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Ukrainian Orphans
Ukrainian
Orphans
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"And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me." Matt.18:5 |
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June 2005During May and June, we made three trips to the orphanage.Our first trip on May 13th was with our friend Jane Schlaack, a hairstylist. Jane cut and styled all of the graduates' hair and had time for some of the other children as well. | |
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We also took some clothing and school supplies. A Ukrainian woman from Dnepropetrovsk sent some tooth paste and shampoo for the graduates. Children from this orphanage graduate at 9th grade, not 12th grade. They are normally around 15 years old. Graduates have the most difficulties, so we try to pay more attention to them. This year we also provided photoalbums for the graduates. |
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Komarovka's 9th grade graduates |
Toothpaste and shampoo for the kids |
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Our second trip was at the end of May for "Last bell." Last Bell is a traditional ceremony in Ukrainian schools held on the last day of classes at the end of May. At this time, each class officially is moved up to the next grade. The ceremony is held in the courtyard of the school. |
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Kids in the schoolyard preparing for "Last Bell" program |
Graduates |
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A boy in national Ukrainian clothing getting to ring the last bell |
Performance at the "Last Bell" |
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Our third trip was at the end of June for 9th grade graduation. Most of our team was in the US for the summer, so only Irene and our friend, Stephen with his family, went to Komarovka. Once again, we sponsored a photographer and printing of graduation photoalbums. |
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Graduating program |
Younger children congratulate the graduates |
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Stephen presents a Bible and photoalbum to each graduate |
Stephen's daughters and their Ukrainian friend Oksana gave a small concert to children. This was the first time the children at the orphanage had heard a violin ensemble play. |
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