Arrived in Ukraine - First Stop, Osikova

We had a nice flight. Had a long layover at JFK and a 7 hour layover in Amsterdam. While in Amsterdam, a man introduced himself to us and asked if we would watch his luggage while he went to buy some food outside the airport. I decided to go with him - we had a nice conversation and I shared about why we were going to Ukraine. He bought us all lunch! It really is amazing how God takes care of us so far from home. This was the second time a stranger bought us food on this trip - when in Illinois we stopped for supper at Cracker Barrel - a man came over to the table and mentioned how he noticed Jeffrey praying for our meal. He commended us for doing so and we started to share what God had been doing in our lives - he also bought our entire meal, plus desert & tip! Jason Sturtevant and Roman picked us up at Kiev/Borispol airport and we rode to Osikova - this is where Jason & Joanna Sturtevant currently live. We stayed here for 3 days and then Tonya, the kids, and I moved to Nova Odesa where we are currently.

The kids were soon employed to help with a small walnut harvest

The kids got to go swimming while in Osikova - Jeffrey and Josh Sturtevant were the last to get out. They all had a great time.

After the swim, everyone picked mulberries Yum! Fruit trees are everywhere in Ukraine! Any fruit that is outside of a fence is free for the taking. Just driving around you see apricot trees full of fruit! These are big fruit trees too!

Ever see a hedgehog? Ever hold one? OUCH!

Joanna sorting all the VBS supplies she received from people in the US

Joanna sharing with the kids Sunday morning June 22nd.

Sunday evening in Osikova, I was given the opportunity to preach. God spoke to a lady named Svyeta. She asked me to write down the scripture that I shared. Please pray for her as she is battling with alcohol.
Remember: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12

Be Disciples.