"mission accomplished"

We are pleased to announce that our FOMCU board has agreed to our choice of a Ukrainian Manager for the Mennonite Centre in Molochansk.

He is Vecheslav (Slava) Ivanovich Kupriyanov.

Slava recently graduated from Odessa Baptist Seminary and will continue his studies in law by extention. He completed his undergraduate degree in Law earlier.

July 1st will be Slava and Natasha's 1st wedding anniversary.

Slava's English is good, his computer skills more than adequate and from our observations so far, we believe he will learn his responsibilities quickly as Manager of MC. He is a good communicator with the staff. He has declared himself willing to learn and endorse the aim and purpose of this work, including communicating regularly with the chairperson of FOMCU.

We have introduced him to directors of institutions in town and even immersed him in some Mennonite history by touring him through the northern Molochna villages.

Natasha and Slava share our committment to faith and are eager to participate in the worship and service of Kutuzovka Mennonite Church.

Slava, Natasha and all of us connected to MC appreciate your prayers and continued support of the work of FOMCU.

We leave July 4th, flying via Vienna and Toronto, arriving in Kelowna July 6th.
It has been our privilege to work here these past 7 weeks.

Peace to you, Peggy and Al