Thank you so much for visiting our prayer blog! As you can tell, it has been a long time since we posted requests here, but our work continues in the city and region of Kharkov, Ukraine. If you would like to know more about Team Kharkov, please visit our web site at http://teamkharkov.com. While it is not up to day at this moment, my hope is to provide current information, photos, and prayer requests in the very near future.
Should you desire to come alongside Team Kharkov in prayer, please write us at pray4kharkov@gmail.com and you will begin receiving our weekly requests.
May your day be filled with SONshine!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Team Kharkov Prayer Requests November 3rd-10th
What a critical time in our history as a nation and as followers of Jesus! I had the privilege of voting early, and actually voting in person - something I had not done since the 2000 elections. How blessed we are as a nation to continue to have the opportunity to be heard through our prayers, and through our vote.
I have been reminded by the Lord that this country is still "One nation, under God," more so than any other nation on earth. Regardless of the results of the coming election, we as followers of Christ are not without hope, and not without power through our prayers!
Welcome to our new prayer partners the Lord has provided in my first 3 weeks on stateside. I have been so blessed by times of fellowship with friends old and new, and am looking forward to the plans my Father has for me the remainder of my time here. The Lord continues to impress upon my heart and mind how critical prayer will be as I, through prayer, consider his plans for the work he has for us upon my return to Kharkov in January. So, thank you for your commitment to pray!
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| Seeking his path through prayer..... |
- Praise to the Lord for working through the authorities in Kharkov to provide documents for the building for New Hope/Grace churches. While the documents are still being processed, it would appear that official documents will be issued before the time limit expires.
- Amanda and Oleg will meet with embassy officials on November 13th for his visa interview. Pray for all the details that must be worked out in getting her apartment packed up, furniture moved, and, hopefully, tickets bought for them to fly to Alaska within the next month upon approval for his visa.
- Pray for me as I will be traveling this weekend, sharing at a church on Sunday, and returning to Little Rock on Monday. Pray for a time of sweet fellowship with the Lord on the journey, and for great times of fellowship with others over the weekend.
- Pray for Amanda as she continues to lead The Book Club during her remaining time in Kharkov. Intercede for those who attend to have hearts and lives changed by the power of his Word as they read and study the book of Hebrews.
- Pray for me as I may travel next weekend to Springfield, Missouri for a missions celebration. Petition the Lord to grant me opportunities to cast a vision for the work in Kharkov, and to lead many to join us in prayer for the 98% of Ukrainians in the Kharkov region who have yet to follow Jesus.
As you can probably tell if you've been receiving our prayer requests for a while, I'm working on a new format and sending system. Thanks for your patience as I continue to learn and implement easier ways to get the word out to you as our partners through prayer.
I will also be working to update our Team Kharkov web site and hope to use that more regularly to post photos, videos, and other information that will help you more fully pray for the people of the Kharkov region of Ukraine.
Blessings to all of you, our co-laborers!
Team Kharkov
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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!
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!
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!
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| Soaking in the Father's creation! |
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.
- 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!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Team Kharkov Requests October 14th-20th
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will." (Romans 12:2)
For the past month or more we have asked you to join us in praying for knowledge of his will and his plans for Amanda and I as we both begin new phases of this journey called "life in Christ." Yet as I read this passage this morning, I was convicted that if I truly desire to know and walk in his will, I must choose to let go of the the "road map" of the world so imprinted on my heart and mind to allow the Holy Spirit to continue the transformation of my heart and mind - renewed, restored, and refreshed by the power of his Word.
I'm reminded of just how difficult choosing to let go of the ways of the world might be as I become reacquainted with life in the states. I find my senses overwhelmed by the abundance of choices regardless of where I might find myself - not only those choices for which I might pay a price financially, but also the choices I am given for expending my time, my energy, and my heart. Pray for Amanda and I as we continue to walk the steps ordained by the Lord so that we might both "be able to test and approve" God's good, pleasing and perfect will.
Thank you for praying for my journey back to the states last Monday. I give praise to the Lord for his answer throughout a long, but uneventful trip.
Following are other ways you can join us in prayer through this coming week:
- We give thanks to the Lord for moving the visa process along for Oleg and Amanda. Pray for Amanda as she contacts the embassy in Kiev for interviews and continues packing up her apartment prior to a move to another apartment in mid-November, with a planned move to Alaska in January.
- Intercede for me (Linda) as I continue to prepare to share with churches in the states about opportunities to partner with Team Kharkov in the future. Ask the Lord to grant me his heart, his mind, and his plans for reaching across culture to lead Ukrainians to the cross of Christ.
- Praise to the Lord for how he has provided the necessary funds for Grace and New Hope Churches to begin securing the required documents for their church building. Pastor Andre of Grace was to meet with authorities this past Thursday. Please continue to pray for the pastors and their churches as they continue the process. Petition the Lord to go before them as they represent their churches before authorities in the Kharkov region, seeking to walking in obedience to the law even as they obey the Lord.
- Pray for Amanda as she continues to lead the The Book Club through the book of Hebrews. Ask the Lord to move in the hearts and minds of those who attend to bring them to a knowledge of their need for a personal relationship with Christ and a desire to submit to him as Lord.
- I will travel on Friday from Little Rock to Olive Branch, Mississippi (near Memphis) to meet with past and future Mississippi volunteer team members, as well as church staff. I will also have the opportunity to share during Sunday services at Longview Heights Baptist Church. Pray the Father would speak to each of our hearts and minds as we meet, pray, and worship together.
- Ask the Lord to grant me wisdom as I continue to seek his will in sharing with churches over the next 3 months. Pray I will not miss those opportunities he is providing, but also, that I will take the time to allow him to refresh and renew me physically and spiritually.
Thank you for coming alongside Amanda and I through your prayers. Your partnership is vital in preparing not only the hearts of those to whom we will minister, but in preparing and protecting our hearts as well. Know that we do not take lightly your commitment to undergird our daily lives as you intercede for us.
IMPACTing the Kharkov region of Ukraine with the love of Christ!
For the past month or more we have asked you to join us in praying for knowledge of his will and his plans for Amanda and I as we both begin new phases of this journey called "life in Christ." Yet as I read this passage this morning, I was convicted that if I truly desire to know and walk in his will, I must choose to let go of the the "road map" of the world so imprinted on my heart and mind to allow the Holy Spirit to continue the transformation of my heart and mind - renewed, restored, and refreshed by the power of his Word.
I'm reminded of just how difficult choosing to let go of the ways of the world might be as I become reacquainted with life in the states. I find my senses overwhelmed by the abundance of choices regardless of where I might find myself - not only those choices for which I might pay a price financially, but also the choices I am given for expending my time, my energy, and my heart. Pray for Amanda and I as we continue to walk the steps ordained by the Lord so that we might both "be able to test and approve" God's good, pleasing and perfect will.
Thank you for praying for my journey back to the states last Monday. I give praise to the Lord for his answer throughout a long, but uneventful trip.
Following are other ways you can join us in prayer through this coming week:
- We give thanks to the Lord for moving the visa process along for Oleg and Amanda. Pray for Amanda as she contacts the embassy in Kiev for interviews and continues packing up her apartment prior to a move to another apartment in mid-November, with a planned move to Alaska in January.
- Intercede for me (Linda) as I continue to prepare to share with churches in the states about opportunities to partner with Team Kharkov in the future. Ask the Lord to grant me his heart, his mind, and his plans for reaching across culture to lead Ukrainians to the cross of Christ.
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| Grace/New Hope Church Building |
- Pray for Amanda as she continues to lead the The Book Club through the book of Hebrews. Ask the Lord to move in the hearts and minds of those who attend to bring them to a knowledge of their need for a personal relationship with Christ and a desire to submit to him as Lord.
- I will travel on Friday from Little Rock to Olive Branch, Mississippi (near Memphis) to meet with past and future Mississippi volunteer team members, as well as church staff. I will also have the opportunity to share during Sunday services at Longview Heights Baptist Church. Pray the Father would speak to each of our hearts and minds as we meet, pray, and worship together.
- Ask the Lord to grant me wisdom as I continue to seek his will in sharing with churches over the next 3 months. Pray I will not miss those opportunities he is providing, but also, that I will take the time to allow him to refresh and renew me physically and spiritually.
Thank you for coming alongside Amanda and I through your prayers. Your partnership is vital in preparing not only the hearts of those to whom we will minister, but in preparing and protecting our hearts as well. Know that we do not take lightly your commitment to undergird our daily lives as you intercede for us.
IMPACTing the Kharkov region of Ukraine with the love of Christ!
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