On September 2 of this year, I will begin my 14th year of ministry in Odessa. Some of you have been a part of this adventure from the beginning. God has done AMAZING things and to Him be all the glory, honor and praise for only He is worthy!!!
I appreciate all of your faithful prayers and care for me. Thank you for your financial support that has made it possible for me to be here.
I thank God for you!
Denise : )
8.23.2009
EASTER CELEBRATIONS
On Saturday, April 11 we held our 2nd annual Easter Egg Hunt in our church. The local government office gave us permission to hide the eggs near the outside of our building in an open field. We had a good turnout and praise the Lord for the opportunity we had to share Christ using the Resurrection eggs and sharing the Easter story through Power Point.
We also showed a film about Christ’s death and resurrection. The children had a wonderful time hunting eggs. We believe God will use this event in the lives of the children and their families in the days to come. Thank you for your prayers for this event. Pray that the seeds that were planted will bear fruit.
Easter Sunday in Ukraine this year was on April 19. We had a great celebration in our church. Many children participated in the program and sang a song at the end together with our praise team.
Christ is risen!! He is risen indeed!!
We also showed a film about Christ’s death and resurrection. The children had a wonderful time hunting eggs. We believe God will use this event in the lives of the children and their families in the days to come. Thank you for your prayers for this event. Pray that the seeds that were planted will bear fruit.
Christ is risen!! He is risen indeed!!
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Call TEAM for more information: 800 343 3144
Ask for the Stewardship Department
STREET EVANGELISM
After numerous attempts to hold an evangelistic meeting in our neighborhood, Field of Miracles, we finally were given permission by government authorities to have one. On June 6, from 4pm until 6pm, we sang songs and shared the Gospel on the street. The mayor sent a policeman for protection in case there were any problems.
We were able to invite children and ladies to our VBS and ladies’ meeting planned for the following week. We sang praises to God and shared the Gospel and congratulated our neighborhood with the holiday of the Holy Trinity.
June 7 was Trinity Sunday when we celebrate the day God sent the Holy Spirit to the church. It is a great holiday in Ukraine and workers even get the day off on Monday to celebrate.
We were able to invite children and ladies to our VBS and ladies’ meeting planned for the following week. We sang praises to God and shared the Gospel and congratulated our neighborhood with the holiday of the Holy Trinity.
CALVARY LADIES TEAM
June 12-19 we had the privilege to work with six ladies from Calvary Church in our Safari VBS. More than half of the children who attended were from unbelieving families. We thank God for the opportunity we had to share the love of Christ with these children.
Sarah Davis led our ladies’ meeting on Tuesday night. She did a walk through the Bible and used an incredible visual that connected all the Bible events that pointed to the blood of Christ.
Pray that God will use His Word to touch the hearts of those who heard the Gospel.
Sarah Davis led our ladies’ meeting on Tuesday night. She did a walk through the Bible and used an incredible visual that connected all the Bible events that pointed to the blood of Christ.
Pray that God will use His Word to touch the hearts of those who heard the Gospel.
CALVARY FAMILY TEAM
August 6-16 our church had the privilege of hosting our first ever family team from Calvary Church which consisted of 8 adults and 12 children. The four families led our children in a daily VBS with a crocodile theme. Every day they shared about the importance of prayer in our lives. We had a great turnout of parents and children. You might want to check out this link to the Calvary Family team blog that was posted by Dan Wynalda.
Kent teaching
Jim leading games at VBS
Odessa children and Calvary children
The four men on the team held a first ever men’s fellowship at our church on Wednesday evening. Pastor Steve, Kent, Jim and Dan shared their lives with the 35 brothers who attended. I was told that everyone had a good time.
Kent teaching
Jim leading games at VBS
Odessa children and Calvary children
Odessa team with Calvary team
Gibson family skit
Our Odessa team
The four men on the team held a first ever men’s fellowship at our church on Wednesday evening. Pastor Steve, Kent, Jim and Dan shared their lives with the 35 brothers who attended. I was told that everyone had a good time.
REMODELING - ALMOST FINISHED
Our new dining room/multi-purpose room was completed right before our first summer team arrived. We didn’t have the funds to complete the kitchen in June; however, thanks to the gift from Bethel Church in Sarasota, Florida, we plan to finish the kitchen soon. Thank you Bethel Church family!!!
We are still in need of funds to repair our entranceway, put in a fire exit and purchase furniture for our children’s nursery and for our new dining room.
Thank you to all who have given to our building project. Pray that we can finish everything soon.
We are still in need of funds to repair our entranceway, put in a fire exit and purchase furniture for our children’s nursery and for our new dining room.
If you would like to make a donation, please send it to:
TEAM, P. O. Box 969, Wheaton, IL 60187-0969
and mark it “Field of Miracles.”
TEAM, P. O. Box 969, Wheaton, IL 60187-0969
and mark it “Field of Miracles.”
Thank you to all who have given to our building project. Pray that we can finish everything soon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please pray for my two Bible studies that will begin the week of September 14. I may be starting a new group with some ladies that are interested in studying the Bible.
The last week in September, Michelle Moffett, the granddaughter of one of my supporters, will be visiting with me and seeing the ministry here in Odessa.
There is also a possibility of a group visiting from Bethel Church the first week in October. I will be helping with the group from Immanuel Church who will be serving in Yuzhney and Kiliya from October 16-26. I am not directly involved with their ministry, but I help to coordinate their plans and love to spend time helping them.
Please pray for God to guide me and give wisdom in the work He has planned for me as I continue to serve Him in Odessa.
The last week in September, Michelle Moffett, the granddaughter of one of my supporters, will be visiting with me and seeing the ministry here in Odessa.
There is also a possibility of a group visiting from Bethel Church the first week in October. I will be helping with the group from Immanuel Church who will be serving in Yuzhney and Kiliya from October 16-26. I am not directly involved with their ministry, but I help to coordinate their plans and love to spend time helping them.
Please pray for God to guide me and give wisdom in the work He has planned for me as I continue to serve Him in Odessa.
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