The Eastern European nation of Ukraine is home to nearly 46 million people. In 1991, this formerly communist country, gained its independence when the Soviet Union dissolved. Since 1993, Jeff Abrams, minister at Tuscumbia, has been actively involved in doing mission work in and around the city of Kramatorsk, Ukraine. Over the years, numerous congregations have been established, strong relationships have been built with public and private schools and universities, humanitarian containers have been shipped, and hospitals and orphanages have received badly needed supplies.
In 2004, a Christian School, under the direction of Ukrainian Christians, was begun in the facilities of the Kramatorsk Church of Christ. This school presently has 75 students devoted to learning English, the Bible and a value system that will improve their lives.
In 2002, "Camp Amerikraine" was launched. Every summer, a team of about 12 Americans, under the direction of Jeff Abrams, conducts a Bible camp for about 100 young people from the Kramatorsk region. A staff of about 12 Ukrainian Christians also assists in the operation of this camp. After camp concludes, a VBS is conducted, orphanages are visited and various congregations are visited and strengthened. Each Summer, as a result of "Camp Amerikraine," approximately 10-12 souls put on Christ in baptism.
It costs in excess of 85 dollars to send one Ukrainian child to "Camp Amerikraine." If you would like to help a child attend camp, please send your gift to the Tuscumbia Church of Christ at 102 East Fourth Street, Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674. For more information you can contact Jeff Abrams at jeffabrams@aol.com.
You can also purchase a copy of Jeff Abrams new book entitled, "Sticks and Stones: A Study of Hurtful Words and Helpful Remedies." All proceeds go towards the Ukraine Mission Fund.