Stories from JTF Team in Ukraine!

Conference Huge Success!

"This photo is from entering the church where the JTF conference was held. It was a huge success both with individuals interested in joining groups and with church partners who can help spread the program to other parts of the city and eventually the rest of the country. I know we've talked about how this little program from the Green Hills YMCA, is changing lives in Ukraine...but I am seeing it with my own eyes and it is truly amazing." - Jason Hancock

Pictured: Scott at Trinity Church in Ukraine

"As you can imagine, we are moving at breakneck pace! Each day is more intense and fuller than the one before. We are all overflowing with God's blessings and experiences. We have spent hours with Tanya Baranova and Sasha Sapego thinking through strategic planning for JTF Ukraine. We have had meals with different missionaries. We spent time in Palermo in a gypsy village with a young pastor who ministers to the gypsies. Poverty like you would not believe. Later this afternoon we had a time of prayer over this very humble and called pastor. We also met with the Presbyterian church pastors. And then this evening was a dinner for Journey to Freedom small group alumni! It was incredible! At the end when we all gathered, holding hands and the words to Amazing Grace floated up in Russian and English, it was a glimpse of heaven." - Marti Scudder

JTF Alumni Dinner: "Tonight was such a blessing! After Scott and Jason spoke to the alumni of journey to Freedom, each of them spoke back to Scott thanking him for the transformation that has happened in their lives because of his book. It was a very special God-centered time. The food wasn't bad either!" - Steve Lorenz

"As Scott and I were getting ready to sit down at the little cafe across from our apartment, a young woman approached us and asked 'Are you Scott Reall?' We were completely blown away. Here we are on the other side of the world and this woman recognizes Scott.

The girl in the photograph is Sasha, a graduate of one of Tanya's first Journey To Freedom classes and a waitress at Scott's new favorite cafe. I had the privilege of visiting with Sasha after the conference today and hearing a little bit about why she joined the group. Without disclosing too much, Sasha lives at home and her father is a terrible alcoholic who is abusive to his family. As I stood in the church today and visited with her, all I could do was say "Thank you Lord, that there is a place where she can find some hope and healing." -Jason Hancock

Thank you for all your prayers!