Team Kharkov Requests October 23rd - 27th

"Joshua told the people, 'Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.'" (Joshua 3:5)

I realize I am really late with our requests this week, but travel and meetings over this past weekend really didn't allow the time for writing.  Thank you for your prayers for my travel to meet with folks from Longview Heights Baptist Church in Olive Branch, Mississippi.  An added joy to the weekend was sitting down for fellowship with most of the team that came to Kharkov in May, and beginning plans for another team to come in May, 2013!  

Soaking in the Father's creation!

I arrived in the states 2 weeks ago yesterday, and as always seems to happen, I am experiencing a spiritual refreshment and peace that is not always available in the lands of the former Soviet Union.  My desire is to be "consecrated" - set apart by the power of the Holy Spirit through repentance and renewal as an instrument the Father can use today, and each day to follow for his glory!  As that desire grows, so too does the sense of anticipation and expectation that indeed, my Lord is going to do great and amazing things in me, through me, and "among" me!  

Amanda and I covet your continuing prayers for us individually and for the body of Christ in Kharkov, Ukraine.  Even as the battle for the hearts of the people of the Kharkov region continues, our hope, our faith is in Christ alone to accomplish more than we can ask or imagine!

Here are additional opportunities for prayer for the coming days:

- I haven't received an update concerning the New Hope/Grace Church documentation problems.   Please continue to pray for Pastor Andre from Grace Church as he meets with authorities during this process, and for favor with those in authority.  I'll pass along any updates when I get them.

- Amanda continues to meet with her friend Natalia on Wednesday for weekly bible study, and with The Book Club on Thursday evenings.  Ask the Lord to cause his Word to penetrate the hearts and minds of each one who comes.  Pray for Amanda as she leads the Book Club through the study of the book of Hebrews.

- I have the privilege of speaking at a fall Women's Celebration on Thursday evening at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, and at a retreat for girls/women at Camp Paron this Friday and Saturday.  Please intercede for the Lord to speak through these opportunities to each of us as we gather together.  Pray many will be led to come alongside Team Kharkov as partners through prayer, and as volunteers in the future.

- Pastor Vitaly Maslyanka (in picture on left) from the church start in the "XTZ" region of the city of Kharkov has asked us to join them in praying for a place to rent for their church meetings.  Team Kharkov worked with them for several years in the past, and hope to work with them in the future.  Ask the Lord to provide them with the "perfect" place to gather to worship and serve him in the years to come.

- I give praise to the Lord for the opportunity Amanda and I have had to work together the past 5 1/2 years.   Pray for both of us as we transition over the next two months in preparation for her return to Alaska in January.  Petition the Lord to make clear his plans for Team Kharkov and for Amanda and Oleg as they begin their lives together early in 2013.  

As always, your prayers and encouragement mean so much not only to Amanda and me, but to multitudes in the Kharkov region of Ukraine!  Thank you for being an integral part of Team Kharkov!


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

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