CAMP AT VORONKOVA, UKRAINE

We had a lovely time with the girls at a weekend camp in Voronkova. They heard different speakers, they did girl stuff, crafts (my part, along with speaking) and even had a beautiful tree guest that many fussed over and took pictures of. You just know these were city girls.

FROM MY GARDEN IN UKRAINE

Iris season in Ukraine gardens. These are a couple of my many varieties. I have a Ukrainian friend who loves Iris flowers and each time I visit her she gives me another kind of Iris. So now Iris season is delightful around our yard with much variety and color.

BAPTIST MEDICAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL IN UKRAINE

BMMI team touring parts of Kiev after their medical mission in Ukraine.

CRAFTS MINISTRY WITH YOUTH GIRLS

Upon returning from the states at the end of April I was quickly hit with requests for ministry. Though I was still adapting to four months absence and much to catch up on at home, I could not turn down the opportunity to work with these youth girls in a weekend camp. In the first picture the girls did bookmarks. They all have Bible verses for a witness that goes home with them. Thank you to Francene for the die-cuts she sent for this class. The following two pictures were of girls doing bracelets. I am blessed that people send old jewelry which we break apart to reuse. As they work it is my opportunity to tell them about the Lord and his loving grace as demonstrated by the ladies who supply the materials for them to do this. I can tell you they love making bracelets and doing crafts. You can tell by the smiles on their faces. Thank you to all who contribute to this ministry. I couldn't do it without you. God is truly gracious and abundant in his provision.

UPDATE ON VERONICA

On May 1st 12 year old Veronica fell from a third story height severing her spine and breaking her elbow. It could have been much worse, but she landed on a person below. After a long surgery and over a month in the hospital she has finally been released. Sadly, there is still no feeling in her legs and she is still flat on her back in the bed. At least now she is near friends and church members who can visit and minister to her. There are plans for her to go to a special clinic in eastern Ukraine next month. Please continue to pray for this young girl and I would be so grateful for the joy it gives her if you would send a post card from your state or country.
Address:
Veronica c/o C. Franks
8a Pushkinska
Bucha, Kyiv ob. 08293
UKRAINE

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF UKRAINE

Enjoy a few of Ukraine's beautiful sights. If you'd like to see more go to my artsy/missions blog at http://vintageterrace2.blogspot.com or click on it in the side bar to your right.

CHRIS TOMLIN, LET FAITH ARISE

BAPTIST MEDICAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL IN UKRAINE

The Baptist Medical Mission International (BMMI) was in several villages in May giving medical assistance and sharing the gospel. Below is one of the women's meetings held on one of the days of clinic. Many were invited and came as a result of the clinic that day.

Our American ladies attending, being translated by Natasha, second from right.
Testimony given.


There was singing and joy.

COLEEN'S GARDEN

Here's a little peak into our garden in Ukraine. It was once all forest, but we've been in this location for 13 years (17 in Ukraine), so it slowly keeps changing. Someday I hope to be one of God's gardeners in heaven. Can you only imagine, with the beauty we have here on earth, what it will be like there?