F. Turchin, head of the Khust Regional Government Council and Victor Kubik.  They presented us with certificates of gratitude for our medical mission in their city and region 

Group shot in the government building on the 
last day of our Mission

 At city hall. Pictured is Sue Johns, a government official, deputy council leader and Mission Nazareth director Victor Pavliy

Outside city hall

  Ivan Yurishko publisher of our booklet "Sunset to Sunset"

 Pastor Koshilko's young granddaughter who was born with deformed hand. Nothing can be done in Ukraine. We are seeking prosthetic help in the United States

Dr. Don and Ruthann Santry valiantly served on the dental side of the Mission 

 The Santry's say good-bye...

...and leave for the Hungarian border


There was no shortage of snow and lots of close calls

Translating for Dr. Merritt in one of the congregations

Saying goodbye and leaving for Budapest on February  

Some did get stuck in the snow

 Talking to regional government head F. Turchin  

Dr. Rishko who hosted  Dr. Merritt and his son Bryan 

 Brenda Plonis flew in from London to come to the wedding

Pastor Vasyl Tatsuin with Beverly Kubik. He came by bicycle through snow into Khust to meet us.     

 

 Church of God 7th Day pastor Koshilko whom we try visit when we come to Khust

Pastor Koshilko with his wife

Pastor Koshilko's son-in-law and grandson

 
He valiantly helped me stand guard at the entrance of the Mission

Our great helpers

Youth of all ages provided music with gusto

A newly-built Baptist church with assistance from the United States

Mission Nazareth Director Victor Pavliy

 A good friend, Ivan Maxim who provided   transportation on the treacherous roads

There is a better way!