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Greetings to all the PBC Voice readers. I want to share some information with you all concerning the blog. I will be out of the loop for a few weeks as I make preparations for a trip to Ukraine.

Members of PBC will be returning to Ukraine in just a few days. This will be our 5th mission trip to the region. We are asking that you remember us in your prayers as we trust that God will use this team in many wonderful ways. From the looks of our itinerary, it will be a busy time in country.

How to Pray:
1) Pray for protection, provision, and prosperity during our trip. International travel means that we will have to move efficiently through a lot of security. It also means a lot of time in the air and travel through a foreign land. We are asking the Father the watch over this team, provide all the necessary things we need, and for grace to minister.

2) Pray that we will be sensitive to all that God is doing. While our itinerary is set, we understand that flexibility is a major component of mission work. We do not know all the things that we will be asked to partner in. It is our desire to follow after the heart of the Father. May our eyes be open, ears attentive, and our hearts receptive to the move of the Holy Spirit.

3) Pray for the hearts of those we will be sharing with. This is a mission trip which means we are looking for ways to partner with the churches to proclaim the Gospel. We want to overcome language and cultural barriers so that we may communicate effectively. Ask God to soften the hearts of the hearers so that His kingdom will continue to expand in this beautiful country. We know that the Father has a heart for these people. May our hearts be as His.

4) Pray for a strong anointing to be upon the entire team. Much preparation has gone into this trip. We have prayed together, planned together, and committed ourselves to being God's vessels on this trip. Your prayer support will be a key ingredient to all that God does in the land. We recognize the importance of His Holy Spirit in all we do. You can trust that this team is committed to walk in all that God has for us.

5) Pray for the families back home. Most of these team members are leaving spouses and/or children at home. The responsibilities of a mission trip fall to those at home as well. We ask that the God of all comfort be with those left behind, partnership between families and friends to help with normal responsibilities, and more grace to the families during this time of separation.

These items are meant to guide you during your prayer for Team Ukraine. Allow for your own sensitivity to the Spirit as you think about us. We look forward to returning and sharing all of the wonderful things that we get to join the Father doing in Ukraine.

"Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere...and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel..." [Ephesians 6:18 NLT, 19 NKJV]

*I look forward to blogging again after the 1st of October. May God's richest blessings be yours in Christ.