Editor’s note: The rest of the Coyle’s February newsletter can be found here.
It seems these days that time just flies by. Just yesterday I (Andy) stopped and considered how much busier we are compared to this time last year. Our family life is much busier with Moriah’s and Isaiah’s different school schedules. Our ministry life now contains various women’s groups that Monica participates in as well as all the activities, classes, staff meetings, seminars that fall under the ministry of the Bible School. Time continues to pass. One of our Bible School students sadly remarked that today (Feb. 7) is the half-way point for the Bible School. We have seen much growth and development in our students throughout these past months and trust that God will continue to do his work.
As time continues to pass, we as Bible School staff not only focus on the present, but also the future. There are many questions and opportunities before us as we look ahead. Stage One is complete. God has brought staff and students from many countries to begin this school. We praise Him for that. Right now we are looking at Stage Two. We are already hearing of students from Russia who are planning on attending next year. We believe that He is continuing to open up doors for this important ministry to grow. These next couple of months are very important for our Bible school, as a few crucial decisions will be made with the governing body of the Lutheran Church here in Ukraine. These questions relate not only to the stability of the present, but also for the stability of the future. I would love to share more details, but suffice it to say that we ask you to pray for this ministry. We really need God’s wisdom, guidance, and discernment as we discuss, plan, and present our vision. Pray for a common unity, understanding, and desire for the ministry of the Bible School here in Ukraine and this region.
We continue to thank God for you, and pray for you, too. Please email us how we can be praying for you. May you find strength and joy as you abide in Him (John 15:5).
In His Grace,
Andy, Monica, Moriah, Isaiah and Josiah
“And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them." Isaiah 42:15-17
