“Happy Meals” are universal!

Blog submitted by Hank Stroup
Kristina (11), Igor (11), and Denis (9) are siblings that have been at the Ark since my first mission trip visit in 2006. They have no parents and few accessible relatives. Over last year I have been writing to each of them, sending them cards and pictures, and just letting them [...]

Shave and a haircut – 1 kiss

Blog submitted by Jane Hyatt
Well, he didn’t get a shave, but he did get a haircut! When JC Edwards was at the Ark he casually mentioned to me that he didn’t have time to get a haircut before leaving Raleigh. We happen to have a team member, Anya, who is quite good at hair styling. [...]

Natasha

New entries will continue to be posted as they are received from team members. The following was submitted by Jason Payne. 
Meet Natasha. Her behind-the-scenes role at the Ark is to hem, mend, patch, stitch, and wash all the laundry that keeps the ministry running clean and fresh. Children receive donated clothing, and most of the [...]

Team 2 Photo

We finally got to take a picture of Team 2. Unfortunately, Pat and Asad Hashemi left at 6:30 a.m. and were not available for the photo. Jason Payne left at 9:30. Pray that all three have safe flights home. Alyona was with the children.
Erin Murphy from UNC is seated front row right. She arrived on [...]

Blog been offline

Unfortunately, the Ark has been without electrical power for the last day and a half. Thus, there have been no blog entries. We are now back up and running with lots of new stories and pictures to come.

How do I say thanks?

Blog submitted by Marcia Kirtley
Last night I lost myself in the warmth of a campfire and I watched the flames roast marshmallows held on sticks by many happy children. I gazed into the night and wondered how many children were outside our gates, hungry and neglected. I felt the longing in my soul to be [...]

Father’s Day Ukrainian Style

On this Father’s Day 2009, the team celebrated the occasion with three generations of the Edwards family: JC, Faith, and Eddie.

One fine day

Blog submitted by Frances Overby
Saturday, June 20th is a very special day at the Ark. Ivanna is celebrating her 12th birthday today. It is always a fun day when one of the children celebrates their birthday. Celebrating a birthday is an important part of life: celebrating life, celebrating the fact that one is growing up, and [...]

Fun with the children – crafts and recreation

Blog submitted by Frances Overby
What a blessing it is to be back with the children. It is so great to see how they have grown over the past year. Just seeing their smiling and happy faces makes this trip worth while!
On Wednesday morning, we began to offer craft time and recreation for the children. [...]

The Marcia – Nator

Marcia Kirtley is tireless. She has single-handedly painted the finish coat on the laundry building If she is not painting, she is using the weed eater. Her energy is boundless. She is a valuable member of the team. Go Marcia!
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