Report on LifeNets Vinohradiv Project 2013
by Matthew Guske

September 30, 2013

The Ukraine trip was life changing in so many ways and the team I went with made it that much better. I had a fantastic time helping the kids with their English lessons. The kids were so attentive and really trying hard to learn.  Spending time with them and building relationships with the kids really broke my heart for Ukraine. God on this trip was working everywhere and He was so real and held to a very high respect as he should be. It was wonderful to see God being praised in so many different languages and cultures. The leaders on this trip made it amazing and were always there if anyone had a question about God or anything. I have never bonded with anyone as much as I did with the crew that went on this trip. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and have a life changing experience one this trip.

June 2013

I have never been out of the country and I really don’t know what to expect outside the American culture. I think this would be a wonderful experience and hopefully a life changing time I have with these kids. I have heard so many great stories from others who have gone and I look forward using the gifts God has given to me to serve others. One of the things I look forward to is having juggling contests with a soccer ball with the kids. I have always had a heart for people and kids; I can’t wait to show my love for Jesus to these awesome kids. At the same time learning about a new culture will be fantastic.

Matthew Guske, age 20