Category Archives: UCC

Incidents on Mission in Ukraine

By Lana Sakash #1 The rain continues and so do we.  This morning we travelled to Ra’t for Henrietta’s graduation from 9th form.  She is one of the children at St. Michael’s.  Flowers were everywhere!  There were petals on the floor, graduates were given flowers as gifts and they also brought flowers to present to [...]

Mission to Transcarpathia

By Susanna Stavnichuk Our group arrived in Mukachevo late Monday evening and had to show up to teach at St. Stephen’s Lyceum for class at 7:30 Tuesday morning!  We made it.  Mukachevo has been cold and rainy, but that has not dampened our enthusiasm, and our students have been warm and sunny.  Dut to our [...]

A Letter From Daniel Szabo

Daniel Szabo is a missionary from the Reformed Church of Hungary to the Roma Communities in Transcarpathia.  He assists SARA in crossing the border, preaching and teaching in Hungary also. He speaks fluent English and is a blessing to all he meets.  He meets all travelers who come over to work with SARA. Jeannie Dear and [...]

Words From Attila

“Then he set before them, and they ate and had some left over, According to the word of the LORD.” (2 Kings 4:44) Dear Friends of SARA, We greet you in the name of Jesus.  It is our prayer that you enjoy these beautiful summer days to full advantage and have ample opportunity for play and relaxation. [...]

Dr. Csaba Halmy’s Journey With SARA

By Colonel Csaba Halmy, MD, Chief burn surgeon of the Hungarian Army, Chief of Burn Unit, Military Hospital, Budapest, Hungary BUDAPEST–I met Steve Szilagyi and SARA through a colleague of mine. This colleague, an orthopedic surgeon, was one of the many Eastern-European doctors who benefited from a scholarship from SARA and had the chance to have overseas training. [...]

YOU Can Write About YOUR Involvement With SARA!

Our dear SARA friends and family, “From Habakkuk to SARA” has been available for almost three years.  Now our esteemed editor, Arthur “Art” Weldy, is about to embark on a new adventure.  He wants to hear about what’s happened since the last page, the visit to the Ukrainian embassy.  Stephen with wife and daughter and [...]

The Bethel Hofer Clinic needs a Dryer: Ukraine Projects August 2012 II

By Elaine Mikesell TRANSCARPATHIA–Dr Pal Oriszi is a dedicated Christian Oncologist and Gynecologist in Munkacs, a small city in Transcarpathia, Ukraine.  Along with his colleague, Dr. Laslo Vasci, Dr. Oriszi founded a small medical clinic in Munkacs about twelve years ago.  This clinic serves the local people; they turn no one away for lack of [...]

New Bremen Youth in El Salvador with SARA

By John Gilberg Director for El Salvador A group of 8 youth and 5 adults traveled to El Salvador for a week the first part of June and were hosted by the Lutheran Church of San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador. These are pictures of St. Paul UCC New Bremen youth serving meal at the [...]

New SARA Posters

SARA Media Director Andrew Tonn recently designed these posters for SARA displays and fundraising events. The posters are designed to be printed at 20 by 30 inches. If you are in need of such materials please contact SARA.

“UKRAINE IN JUNE” Reverend Diane Thomas’ Blog

Rev. Thomas is currently traveling on a mission in Ukraine with SARA Co-President Lana Sakash and others. Here are some of her experiences. Check them out at the link below. Thank-you, Diane! http://deweydiane.blogspot.com/