Sunday Evening March 12, 2017

The beauty of hearing Praise and Worship in another language makes you stop to think of how wonderful the song of heaven will be!  This morning we attended a Ukrainian Baptist Church that offers English Translation.  Their pastors were at a conference and the service and message were given by a seminarian, who delivered God's word with great impact.  It was so powerful to listen to Scripture being unpacked and shared in a different language, with the conviction of the message so appropriate to the two weeks we have ahead of us in English Club.... it was evident God prepared this man to speak today, and we felt it was for our hearts to hear. 

This evening we had a meeting with Ukrainian Staff.  We reviewed the outline for class, touched on the curriculum and got to meet with our co-teachers and class helpers.  We ended in prayer and fellowship.  Please continue to pray with us for the students minds and hearts to be open to God's Word, and that as teachers we can model Christ to our students-for His Glory.

In the days ahead we hope to share stories from our classrooms so you can pray more specifically for needs that may be presented.

Serving with you, the Ukraine Team

Friday March 10, 2017-DEPARTURE DAY for Kiev English Club Team :)

Left to right:
Kelly Schafer, Sandy Resech, Rita Clark, Fern Brown, Grant Brown, meeting us in Kiev will be Cheryl and Paul Currier, of Rifle, CO.





Lots of prayer, preparation, planning and packing have gone into making this trip a reality.  We are but one of 2 Mission teams leaving from FBC in March.  Like you, we have been in prayer for this trip.  The English curriculum is somewhat different this year, as Cheryl Currier, Fern Brown and Rachel Dolezalek used their gifts and talents in helping create the English portion of our classes. Thank you for the many hours you have devoted to this cause.

In just a few hours we will be immersed in Ukrainian Culture, meeting with CRU staff and putting the final pieces of our English Club together.

Please continue in prayer for God to be glorified in all that is thought, said and done in our days ahead.  We walk on this earth to be used of Him.  Let His light shine through us.  Isaiah 55:9-11, Hebrews 13:20-21
more to come.... stay tuned!

Fundraising and Fun - Sunday February 26th 12:30 PM First Baptist Church

Many of you may have already provided funds for the Kiev English Club Mission heading out March 10th.  The entire team thanks you more than we can say in words, that is why we have put each of you in our prayers.  We simply would not be able to serve without YOU.  

If you haven't heard yet, there is also an FBC Mission Team headed for Nepal.  A combined fundraiser will be held on Sunday February 26th at First Baptist Church.  It will include a Hot Dog or Brat Plate lunch with serving starting around 12 Noon. Following lunch around 12:30 there will be a Fundraising Auction featuring many diverse, fun and functional items.  For a list of what will be available please  Click Here  and you will be directed to a page that contains a .pdf download of ALL the available items.

Although we serve a God who owns the cattle on a thousand hills, He still requires us to use the resources we have at hand for His Glory. Sunday February 26th is more than just a fundraising event, it is also a 'friendraising' event.  As friends support each other, our mission teams desire your fellowship.  Let us personally serve you and get to know you.  It will help us and you, to put a face with a name as we both pray for each other.  Hope to see you Sunday.

February 16, 2017

Our English Club Mission Team is gellin!  It is always amazing to see how the Lord brings people together for His Glory.  The packing lists are being checked off, the lesson plans are taking shape, last minute confirmations on airline flights are being made and the Lord is in control of it all!  I say this because when I went to print off my ticket last Saturday, I found out two of my flights were cancelled!  My heart jumped, but as it worked out, the airline made an error which they rectified. It took a while, but when I was on the phone with the gentleman from KLM, I was able to speak to him about the reason for our trip, and how important it was that our team arrive in Kiev at approximately the same time to meet our missionary driver.  He worked ever so hard to get everything in place and I thanked him for his efforts, while mentioning that 'the Lord was in control, no matter how it worked out'.
Our God is in control always. This is His Mission. The students He will bring to our classes are His handiwork and He loves them all.  2Peter3:9.  It is humbling that He allows us to be part of His plan of salvation, to plant seeds, water, till, water some more and then harvest. Father, Son and Spirit your ways are so far above ours and your plans so much greater than ours.  When we see your hand at work it brings us to our knees in Holy Worship. 
As you read this simple note, please know that you too are part of this mission team.  Your prayers, your encouragement, your support in so many ways, God will use for His Glory.  We are on this journey together, as we serve the lover of our souls!  God bless and keep you.

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.

We are about to flip the first page of the calendar for this year.  I'm not sure how you feel about that but time seems to fly by faster and faster.  A good reminder that we as believers in Christ are aliens in this world, waiting for our transport 'Jesus Christ' to bring us home!  What a glorious thought, but there are so many who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, they do not have that guarantee of their Savior and heaven awaiting them.  

Would you join us during the month of February in this challenge?  Each morning before stepping out of bed, stop and pray Psalm 19:14 above.  Go ahead and put a sticky note on your bed stand, or bring it up on your phone.  Then as you go through your day watch how the Lord will bring opportunities across your path to share about Him, your Rock and Redeemer.  

February is said to be the month of love.  Together we can share the source of all love, Jesus, with those He brings across our path, right here at home.

CRU Staff in Kiev
Many of you have partnered with us in prayer for Kiev and the upcoming mission.  The request below comes to you from those involved directly with students.

Please pray for our ministry project this weekend in Mariupol. This city is on the front line with the conflict with Russia. We left Kyiv Thursday afternoon and travel back home Sunday. Please pray for our safety and for success of the project. Pray for encourage and positive influence for sport ministry in Mariupol from us this weekend.

January 2, 2017

Revelation 3:20 ^...Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.


March 12 to March 24th are the dates for the Spring English Club, Kiev Ukraine!  Plans are being made and airline tickets purchased in preparation for the FBC Team consisting of Grant and Fern Brown, Kelly Schafer, Sandy Resech, Paul and Cheryl Currier and Rita Clark.

God has once again opened the doors and is making way for His Word to be shared with so many young people in the Ukraine.  Word has just come that the Blairsville, Georgia team will also be heading back to Ukraine, but they will be launching a new English Club in the city of Dnipro.  We pray in agreement with them that God will continue to open the hearts and minds of these young people to His message of Salvation.  As Revelation 3:20 says, He stands the door of the heart, waiting for each person to accept His invitation.

It is a New Year and each day contains New Mercies from our Lord and Savior.  Please consider partnering with the Kiev English Club Team members in prayer support for:

• the students who will attend English Club
• CRU staff as they prepare for the upcoming student registration and curriculum preparation
• team members will be open to God's prompting in preparation of their hearts for this mission
• God's provision of financial support for the team members
• the power of God's Word to be evident before, during and after English Club
• safe travel and health for all team members and CRU staff

 Kiev English Club has been a ministry supported by FBC since its inception.  We thank you for your obedience to the prompting of God on your heart.  Together we serve as one, for the Glory of our Great God and Savior Jesus Christ.