One week away...

As I sit here one week from us leaving, I am growing more and more excited with each moment that passes. All of the preparation and sacrifice that has been put into this year's trip is about to become tangible in a matter of hours. My prayer is that the people of Ukraine are ready and willing to listen to the message that we have to share with them. That message is the gospel of Jesus and what he has done for each of us that are going. The hope that we have in Him has allowed us to continue moving forward with a purpose and a vision.
This year's trip is a little saddened with the passing of Dave Hacqueboard this past spring. Dave was a person who loved the people of Ukraine and did all he could to make sure that the message of Jesus was preached to all who would listen. Again, the hope we have in Jesus is what we hold on to knowing that we will see Dave someday in glory, but for now must continue on and be bold with our faith in 2010.