In this episode of the First Ones In, we talk with the group about some of the setbacks, roadblocks, and closed doors they have encountered. Even with the setbacks and roadblocks we then look at how people have been so encouraging, generous, and empowering as they embark on this journey to help people within Ukraine! Take a listen to see what ways the team has been preparing and how they are equipped to go and serve! 

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Druzhba - friendship. This is what the team is looking to bring with them to the people in Ukraine. On top of that, they are also looking for physical needs, medical supplies, medicines, notes of encouragement, and supplies needed to serve the people in Western Ukraine. 

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Listen to the team leader of the first civilian group that has been invited into Ukraine to offer medical and physical support for the care of the people affected in the 2022 crisis. The team is planning to leave in just over a week to offer their support to a hospital in Western Ukraine, and the people that the hospital serves. Listen into the heart of this brave group and begin to understand the plans that they have as they make preparations to go!

Everyone says, "someone should go." We decided that we are someone, and we can go. 

To donate financially, you can go to https://redwineumc.org/give/ and select "Other" and then put in "First Ones In - Ukraine" in the line. 100% of donations will go directly to the team and the needs of the people in Western Ukraine!