Vicki McDermittJan 15, 20216 minThe Silver Lining of 2020In this update: St. Nikoli Church Kobryn Foster Family Helen-MSW's Intern Soup Kitchen(s) Otklik Local Aid Partners Ushachi Hospital...
Vicki McDermittJun 30, 20203 minThe Mission continues...This new addition completes the vision Ludmila had by providing a place to share and meet together that goes beyond Sunday worship.
Vicki McDermittApr 22, 20203 minThe Sisters"You came here to my homeland, and from the moment we met, I knew that God made you understand my heart."
Vicki McDermittNov 20, 20192 minA Warmer Winter Ahead... There are not enough pictures to make you understand the impact of your gifts and the value of your continued prayers for these people and t
Vicki McDermittOct 15, 20191 minIt's COLD outside!! Simple summer shoes aren't expensive, but the cost of winter shoes and boots makes them prohibitive for many families
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20191 min CD On Sale NOw! To Belarus... with LOVE!Good news friends! The CD is ready... I'm celebrating The Great American Songbook with a host of jazz greats on this stellar LIVE album....
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20192 minNEW NEED for the Little Ones of BelarusHi Friends Well, summer is over, and……drum-roll…… we have a project at one of my favorite places; the Children’s Wing at Ushachi...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20191 minUpdate: The LONG Belarus summer...I am so excited to start our next project for the hospital at Ushachi, but summers in Belarus are as slow as they can be. Getting all the...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20192 minMusic on a Mission! Getting Home and Back To ItThe day after visiting Osipovichi, I packed up my things and headed for the closing meeting with Kozovaya. She usually cooks an amazing...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20192 minMusic on a Mission! (6) Osi-po-vichi! Just Like It Sounds... say it FAST! On Monday we drove two hours south-east of Minsk to a small town called Osipovichi, where The Osipovichi Boarding School for Children...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20191 minMusic on a Mission! (2) Stopping By The Church Of St. NikolisOn the way to Ushachi Hospital we pass by one of my favorite places, The Church Of St. Nikolis. This little church is Kozovaya’s dream...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20191 minMusic on a Mission! (5) A Day of Singing and Sharing Sunday contained a morning visit to another church to say hi and sing a couple of songs, and an evening visit with a group of singers who...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20191 minMusic on a Mission! (4) Jet-Lag, Downtown Minsk and an Impromptu InterviewSaturday morning I woke up, looked at the clock, decided to stay in bed a few more minutes, and woke up three hours later. — Sounds like...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20192 minMusic on a Mission! (3) Ushachi Hospital, Belarus 2018 Today I return to one of my favorite places, The Ushachi Hospital, to meet with surgeon Dr. Anatoli. Dr. Sergei, the director was called...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20191 minMusic on a Mission! (1) Sasha's Shelter, Belarus 2018 Thursday May 17 Today we visited long time friend Sasha Chernitsky as he cares for the homeless of Belarus. You can follow him directly...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20192 minWhat Your Generosity Has DoneBelarus Update: Hi Friends, I’m excited to share what your generosity has accomplished in Belarus. Things often move so fast; we forget...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20192 minCould your love create a hospital "happy place"?Hi Friends, I just received this email from our friend Doug Brendel who provides humanitarian aid to Belarus and who introduced me to...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20191 minWhat a Show!On March 19th we performed a concert at the MIM Musical Theater here in Phoenix. It was a tribute to The Great American Songbook and God...
Vicki McDermittAug 16, 20191 minTo Belarus... with LOVE! CD In ProductionGood news! The CD production of "To Belarus With Love" from our recent live event is coming right along! We look forward to sending out...