Well, my bag is packed, and I'm almost ready to go. Notice, "bag" is singular : ) I'm taking three... oh well, It will get done!
God has been so good to me. He has taken away my fear and given me peace. I'm okay with not knowing what i'm doing in Ukraine, who the other team is, or even which orphanages we're going to!
Last night, we had a prayer meeting at my house. It was great to have so many warriors under our roof! God showed up in a powerful way and many words were spoken over me, my team, and our trip. I'm so excited to see what miracles God will perform this time! He has been so faithful, and I can count on Him to continue being the same : )
Once more, thank you for all your prayers and words of encouragement. I wouldn't be able to do this without the body of Christ behind me. You all have been ministers of God's loving kindness towards me- thank you for that.
Right now, I basically only know my flights... so here they are:
12.31.05 - leave Centralia at 7:45
- flight leaves at 12:00 from Sea-tac airport
12.31.05 to 01.01.06 Looong flight to Amsterdam, Netherlands
01.01.06 - 2 hour layover in Amst. airport (Jane says we'll have to run across the humungo airport to get to our gate in time... but we'll see... I myself would rather skip : )
01.01.06 - flight to Borispol, Ukraine (about 20 minutes from Kiev)
after that, I'm clueless! (Thanks for your peace God!)
All I know after that is that we leave Ukraine for Amsterdam on the 13th or 14th.
We'll spend the night in Amsterdam (I'm pushing for a night taxi-tour), and then leave for Seattle in the morning.
So that's what I know for now! Hopefully, I will have internet access in Vinnitsa (our #2 base). So, if that happens I can give an update.
May God's grace and peace go ahead of you and rest upon you. I love you all and am praying for you too. I look forward to seeing you all when I get back!
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Ukraine Update- 12/27/05
Just FOUR days to go and....
I am all paid!! By far, my best Christmas present was finding out that my leaders’ had more money for the trip than they needed, and that I could use it! Praise Abba! So now, I am totally free from any worry or stress about it! God has been so good to me- please pray that I can be faithful with what I have. Thank you all so much for your prayers and financial support- I truly couldn’t do this without you!
There’s a concept that I want to get across, but I’m not exactly sure how. Here goes…
When someone gives me money to go to Ukraine, I see it as them sending a part of themselves with it… but I have to be faithful to get that blessing across to the people that I minister to. It’s almost like my accountability when I’m there. I hope this doesn’t sound strange or perfectionistic (maybe it is). When others bless me, I want to be able to bless others in the same amount. I hope this encourages those of you who have blessed me with finances.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
I leave from Sea-Tac (Seattle) airport this Saturday, the 31st, at noon.
I still haven’t packed
I’m not sure of what God is calling me to do this trip.
My sister, DeLynn is coming home the 1st.
I am nervous about leaving my family for that long… especially my Mom.
I still don’t know much about the youth puppeteer team coming from Virginia. I most likely won’t know anything more until I get there.
Connections
That God would speak to me about my life’s direction and the long-term purposes He has for me.
Please also pray that I would be open to whatever God would have me to do. It’s hard for me to not have a “main focus”
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I covet your prayers (I think that’s okay) and I am excited to bring the blessings you’ve bestowed on me to the children and families of Ukraine.
I am all paid!! By far, my best Christmas present was finding out that my leaders’ had more money for the trip than they needed, and that I could use it! Praise Abba! So now, I am totally free from any worry or stress about it! God has been so good to me- please pray that I can be faithful with what I have. Thank you all so much for your prayers and financial support- I truly couldn’t do this without you!
There’s a concept that I want to get across, but I’m not exactly sure how. Here goes…
When someone gives me money to go to Ukraine, I see it as them sending a part of themselves with it… but I have to be faithful to get that blessing across to the people that I minister to. It’s almost like my accountability when I’m there. I hope this doesn’t sound strange or perfectionistic (maybe it is). When others bless me, I want to be able to bless others in the same amount. I hope this encourages those of you who have blessed me with finances.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
I leave from Sea-Tac (Seattle) airport this Saturday, the 31st, at noon.
I still haven’t packed
I’m not sure of what God is calling me to do this trip.
My sister, DeLynn is coming home the 1st.
I am nervous about leaving my family for that long… especially my Mom.
I still don’t know much about the youth puppeteer team coming from Virginia. I most likely won’t know anything more until I get there.
Connections
That God would speak to me about my life’s direction and the long-term purposes He has for me.
Please also pray that I would be open to whatever God would have me to do. It’s hard for me to not have a “main focus”
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I covet your prayers (I think that’s okay) and I am excited to bring the blessings you’ve bestowed on me to the children and families of Ukraine.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
This Christmas was a lot smoother than last year. Probably because it was a lot less complicated- Dad let us come home late Christmas eve instead of sleeping there.
Overall, we had a fun time- and, in Mom’s words her and I “spent more time together than when [I] was five!” That was one of my favorite parts J
Grandma came over and we started a puzzle that didn’t get finished until very late that night- it was fun, but frustrating!
I am thankful for my family, friends, and all the blessings I have in my life.
This Christmas was a lot smoother than last year. Probably because it was a lot less complicated- Dad let us come home late Christmas eve instead of sleeping there.
Overall, we had a fun time- and, in Mom’s words her and I “spent more time together than when [I] was five!” That was one of my favorite parts J
Grandma came over and we started a puzzle that didn’t get finished until very late that night- it was fun, but frustrating!
I am thankful for my family, friends, and all the blessings I have in my life.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Ukraine Update
Hi Everybody!
Thank you for your prayers and financial support! Recently, I've been running around like a chicken with its head cut off, but I know that somehow I will get order soon.
Prayer Requests:
>> I currently teach an English/Writing class, and I will be gone over two school weeks. During my time away, my Mom will be subing for me. However, I still have to make lesson plans, class schedules, quizzes, and all the other things needed. Please pray that I can focus and make it as clear and concise for Mom as I can.
>> On Wednesday, I found out that I have to have all my money in to Ukraine Children's Project by next week. Please pray that I can get the rest of the needed finances.
Financial Update (as of Wed, Dec 14):
Raised: $1,330.87
Needed: about $870
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Thank you for your prayers and financial support! Recently, I've been running around like a chicken with its head cut off, but I know that somehow I will get order soon.
Prayer Requests:
>> I currently teach an English/Writing class, and I will be gone over two school weeks. During my time away, my Mom will be subing for me. However, I still have to make lesson plans, class schedules, quizzes, and all the other things needed. Please pray that I can focus and make it as clear and concise for Mom as I can.
>> On Wednesday, I found out that I have to have all my money in to Ukraine Children's Project by next week. Please pray that I can get the rest of the needed finances.
Financial Update (as of Wed, Dec 14):
Raised: $1,330.87
Needed: about $870
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Monday, December 12, 2005
Current Financial Standing
Wow~ I can't believe I leave for Ukraine in 19 days! I guess I should start thinking about packing! lol. Life has been crazy, so I'm sorry If I haven't gotten your "thank-yous" out yet. Today was my last English class (as teaching goes) until I leave, so I should have some free time. We'll see I guess!
Current Donation Count:$1,120.00
PRAISE GOD!! HE is so faithful!
Current Donation Count:$1,120.00
PRAISE GOD!! HE is so faithful!
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Ukraine Update- 12/06/05
Ukraine Update: As it stands today, I have received $500 towards my Ukraine Trip!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! God is working on me in the area of faith. He is my Abba and my faithful provider! Please continue to keep me in your prayers- Thank you again!
~LeAnna~
~LeAnna~
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. - James 1:27
×èñòîå è íåïîðî÷íîå áëàãî÷åñòèå ïðåä Áîãîì è Îòöåì åñòü òî, ÷òîáû ïðèçèðàòü ñèðîò è âäîâ â èõ ñêîðáÿõ è õðàíèòü ñåáÿ íåîñêâåðíåííûì îò ìèðà. - James 1:27 Russian Translation
Dear Friends and Family,
This past January, I went on my second missions trip to Ukraine. My trip was amazing and life changing. God gave me a new way of thinking, and impressed his faithfulness upon my heart and mind. Eventually, it came time for me to leave Ukraine and the friends I had made there. I cried; knowing that I might never go back. Last January, God gave me a deep love for Ukraine and its people. That love still remains in my heart.
Sometimes God does or says something that is so big, it blows away our boxed-in mindsets. For me, this happened just a few days ago- when God gave me a push in the direction of Ukraine. On December 31st, I will embark on my third trip to Ukraine with Ukraine Children’s Project – an organization geared towards helping the hundreds of thousands of orphans and street children of Ukraine.
Since my first trip three years ago, my love for the children and people of Ukraine has grown immensely. This year, I will help to distribute medical supplies, clothes, blankets, Bibles, and lots of love to the children at five orphanages. I am looking forward to ministering to some of the same children and some new ones as well!
Our team will be led by Dr. Jim and Jane Miller (who I have accompanied my previous two times). While they are seeing the sick children, I will be ministering with a youth puppeteer group from Virginia.
I am already ecstatic about what God has planned for my trip. Each time He has sent me, His purpose for my life has become clearer and clearer. Please pray for and with me that He would give me clear direction as to His purpose for my life. Also, please keep my leaders in prayer. They think that this will be their last trip to Ukraine (this is their eleventh trip), but are praying for guidance.
I also need prayer that I can raise the needed $2,500 in time. God has done it for me in the past, so I am totally trusting in His power. If you feel led to support me financially, you can mail me your check made out to “The Ukraine Children’s Project” so that you can get a tax-deductible receipt. Also, please don’t write my name anywhere on the check. Instead, attach a post-it note with my name on it.
I am excited about this trip and about what God has planned. Please join with me in prayer during the preparation and duration of my trip (Dec. 31-Jan 15). Thank you for your support!
×èñòîå è íåïîðî÷íîå áëàãî÷åñòèå ïðåä Áîãîì è Îòöåì åñòü òî, ÷òîáû ïðèçèðàòü ñèðîò è âäîâ â èõ ñêîðáÿõ è õðàíèòü ñåáÿ íåîñêâåðíåííûì îò ìèðà. - James 1:27 Russian Translation
Dear Friends and Family,
This past January, I went on my second missions trip to Ukraine. My trip was amazing and life changing. God gave me a new way of thinking, and impressed his faithfulness upon my heart and mind. Eventually, it came time for me to leave Ukraine and the friends I had made there. I cried; knowing that I might never go back. Last January, God gave me a deep love for Ukraine and its people. That love still remains in my heart.
Sometimes God does or says something that is so big, it blows away our boxed-in mindsets. For me, this happened just a few days ago- when God gave me a push in the direction of Ukraine. On December 31st, I will embark on my third trip to Ukraine with Ukraine Children’s Project – an organization geared towards helping the hundreds of thousands of orphans and street children of Ukraine.
Since my first trip three years ago, my love for the children and people of Ukraine has grown immensely. This year, I will help to distribute medical supplies, clothes, blankets, Bibles, and lots of love to the children at five orphanages. I am looking forward to ministering to some of the same children and some new ones as well!
Our team will be led by Dr. Jim and Jane Miller (who I have accompanied my previous two times). While they are seeing the sick children, I will be ministering with a youth puppeteer group from Virginia.
I am already ecstatic about what God has planned for my trip. Each time He has sent me, His purpose for my life has become clearer and clearer. Please pray for and with me that He would give me clear direction as to His purpose for my life. Also, please keep my leaders in prayer. They think that this will be their last trip to Ukraine (this is their eleventh trip), but are praying for guidance.
I also need prayer that I can raise the needed $2,500 in time. God has done it for me in the past, so I am totally trusting in His power. If you feel led to support me financially, you can mail me your check made out to “The Ukraine Children’s Project” so that you can get a tax-deductible receipt. Also, please don’t write my name anywhere on the check. Instead, attach a post-it note with my name on it.
I am excited about this trip and about what God has planned. Please join with me in prayer during the preparation and duration of my trip (Dec. 31-Jan 15). Thank you for your support!
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