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Moving Again!

David, Mia, and Kathryn enjoy romping through the medieval gardens of the Castle of Spirits (Bojnice Castle) (opens in a new tab) during our recent family trip.

Moving Again!

Joshua Steele 4 min read
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Our family is moving to a house! The small apartment that has been our home for the past three months has been a God-send, but now it’s time for a bit more space. Additionally, we would like to bring you some new updates on the Good and Evil project, our other ETO team members, the Bible First program, and our recent family ministry trip to Bratislava.

Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode (opens in a new tab) with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe.

How You Can Pray

  • Pray that God would bless our move to the new house!
  • Pray that our fingerprints would be accepted at the FBI and that we would be able to get Slovak residency soon.
  • Continue to pray for the printing of the Ukrainian Freedom Edition of Good and Evil. We expect the presses to begin rolling this week! Pray for a quality print, for good storage and shipping options, and for an effective network of volunteers to help us with distribution.
  • Pray for our ETO team as different ones find themselves spread across the globe. Pray that each of us would be faithful to share Christ with those around us.
  • Pray for the development and reach of our Bible First program. Despite the onset of war in Ukraine, Bible First remains one of our core ministries, and we are eager for even more people to begin studying the Bible during these difficult times.
  • Pray that God would continue to bless, strengthen, encourage, and guide our family as we navigate these uncertain times. He is faithful!
  • Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. 💙💛

Keep scrolling for more photos!

We just signed the lease on a house! It will be so nice to have some more space during our sojourn in Slovakia.
We just signed the lease on a house! It will be so nice to have some more space during our sojourn in Slovakia.
And there’s even a yard for the kids! Granddad’s already bought a kiddy pool for the littles. ☀️💦
And there’s even a yard for the kids! Granddad’s already bought a kiddy pool for the littles. ☀️💦
Our family sings Prayer for Ukraine at a Ukrainian Baptist Church in Bratislava.
Our family sings Prayer for Ukraine at a Ukrainian Baptist Church in Bratislava.
Joshua preaches a short message on “Storm Speakers”.
Joshua preaches a short message on “Storm Speakers”.
We also sang an English/Ukrainian medley of In Christ Alone.
We also sang an English/Ukrainian medley of In Christ Alone.
Pastor Victor (center) is a Ukrainian national who has been serving as a missionary pastor in Slovakia for the past several years. With the coming of war in Ukraine, his congregation has grown significantly.
Pastor Victor (center) is a Ukrainian national who has been serving as a missionary pastor in Slovakia for the past several years. With the coming of war in Ukraine, his congregation has grown significantly.
One of Rebekah’s favorite boardgames is called Wingspan and she’s enjoyed several fun rounds with Baba and Granddad.
One of Rebekah’s favorite boardgames is called Wingspan and she’s enjoyed several fun rounds with Baba and Granddad.
This little man wants to help with whatever Dad is doing! 💪🏻 Recently David got his first experience pumping diesel at the filling station. 🥰 (Maybe he wouldn’t be smiling so much if he knew what it cost! 🙀)
This little man wants to help with whatever Dad is doing! 💪🏻 Recently David got his first experience pumping diesel at the filling station. 🥰 (Maybe he wouldn’t be smiling so much if he knew what it cost! 🙀)
Kelsie and Abby pose with several of the ladies at church. The two in the middle are Ukrainian, and Kati (far right) is the Slovak lady who has been helping us tremendously with translation, documents, house-hunting, etc. Praise God for new friends! 🥰
Kelsie and Abby pose with several of the ladies at church. The two in the middle are Ukrainian, and Kati (far right) is the Slovak lady who has been helping us tremendously with translation, documents, house-hunting, etc. Praise God for new friends! 🥰
Our family recently took a day trip to see the Castle of Spirits located about 1.5 hours south of Žilina.
Our family recently took a day trip to see the Castle of Spirits (opens in a new tab) located about 1.5 hours south of Žilina.
Kathryn has been making good progress with her schoolwork! Tip o’ the hat 🎩 to Baba and Granddad for all the extra homeschooling help! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Kathryn has been making good progress with her schoolwork! Tip o’ the hat 🎩 to Baba and Granddad for all the extra homeschooling help! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
An afternoon story with Granddad — what could be better?
An afternoon story with Granddad — what could be better?
Ana (center) is a Slovak young lady who has befriended our girls. She lives near our apartment and has visited us several times.
Ana (center) is a Slovak young lady who has befriended our girls. She lives near our apartment and has visited us several times.
A daddy and his girl 💕
A daddy and his girl 💕
Group photo with the grandkids! 🥰
Group photo with the grandkids! 🥰
Yura Petriv continues to drive supplies out to Radekhivski Hospodyni in support of the war effort.
Yura Petriv continues to drive supplies out to Radekhivski Hospodyni in support of the war effort.
He recently sent me these photos of battlefield tourniquets that are sorely needed at the front. They cost 350 UAH ($12) each.
He recently sent me these photos of battlefield tourniquets that are sorely needed at the front. They cost 350 UAH ($12) each.
We were able to send some money from our fund, and another donor also pitched in. With everything combined, Yura was able to purchase 100 tourniquets which were sent to the front through Radekhiv.
We were able to send some money from our fund, and another donor also pitched in. With everything combined, Yura was able to purchase 100 tourniquets which were sent to the front through Radekhiv.
A family friend of Kelsie’s recently donated a large sum to purchase tactical shoes for soldiers at the front. Here, one of the volunteers at Radekhiv prepares the shoes for shipping.
A family friend of Kelsie’s recently donated a large sum to purchase tactical shoes for soldiers at the front. Here, one of the volunteers at Radekhiv prepares the shoes for shipping.
The soldiers who received the shoes were very grateful! The lack of supplies of all kinds remains a major problem for frontline units, and we are excited to be able to contribute (and facilitate the contributions of others) where we can.
The soldiers who received the shoes were very grateful! The lack of supplies of all kinds remains a major problem for frontline units, and we are excited to be able to contribute (and facilitate the contributions of others) where we can.
Last Sunday, our church in Lviv had to move their morning service to the cafe in the basement due to an air raid.
Last Sunday, our church in Lviv had to move their morning service to the cafe in the basement due to an air raid.
Mom and Hosanna — God is good!
Mom and Hosanna — God is good!

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