Witness how our Lord is moving mightily through the Transform Uzhhorod Alliance, weaving together hearts and hands in a beautiful tapestry of His love and provision! In early August, His Spirit moved powerfully as 48 internally displaced women, and their children gathered for what began as a trauma retreat but transformed into a magnificent outpouring of God’s grace. Every heart present was touched by His presence – some finding Jesus for the first time, others experiencing a profound deepening of their faith.
One of the leaders of this sacred work was Maria Lutso, a faithful servant whom God had already positioned strategically as director of Rainbow Home. This ministry of hope provides a haven for aged-out orphans, equipping them with vital skills for independent living. But watch how the Lord orchestrates His perfect timing: When Rainbow Home began expanding with a new wing for orphans, war erupted before completion. Yet God had a greater plan! The Ukraine Collective, the IDP Focus Group of the Transform Uzhhorod Alliance, stepped forward to complete the bathrooms and expand the kitchen facilities, temporarily transforming what will be for orphans into a sanctuary for displaced families fleeing war.
Maria’s heart, already tender toward those displaced by conflict, became a channel for God’s love as she welcomed IDP families into this space. But the Lord wasn’t finished! After serving as a featured speaker at the trauma retreat, He stirred her spirit with a divine prompting to nurture these women’s newfound and renewed faith. In His perfect provision, He brought together retreat leaders from One Collective and Church of the Living God with these precious souls for a time of fellowship at a local café – a gathering made possible through His provision through the Dutch mission Dorcas.
Truly, we see the Lord’s promise from Jeremiah 29:11 unfolding before our eyes – His plans to give His people hope and a future manifesting through the faithful service of His people! Even in the darkness of war, He is raising up beacons of light, turning places of transition into sanctuaries of transformation, and weaving together ministries and missions for His glory!