My Status

Hi everyone, I want to give a couple updates over the next few days on my status here before summer camps start. I'll have some prayer requests attached as well.

First of all, these first 2 1/2 months have been blessed. I really was not sure I would feel plugged in and see measurable mile markers this quickly. I have settled in and gotten comfortable in ways only God could have provided for. But therein lies the danger, because I know my tendency to get comfortable and stay in that comfortable place. That's what God pulled me out of not-so-long ago! It would be a shame to fall into that again, only in a new location.

I had the chance to meet with Steve Lorenz and Marti Scudder from MDI (the missions organization I am working here through) while they were in Ukraine two weeks ago. They were excited to see how things are going here but wanted me to know one thing more than any other: When they prayer for my ministry here, they are getting the sense that something big is in the works. They encouraged me to look at my time here so far as preparation but not as the beginning of a routine. Participating in music ministries has been important and rewarding, but is this the final purpose of my being here?

Sometimes I look so much at the details of what I am in the middle of that I forget to consider the vision. I see and pray about the details surrounding day-to-day responsibilities and the situations that arise out of those. Hearing from a few close people lately that they see more purpose for me being here than that which I am currently realizing has been both an encouragement and a kick in the rear.

The timing is perfect. Next week I will leave for my first summer camp, returning to the orphan camp that changed my perspective last year and kick-started my move to Ukraine. I will continue with some specific details and prayer requests in a day or two...

Thank you as always for your support and prayers.