From Ukraine to the Jungles of Papua New Guinea: A Love Story That's Changing Countless Lives

EASTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCE, Papua New Guinea – Fifteen years ago, a young Ukrainian couple left everything behind to follow what they believed was God's calling to one of the most remote places on earth. They arrived with little more than faith, a dream, and no idea how profoundly their lives, and the lives of countless others, would be changed. Ira and Jenya Konstantinik arrived in the rugged highlands of Papua New Guinea in 2011. Far from their home in Ukraine and far from modern conveniences, they stepped into the jungle believing this was where God had called them to serve. "For the first week, it was so romantic," Ira recalls. "Everything was so exciting, here I am a missionary in Papua New Guinea." Read the full story from CBN's George Thomas: https://cbn.com/news/world/ukraine-jungles-papua-new-guinea-love-story-thats-changing-countless-lives Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart ► Iranians Need Your Help! Partner With Us Here: https://go.cbn.com/ul2XK What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcbnnews%2Fnewschann&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: https://www.youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbnnews/ Like us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBNNews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbnnews/ Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcontact%2Fcontact-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews