My first few days in America

I arrived Tuesday early afternoon in Minneapolis. A good friend picked me up and treated me to a Starbucks coffee which I truly enjoyed! My trip was pretty awesome, God always surprises me with people He places in my path.

I met two Americans in the Kyiv airport, one from Texas who was visiting her fiancée and the other a bio-chemist who is participating in teaching and setting up three neo-natal hospitals in Ukraine. Praise God! More of our precious Ukrainian children will have the opportunity to live, rather than die due to a lack of medical treatment.

Speaking of children, I am working with my attorney and an orphanage close to my home. This is a state run orphanage and in very poor condition. My attorney is a Ukrainian Christian man who personally supports and visits this orphanage monthly. They have many needs, especially gifts at Christmas. I know this is a late request, but gifts are appreciated year round. If anyone is interested in providing gifts, please send your blessing to World Vineyard Ministries, PO Box 26, Champlin, MN 55316, in care of orphanage. The ministry email is bible.ua@gmail.com if you would like to know more.

My trip from Kyiv to Amsterdam was uneventful. My new friend was able to sit next to me and we talked about the Lord and she asked many questions regarding the Bible and the ministry. We had a traditional Ukrainian breakfast on this trip which was quite a shock for my friend. I understand her fiancée did not take her out and she did not have a good experience during her visit. I tried to give her some details of the beauty and share some of my photos with her.

Arriving in Amsterdam safely, I had to briskly walk to the connecting flight. My next flight had 300 plus people, we stood in line and waited for almost two hours to get on the plane. In Amsterdam they ask half a dozen personal questions regarding one’s traveling plans, the reason for the trip, places visited during their trip, and of course the questions regarding our luggage. They also check our passports by the barcode! It is a time consuming ordeal.

Ok – now I am on my final flight to America. There is a nice lady from India, currently working in North Dakota on my left and we spoke for quite some time during the trip and the seat on my right was empty. Hoorah, especially when I was seated in the center section of the plane. The second seat to my right was occupied by a nice jovial man. He greeted me and then pulled out his Bible! He studied off and on and we talked about ministry, he had been in India for a minister’s conference. He has a wife and seven children in Oregon. We enjoyed speaking about God’s work in throughout the world today. He is a pastor of a Church of God and has invited me to visit anytime. I was truly blessed with my comrades for this nine and a half hour trek.
My few days home, I visited some of my grandkids and am currently staying with a dear friend and her hubby. She has driven me around so that I could complete some business and to do a bit of shopping. I am in the process of setting up meetings with different pastors, but if anyone would like to visit, please email me at the above email. I am leaving for Ukraine on January 14th, so this is a short visit. However, I have to get back to my day-to-day work and teaching.

Thank you for your support and prayers. I covet your prayer support. The last four months have been very difficult for me. I was personally spiritually and emotionally empty and depressed. With constant prayer and counseling I am finally feeling like myself and am waiting to get back to work and be productive once again!

May your Christmas reveal new truths and may it be filled with love, hope and prosperity. May God’s face shine upon you.

God bless each of you.
Your humble servant,
Kathy