April Mission Updates: Monday, April 27

Where I am: Yerevan – Artashat, Armenia Leaving Yerevan for Artashat. Today in a sentence: Reunited with my Armenian family – reminded again that love speaks clearly, even without words. At breakfast this morning, David and Anastasia once again greeted me with kindness. These dear people have become familiar faces over the years, and it…

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April Mission Updates: Sunday, April 26

Where I am: Yerevan, Armenia Worship & Ministry at Pastor Natalia’s church today.  Today in a sentence: A full and meaningful day of worship, ministry, and fellowship – despite a fading voice and weary body. Hovo, Hasmik, and their three small children picked me up at the hotel at 10:00 a.m., and we made our…

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April Mission Updates: Saturday, April 25

Where I am: Yerevan, Armenia  Looking forward to seeing Pastor Natalia and her leaders today. Today in a sentence: After a long day yesterday, I was grateful for a slower morning and meaningful reconnection.  After a full day of travel on Friday, I welcomed a more leisurely start to the morning.  I made my way…

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April Mission Updates: Friday, April 24

Where I am: Tashkent – Istanbul -Yerevan Closing retreat session in the morning, then travel to Armenia for the next leg of the mission. Today in a sentence: A meaningful close to our retreat in Uzbekistan, followed by a long and humbling day of travel to Armenia.  After checking out of the hotel, we traveled…

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April Mission Updates: Thursday, April 23

Where I am: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Uzbek Pastors/leaders retreat  Today in a sentence: I was up early (6 a.m.) to study and prepare for today’s sessions.  Yesterday’s teaching on fear and faith seem to resonate strongly with our pastors and leaders. Whether we are in Uzbekistan or Arizona, fear is something we all encounter.  There was…

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April Mission Updates: Wednesday, April 22

Where I am: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Pastor/Leader Retreat Today in a sentence: A full and meaningful day – traveling to the retreat, reconnecting with pastors, and stepping once again into the sacred work of listening, encouraging, and teaching.  Oleg picked me up at the hotel at 9:00 a.m. for the hour-and-a-half drive to a secluded…

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April Mission Updates: Tuesday, April 21

Where I am: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Looking forward to reconnecting with our pastors and leaders in Uzbekistan this week.  Today in a sentence: My flight arrived on time and I cleared passport control smoothly. I arrived at my hotel around 1:30 a.m – ready for rest.  I awoke at 8:00 a.m. and had a light breakfast,…

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April Mission Updates: Monday, April 20

Where I am: Tbilisi, Georgia to Baku, Azerbaijan, to Tashkent, Uzbekistan Beginning “leg 3” of my mission.  Today in a sentence: Grateful for what God has done in Georgia, I now step forward into the next leg of this mission journey with a renewed sense of purpose.  My time in Georgia has been deeply rewarding-…

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April Mission Updates: Sunday, April 19

Where I am: Tbilisi, Georgia Looking forward to meeting Bishop Oleg today. Today in a sentence: A full day of ministry, meaningful connections, and a growing sense that God continues to guide each step. I slept well last night and woke up at 6:00 a.m. local time. It seems that my internal clock is beginning…

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April Mission Updates: Saturday, April 18

Where I am: Tbilisi, Georgia Grateful to arrive safely in Tbilisi and begin reconnecting with pastors and leaders in a place that has become deeply meaningful to me.  Today in a sentence: My departure from Athens was delayed for 2 hours, and by the time I arrived in Tbilisi, it was nearly 4:00 am. After…

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