Weekly Update

This week Linda and I are getting started with planing our next trip to Ukraine. We're considering borrowing curriculum from our church's summer camp curriculum - Transformers. It's based on the verse from Romans 12:2 


"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."


We're having  A few folks over  at our house tomorrow evening (Monday, 8/8) to talk about the lessons and talk to some folks interested in going. 


Soon we'll also begin our funding efforts. I know the conditions in the economy are presenting challenges for everyone. It's very difficult to decide how to use the funds you have set aside for giving. If you have given to this outreach ministry in the past, bless you and thank you. If you can help us this time, bless you and thank you for helping. If you are tapped out? It's OK, you're blessed and released. But, please bless us with your prayers.


Meanwhile, We have to get going on passports. Linda has to submit for one and I need mine replaced. Hopefully, we can get them back before to long so when the time comes to purchase airline tickets we'll have what we need.


Our team mentors are gearing up as well. A few of our mentors are attending the History-Makers conference in Donetsk later this month (http://www.history-makers.org). History Makers works with emerging Christian leaders in order to impact the kingdom both for today and  tomorrow by investing in their training. Nastya S. and Sasha L. are participating in the conference. Anya G. is also going and participating as a member of the worship team. Our team coordinator, Arthur Kazaryan, is also going as a presenter. Please keep all of them in your prayers.


That's all for now.


Peace and Grace,
Joel