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We lost our home during the war - help us build a new one
Our story
Our story
👨👩👧👦 We are the Natalchenko family
Ilya, Karina, and our two children — Solomiya and Dan.
We come from Bakhmut, a city we once called home — where we built our house, served people, and raised our kids with love and hope.
🔥 When the war came
In 2023, our home was completely destroyed.
🔊A shell from the fighting landed directly in our daughter Solomiya’s bedroom.
🙏 By God's mercy, we were not at home — our lives were spared.
📖 A powerful testimony
Later, a soldier found a Bible with our wedding date in the ruins.
💬 He contacted us on Instagram and thanked us — our home had become a shelter and source of food for soldiers during some of the darkest days.
It broke our hearts, but we saw the grace:
> 🕊️ Even in destruction, our home became a blessing.
Video of our house from a Ukrainian soldier who lived in it ⬇️
Look at reality
Look at reality
🏚️ We lost everything
Our house is gone. Our neighbors were killed. Some were injured, others scattered across the world. But we stayed in Ukraine — to serve
We didn’t just survive. We chose to stay and help others who, like us, lost everything. Because ✝️ faith, hope, and love cannot be burned.
What We’re Doing Now
What We’re Doing Now
Today, we live in Ternopil.
Together with our team, we’ve started a new church for new people — a place of hope and healing.
💛 We support displaced families with food, practical help, and emotional and spiritual care.
👨🎓 We also offer free IT training for youth and students to help them build a better future.
Our mission is to serve, restore, and share the love of Christ with those who’ve lost everything.
Our New Church ⬆️
Our students in IT-school ⬇️
Helping for refugees ⬆️
Breakfasts for internally displaced people ⬇️
Our dream
Our dream
🏡 Our Dream — To Have a Home Again
After losing everything, we spent a long time living in rented housing.
But now, we’re dreaming of a small, simple home — a fresh start for our family.
🛠️ We’ve already started building it with our own hands — in a village near Ternopil — using fast and affordable frame construction.
✅ With God’s help and the support of friends, we’ve already:
– poured the foundation
– built the walls
– installed windows and doors
🚧 But the interior still needs a lot of work:
We lack resources for electricity, plumbing, insulation, and furniture.
💒 More than just a shelter, we pray this house will be:
– a place of rest for our family
– a space to welcome guests
– a home where we can serve, encourage, and share Christ
How You Can Help
How You Can Help
If the Lord touches your heart, you can become part of this story of restoration.
If the Lord touches your heart, you can become part of this story of restoration.
Every gift brings us one step closer to finishing and moving into our new home.
Every gift brings us one step closer to finishing and moving into our new home.
✨ We believe God can bring life out of ashes —
✨ We believe God can bring life out of ashes —
and even ruins can become a blessing.
and even ruins can become a blessing.
And designate for Ilya Natalchenko Family
⬛ We would be grateful if you would pray for the successful completion of our project.
⬛ We also ask that you share this site with friends who might be able to help us in our need.
📍 Our Contact Information
Address: 34 Bilogirska Street, Ternopil, Ternopil Region, Ukraine
📞 Phone: +38 (066) 593 76 05
📧 Email: ilya.natalchenko44@gmail.com
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