This Week in Ukraine

Thursday Evening, Playing on the playground with the neighborhood kids....

My Brother:)




Friday Night... Shabbat  and a friends birthday party! Mexican Food, yummy!








Saturday... Poor Ministry where bags of food are distributed through the center...



This week bags were filled with blankets, gloves and socks that a group from the states donated!







She like her blanket! And loves to have people to tell her story too...
Time and a ear is all these people want...
Relationships! Love! the Jesus way!



A walk through the downtown... 
The Government building


You can take tours of the city in a train:)


The tram tracks and cobblestone roads

Painting yourself and standing like a statue is the new fad in center... 

EURO 2012!!!!! <3 Soccer





The top of this building has Jesus siting at the crucifix...
Not sure about all the history... 

In Ukraine if you get married, be prepared to walk the whole
city getting your picture made... this one bride, her dress was
so tight, she could hardly sit, and her bridesmaids had to help
her stand back up... 

Here they are, styling... 

One of the people who receives a bag of food... 

Part of the Catholic churches decor on the building


Sunday... A couple renewed their vows...




James and Michelle, friends who will be returning to Nigeria for 6 months
and could use your prayers!




SO there you have it... my week last week in a few pictures... as always, there will be more to come...

I just want to say thank you to all of those who are partnering with me while I am here... financially and prayerfully! Without you, the friendships and ministry would not be possible... God has me here for a reason, and sometimes I do not always understand why... But for this season, he has called me to be obedient and that is what I plan to do... So please, continue to pray for me and for all those I meet.... And if you are not supporting me financially, please prayerfully consider it! And spread the word... You are my network! I'd love to get my support to where I can commit to more ministry opportunities!

Thank you again for taking the time to read my blog and keep updated on my life!


May the Lord Bless you abundantly!

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