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Note from Dr. Lev Prystupiuk in Ukraine
Below is a letter from Dr. Lev Prystupiuk, a dear friend from Ukraine who courageously goes right up to the front lines with Rolfe and me in the War between Ukraine and Russia. He is not only our translator but one of our dearest friends and a faithful witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. When we are not in Ukraine he regularly heads to the most intense conflict zones...

Pastor Jerry Theckson
Jan 102 min read


Update from Dr. Lev
God’s blessings and grace over your precious lives dear friends! Our postings have been sporadic but I am so impressed by the brothers and sisters around the World who continue checking in, in order to know how the various servants of the Lord are doing!

Pastor Jerry Theckson
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Update from Dr. Lev
Shalom and a blessed NEW YEAR dear lovers of Jesus! We continue to walk with the dear brothers and sisters in each of the Countries God

Pastor Jerry Theckson
Jan 6, 20252 min read


Dr. Lev is back in Ukraine...
There are difficult times with electricity in Kyiv right now. In fact, at our house per day they only provide 2 hours of electricity in the

Pastor Jerry Theckson
Jun 5, 20241 min read


From Ukraine to Moldova...
Normally, in wartime, it takes at least 3 hours to cross the border - but this was the fastest ever! This was followed by an additional 5
Sue Theckston
May 26, 20241 min read


Just back tracking a little bit to Sunday...
After we ate they asked questions for two hours about what the Scriptures have to say concerning the days and times we are in now!

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 26, 20242 min read


Bombing update...
This is the railway station in Kharkiv which was bombed while we were on our way to Chernivtsi!

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 25, 20241 min read


News from Chernivtsi...
The Holy Spirit filled the room with His warmth and love throughout the night! It was so exciting to hear them express their deepening

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 24, 20243 min read


Journey from Kharkiv to Chernivtsi...
Russian forces launched a massive air attack on Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region, using at least 15 missiles. This brutal assault resulted in

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 23, 20242 min read


Brief update...
They have no power and there was a lot of bombing where they are throughout the day - in both Nipro and Novomoscosk.
Sue Theckston
May 21, 20241 min read


On the front lines today...
Today we spent the day just behind the front lines! We were invited to be part of the tank battalion that is fighting right by the Russian

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 20, 20243 min read


News from Nikopol and Novomoscosk...
We had a great dinner at the end of the day this past Sunday, May 19th! These are many of my friends from a decade or more that wanted to

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 19, 20242 min read


Last note for the day…
This a picture of a kamikaze drone attacking Nikopol, where Stepan and I are preaching on Sunday!

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 17, 20241 min read


Musing with Rolfe
About a week ago Rolfe asked a really thoughtful question, one that could kind of languish in the back of your mind; But I thought that it

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 16, 20241 min read


Caring for those who care for others…
I thought it might be interesting to know a little bit about the way our loving God has directed us to bring financial support to these dear

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 16, 20242 min read


On to Novomoskovsk...
We arrived safely in Novomoskovsk today, thanks be to God! Tomorrow we are not able to go to the front, so that has been moved to next

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 15, 20241 min read


Update from Kharkiv
Tonight they called a meeting for all the leaders of the Central Baptist Church, so that we could search the Scriptures together, like Acts

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 14, 20243 min read


Another Day in Kharkiv
There were about 70 kids at the kids club and 30 parents from very poor families. Some have spent weeks in underground subway tunnels...

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 13, 20243 min read


Matthew 25:40
On Friday we drove 50 miles away from Kharkiv to deliver food packages...They don’t travel inland but depend on folks to deliver supplies

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 11, 20242 min read


Sunday in Kharkiv...
This morning at church I talked about God’s love, the Holy Spirit and hearing God’s Voice! Most people seemed pretty grateful for this and

Pastor Jerry Theckson
May 10, 20242 min read
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