Our team visited Izium, a city that was recently liberated from occupation. We arrived with two buses loaded with food and humanitarian aid, as well as construction materials to help locals rebuild their homes, which were destroyed by the explosions.

We brought with us everything that could help people in this difficult situation: hammers, nails, polyethylene to temporarily close the broken windows, OSB panels, sealants and other necessary things. But most of all, we brought hope and willingness to help. Because here, in the heart of the destroyed city, everyone felt that they were not alone in their trouble.

When we arrived in Izyum, we heard a lot of horrific stories that were hard to comprehend. People talked about cruelty and abuse, about losses and fear that had become part of their lives. After such conversations, it was difficult to sleep, and images of ruins, destroyed lives and the pain these people had to endure kept running through my mind. We prayed together with the residents, trying to show them not only in word but also in deed that God's love remains with them even in the darkest times.

We stayed for a few days in an abandoned house where we set up camp for the night. It was a simple shelter, but after what we saw, it seemed like a luxury. zium has suffered tremendously from the Russian occupation and massive rocket attacks. The city is almost completely in ruins: destroyed buildings, broken roads, collapsed bridges. Among these ruins are many people buried under concrete rubble who died during the shelling before they could find shelter. The residents of Izyum have experienced unspeakable horror, and now they face a difficult task - to rebuild their city and heal the deep wounds caused by the war.

There was no need to look for people in need in Izyum - it was enough to drive into any yard and open the door of a bus. People instantly appeared, all with different needs, but with the same despair in their eyes. The main need for many was water - it became a real luxury in a city where there was no gas, no electricity, and no basic living conditions. Despite all the difficulties, the locals demonstrated incredible resilience and fortitude. They built their own stoves right on the streets near their doorsteps, where they cooked for their families and neighbors. These makeshift kitchens became not only a means of survival, but also a symbol of unity and mutual support. At a time when it seemed that everyone had left them to their fate, people did not lose faith in God and that good would prevail. It was a true testimony that even in the darkest times God's presence remains with us, inspiring us to love and support each other.

This trip showed us how important even the smallest actions can be. People in Izyum have lost almost everything, but they have not lost their humanity and faith in a better future. We did everything we could to help them, and although it wasn't enough, we know that every visit we make gives people a little bit of light and hope. Those days in Izyum left a deep mark on our hearts. We have returned home, but the thoughts of this city and its people remain with us.

We are confident that we will continue to help, because it is at times like these that you realize that good deeds have no limits.