The Hatches Kids

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Name: Twila
Date: 07/14/08
Message: Hey, I was a part of the June team. I love Ukraine, Kiev, the Ark and most of all the children. So much that I'm already making plans to return next summer for longer. Who has Ukraine experiences to share?

Name: ljrocks@embarqmail.com
Date: 05/28/08
Message: Just returned with 'team 1' from the Ukraine. It was a life changing, attitude altering, experience of a lifetime. Oh how wonderfully blessed we are to live in this great nation, and how spoiled we have become. If you have never been you must go and see the 'forgoten ones.' Give them your time, your love, and your hearts. You'll be blessed for your efforts. Thank you Jane and Barbara for all you do.

Name: Michael Wetzel
Date: 01/22/08
Message: Thank you so much! Lisa is an inspiration to us and we are grateful to partner with her.

Name: Mrs. Irene Norris
Date: 01/18/08
Message: I am Lisa Gootee's mother and I just wanted to say the work you are all doing is amazing to me and I pray God blesses and keeps you.

Name: Michael
Date: 12/18/07
Message: Thanks so much John. We miss you guys!

Name: John
Date: 12/15/07
Message: Hello! Just wanted to wish You and your bride a Merry Blessed Christmas! Thank you for all your hard work :) John Emerson -Monroe CC

Name: Michael Wetzel
Date: 11/14/07
Message: We would love to know who is visiting our site. Please leave a comment.

Name: Robin
Date: 07/12/07
Message: I've just come back from Ukraine and seeing first hand the work kherson Christian Church is doing. Bless you in your work! I will continue to follow and help raise awareness

Name: Kylie Bauer
Date: 06/10/07
Message: I just wanted to say that your service here in Jackson today touched my heart in so many ways. All I could think of was my own children. I know that the Lord will guide all of you in the right direction. I will keep you and all of these children in my prayers always. God Bless all of you

Name: Michael Wetzel
Date: 04/30/07
Message: Please feel free to leave a comment.

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Kids in Ukraine and Russia

Children, young and old, are living on the streets, in overcrowded orphanages and with very poor parents in crowded apartments. Most are social orphans, abandoned by an alcoholic or abusive parent. Some are abandoned as babies in children's hospitals. Of those who "graduate" orphanages at age sixteen: About 10% of these children commit suicide before their eighteenth birthday, 60% of the girls end up in prostitution, 70% of the boys end up in crime.

Our heart is to raise awareness and advocate help for these "forgotten ones".

“…and they asked each other, "Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?"
Mark 16:3

Some call them the "Hatches Kids" because of the hatch covers over the sewers. Rat infested, putrid smelling concrete holes are home for many. The humidity is suffocating. The smell of urine and garbage are nauseating. Trash liters the floors. And in each corner there is a worn blanket laid near the cities hot water pipes. A sewer may house a small band of forgotten kids, abused children, sleeping fitfully through the cold winter nights. Read More

Igor Comes to America!

We are excited to welcome Igor to Edgerton, Ohio. He will be living with Steve and Becki Wilmot as he attends school. Igor was rescued from the streets when he was eleven-years old by Jane Hyatt and Barbara Klaiber of "The Ark" in Kiev, Ukraine. Igor asked Jane, "Hey lady, do you know where a kid can get a good nights sleep?" That was all it took for Jane and Barbara to open their hearts. Shepherd's Purse had about 10 of us travel to an open house for Igor at the Edgerton Christian Church. We surprised him with a laptop, a camera and lots of prayers and hugs. The church had a wonderful welcoming party prayed for the whole family. Thank you Jesus! Check out the pictures.

Current News

Stories from Robert Gamble who works with street kids in Odessa, Ukraine.

New law rounds up 600 kids in region. Read here.

Igor has come to the United States! Check pictures here!

"Christmas in Kiev" is coming up December 27th.

Our teams have returned. Between the two almost $10,000 extra was donated to the ministry of "The Ark". Suitcases of supplies were delivered. Remodeling and gardening was frenzied and successful and there were no flight snags. Smooth sailing to the kids. Check pictures here of the June team and here for the May team.

Pat & Len Joy run a small foster care home just outside of Kiev for several kids. They are friends of ours and we try to help them when we can. Read Pat's current news. Children's Joy

Lisa Gootee is getting married! Read the news.

Check out some of the latest news for Shepherd's Purse from Michael.

Staff Needs: Travel planner (organize team trips), Russia Director (expand our work with Russian partners) Both positions begin as volunteer. Raising support as a mission position can begin immediately. Check here for more details.

This is sixteen-year old Nastya. She has lived on the streets since she was four. (Move cursor over pictures to pause)

September 1, 2006