Read Pray Delete (RPD) for 15 March 2005

Flat Out
God has been good in providing plenty of casual teaching for me. This is keeping me really busy with sermon preparation having preached the last two Sunday nights, preaching again this coming Sunday morning and also doing studies at Youth Group (Live Wire) on Friday night. I like being busy but please pray that I don't get snowed under or burned out (how's that for opposites!?!).
Today I started looking at buying my return ticket to Ukraine. There are lots of options and getting the best one and one that fits in well with frequent flyers to make the most of my money can be tricky. Please pray that this will work out really well.

Milestone
Last week I hit 32. Doesn't feel any different from 31 really but my younger friends tend to like rubbing it in that I'm getting older. The Watkins (family I am staying with) took me out to an Indian restaurant for a really nice dinner. I also received a number of well wishing emails so thanks heaps, it made my day especially getting a big one from a number of the youth group in Rzhyshchiv. I'll share a bit with you.

Natasha writes:
Hi Jono,
I miss you very much and I hope that you come back soon! Happy Birthday and may the Holy Spirit be with you and give you many talents. We are all happy but if you were here we would be even more happy. Sometimes I pray for you. I am doing well. God gives to me what is important for me - Jesus, big happy family, much love in my heart - the best boyfriend, many friends, job, kids club and ........ My life with God is good. I read the bible every day and every day He teaches me something new.

On Sunday we will go to Kiev to get presents for the kids for Easter and we want to also go and visit with Alyosha (her boyfriend) =)! He isn't doing very well in the army. He has many problems every day. Last problem he had was when his thumb nail got wripped off!!! He doesn't have any friends and it is very difficult for his heart. March 28th, I and Sveta will go to Kiev for two weeks for our course. It is a problem for us because we haven't been studying. Please pray for me! I have a problem with my mom. She goes every day to other people and not to God. My Grandfather is drinking alcohol again but I have peace in my heart! I want to write more but Cheryl is kicking me out. =) =) hee hee.
Miss and love you,
Natasha

Praise God
for Natasha doing kids work in Rzhyshchiv
for great friends here in Sydney
God's help in preaching on Sunday

Pray for
the tickets back to Ukraine
the youth group in Rzhyshchiv

Love Jono
Keep Looking Up
Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 73:28

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