The Father's House Church in Carmichael, California, hosted another Ukrainian Night community meeting in June. This evening event featured prayer, motivational speeches, and unity in support of Ukraine.
This was report by Ukrainian Night on Facebook.
"We want to pray because we believe in miracles. That is the only reason why we are here today," said Pastor Ivan Poteryagin, opening the evening.
According to reports, the main speakers were Stefan Scots, founder of the Ukrainian Night initiative and volunteer with the Ukrainian American House, and Father Myroslav from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Scots emphasized the importance of faithfulness and persistence in prayer.
"Prayers must be strong and persistent. When we pray for Ukraine, we must be like warriors,” he said.
The prayer session included eight prayers: one for Ukraine's victory; one for its defenders, volunteers, and medics; one for those who have lost loved ones; one for refugees, prisoners, and kidnapped children; and one for the governments of Ukraine and the United States. In light of the current situation, a prayer for Israel was added this time.
On the eve of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, which is celebrated on June 26, the Sunflower Society reminded everyone of the importance of the issue of Ukrainian prisoners of war. Participants received black bracelets inscribed with “Free Azovstal Defenders” and “Silence Kills.”
"Wear the bracelet every day and tell people about Ukrainian prisoners in Russian prisons," urged Sunflower Society co-organizer Olga Noshin.
The event concluded with an invitation to the monthly Ukrainian rally at the California State Capitol, which will address the torture of Ukrainian prisoners in Russian prisons. у російських в’язницях.
Author: Inna Mikhno