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Velika Dimerka
I had the opportunity to drive out to Velika Dimerka (we usually just say Dimerka) to visit with a friend in ministry there recently, and it was so nice. I’ll admit that I do love the freedom of being able … Continue reading
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playing catch-up, 4
February did have another thing of note, namely, in my role as Parent Teacher Fellowship Coordinator at KCA, I kind of head up planning and pulling off the Teacher/Staff Appreciation Banquet. I should say here that KCA – Kiev Christian … Continue reading
playing catch-up
One of the prayer requests listed on our prayer calendar for this month goes like this, “Pray for us as we work to keep up the various modes of communication/contact with our supporters. As means of communication change, we are … Continue reading
October prayer calendar out
It’s a thin post, content-wise, but we just wanted to let you know that there is a new monthly prayer calendar available. If you’d like to receive it, drop us a note at jmmcdonnel@aol.com or contact us via facebook.
the sustenance they require
I (Donna) have been re-reading Isobel Kuhn’s Green Leaf in Drought, which is her recounting the story of Arthur and Wilda Mathews and their last days serving in China. I remember being struck by a number of things when I read … Continue reading
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haven’t forgotten
Kind reader – I just wanted to let you know I haven’t forgotten to update the blog. I’ve had a couple of posts in process for too long now, but it’s been a real trick to give them the time … Continue reading
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transferring knowledge
People ask us all the time if we’re ‘fluent’ in Russian. It’s an interesting question with a lot of nuances, actually, and not easy to answer. If we’re talking about feeling comfortable getting around here, getting things done, or just … Continue reading
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seminary women’s conference
It’s been a busy, busy few weeks since we last posted, but before we go so far as to leave this year, I’ll tell you about the women’s conference we just had in November. The seminary hosts this conference every … Continue reading
McDonnels in Ukraine 