"And let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us." (Hebrews 12:1)
Thank you so much for your continuing prayers for our team as we continue on in the "race that God has set before us" individually and corporately! The process of going through change is often uncomfortable, and even heartbreaking as relationships that we have grown so used to are changed by the will of our Father. While our faith assures us that He is working in and through the changes, that does not necessarily eliminate the grief of letting go. Yet I am so very thankful for the calm assurance He grants each of us!
As this is being written (Friday), the Wofford family are all in Kiev, with three of them recovering from what was apparently food poisoning. Only Wendy escaped the illness that affected all the others. As a result, Shelby changed her flight to give her time to recover. She will now depart from Kiev on Monday, so please pray for all of the Wofford family as they regain their strength after 24 hours of illness!
Also, our picnic scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) has been moved indoors due to daily rain this week. Pray the Lord would grant us a great time of fellowship as The Book Club meets for the last time this summer, and that the Lord would lead many of the International students to join us for fellowship and games.
Sunday, July 3rd Pray for Keith, Wendy, Shelby and Ryan as they have one more day together in Kiev before Shelby's departure tomorrow. Ask the Lord to continue to restore the health of Keith, Shelby and Ryan following their illness.
Monday, July 4th Give thanks to the Lord for granting us as Americans independence through the sacrifice of so many! Praise Him for granting us as believers freedom through the perfect sacrifice of His Son! Intercede for Shelby as she begins her journey back to the states today from Kiev, and for her family here as they return to Kharkov following her departure.
Tuesday, July 5th We praise Him for the opportunities He is giving us (Amanda and Linda) for ministry together at a women's conference in Donetsk in late August. Pray for us as we prepare the conference materials from Colossians. Ask the Lord to lay across our hearts and minds His words of hope, encouragement, and renewal for the women we will meet. Pray those words flow from our hearts and minds into documents for translation.
Wednesday, July 6th Please continue to pray for the Wofford family as they prepare for their move in August, and for Linda as she begins the process of packing to move into their apartment after their departure. Pray for the physical, emotional, and spiritual endurance needed to complete this part of the "race" in a way that brings Him glory.
Thursday, July 7th We praise Him for the fellowship of believers we have in Kharkov. Pray for Amanda and Linda as they prayerfully seek His opportunities for working with our brothers and sisters in Christ in our new roles. Ask Him to grant us wisdom and knowledge of His will for us individually and as “Team Kharkov” as we labor in His love and for His glory in the Kharkov region of Ukraine.
Friday, July 8th Pray for the team from Prattville, Alabama as they begin their journey today to Kharkov for a week of VBS in Rogon and Biskvitna. Ask the Lord to grant them a smooth and restful journey in preparation for the work ahead. Pray for Keith as he makes all the final preparations for the team.
Saturday, July 9th The Prattville team is scheduled to arrive in Kharkov late this afternoon. Pray the Lord would prepare hearts in Rogon and Biskvitna to receive the Truth as this team shares throughout the coming week. Ask Him to give each team member a good night’s rest tonight as they settle into their host homes.
May your days this week be filled with a knowledge of His love for you, and His delight in calling you His own!
IMPACTing the Kharkov region of Ukraine with the love of Christ!
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