Za Vorskala village limits sign :) - "behind the river"
Za Vorskala
means behind the river. The main river
in this area is the Vorskala, translated “Glass thief”. According to local legend, when Peter the Great
was sailing down the river in this area he took out his retractable telescope
to look ahead for the enemy, when he did the glass in the end of it fell out
into the river and was lost. He called this
river “the glass thief” and so it is today.
Well enough of the history lesson J.
Please pray for the people of Za Vorskala, the people behind or on the
other side of the river. That’s what the
area is called where we started a five day camp for kids. Today was the first
day and we had 52 kids so we were really blessed! There is no Church in this
area and we are partnering with the some of the Ukrainian believers from the
city of Poltava where we live to try to begin some Church planting efforts in
this area. Please pray especially for
Roman and Ira, a Ukrainian couple who have moved out to this area and are
strong believers. Pray for the LORD to
continue to use them in mighty ways in Za Vorskala. Please pray that they will
continue to have favor with the local authorities, please pray for us and for
the LORD’S hand to work strongly in us and guide us as we have camp every day
this week. GOD bless! Thanks so much for your prayers!!!
Only fear the Lord, and
serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done
for you. 1 Sam 12:24
On the way - after a bus ride, a train ride and about a three mile walk.
Beautiful Ukraine!!!
Almost there!!!
Paraaaaaaachute!!!!! is really popular with the kids!
Relay races!
"Tug of war"
Karl Marx, writer of the "The Communist Manifesto" still stands at the center of the village.
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