I am reminded again and again that it is not my words that will penetrate, permeate, and plant the seeds of righteousness into the lives of others. Rather, it is His Word, simply spoken, simply revealed through our daily lives in front of others that has the power to accomplish His purpose throughout the world. Pray we will be faithful to proclaim His Word in every facet of our lives - our homes, our neighborhood, in the work place, within the body of Christ - for His glory, honor, and praise.
Sunday, August 14th Pray for Team Kharkov members as we worship together at New Hope for the last time before Keith, Wendy, and Ryan depart for their new assignment. Ask the Father to grant a time of sweet fellowship for the body of Christ at New Hope during this time of celebration of what the Father has planned for all of Team Kharkov and His people throughout the world.
Monday, August 15th Amanda and I (Linda) continue to make preparation for the women's retreat in the Donetsk region beginning next Wednesday (August 24th). Pray the Lord would grant those translating our materials wisdom as they put our thoughts (and His) into Russian. Intercede for Him to cause the words to penetrate our hearts and minds so that we might relay them in the way He would desire.
Tuesday, August 16th Pray for Keith, Wendy, and Ryan as they travel to Kiev today, and fly tomorrow to their new assignment. Petition the Lord to grant them safe travel, and times of sweet fellowship with one another, with colleagues in Kiev, and favor with airline personnel tomorrow. Pray the Lord would prepare just the right apartment for them in their new location and abundant blessings as they walk in obedience to Him.
Wednesday, August 17th We praise God for the opportunities we have had in the past weeks to meet with pastors and Ukrainian ministers to begin casting a vision for future work in the Kharkov region of Ukraine. Pray the Lord would work in the hearts of many men and women believers in this region, fanning into flame a passion for reaching the millions of lost in Eastern Ukraine. Ask Him for wisdom and knowledge of His will as we begin making plans for future ministry.
Thursday, August 18th Pray for me as well as my friends and co-laborers Amanda and Joe Ragan (who has come up to Kharkov to help) as we make all the final preparations for my move tomorrow to our company owned apartment. Pray the seeds planted into the lives of the owner of my current apartment and of the garage I have rented the past year will bear the fruit of repentance in the future.
Friday, August 19th Pray for those providing the labor for my move to the new apartment today. Ask the Lord to give us an opportunity to share His Truth with the men who will be carrying my furniture and boxes of belongings up the 3 flights of stairs in the new building. Pray for safety for all of us as I seek to get things at least "livable" before leaving next Wednesday for the Donetsk retreat.
Saturday, August 20th We have received word this week of two of our personnel in the European affinity who have been diagnosed with cancer. Please join us in praying for 7 year old Josiah, who is now at St. Jude's hospital being treated for leukemia as well as his mom, dad, and brothers, and Mary Ellen Ragains who will leave hopefully in the next week or 10 days with her husband Joel to receive treatment in the states. Ask the Lord to grant all His healing, comfort, and strength in the storm. Pray for family members as they walk through this time with them.
Thank you for continuing this journey down His path in the Kharkov region of Ukraine with us! Your prayers and fellowship through email mean so much to Amanda and I. We look forward to sharing with you how His plan unfolds in the days, weeks, and months ahead! To God be the glory, honor, and praise!
IMPACTing the Kharkov Region of Ukraine with the love of Christ!
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