UKRAINE | Lviv
So after some travel, we finally made it to Lviv and have moved our last time on the race. It is absolutely an amazing city, coming in at 750 years old it is a mixture of both old world charm and modern antics. We fortunately get to work with American contacts this month, which has been a huge blessing. It has been a good transition into western life before hitting America. Our pastor, Mike Pratt, and his family have been living in Ukraine for the past 17 years and in Lviv for 2. They have started a church in the town of Lviv with a focus on raising up a new generation in Lviv for Jesus. After seeing the book Radical on his book shelf, I knew that we would get along just great!
After a week of being here, we have been able to see many aspects of their ministry but been able to focus on their main objective which is disciple-making. Talking with students, hanging out, and eating international foods together has enabled us to not only make friends with the kids here but also dig deep and start asking questions about their life and thoughts of religion, the church, and God.
Surprizingly they have all been very open, and I am excited to see what God has in store for each of the people we meet.
Specific prayer requests for a few people in particular: Lena and Kate (college age students seeking something more), Peter (denying to want God but still continues to come and chat with us), Nyat and Yen (Buddhist Vietnamese students that had never heard of the Bible or Jesus), People at English class, people in Lviv.
Thanks for all your prayers and support, only 19 more days until I am able to talk to you all in person!
