Team Kharkov Requests March 4th - 10th

"But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.  My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside."  (Job 23:10-11 NIV)

As I read those words from the book of Job this morning, I could only think "Oh, how I desire that would be truth in my life!"  Yes, he knows the way that I take, and there are times tests come into my life, but to come out as gold?  Not yet.....but I can yet praise him for I know I would not even have the desire to follow his steps and keep to his way apart from Him.  Pray for hearts attuned to his voice, even when the storms of life swirl around us. May each of us choose to follow his steps, and keep to his way without turning to the left or to the right, for his glory, honor, and praise among the nations!


Sunday, March 4th  Amanda continues to work with the youth in Christian Life church as they go through "Experiencing God" together.  Pray the Lord would use the study of His word to lay a solid, unshakable foundation in the lives of each of these youth.   


Monday, March 5th  I (Linda) have the opportunity to travel with Nadia Morokovetz, women's ministry leader for our region, to speak to the "widows" in the Baptist Church in the small city of Saventsi on March 8th, which is International Women's Day.  Ask the Lord to give me wisdom and words as I prepare to teach.  Pray He would fill my heart and mind with words that will bring encouragement, hope, and joy to the hearts of the women in this church.


Tuesday, March 6th Thank you for praying for us as we sought accommodations for a volunteer team coming in May.  The Lord provided just what we need, and we give Him praise.  Continue to pray for us as we set up transportation and get all the supplies together for the team in the weeks ahead.


Wednesday, March 7th  Pastor Sergei Dotsko of Living Hope Church in Kharkov has shared a vision for starting a rehabilitation center through their church.  Pray the Lord would raise up men and women in Living Hope with a passion for this very strategic, and needed ministry.  Ask the Lord to provide the perfect "home" for this outreach in the Kharkov region.


Thursday, March 8th  Today is "International Women's Day," celebrated throughout the countries of the former Soviet Union.  Many churches in the Kharkov region will use this time to reach out to women in their communities with the love of Christ.  Intercede for women to be drawn into a relationship with Christ today as His people share His love with their neighbors and friends.  Pray for Nadia and I as we travel to Saventsi to love on the women there. 


Friday, March 9th  Please continue to pray for New Hope Church as they seek His will and His plan for the future ministry of the church.  Ask the Lord to reveal His desire for Pastor Vitaly concerning the pastorate of the church.  Pray the members of this church are filled with a passion for reaching out to the community around them.


Saturday, March 10th  Amanda and I will be spending the morning today with women from Baptist churches in the Kharkov region for their spring "Day of Prayer."  Pray the Lord will confirm in each of their hearts His love and plans for them individually and corporately.  Join with women from Baptist churches throughout Ukraine as they pray for their communities, their country, and the world today.  


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