Kharkiv, the former capital of Ukraine, is a large industrial city bordering Russia. The project, which took place from July 24 to August 11, was a ministry of the Evangelical Free Church of Canada Missions, though it was primarily based from the Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church in Steinbach, Manitoba. Team members taught English at the Institute of Linguistics and International Relations, a post secondary university-level institute. At the same time, they acquainted students, staff, and faculty at the institute with some basic Biblical teachings, with the aim of eventually planting a church. The team has been invited to return next summer to expand the program.
Plans are in the works and a date has already been set.
Len looks forward to next summer's venture. It's a great ministry opportunity. Len believes this will also be a good opportunity to introduce people to Providence. Applications from Kharkiv are expected as a result of the Institute this summer. Linda Little remembers asking God three years ago if He could arrange for her to go to Ukraine with a teaching team when she was ready.