Mark and Donna McDonnel

Financial Matters

McDonnels in Ukraine — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:12:01 GMT

Well, it seems like the whole world is going to pieces. Markets are falling and probably there will be difficulties for some time to come. I am thankful that we trust in God who is above all of this and guides our future. Right now the currency in Ukraine...(read more)

Handicapped Camp 2008

McDonnels in Ukraine — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:05:08 GMT

Dear friends, I wanted to point out a new page on the right underneath the handicapped ministry. I have made a page of pictures for the camp we had this past summer near Kiev. Thank you so much for your prayers and please enjoy the pictures. You can click...(read more)

Mary’s First Week at School

McDonnels in Ukraine — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:59:30 GMT

Mary’s week was quite another animal. First off, we bypassed the First Bell ceremony altogether and went to the forest for a picnic. The courtyard of the school is not large enough to accommodate all of the students and parents, so many teachers...(read more)

Abby’s First Week at School

McDonnels in Ukraine — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:13:24 GMT

Although the photo gives another impression, Abby was very positive about her first day of school. Abigail has been in a class of 36 kids, each wearing a navy blue blazer, pants or a skirt, and a white shirt. The whole school of 1500 kids from grades...(read more)

First Day of School in Kiev

McDonnels in Ukraine — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:10:39 GMT

I wanted to put up some pictures of the first day of school here in Kiev. Mary and Abigail are going to Ukrainian school this year, which traditionally begins on September the first. There is a big ceremony out in front of the school where a child ceremonially...(read more)

Prayer Calendar and 1st day of school

McDonnels in Ukraine — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:23:04 GMT

Today is the first day of school for the kids. Mary and Abigail are excited abt going to Ukrainian school and Anna and Benjamin are glad to be going back to Kiev Christian Academy. Today is pretty much a half day for each kid as they get adjusted into...(read more)

Prayer Calendar

McDonnels in Ukraine — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:34:23 GMT

The McDonnels’ prayer calendar is out again. If you would like a copy, let us know. Our email address is the same as it has been, jmmcdonnel@aol.com. We mail this out the first of each month with items for prayer and praise, as well as some information...(read more)

A couple of photos

McDonnels in Ukraine — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:54:57 GMT

It’s all-out crazy busy here these last few days before starts, but I decided to get the pictures off the camera tonight and share some with you. Being a little technically challenged, I can’t get it to put the captions under the pictures...(read more)

News from the past week

McDonnels in Ukraine — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:31:59 GMT

I have been meaning to write but just haven’t done it. I don’t have anything earth shattering, just thought I would write about a few things from the past week. On Tuesday the 29th, Donna and I celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary. Praise...(read more)

Touched by Music

McDonnels in Ukraine — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:41:40 GMT

A couple of days ago at church I was so blessed. Our Kiev church has had, for a few years now, a gifted ensemble of singers. In fine Ukrainian custom, they periodically travel to other churches and this Sunday before they were to leave on a longer such...(read more)

Learning

McDonnels in Ukraine — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:48:02 GMT

Well learning never stops, but we knew that, right? As we get back into life here, it’s easy to want to focus on doing what I want to have happen first. But I realized (again) that I need to just seek the Lord in my agenda and I’ll have a...(read more)

First Things

McDonnels in Ukraine — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:17:58 GMT

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We Are in Kiev!

McDonnels in Ukraine — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:07:48 GMT

Just wanted to write a little something here. Thank you for your prayers. We got on the big plane (two actually) and we are now safe and sound in our apartment in Kiev. We made it! Thank the Lord. Thank you too for your prayers. The flights went smoothly...(read more)

We’re okay to go!

McDonnels in Ukraine — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:24:53 GMT

We have been crazy busy the last few weeks, but all in preparation for our July 2nd departure date. We are looking forward to leaving next Wednesday for Kiev. Please pray for us during these last days that Christ would be honored by all we say and do...(read more)

Handicapped Ministry Video

McDonnels in Ukraine — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:02:39 GMT

Before we left Kiev to return to the States last summer, I helped narrate a video for the handicapped ministry at our church. Because I didn’t know much about video formatting, I haven’t been able to use it as much as I would have liked. The...(read more)