FYI: This morning I awoke to temps in the mid-50s!! NOTE: The photos shown in this report (and all other communications) are NOT to be […]
Category: Ivano-Frankivsk
Trip report #11—“the wall of separation has been torn down!”
Featured Photo: The biblical text comes to life! Historical anecdotes amazingly illustrate the principles of the Bible. In this photo, the Berlin Wall was in […]
Trip Report #10— “Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.”
Featured Photo: The Church of Christ in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine July 5, 2026. NOTE: The photos shown in this report (and all other communications) are NOT […]
Trip Report #8—“How sweet are Your words to my taste!”
Featured Photo: The Church of Christ at Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, gathers for Bible study! The Bible Classes in Ivano-Frankivsk remind me of the portion of Psalm […]
Trip report #6—“Give thanks to the LORD!’
The Lord’s Day brings a sharp focus on the command of 1 Chronicles 16:34, “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love […]
Trip Report #3–Fellow laborers together!
Today was a good day as we were united with Gif! We had a good, long talk about plans for this trip and the various […]
Update June 14, 2025
These two photos show the tragic impact of Boko Haram in Nigeria. See below the plea from our brethren about this evil. Update on Jennifer’s […]
Update June 2, 2026—Buckets delivered and more to come!
Featured Photo: The Elizabethtown, KY Church of Christ collected, packed, and delivered to Montgomery a large number of Family Buckets! In the photo, you see […]
UPDATE 5/6/2026–Struggles & Strides Forward!
Photo: The Ivano-Frankivsk Church meets and discusses the special focus on evangelism! April 2026 The month of April 2026 will be forever etched in our […]
Update March 28, 2026—Buckets are Locked & Loaded!
Photo: We loaded 384 Family Buckets on a container Thursday, 26 March!! I will leave for Ukraine in TEN DAYS!! “Fast & Furious” aptly describes […]
Update 3/25/26—Family Buckets Packed!
News from Gif… “Hello there! Well, I can give some positive news today—I’m able to drink coffee for the first time in over a month! I’m […]
Update 2/11/26 – More Buckets & News!
Family Bucket Campaign… The Family Buckets are a tremendous tool in our efforts. They are easily packed with commodities that are basic to any home. […]
Update 1/31/26 – Still Snowing in Ivano-Frankivsk
Here are two recent reports from brethren in Ukraine. First is the most recent news from Gif regarding the Lord’s work in Ivano-Frankivsk. We rejoice […]
Update 1/21/26 – Serving in the Snow
The new year has begun with a lengthy list of critical to-do items with seemingly insufficient resources! Most of these actions focus on our efforts […]
Update 12/27/25 – Ending Another Year of Service
Featured Photo: From Panama…“This is the mayor of the province. They were excited over receiving the chairs. This is an Indian lady who will cherish the […]
Gif’s Nov 2025 Update
Note: Below is Gif’s update on events in Ivano-Frankivsk. At the end is a PDF where he has the photos inserted and described. The update […]
UPDATE–November 27, 2025
Featured Photo: A container arrives in Panama and is quickly unloaded at the clinic in Darien Province. Larry & Betsy Brady coordinated a packing crew […]
Update–November 18, 2025
Featured Photo: In the southern regions, last year, we helped supply mini-computers to help communities withstand the drone attacks. The strikes on the power grids […]
Trip Report #17
Featured Photo: Perry’s influence was widespread but especially children and young people were drawn to him. Timofey (above) would always ask where Perry was. Regardless […]
Trip Report #16
Featured Photo: Inna and Valerie send their love as Perry and Gif depart on the train. The last Lord’s Day of this trip dawned with […]