09/02/2026
Andriy grew up in Lutsk, Ukraine, in a home marked by alcohol abuse, hunger, broken relationships, and instability.
He learned to survive by becoming tough. At school, he stole food, smoked, and fought. Beneath that hardened exterior was a boy living through circumstances no child should face.
But a Christian family nearby saw what was happening and refused to look away. They invited Andriy to a Tomorrow Club and began praying for him and his family. Soon, their entire church was praying as well.
Their involvement came at a critical time. Andriy’s father was dying of cancer, and social services were preparing to remove the children from the home.
One evening, the pastor visited the family. Through tears, Andriy’s father asked God to forgive him and surrendered his life to Christ. He passed away the following day.
In the difficult months that followed, Andriy’s mother entered treatment for alcohol addiction. Members of the church cleaned and restored the family’s small apartment. But they did much more than repair the home; they continued to walk alongside the family.
Andriy began attending a Tomorrow Club and church. His transformation did not happen overnight. But during one club meeting, he repented and gave his life to Christ.
His story is still being written, yet God is already at work. A boy who once lived only to survive is beginning to find hope, peace, and a new future in Jesus.
Lasting discipleship begins this way: with believers who see a child in need, refuse to look away, and remain present for the journey ahead. Please pray for Andriy, his family, and the local church that continues to walk faithfully alongside them.