Jono Miller

Monthly Newsletter July 2010

Tue, 06/07/2010 - 14:45 |

WATCH THIS SPACE

This month has turned crazy. I feel too busy and too tired to write something inspirational, challenging, motivating or even funny. I can’t tell you all that is on my mind. I’m not sure I can even understand myself – but next month . . . .

UTSIM

There’s not a lot to talk about for UTSIM in the month of July. Basically the main activity is the documentation process required for some teachers who we are inviting to come and work with us in the coming school year. Please pray about this. Please also pray for some documentation issues I have regarding my University degree. It has been lost in transit while I was sending it away to get an Apostil required for authentication here in Ukraine. I will need an authenticated replacement before September or October.

LIFE OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS

CAMP 120

Everything is go go go for camp now. Praise God we have bought a motor (almost). Tomorrow will be the test run. A mechanic friend in Rzhyshchiv has helped us to get a Yamaha 25hp for a good price. Pray that a practical thing like a boat motor will be the means to bless many people.

Pray also for the following aspects of camp:

· Clean water

· Firewood

· Transporting everyone to camp

· Friendly relations with others on the island

· A spirit of unity

· Teachable attitudes

· Lots of fun and meaningful friendships

· Studies based around SERVE and GROW

We expect around 80 young people to come to camp. Remember that working for the ultimate glory of God is what has real meaning and value. Thanks to all who pray and take an interest in camp every year.

TARAS AND TASHA

Last year at camp we had the amazing event of a marriage proposal during the end of camp concert. This coming Saturday – two days before camp – they are getting married in Lviv. So once again I am heading to the beautiful city of Lviv for a wedding just before camp. I’m excited for Taras and Tasha – please pray for them in this new journey they are heading on together.

FAMILY

My parents’ two and a bit weeks has nearly come to an end. They head off this Tuesday. They have enjoyed meeting our friends and seeing things in Ukraine - some the same and some different from their visit 6 years ago. We fitted in a trip to Chernihiv, visiting good friends and enjoying the pristine nature of the Blue Lakes near the Russian border. Not to mention the 4 kilograms of wild blue berries an old lady sold to us.

At the end of July my sister Joanna and Frank and family from Paraguay will come for just 10 days.

WHAT YA READIN’?

I’m still reading Say You’re One Of Them by Uwem Akpan. The book is quite gripping though hard to read some of the “African” English the author includes. I’m also aware of how little reading I have been able to do in the last month – so much for being on holidays from work.

PRAYER AND PRAISE

Camp 120 – Serve and Grow

Taras and Tasha

Parents’ visit to Ukraine and onward travel to UK