Sasha has spent a lot of time filling out documents and paper work, sitting in offices, waiting in lines.  Everything for the property ownership needs to be registered correctly so we don’t run into problems in the future. I’m very grateful that Sasha is willing […]

Finishing the front entry of the church that is now handicapped accessible Inside the church looking out at the entryway and front door Entering the church Finishing the insulation process, the outer layer of plaster that is applied. From the road

The finishing work out at the church is what’s been able to happen through these cold months. The first indoor bathroom at the church is now working.  I can say this with confidence as the outhouse is no longer standing. BEFORE AFTER

Much of what has been progressing out at the property lately, doesn’t include pictures. It’s document after document that has to be filed here or there. Sasha’s spent much time going back and forth between many of the same offices as forms have to be […]

Sasha, project manager, & Rex, architect, with eMi Engineering Ministries International(eMi) out of Colorado Springs, CO is partnering with us to help in creating handicapped accessible floor plans and layouts for the rooms of Naomi’s and Stephen’s homes. Rex spent 3 days waiting in Istanbul for the […]

With the cold winter weather outside, progress has still been able to progress at the church addition inside. The bathroom is just about completely tiled, so the toilet hook up and sink installation are about all that’s left.  I did have to use the out […]

It’s the holiday season here, for about another week. Ukrainian’s take their holiday’s very seriously. We did have a white Christmas here, I spent January 7th with the congregation in Darivka and Ingyletz, named after the river, Ingyletz, pictured here below. It was a  great […]

It’s been a warm winter here, till the 27th of December when it snowed all day. Then on the 29th of December it snowed all day. Sasha is grateful it held off till they were able to get this portion of the  kitchen/classroom building at […]

This week has kept Sasha busy, continuing to get documents certified and to the correct office. As I shared in the last newsletter, the neighbor to the back of the property still refuses to be helpful and willing to sign the papers we need in […]

My sister Wendy is so sweet! She explains here: “In August 2013, I visited missionaries of New Mission Systems International within the Europe Region. While there, I asked God for insight on how I might assist their ministries beyond my role as Human Resources Director. […]