Holy Trinity Claygate - Ukraine Trip U9

Tuesday, 2 December 2008

And Finally

Let us also remember Arkos and Daniel in prayer who are invaluable Hungarian brothers in Christ who are still there alongside Michael. They offer Michael superb translation help and spiritual support and Daniel is a young doctor. We give thanks for their gifts and devotion.
Yours in Christ
Ian
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At Airport

Hi Brothers and Sisters
We are now at Budapest Airport and will be flying home in a couple of hours. Michael is staying on for the rest of the week continuing his follow up sessions and is working very hard. Please continue to pray for him as he administers his medical and spiritual help. Pray that he stays strong and does not get too tired. He is in Akli again today and moves to Gyula on Thursday. He is coming home on Monday; please continue to uphold him your prayers.
Please also pray as we start to process the information we have gathered over these last days and plan for the winter and summer missions. We have started this task already as we journey back and have had some valuable discussions. A meeting has already been planned (by email today) with Stuart for tomorrow night to begin the feedback.
May we stay open to His leading and guidance and may all the glory go to him.
In His love.
God bless
Ian
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Monday, 1 December 2008

Border was good again ... Praise the Lord. Heading to Budapest.
See you soon.
God bless
Ian

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Just coming up to the boarder ... We are filling the car with petrol as it is so much cheaper in the Ukraine.
Weather continues to be amazingly mild .. we are truly blessed.
Talk to you on the other side.
God bless.
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Day 3

Greetings from Gyula
Another full day and we are just heading for our last meeting and the to the border.
Please pray for the ministers here that they will continue to pray through the plans have been discussing and that will they will take the action needed.
Please pray also for a safe border crossing.
With love in Christ
Ian
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Sunday, 30 November 2008

End of day 2

Hi Everyone
Just finished our last meeting of the day - 22:41 local time.
The end of a very good and productive day. Please give thanks for a wonderful official ceremony to open the new medical centre and being blessed with beautiful sunshine.
Please pray for our meetings tomorrow as we continue to plan for next years missions.
May all the glory go to Him.
With love and prayers.
Ian
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Saturday, 29 November 2008

We are through the border with no problems ... Praise the Lord. Andrew thinks it might be a record quick crossing!
Have met Atilla and got a wonderfully warm welcome from him and his family.
We are now with our host families looking forward to going to celebrate with our brothers and sisters at church services tomorrow. I have been asked to say a few words and will be sending them greetings and love from you all.
Looking forward to a good nights sleep.
Thanks for you prayers please pray for good contacts tomorrow as we meet lots of people and attend the opening of the new Medical Centre tomorrow afternoon in Guyla.
God bless
Ian
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