Welcome Nataliia & Alexander!
Ukraine Family Arrives
Jim & Mary Brandon & family have welcomed a Ukraine family into their home, who fled the invasion in their city. Below you will see the profile we received introducing themselves. We are grateful for their safe journey and thankful for the generosity of our church community helping in many different ways for them to get settled. Alexander has now secured employment and they are navigating the many avenues to make this area their home for the foreseeable future.
PS Sonya is enjoying her new home also.
Shpak Family
Hello, my name is Nataliia, I am 59 years old and a mother to my son Alexander who is 32 years old. We are both from Mykolaiv a city in Ukraine.
Alexander and I have received a CUAET visa and we plan to come to the Sarnia area on July 2. It is our hope we are both able to find jobs and housing. By profession, I am a teacher of Ukrainian language and literature, my son Alexander is a specialist in computer peripherals. We have an amazing cat named Sonya that will be traveling with us. Sonya is a very well-mannered and clean Cat. My son Alexander and I would be very grateful for any help in settling into the Sarnia community.
Update from Jim Brandon:
Alex is hoping to get on full time in October. Nataliia has her name in at Brooke Central and we have our fingers crossed. I have been taking them to a church in Sarnia where the service is all in Ukrainian and the refugees have been meeting. They will both be going for their drivers licenses soon and hoping for the best. When I come I would personally like a minute to thank our congregation. I can’t say enough for the support.
Thanks Jim
Music Ministry
Music Ministry
We are blessed with the talents of Ruth Balog, who is our Musician/Choir Director. She is challenging the choir and bringing new, joyful music to the Sanctuary while paying homage to our traditions too. So, if you love to sing or know someone who does we’d love to have you join us! From traditional organ to electric guitar, we’re embracing it all. Due to COVID-19 we are now using Zoom for choir regular gatherings. Ruth has learned many new skills during these challenging times and we are grateful for her expertise and enthusiasm.
Ruth can be reached at ruthscottbalog@gmail.com.
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