10/06/2026
At a recent camp called “Fun Holidays with God," children studied Scripture and learned to pray, forgive, and love others thanks to the help of their mentors. One of the camp’s most touching moments came when Viktoria from Caring Hands surprised each child with their very own children’s Bible. Their faces lit up as they eagerly opened the colorful pages and began to read.
For Mark, his Bible immediately became a treasure. He carried it everywhere—on the swings, to the gazebo, and throughout the monastery grounds. Filled with curiosity, he asked Viktoria question after question about God, creation, and biblical heroes.
But the most moving moments came when Mark knelt each day and prayed fervently for God to protect his father, Volodymyr, 37, who is serving in the war defending Ukraine.
When Mark returned home, his mother, Erika, and sister, Kamila, 14, immediately saw a change. After only one week at camp, he was calmer, more caring, and seemed to have matured before their eyes. His newfound faith and prayers became a source of strength for the entire family as they waited for his father to return safely home.
“Fun Holidays with God” lasted only a week, but its impact reached far beyond the camp. Children returned home filled with joy, new friendships, and a deeper faith—carrying with them a spiritual foundation that could last a lifetime.
Please pray for Mark on his faith journey and help us reach more young Ukrainians for Christ: https://buff.ly/2G5Dv7q