TeamSim Update: The December 2012 Mission

TeamSim Update: The December 2012 Mission

Dear Friends,
After six years I’m just beginning to emerge on a hillside.From here I’m able to see not only where I’ve been but where I’m going. With each passing year and each passing mission to Ukraine God is revealing his plan — step-by-step. I can see where orphan ministry is heading in Simferopol, Ukraine.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing some exciting news about how God is changing lives and winning hearts in Simferopol.

The December 2012 Mission:  I’m actively recruiting a team to return to Simferopol in December, 2012. We’ll be ministering to the children living in two orphan facilities —  Detskyi Dom (DD), a 50-bed children’s home and Gagarin School for Girls. We’ve worked in both of these facilities. The Gagarin School serves about 75-90 orphaned girls (ages 5-17) as well as girls from low-income homes. We’ll be focusing more on supporting this facility in the future. 

Anya Goliakova (pictured here with me in June 2012) is
Director of education at Gagrin School for Girls in Simferopol.
Anya has served on our team in past years as a mentor.
Now it's our turn to serve her and the kids at her school.

NEXT WEEK: I’ll be establishing the team funding site for the 12/12 mission so that we can begin an aggressive funding campaign. I’ll be posting and sending a link in a few days so you can donate securely online.

Each team member will need to raise $3400 for the trip. The cost also includes support for the expenses of one of our team’s Ukrainian 12-3-1 Mentors. We will need to raise 50% by Oct 1 and 100% by Nov 1. I’m praying you will all be considering supporting us as we share Christ with approximately 100-125 at-risk and orphaned children at the start of this year’s holiday season in Simferopol, Ukraine.

Stay logged in! More news coming soon!

Peace and Grace,
Joel
Volunteer Team Lead - Simferopol, Ukraine
YouthReach International