100 Ways in 100 days Kingdom Bridges saw heaven touching earth (Part I)

April 30th—After months of hard work, our Launch Banquet was a great success. We had more than 175 people take part in this night of worship, prayer and commitment. They exhibited a spirit of generosity through one-time gifts and monthly sponsorships. It was a great start for Kingdom Bridges.
May 1st—Pastor Jeff spoke at Summit Church in Foley. Pastor JP and church elders prayed over the Copelands, helping to launch them into this ministry. Summit pledged monthly support and expressed a desire to enter a partnership with a church in Moldova.
May 5th—Pastor Jeff and Slavik Rimiski traveled to Georgia to meet with the mission pastor at First Baptist Church of Woodstock. They pledged several thousand dollars to help foster families in Ukraine who are caring for orphans evacuated from the orphanages during the war.
May 15th—Pastor Jeff spoke at Destiny Church International—a great day of inspiration with Pastor Rife and his church family. Destiny has come on board as a partner with our ministry.
May 1st—Pastor Jeff spoke at Summit Church in Foley. Pastor JP and church elders prayed over the Copelands, helping to launch them into this ministry. Summit pledged monthly support and expressed a desire to enter a partnership with a church in Moldova.
May 5th—Pastor Jeff and Slavik Rimiski traveled to Georgia to meet with the mission pastor at First Baptist Church of Woodstock. They pledged several thousand dollars to help foster families in Ukraine who are caring for orphans evacuated from the orphanages during the war.
May 15th—Pastor Jeff spoke at Destiny Church International—a great day of inspiration with Pastor Rife and his church family. Destiny has come on board as a partner with our ministry.

May 18th—Pastor Jeff had a great meeting with Pastor Josh of Stapleton Baptist, arranging a day of ministry in the Fall.
May 22nd—Pastor Jeff spoke at Agricola Baptist Church. Pastor Tommy and his congregation are eager to support our ministry. Since that meeting their VBS has collected over $1,000 to assist in shipping a container for the “Come B4 Winter” ministry.
May 23rd—Two shipments of medications arrive in Robertsdale for the upcoming medical mission to Moldova and Ukraine. Drs. Bell and Astin at local pharmacy Lee Drugs were instrumental in securing needed medication, most of which was donated or purchased at discounted rates.
May 24th—Pastor Jeff took medication to Murfreesboro, TN, to meet with Kingdom Bridges’ first mission team members Dr. Drew Daigle and Craig Myers. They packed their suitcases with life-supporting medication and supplies, including hundreds of stuffed bears, and prepared to fly to Eastern Europe.
May 25th—Dr. Daigle was able to secure a portable ultrasound machine to take to doctors on the ground in Moldova and Ukraine. This device will help them save lives with early diagnosis. Daigle and Myers departed for Eastern Europe with plans to partner with doctors there.
May 22nd—Pastor Jeff spoke at Agricola Baptist Church. Pastor Tommy and his congregation are eager to support our ministry. Since that meeting their VBS has collected over $1,000 to assist in shipping a container for the “Come B4 Winter” ministry.
May 23rd—Two shipments of medications arrive in Robertsdale for the upcoming medical mission to Moldova and Ukraine. Drs. Bell and Astin at local pharmacy Lee Drugs were instrumental in securing needed medication, most of which was donated or purchased at discounted rates.
May 24th—Pastor Jeff took medication to Murfreesboro, TN, to meet with Kingdom Bridges’ first mission team members Dr. Drew Daigle and Craig Myers. They packed their suitcases with life-supporting medication and supplies, including hundreds of stuffed bears, and prepared to fly to Eastern Europe.
May 25th—Dr. Daigle was able to secure a portable ultrasound machine to take to doctors on the ground in Moldova and Ukraine. This device will help them save lives with early diagnosis. Daigle and Myers departed for Eastern Europe with plans to partner with doctors there.

May 26th (morning)—Pastor JP of Summit Church delivered a $29,000 donation designated to build the Summit Center at Holy Trinity Christian Center in Chisinau, Moldova. The Summit Center will provide housing and training for at-risk young men and women seeking to establish a better life.
May 26th (evening)—Pastor Jeff spoke at Central Christian’s Graduation speaking a message on “Seeking first the Kingdom and its Righteousness” above all else in life. Central Church and School are joining us sharing the Good News to the nations.
May 27th—May 29th—Pastor Jeff led two weddings and spoke at Faith Fellowship, while trying to pack to join the medical team in Moldova and Ukraine. The first 30 days following the Banquet were fast and furious. The Lord moved powerfully and Kingdom Bridges is off to a great start, thanks to our wonderful partners, people like you who join us in seeing heaven touch earth.
May 26th (evening)—Pastor Jeff spoke at Central Christian’s Graduation speaking a message on “Seeking first the Kingdom and its Righteousness” above all else in life. Central Church and School are joining us sharing the Good News to the nations.
May 27th—May 29th—Pastor Jeff led two weddings and spoke at Faith Fellowship, while trying to pack to join the medical team in Moldova and Ukraine. The first 30 days following the Banquet were fast and furious. The Lord moved powerfully and Kingdom Bridges is off to a great start, thanks to our wonderful partners, people like you who join us in seeing heaven touch earth.
May 28th—In Moldova, Dr. Daigle, Myers partnered with Moldovan Drs. Galina and Igor Coada and their daughter, Victoria, to lead medical clinics in Chisinau and surrounding refugee centers. The team of doctors saw hundreds of patients, most of them refugees, and shared care, love and the gospel.
May 30th—Pastor Jeff and Ronnie Hall left for Moldova and Ukraine with medication and hundreds more stuffed animals from Comfort Sewers in Fairhope to give to refugees.
May 31st—Our medical team moved to the Moldova-Ukraine border to provide clinics to refugee centers and a nursing home.
May 30th—Pastor Jeff and Ronnie Hall left for Moldova and Ukraine with medication and hundreds more stuffed animals from Comfort Sewers in Fairhope to give to refugees.
May 31st—Our medical team moved to the Moldova-Ukraine border to provide clinics to refugee centers and a nursing home.

June 1st—Ronnie Hall and Pastor Jeff joined the medical team on the ground and prepared to enter Ukraine. They were able to deliver a generous gift from a generous donor for a large clinic taking care of the most vulnerable from the region around the border. These financial gifts are a lifeline for those serving the needs of the millions displaced from the war. Most of the attention goes to the large sums of money given by nations and large non-profits. When we are on the ground in Ukraine and Moldova we witness the biggest difference is being made by the generosity of everyday people, small churches and organizations. Every dollar you give for humanitarian aid goes to meet the needs. We have feet on the ground to oversee the distribution of funds and materials. Your giving is making a difference!

June 2nd—Our team hit the ground running in Ukraine, participating in a ministry that fed over 1,500 people. The doctors saw patients as they waited for food bags and our team shared the hope of Jesus Christ with each person. Our first bridge, Serve Ukraine, has been providing food, medicine and supplies to Southern Ukraine since the war began. We have had a presence in the region for over five years. Kingdom Bridges as had people on the ground serving 50 of the first 100 days of the war. Your faithful given has assisted us along with our partners providing over 50,000 bags of food and supplies. This is heaven touching earth, through each of us joining in and doing our part.

June 3rd-4th—The team held two medical clinics in Odessa region of Ukraine. Every slot was full of people who had not received medical care since the war began. Several people expressed new faith in Christ. Our medical teams provided care which people have not received for over 100 days. Many people were without medicine they desperately needed, combined with the stress of the war the people were in dire need of care. Your support helped us get this care to them.

June 5th (morning)—Pastor Jeff spoke in an overflowing morning service of the church in, which had been meeting every day for 100 straight days. At the end of the service several people professed faith in Jesus.
June 5th (evening)—Pastor Jeff met with a group of pastors from the region. These men are serving their churches and communities faithfully under the dark cloud of war. They asked Jeff to help find partners churches that would pray for them and encourage them.
June 6th—Ronnie Hall worked with the youth group at the local church. These young people told him of their hopes and dreams for after the war. Ronnie encouraged them to think differently--to think about what they can do now.
June 7th—The teens came back to Ronnie and told him of dream they had of making an outdoor park and recreation center. Ronnie told them it’s time to do it and do it now.
June 8th—Ronnie met with the leaders of the church and they agreed to move forward on the park. At first they told Ronnie they doubted it could be done due to lack of workers and money.
June 9th—Kingdom Bridges raised the funds for the sports court and Ronnie arranged for the work to be done. Construction began with Ronnie assuring them it would be complete before he left.
June 5th (evening)—Pastor Jeff met with a group of pastors from the region. These men are serving their churches and communities faithfully under the dark cloud of war. They asked Jeff to help find partners churches that would pray for them and encourage them.
June 6th—Ronnie Hall worked with the youth group at the local church. These young people told him of their hopes and dreams for after the war. Ronnie encouraged them to think differently--to think about what they can do now.
June 7th—The teens came back to Ronnie and told him of dream they had of making an outdoor park and recreation center. Ronnie told them it’s time to do it and do it now.
June 8th—Ronnie met with the leaders of the church and they agreed to move forward on the park. At first they told Ronnie they doubted it could be done due to lack of workers and money.
June 9th—Kingdom Bridges raised the funds for the sports court and Ronnie arranged for the work to be done. Construction began with Ronnie assuring them it would be complete before he left.

June 10th—Pastor Jeff spoke at midweek services in several Ukrainian churches encouraging them to continue standing firm under the cloud of war. These were some of the 12 churches that makes up our Beauty from Ashes network in Ukraine, making a difference in the lives of hurting people.
June 11th—Pastor Jeff spoke at Pavel Malancea’s church and led a seminar on Spiritual Gifts. The seminar was attended by church planters and pastors from the Chisinau region. Pavel is almost completely recovered from his stroke—he is a walking miracle! He and Jeff made plans for a partnership.
June 10th-12th—Pastor Jeff met with Pastor Alex Malancea and his son, Nelu, about transferring leadership of the church, our longest-standing ministry partner. On Sunday June 12th, Nelu and Olesea Malancea assumed leadership from Alex and Ludmilla in a beautiful transition service. This was a very strategic day as the spiritual foundation laid by Pastor Alex was passed on to his son, symbolized by the passing of a Bible. Nelu and Olesea are leading the church to engage a new generation and the congregation is growing and moving forward with great vision.
June 12th—Pastor Jeff traveled with Ion Muron, president of the Moldovan Baptist association, to north Moldova and preached to a large gathering of church leaders. The power of God was present in the service.
June 14th—Through your faithful support we were able to bless the leaders of our children’s homes and refugee centers with a generous love offering to help their families. These folks had been working day and night for over 100 days caring for refugees and orphans.
June 11th—Pastor Jeff spoke at Pavel Malancea’s church and led a seminar on Spiritual Gifts. The seminar was attended by church planters and pastors from the Chisinau region. Pavel is almost completely recovered from his stroke—he is a walking miracle! He and Jeff made plans for a partnership.
June 10th-12th—Pastor Jeff met with Pastor Alex Malancea and his son, Nelu, about transferring leadership of the church, our longest-standing ministry partner. On Sunday June 12th, Nelu and Olesea Malancea assumed leadership from Alex and Ludmilla in a beautiful transition service. This was a very strategic day as the spiritual foundation laid by Pastor Alex was passed on to his son, symbolized by the passing of a Bible. Nelu and Olesea are leading the church to engage a new generation and the congregation is growing and moving forward with great vision.
June 12th—Pastor Jeff traveled with Ion Muron, president of the Moldovan Baptist association, to north Moldova and preached to a large gathering of church leaders. The power of God was present in the service.
June 14th—Through your faithful support we were able to bless the leaders of our children’s homes and refugee centers with a generous love offering to help their families. These folks had been working day and night for over 100 days caring for refugees and orphans.

June 15th—Our last bear was handed out to a child in Ukraine, marking the 300th stuffed animal distributed. We couldn’t have done to without Comfort Sewers of Fairhope making them! Comfort Sewers is an example of how we build bridges that see heaven touch earth. They are a sewing ministry housed out of Jubilee Shores Methodist in Fairhope. This group of volunteers from all over the region sews bears to encourage children in hospitals. They heard of Pastor Jeff's trips over and reached out asking if he could take stuffed animals. This began a bridge that led to hundreds of children receiving a token of love that brought light in the darkness. Many of these children had spent many days and nights hearing sirens and going to bomb shelters. These gifts of love, each with a Bible verse attached, brought a sense of normalcy to their world. A local new station covered this story use the link below to watch the story:
https://mynbc15.com/news/local/baldwin-county-ministries-team-up-to-deliver-smiles-to-ukrainian-refugees
https://mynbc15.com/news/local/baldwin-county-ministries-team-up-to-deliver-smiles-to-ukrainian-refugees

June 16th—Ronnie Hall kept his word as the sports park and recreation court was finished and a ribbon-cutting took place. Since the completion many events have been held there, giving teens in the area place to gather, find a friend and hear the Good News of Jesus. The congregation was filled with new power to realize that they didn’t have to wait until after the war, God had plans for them here and now.
June 17th—Meetings were held with long-standing partner Anatol Malancea on securing a warehouse to store and ship food to Ukraine. Your donations allowed us to secure the food and supplies needed to offer another day of distribution. Anatol and his network were responsible for caring for the refugees who flooded across the border in the first weeks of the war. Through Serve Ukraine, these supplies were secured to feed as many as 7,000 people per day in the first days of the war. Our partnership continues with Anatol as he leads strategic ministries to Ukrainian refugees coming into Moldova.
June 18th—Pastor Jeff began a journey to meet and encourage Ukrainian pastors and churches. He met with a local church that had a ministry to the blind in their community. A financial gift was given to support the transportation to allow these precious folks to continue coming to church weekly.
June 17th—Meetings were held with long-standing partner Anatol Malancea on securing a warehouse to store and ship food to Ukraine. Your donations allowed us to secure the food and supplies needed to offer another day of distribution. Anatol and his network were responsible for caring for the refugees who flooded across the border in the first weeks of the war. Through Serve Ukraine, these supplies were secured to feed as many as 7,000 people per day in the first days of the war. Our partnership continues with Anatol as he leads strategic ministries to Ukrainian refugees coming into Moldova.
June 18th—Pastor Jeff began a journey to meet and encourage Ukrainian pastors and churches. He met with a local church that had a ministry to the blind in their community. A financial gift was given to support the transportation to allow these precious folks to continue coming to church weekly.

June 19th—Pastor Jeff spoke at a new Ukrainian church spending the weekend with the pastor who has a great vision for a powerful ministry including a camp, ministry to the blind, food distribution, and multiple church plants and orphan homes. It was great weekend of ministry as several people responded to the message of the Gospel.
June 20th—Your support allowed us to give this pastor and church an offering to continue their ministry to their community. We were able to do this for all 12 churches in our Beauty From Ashes network in Ukraine.
June 20th—Your support allowed us to give this pastor and church an offering to continue their ministry to their community. We were able to do this for all 12 churches in our Beauty From Ashes network in Ukraine.

June 21st—Your donations allowed us to partner with Ignite Europe to
get the food distribution back on track. Around 1,800 people came to get food and supplies. These supplies are the only source hundreds of families depend on to make it through each week. We are building bridges with many organizations to do together what we can't do alone.
June 22nd—Kingdom Bridges sponsored a meeting with the leadership team of Holy Trinity. Plans were made to create the Summit Center at the church. Older at-risk teens in Moldova have a 75% chance of experiencing trafficking, crime, jail or suicide. The Summit Center will be a two-year program focused on discipleship, life skills, job training and emotional wellness so the teens will experience abundant life in Christ. Summit Church in Foley is partnering with Holy Trinity to see this dream become a reality.
June 23rd—Meetings were held with large NGOs in the region to secure supplies and deliveries of food to our church network in Ukraine. We are supporting a dozen churches in the country that feed around 10,000 people per month. Obtaining the supplies needed for this is a journey of faith for these churches. Through your donations and the connections we are making, we are seeing heaven touch earth and beauty come from ashes.
June 25th—We traveled to a new region in Ukraine arriving at a food distribution center where over 600 people gathered to receive a week’s supply of groceries. For many families this was their only source of food.
June 26th—We were able to provide funds to a local ministry in this region that supports families who have lost sons and daughters in the war.
June 23rd—Meetings were held with large NGOs in the region to secure supplies and deliveries of food to our church network in Ukraine. We are supporting a dozen churches in the country that feed around 10,000 people per month. Obtaining the supplies needed for this is a journey of faith for these churches. Through your donations and the connections we are making, we are seeing heaven touch earth and beauty come from ashes.
June 25th—We traveled to a new region in Ukraine arriving at a food distribution center where over 600 people gathered to receive a week’s supply of groceries. For many families this was their only source of food.
June 26th—We were able to provide funds to a local ministry in this region that supports families who have lost sons and daughters in the war.

June 26th—Pastor Jeff preached to a full house, as people from the floor to the balcony gathered to hear the message of the Gospel. Many Ukrainian churches have lost half their members to them evacuating. But even with these losses the churches are overflowing with many new people coming to hear the hope of Jesus.
June 27th—Kingdom Bridges was able to pay for airfare to reunite a Ukrainian family that had been separated by the war.
June 28th—Kingdom Bridges financially sponsored a group of pastors to attend a training conference to help equip them to serve in areas where they live under persecution.
June 27th—Kingdom Bridges was able to pay for airfare to reunite a Ukrainian family that had been separated by the war.
June 28th—Kingdom Bridges financially sponsored a group of pastors to attend a training conference to help equip them to serve in areas where they live under persecution.

June 29th—Kingdom Bridges sponsored two camps for children from churches that are caring for many refugee children. Nearly 500 children received the blessing of taking part in these camps. These two churches will be in our first season of church-to-church partnerships. Most children in Ukraine have missed two of the last four years of school. The schools that are open have to deal with bomb sirens and bomb shelters. Pray for this generation of children that have been through so much, from COVID to the War.

June 30th—Our first bridge--Serve Ukraine under the leadership of Slavik Rimiski--presented funds to a family caring for 17 orphans plus their biological children to purchase a bus large enough to transport the family. Under Slavik’s leadership, Serve Ukraine has made partners all over the United States and Canada. All the humanitarian work we have done on the ground has been done through Serve Ukraine. We are honored to be a part of starting and participating in this ministry where every dollar donated goes to meet needs on the ground in the name of Jesus. Transportation is a critical element of helping Ukrainians. We have been able to purchase or rent buses that have allowed us to transport thousands of refugees to safety. The vehicles that we have purchased are being used to deliver supplies, transport refugees and like this one helping families that have taken in orphans be able to get to doctors, school and if need to safety.