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We will be in the U.S. from May 19 through June 6. We’ll be at Aromas Bible Church (Aromas, California) on the 25 th , and Woods Chapel Bible Fellowship (Blue Springs, Missouri) on June 1. Pray that we’ll be able to re-connect and share our passion with...
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Things are really crazy here. Today is the ViBi annual board meeting, and do pray for us as we work together to set the direction for the next year. Pray for wisdom as we seek to take the project to the next level. Last Friday’s recording session went...
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Well, we are getting closer to our time to return to Ukraine, the kids are getting close to the end of the semester, etc. So I (Mark) decided this week to carve out a space in my schedule to get the flu. Now I feel like I have already paid my dues on...
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Overwhelmed by the devastation of cyclone Nargis but don't know what to do? Here's a recent update from WorldVenture (the missions organization we serve with), including first-hand accounts of the devastation and a chance to give: You have probably...
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As I mentionned in our most recent update letter, I'm leaving for West Africa next Tuesday, 20 May. I'll be traveling to the Ivory Coast with Paul Spurlock of Twin Lakes Church and Scott Smithson of Faith Community Church. Our...
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I just picked-up Brad and Donna Franklin at CDG airport. The Franklins are on a world tour visiting the different ministries that Lakeside Church supports. The picture was taken at the first stop with their daughter, Bethany. Bethany is serving...
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Angelina has just come out of skin graft surgery. They removed skin from her thigh to cover her chest and forearms. The doctors felt the surgery went well. We know this is an answer to prayer. In intensive care units in Russia family members are not allowed...
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ROB: (born in 1977 and raised in the Pacific Northwest of the USA) studied theology at Davis college, met Martine in Paris on a mission trip, married Martine, moved to Quebec, learned French, had two children, and is now planting a new church in St-Jérôme...
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May 14, 2008 Baby Angelina Two days ago Angelina (15 months old) grabbed a large cup of boiling water and spilled it on her neck, face, arms, and upper torso. She is lying in critical condition in intensive care in the Krasnodar Regional Hospital. It...
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May 8th and 9th On May 8th, Dimitry Medvedev was inaugurated as the second elected President for Russia. Our local school celebrated by organizing parades and speeches. Children adorned nostalgic Red ribbons and sang patriotic songs. On May 9 th Russia...
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May 5-8 The women's ministry team of the Biblical Leadership Training Center finished teaching the course "Women Mentoring Women" this week. We had participants from five local churches and women received practical training and experience...
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27 April, 2008 Russian Orthodox Easter Sunday These are the words which ring forth along with every Orthodox church bell and everyone you meet on the street on Easter morning. “Christos Voskres! Voistiny voskres!” Easter for the Russians is like our Christmas...
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April 2, 2008 During spring break at the end of March Hannah and I spent some time getting caught up on her English homeschooling. She goes to Russian school and so in some ways it is easier for her to read and write in Russian than in English even though...
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March 1-8 Where in Russia can you ride an Asian elephant? Actually, nowhere. March was a month of learning and adventure for the Watson family. This year marks 20 years of ministry , 15 years of marriage , and 10 years with WorldVenture in Russia for...
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