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We've traveled to Ukraine...we've prayed about Ukraine...and today Aviator Church officially begins the "negotiation" process with church leaders in Poltava, Ukraine, to clarify what this international partnership will look like. [caption id="attachment_134" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Poltava, Ukraine Church Leaders Pictured Above"][/caption] Below are some stats and facts abou... more.

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="512" caption="Amanda's Birthday Cake"][/caption] This afternoon we went to a steakhouse for Amanda's birthday.  She turned 24 today.  The restaurant brought a big cake with basically a firework on top.  Hilarious. After lunch we walked around a castle built in the 12th century...very cool. We then left to drive the 6 hours back to Kiev, Ukrai... more.

This afternoon we went to a steakhouse for Amanda's birthday.  She turned 24 today.  The restaurant brought a big cake with basically a firework on top.  Hilarious. After lunch we walked around a castle built in the 12th century...very cool. We then left to drive the 6 hours back to Kiev.  The drive was exciting to say the least.  There are pothole everywhere.  Tons of traffic....and 2... more.

Overall today was a great day.  It's flippin' awesome to see God at work...and today we were definitely able to see people with a passion to serve him. We started the day by driving from Kiev to Lutsk.  It took us 6 hours.  On the way we passed numerous horse and buggies...unbelievable.  All of the land in Ukraine is still owned by the government.  Farmers rent the land and farm it.  Many... more.

Got off the train in Kiev, Ukraine at 7am.  Checked back into the "Tourist" Hotel.  Our first night at the "Tourist" was $150/night.  This time they charged us $80/night.  Chad says the rooms should have been $50/night.  hm. This afternoon we went to St. Sophia Cathedral and walked around downtown Kiev with Dima.  For dinner we went to a chinese restaurant.  The spicy chicken and lemon c... more.

Today we spent the morning in Slavynsk at the Antioch training.  We left at about noon to travel 3 hours away to Donetsk.  Dima moved to Ukraine and began a church 5 years ago.  Today he showed us the building he plans to start renting next week.  He also showed us the current building he's in.  Dima was a part of Russian gangs and did drugs for many years.  God got ahold of his heart and no... more.

We spent the morning at a Slavynsk Orphanage.  The kids seemed to be happy and well cared for.  I fell in love with all of htem.  We were told of the rats they grow in the back for food.  Meat is expensive in the country and the kids need protein.  Heartbreaking. [caption id="attachment_53" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Slavynsk Orphanage"][/caption]... more.

Church started by Vadim. The church began 5 years ago.  There were 3 people.  It was cold and no one wanted to come.  They went to a village and met a woman.  She said she had a dream 3 Christians would be coming.  They led the family to Christ and prayed for a boy who couldn't walk.  He felt burning in his legs and got up and walked.  People heard of the miracle and brought them a blind... more.

We spent the morning at a Slavynsk Orphanage.  The kids seemed to be happy and well cared for.  I fell in love with all of htem.  We were told of the rats they grow in the back for food.  Meat is expensive in the country and the kids need protein.  Heartbreaking.... more.