Blog | Joshua and Kelsie Steele — Missionaries serving Christ in Ukraine

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Headed to Krakow

Joshua Steele · March 1, 2009

Once again, Kels and I are embarking on one of our mandatory, twice-a-year “vacations.” Even though we have Ukrainian multi-entry visas that are good for five years, the law still states that we have to leave the country every six months and come back in again. (sigh) Technically, there are ways around this (yes, we know about registration), but for us, a trip into Poland twice a year has historically been cheaper, simpler, and infinitely more pleasant than the alternative.

Authenticity of the Bible

Kelsie Steele · February 25, 2009

This week at ABS, Jessie Beal taught on the authenticity of the Bible. It was a great message, and one that is certainly needed in our day. One of the main ideas that we try to communicate to people here is that the Bible is our final authority in every area.

Gospel of John Series Complete!

Joshua Steele · February 19, 2009

Last Tuesday evening at ABS, I finished teaching through the Gospel of John. It’s been a great experience, and we’re very grateful for all the Ukrainians who have heard the Gospel through this series. In addition to those who actually attend our meetings live, many more will hear the messages on CD and cassette in the days to come. We have recorded every lesson that was taught from John in digital format, and soon we plan to begin mailing CD’s to our students.

Love at First “Height”

Kelsie Steele · February 14, 2009

Five years ago, around Valentine’s Day, my dad took me to a special restaurant for dinner. A looong discussion ensued regarding my future and what steps I should be taking.

The Bible or “the Church?”

Joshua Steele · February 12, 2009

Last time at ABS (Audio Bible Study), I taught from John chapter 20 on the resurrection. During the course of the lesson, one of the verses I cited was I Timothy 2:5: “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;” After the lesson had ended, one of our students, Marian, came up to ask me about this point.

Snapshots from ABS

Kelsie Steele · February 4, 2009

We had a great turn out for English Club and Audio Bible Study (ABS) last night! Thanks to everyone for the prayers that are going up for this ministry!

How it went last night

Kelsie Steele · January 28, 2009

As Mondays come around each week, we begin preparing for English Club and ABS. Sometimes it’s not without an inward sigh, especially considering other all-consuming to-do’s that have to be set aside. And then Tuesday night rolls around and we come home blessed, encouraged, and excited.

This week in Lviv

Kelsie Steele · January 27, 2009

With the arrival of a new team member, preparations for this summer’s outreach, the ongoing development and upkeep of our correspondence Bible course (CBC), and two growing little girls, our family is keeping pretty busy these days! Here’s a quick news update to fill you in on the latest.