I had been at my position for ninety-two days. Ninety-two days of holding the line, waiting, and wondering if any of us would make it out alive. I’m an infantryman from the Donetsk direction. Our unit was defending a school building shaped like the Ukrainian letter “П.” It was supposed to be a strong position—but soon we were completely surrounded.

As 2025 comes to a close, our hearts overflow with gratitude—for God’s faithfulness and for you, our Lifeword Partners. Your prayers, support, and generosity have carried the gospel into homes, villages, cities, and online communities across the world. From the islands of the Philippines to the villages of Africa, from the digital spaces of the Middle East to churches across Europe and the Americas, God’s Word has gone forth in power.

In a country marked by political instability, ethnic conflict, and deep religious diversity, the work of sharing the gospel can be dangerous, complicated, and slow. Yet in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) stories of hope continue to emerge through the faithful ministry of national believers.

Our designated World Missions Day in 2026 has come and gone. The impact is still to be determined in the months and years to come, but first and foremost, thank you for your investment in advancing God’s Kingdom. You are a part of God’s plan to multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.