August 1, 2015

Dear friends and supporters of Izmail Life Care center - the Pro-life ministry of Jesus Christ in Izmail Ukraine.

It is always good to remember who we and everything we do belong to, especially when we are so busy. These last three months in Izmail Life Care Center were very busy and hot. Hot from the Southern Ukrainian weather and hot from the events God allowed us to go through.

We spend  the month of May traveling, taking part and teaching conferences, retreats and forums.
Angela and I are among the speakers of the Forum of Christian Psychologists in Odessa.
Teaching how to lead a panel discussion " The myths of safe sex" at the Pro-life retreat in Western Ukraine.
Taking part in the conference of Journey to freedom in Ukraine ministry.

11 moms graduated from School for moms from May to the end of July. 2 husbands who we prepared went to have the babies together with their wives. 5 got the main prize - the crib.
Graduation party for one of the groups.

4 students from Maritime University went through translational practice and completed 4 more lessons of " Why know" abstinence curriculum we are going to use in our future work with youth.

3 of the students completed their work.

Held two pro-life exhibitions for the Children's Defense day and Youth day. Gave away about 200 LCC brochures and shared antiabortion information with many citizens of Izmail.

Children' s Defense day. The exhibition is called "Defend him before he is born".

Youth day. The exhibition is called "We are for life".

Started LCC web page in Russian version of FB. Have more than 500 friends who we share a pro- life content with every day.

Conducted 3 youth events for young people of nearby village. Shared the benefits of abstinence with them and hope to continue working with them in future.
The participants dance " We are for life" flesh mob.

About 1650 students which is 35% more students of high schools heard our abstinence programs in comparison with the previous school year.

Had a Committee of Trustees meeting where the work of the Life Care Center was evaluated and approved with thanksgiving to the Lord.

We also had some unexpected unpleasant events during this time.
Somebody broke in the Center through the bared window and stole a monthly income. We had to strengthen the bars and put the security system in.
Angela got sick and was in the hospital five days. The doctors can not find what is wrong with her and she had to spend three days in intensive care with rapid heart beat and high blood pressure.

Our prayer needs:
For blessed month of our vacation and active start of a new school year.
For Angela' health and wisdom for the doctors.
For starting preabortion counseling in Maternity house.
For follow up work with Broska youth.
For salvation of our family members and former clients.

Our thanks:
For many opened doors in our work.
For stable financial and prayer support for our ministry.
For zealous volunteers of the LCC.
Dear friends and supporters of Izmail Life Care center - the Pro-life ministry of Jesus Christ in Izmail Ukraine.

Snezhana Popova, on behalf of volunteers and staff of Izmail Life Care Center.