Holy Trinity Claygate - Ukraine Trip U9

And Finally

2008-12-02T17:22:00.000Z

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

2008-12-02T17:13:00.001Z

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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2008-12-01T20:57:00.000Z

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

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2008-12-01T17:49:00.001Z

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

2008-12-01T15:50:00.001Z

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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End of day 2

2008-11-30T21:47:00.001Z

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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2008-11-29T20:44:00.000Z

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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2008-11-29T18:05:00.001Z

Hi Everyone
Just at the boarder. Please pray for a straightforward crossing. Things going very well so far.
God is blessing us. The snow in Budapest has now given way to rain.
With His love.
Ian
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Ians first post

2008-11-29T14:11:00.003Z

Driving to the border ... all good ... God is with us.

Ian

Prep trip for U9 (Ukraine 2009)

2008-11-29T13:31:00.009Z

Ian, Andrew, Michael and Drew are on their way to Budapest for a weekend.

We are hoping that Ian will be able to send messages directly back to the blog giving us progress reports and prayer requests etc etc.

Please pray for the trip, that our wonderful fathers hand is on all the discussions and decisions made and that all the practical stuff works smoothly too, although we have travelled this route many times now let's remember that it is still a difficult journey and it is only by Gods grace that we pass.

So hopefully the next posting will be from Ian directly but in the meantime here is their timetable for you to know their plans and also and most importantly be able to support them in prayer.

Thanks Friends,

God Bless,

Stuart

Timetable:

Saturday 29th

Drive from Budapest to Ukraine

Arrive in Akl

Sunday 30th

Akli - attend the 9am service

Gyula - attend 11am service

Afternoon - attend Medical Centre opening

Link up with Valeria as she leads the Youth session

Monday 1st

Spend time planning summer mission with:

Jeno

Attila

Katalin - School teacher

Attend school in Uj Akli

See facilities at Akli Head

Drive back to Budapest

Tuesday 2nd

Day in Budapest and home