Itineration Update - December 2025
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Luke 2:8-11 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior--yes the Messiah, the Lord--has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David"
Friends, that good news is still bringing great joy to people all over the world today!
Thank You!
We want to express our thanks to each and every one of you for your prayer support, words of encouragement, and financial gifts. In just the last few days, we have reached 65% of our monthly budget. And thanks, in large part, to Giving Tuesday we have reach 98% of our cash budget. On that day alone we received $5135 in one-time gifts. Thank you for the generosity extended to us on that big day! We can assure you, each prayer said, word of encouragement spoken, gift given makes an impact on us and moves us one step closer to being to Ukraine.
Itineration Trail
We continue the itineration process while hoping to get to Ukraine as soon in the New Year as possible. December has been a quiet month, with only one service scheduled. We are looking forward to a much busier January and February. (We'll share what we currently have scheduled for January & February below.) We have really enjoyed visiting many churches over the past 17 months and the uniqueness of each of them. And we have treasured getting to meet many of you at one of the services or one of the events where we were exhibitors. In the next week or two we'll be adding a picture folder on our webpage showing all the places we have visited since we began our itineration journey.
Travel Schedule
January:
7 - First Assembly of God - Columbia MO
11 - Gaylord Assembly of God - Gaylord MN
12-14 - MN A/G Connect Conference - St Cloud MN
18 - Northwoods Church - Walker, MN
25 - The Gathering Community Church - Robbinsdale, MN
February:
8 - City Hope Church - St Cloud MN
13-15 - Crosslake Christian Assembly of God - Crosslake MN
As you can see we have some blank spaces on the schedule and nothing scheduled yet for March. If your church, school, or business would be interested in having a missionary come and share; whether that be a week day, Sunday morning or evening, or a small group meeting. We are open to whatever best fits your church, home/life group, school, or business schedule.
Prayer Needs
That our schedule for the first quarter of 2026 will fill in.
For our monthly budget to move from 65% - 100% quickly, enabling us to get to Ukraine. Allowing Gayle to begin teaching and Brad to get busy with the Church and helping with relief outreach efforts.
That we will continue to fully trust in the Lord's timing, not leaning on our own understanding or pushing for our own timing.
For Kyiv Christian Academy as they are currently looking for additional teachers and continue repairs on their building.
International Christian Assembly as they face some financial needs. Needing to upgrade or replace some equipment and have repairs done on their emergency generator. As well as funds for ongoing relief efforts.
For an end to the invasion and war, that a time of peace and renewal can settle upon the country.
Praise
In 2025 we drove almost 75,000 accident and breakdown free miles.
In a December with just one itineration service we saw a growth in monthly support of 4%.
Our cash budget is almost fully funded.
Gayle continues to get many substitute teaching opportunities.
We get to celebrate Christmas with all of our kids, in our home.