Team from Arizona visits Kaharlyk...

From January 10-18, a team from Arizona came to serve in Kaharlyk. This was the third trip by Pastor Chris Ward from Calvary Chapel Maricopa. He has been a major supporter of the work and the church here in Kaharlyk. His wife, Debbie, and children, Maddie and Aaron joined him on this trip along with six other team members. The team ministered in the orphanage, helped with the remodel of the children's ministry room, and led an 3-day English camp to teens in one of the local schools. It was a great week of ministry and we praise God for the opportunity this team had to come serve with us! There have been some new faces at youth group as a result of the English camp and we pray the Lord would work in their hearts!

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The Rep comes to Ukraine

Our good friend Brandon Kagel, a Christian rap artist from Arizona, came out last week to minister to youth in our town. Throughout the week he shared his songs and the gospel message at different venues. He also was able to go into four schools and share Abstinence Education with the students. He was the guest speaker at our youth conference. The theme was Old and New. He shared in three sessions about how God rescued us from the old life, gives us a Spirit-filled life, and then gives us a purpose for life. It was amazing to watch God work in and through him, touching the hearts of the kids. Brandon loves Jesus and it shows! We will miss him but hope to bring him out here again to share in Kiev.

Outreach concert in Kaharlyk

Sharing Abstinence Education in schools

Teaching at the youth conference

Rapping, sharing his testimony and the gospel to students on a Sunday night outreach

For more info about his ministry, email him at : therep1@cox.net and check out his newest video online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weNMZbB78RY

Coffee House Ministry

What a great night playing in a coffeehouse again. It makes me think back to the old "Three Taverns" days! The church in Rzhyschiv has been renting this building on Sunday nights for 4 weeks. They are reaching out to the youth in a coffee style environment. Sharing with them, loving them and serving them coffee, tea and cake. It was a great night to see a lot of my old friends and to be encouraged by Neil as he shared about the amazing power of God that transformed his life. Blessings to all you guys in Rzhyschiv for following God into this endeavor and thanks for allowing me to play.

Youth Group Work-Day

Today we had an opportunity to visit Zhenya and help her take care of some needs at her house. She needed her windows fixed and doors insulated. It's great to get the youth together to serve others when the needs arise!

Our Road Paved...FINALLY!!!

One day last week, we were surprised to hear commotion outside as some workers started paving our street. Our street has been a source of irritation for us over the years as the harsh winters have caused huge potholes. So, seeing people actually fixing the road was a very nice surprise! The kids even got in on the fun as the workers let them take a ride on the steamroller.