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The Silver Lining of 2020
In this update: St. Nikoli Church Kobryn Foster Family Helen-MSW's Intern Soup Kitchen(s) Otklik Local Aid Partners Ushachi Hospital...

Vicki McDermitt
Jan 15, 20216 min read
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The Mission continues...
This new addition completes the vision Ludmila had by providing a place to share and meet together that goes beyond Sunday worship.

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Jun 30, 20203 min read
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The Sisters
"You came here to my homeland, and from the moment we met, I knew that God made you understand my heart."

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Apr 22, 20203 min read
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A Warmer Winter Ahead...
There are not enough pictures to make you understand the impact of your gifts and the value of your continued prayers for these people and t

Vicki McDermitt
Nov 20, 20192 min read
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It's COLD outside!!
Simple summer shoes aren't expensive, but the cost of winter shoes and boots makes them prohibitive for many families

Vicki McDermitt
Oct 15, 20191 min read
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CD On Sale NOw! To Belarus... with LOVE!
Good news friends! The CD is ready... I'm celebrating The Great American Songbook with a host of jazz greats on this stellar LIVE album....

Vicki McDermitt
Aug 16, 20191 min read
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NEW NEED for the Little Ones of Belarus
Hi Friends Well, summer is over, and……drum-roll…… we have a project at one of my favorite places; the Children’s Wing at Ushachi...

Vicki McDermitt
Aug 16, 20192 min read
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Update: The LONG Belarus summer...
I am so excited to start our next project for the hospital at Ushachi, but summers in Belarus are as slow as they can be. Getting all the...

Vicki McDermitt
Aug 16, 20191 min read
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Music on a Mission! Getting Home and Back To It
The day after visiting Osipovichi, I packed up my things and headed for the closing meeting with Kozovaya. She usually cooks an amazing...

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Aug 16, 20192 min read
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Music on a Mission! (6) Osi-po-vichi! Just Like It Sounds... say it FAST!
On Monday we drove two hours south-east of Minsk to a small town called Osipovichi, where The Osipovichi Boarding School for Children...

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Aug 16, 20192 min read
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Music on a Mission! (2) Stopping By The Church Of St. Nikolis
On the way to Ushachi Hospital we pass by one of my favorite places, The Church Of St. Nikolis. This little church is Kozovaya’s dream...

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Aug 16, 20191 min read
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Music on a Mission! (5) A Day of Singing and Sharing
Sunday contained a morning visit to another church to say hi and sing a couple of songs, and an evening visit with a group of singers who...

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Aug 16, 20191 min read
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Music on a Mission! (4) Jet-Lag, Downtown Minsk and an Impromptu Interview
Saturday morning I woke up, looked at the clock, decided to stay in bed a few more minutes, and woke up three hours later. — Sounds like...

Vicki McDermitt
Aug 16, 20191 min read
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Music on a Mission! (3) Ushachi Hospital, Belarus 2018
Today I return to one of my favorite places, The Ushachi Hospital, to meet with surgeon Dr. Anatoli. Dr. Sergei, the director was called...

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Aug 16, 20192 min read
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Music on a Mission! (1) Sasha's Shelter, Belarus 2018
Thursday May 17 Today we visited long time friend Sasha Chernitsky as he cares for the homeless of Belarus. You can follow him directly...

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Aug 16, 20191 min read
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What Your Generosity Has Done
Belarus Update: Hi Friends, I’m excited to share what your generosity has accomplished in Belarus. Things often move so fast; we forget...

Vicki McDermitt
Aug 16, 20192 min read
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Could your love create a hospital "happy place"?
Hi Friends, I just received this email from our friend Doug Brendel who provides humanitarian aid to Belarus and who introduced me to...

Vicki McDermitt
Aug 16, 20192 min read
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What a Show!
On March 19th we performed a concert at the MIM Musical Theater here in Phoenix. It was a tribute to The Great American Songbook and God...

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Aug 16, 20191 min read
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To Belarus... with LOVE! CD In Production
Good news! The CD ​ production of "To Belarus With Love" from our recent live event is coming right along! We look forward to sending out...

Vicki McDermitt
Aug 16, 20191 min read
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