The Lehigh Presbytery and our covenant partners in Romania, The Hungarian Reformed Church, thank you for your generous support!

With the initial response to the need we were able to send a little over eight thousand dollars to help support the ministry and mission of our covenant partner to the refugees from Ukraine.  They have been able to provide food, shelter, medicine and spiritual support to all those who have crossed the border into Romania.  Our financial support has also allowed them to collect and transport the much needed supplies into Ukraine (ie. adult and baby diapers, hygiene products, diabetes monitors and strips, soap, food, etc.).

Since then we have received additional donations and will be transferring the funds to support the need of the refugees and those still in Ukraine.

If you would like to help you can give through the Lehigh Presbytery’ online giving platform here, and designate your gift for Ukraine; OR you can send your check to Lehigh Presbytery, 710 N. Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104 (Please note UKRAINE-HRC in the memo line).  Every cent we receive is transferred directly the Hungarian Reformed Church in Romania for this ministry.

The need is great and on-going.  We thank you for your prayers and support!

April 5, 2022

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I would like to thank you for your prayers for peace and instant help to ease the sorrow of those who are suffering in or fleeing our neighboring Ukraine as the was is escalating.

More than 4 million have already left Ukraine, mostly women with children, and elderly people. Men aging between 18 and 60 are not allowed to leave, Ukraine banned all male citizens aging 18-60 from leaving the country.

Ukraine is one hundred miles away from Oradea. Tens of thousands have escaped towards the Romanian border to Oradea.

Our Church reacted immediately: we have been collecting food, medicine, hygienic items and money to help those in need. Our Church has been transporting aid into Ukraine, and we are also accommodating hundreds of refugees. The emergency aid by Lehigh Presbytery amounting USD 4,310.00 was deeply appreciated. This substantial gift is making our common mission stronger, for His glory.

Mau God bless this donation of our American Sisters and Brothers in faith!

In Christ,

Istvan Csury, Bishop
Reformed Church in Romania
Kiralyhagomellek District
Nagyvarad/Oradea