Team Kharkov Requests February 12th-18th

“They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.” (Isaiah 61:4 NIV)

An Old Building in Downtown Kharkov

Our International student group is studying “Breaking Free” by Beth Moore.  Isaiah 61:4 is the memory verse for the week of study we are on, and was brought to mind as I mentioned “generational sin” in our conversational English group last night.  For generations, alcoholism and other addictions have held multitudes captive, devastating families and even the culture in many ways.  False teachings led generations away from God, into a void of atheism and moral wilderness. 

Join with us in praying the Lord would ignite a passion in His people in Eastern Ukraine for coming against the strongholds that have held generations captive through prayer.  Ask Him to fill them with a desire to go out into their cities to share the love of Christ with the multitudes living in bondage.

Sunday, February 12^th  Give thanks to the Lord for how He is using Amanda to encourage and disciple youth at Christian Life church.  They are excited about the study of “Experiencing God,” with today being the study of week 1.  Pray the Lord will use this study, and His Word, to lay a solid foundation of faith in the hearts of each one participating. 

Monday, February 13^th Vika is a young woman who has attended “The Book Club” English group off and on for the last few years.  She has not been able to attend for a while now because of work obligations, but has asked to meet with me (Linda) alone to study the Bible.  We’ll meet this afternoon and begin reading the Bible together again (we met for a while a year ago).  Pray the Lord will use His Word to lead Vika into a more intimate relationship with Christ. 

Tuesday, February 14^th  Amanda and Natasha will begin the study of “Breaking Free” in Russian together today after completing “Experiencing God.”  Natasha shared that she is really excited about the study.  Pray the Lord would use His Word, and this material, to tear down any strongholds in Natasha’s life.  Intercede for Amanda as she “walks” through this study in Russian with Natasha, that the Lord would grant her understanding not only of the words, but of the meaning in the Ukrainian mindset.

Wednesday, February 15^th  Please continue to pray for us as we explore new options for housing for our volunteer teams closer to the cities where they will minister.  Pray we would know His plan, and how to put into place all the logistics needed for a large medical team. 

Thursday, February 16^th  Last week, as we discussed what it means to be a part of the body of Christ through Paul’s teachings in Romans 12, we talked about our desire and prayers that one day those coming would be part of a new church start.  Pray for us tonight as we dive into Romans 13 and discuss obedience to authorities that may be corrupt or oppressive.  Ask the Father to continue to work in the hearts and minds of all of us to know and obey His will.

Friday, February 17^th  We are so blessed to be working with Ukrainian pastors and believers with hearts burdened for the lost in their communities, yet there is a great need for young men with a desire to be discipled and trained as leaders.  Pray the Lord would raise up a generation of young men with  “fire in their bones” to proclaim Christ to the people of Eastern Ukraine. 

Saturday, February 18^th  Pray for our International Church Breaking Free group as we meet with them today for week 5 of the study.  Ask the Father to grant each of us the desire to allow Him to tear down the strongholds in our lives that have hindered us from knowing who we are in Christ. 

IMPACTing the Kharkov Region of Ukraine with the love of Christ!