 25, 2022 by booboo

[Pink Butterflies]

15 hours ago, nikap said:

How great are the pangs of distress!! 🥺😢

Yes but our deliverance is near!!

[Pink Butterflies]

2 hours ago, Tortuga said:

I heard on the news that women and children are allowed to leave the country, but the Ukrainian government wants the men to stay and fight. Has anyone heard if that is correct?

Yes I heard the same. Lines leaving out of Ukraine are long. It’s taking several hours but only women & children are allowed to leave. 

 

2 hours ago, Tortuga said:

Edited February 25, 2022 by Pink Butterflies

[Sheep]

This morning on the home page of jw.org the lead article was about Pandemic Fatigue. Now, it's been replaced by an article about war!

 

And look at the three articles just below that.

[SUNRAY]

There is a brother who is a musician who plays the saxaphone who lives in Kiev..here is the link to his website..also has a youtube channel and is on IG as saxaphonist_jw

 

Alex Mos (Alexander Moskalenko)our brother and his wife Vicki in Ukraine. His website with some of his music:
https://www.alexmos.net

[Tortuga]

There is a large Ukrainian community in the Sacramento area and the local news interviewed a Ukrainian lawyer/activist. Interestingly they asked him if the Russian Orthodox church was behind the invasion. The lawyer/activist said the Russian Orthodox church was a major factor. He said that the church has a lot of power, and it is expanding its power. He said that Ukraine is very tolerant of other religions and that is one reason that Putin is attacking...

 

[hatcheckgirl]

1 hour ago, Tortuga said:

He said that Ukraine is very tolerant of other religions and that is one reason that Putin is attacking...

It has been a problem for a long time - the schism between the Ukranian Orthodox, the Ukranian Orthodox- Moscow aligned, and the Russian Orthodox.  Religion is mirroring the political (what's new).

https://www.ukrweekly.com/uwwp/ocu-responds-to-attempts-by-moscow-patriarchate-to-destabilize-ukraine/

 

"The Orthodox Church of Ukraine becoming free was a declaration of independence from foreign influence and achieved greater religious freedom. Then-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko declared that autocephaly was another example of Ukraine pivoting away from Moscow and toward Europe. In response, the Russian Orthodox Church cut all relations with the Ecumenical Patriarch, threatening to split Orthodoxy.

 

Russian control of Ukraine would be a humanitarian disaster and a human rights catastrophe. And the implications for religious freedom in Ukraine would be dire. The U.S. government has ranked Russia as one of the worst in the world for religious freedom at home.

 

If Russia’s military campaign is successful, Moscow would likely not countenance an independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine, possibly forcing it back into the family of the Russian Orthodox Church. Russia’s regressive treatment of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Muslims and proselytizing groups would likely be forced on the entire country."

https://religionnews.com/2022/02/24/putin-is-after-more-than-land-he-wants-the-religious-soul-of-ukraine/

Edited February 25, 2022 by hatcheckgirl