Christmas, and more, in Ukraine
Dec 27th, 2008 by John
Map of Ukraine
My Ukrainian friend, fellow pastor and colleague, Alexander Savich, is arranging some wonderful ministry opportunities for this visit to Ukraine. I leave today and will have my friend and pastoral intern, Jeremy Bouma, to serve with me. We will fly to Kiev (arriving Sunday afternoon) and we will take a marshuka (bus-van) to Lutsk on Monday morning. Lutsk is in western Ukraine near the border of Poland (see map).
Alex (aka Sasha) wanted us to experience Ukrainian Christmas. Many church services are scheduled and the celebration lasts a week. I know one of the ministry events will be speaking in the prisons in the Lutsk area. I usually work with the leaders of Calvary Church (Sasha), Fimiam Church (Pasha) and God’s Design (Sergey).
Jeremy and I desire your prayers as we travel and serve. Because Ukraine is not that different in latitude, the weather is similar to Michigan’s. It can get biting cold. We will return to Kiev on Jan 13 and spend two days with Maksim and Lena Rakovich. Lena is expecting their first child–a girl. We will also see some veteran missionaries, Timmy and Kenyon Powers.
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Quite exciting for you two! I will be praying as I remember. Many blessings on you and on the trip and each person in the contacts. May Jesus be especially present throughout all your endeavors and contacts.
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