Trusted with Little. Trusted with Much.
- joelbutts1231minis
- Oct 2
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 3
Teen Sponsors Needed in Ukraine/Poland
This year, God is expanding His reach through us. Jesus said, "Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much..." Our hope is to be proven faithful, and we believe God is trusting us with more. We're taking that very seriously!
Jesus said in Luke 16:10, "Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is dishonest in very little is also dishonest in much."
Building Trust Means Building Lasting Relationships
Last Winter, we supported the Jewish Young Christian youth movement in Kyiv, led by Valentina Kolomiets. She needed help getting about 8o kids to the Winter Retreat in the Carpathian Mountains, allowing them to escape the oppression of constant shelling in practically every city, town, and village all over Ukraine. But as it turned out, there were 105 young people at this event, including me.
Valentina trusts us and is asking once again for our help, and then SURPRISE!! We were also asked to help with a second Winter Retreat opportunity in Poland!
Our T3O teammate, Lisa Chupryna, in Warsaw, leads her congregation’s Youth Hub Ministry, caring for about 45 young people and staff. She also asked for our help hosting a Winter Youth Retreat for kids in Warsaw. And our Board of Directors responded unanimously, declaring that we MUST do everything possible to see that Lisa succeeds in her mission.
But, that’s 140 kids and staffers TOTAL that need our help!
The Challenge — 140 Sponsorships of $100 Each!
These retreats allow kids to escape the turmoil in their lives. It gives them time to ground themselves in the Lord again. To spiritually reconnect, rest, and rekindle that Holy fire. These sponsorships are an important supplement needed for these retreats.
Our Partnership Leaders
Valentina Kolomiets
Congregational Elder and Ministry Leader - Jewish Young Christian Youth Movement (KJMC) - Kyiv, Ukraine
NEED: $8000
Sponsors — 80 teens at $100 each. We have partnered with Valentina since 2023. The Jewish Young Winter Retreat is held annually in the Carpathian Mountains of western Ukraine.
Lisa Chupryna
Ministry Leader, Youth Hub, KJMC-Warsaw (Daughter Congregation)
NEED: $6000
Sponsors — 60 young people (45 teens and 15 young adults) at $100 each. Lisa leads her congregation’s "Youth Hub". This is their first Winter retreat, focused on ministering to Jewish/non-Jewish Christian teens in the congregation, as well as the predominantly Catholic and unreached children in the nearby community.
Why Is It Important?
Our Partners in Ukraine and Poland are Depending On Us!
Two of our ministry partners need our help sending 140 teens and young adults to two separate youth retreats this Winter — one in Ukraine, one in Poland. Kids in Ukraine and Poland are depending on us! These youth retreats are crucial for the spiritual and emotional well-being of teens.
Our Expectation.
By supporting leaders like Valentina and Lisa, we help create sustainable transformation through relationships that can break the cycle of fatherlessness and bring healing to those suffering oppressive trauma and stress left in the wake of war.
We expect that God will answer exceedingly and abundantly. The Holy Spirit is stretching our small team. He’s challenging us to do MORE for His Kingdom.
Healing the Wounds of Fatherlessness.
Young people are among the most vulnerable in war-torn Ukraine today. Young people in Ukraine, as well as those spread across Europe living as survivors and refugees, bear the deepest wounds of fatherlessness and trauma. At Twelve3One Ministries, we believe the love of Jesus is best shown through presence!
By supporting lasting change in Ukraine, Poland, and across Europe, we empower local leaders who are already doing the holy, long-term work of building trust, healing trauma, and ending the cycle of spiritual fatherlessness within their communities.
We invest in long-term relationship-building, and we invite you to JOIN US.
What's the Impact of War in Ukraine?
On Families — After Russia invaded Ukraine (2022), many families fled to safer parts of western Ukraine, Europe, and the US. Wartime inflation and unemployment burden congregations, making it hard to cover scholarship costs when parents are already overburdened and cannot pay for attendance themselves. Parents long for their kids to have access to this kind of emotional rest, mental recharging, and spiritual immersion.
On Kids — Ukraine’s youth have suffered so much during this time of war in their country.
Constant shelling creates life-threatening living conditions, leaving kids traumatized (PTSD), emotionally drained, and spiritually adrift.
Some have lost homes, parents, siblings, and friends.
Many families are fractured as many parents are serving in the UAF. As families fled to Europe, Fathers are often required to remain in Ukraine as laws prohibit them from leaving the country without special permission.
School and crucial social activities have been interrupted. Much-needed rest and sleep are elusive during air-raid alarms.
We Promise To Honor Your Gift
But there's that "thing" Jesus said about being trusted with little...there's a second part to that; a caution. He said, "... And whoever is dishonest in very little is also dishonest in much."
In response to that, we promise to honor your gift before the Lord. We take it very seriously. We know He’s holding us accountable to honor your holy sacrifice.
That's why 100% of your gift goes toward helping these kids get to these crucial and precious events. Join us and bless these two local youth leaders and the kids they serve.
CAMPAIGN TOTAL - $14,000
140 sponsorships at $100 each - $8,000 IN UKRAINE, $6,000 IN POLAND
DEADLINE - December 10, 2025
Follow this link to our sponsorship platform: givebutter.com/winterretreats.
[Twelve3One Ministries is a 501(c3) charitable organization. Your gift may be tax-deductible.]
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