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Our Church in Kiev, "Revival Church" or "церквовь возрождение" : Church in Kyiv is different in some ways, such as language. But in other ways, a worship service is still just bringing praise to our God and learning from His Word.

Our Church in Kiev, "Revival Church" or "церквовь возрождение"

Church in Kyiv is different in some ways, such as language. But in ot ...

Updated: Jul 14, 2007 3:10am PST

December '08 : With the holidays here, there wasn't much happening with missions or visiting other churches. Our family spent the month enjoying the snow that finally arrived and celebrating the amazing gift of Christ's incarnation.

With the holidays here, there wasn't much happening with missions or v ...

Updated: Feb 11, 2009 11:07am PST

November '08 : This was not a very busy month for us, as Monica continued to recover from her surgery last month. One big piece of news was that Mark's sister Laura completed her radiation treatments. Pray that God would continue to keep her healthy and that the cancer would not return. Mark was involved in a few ministy-related activites, and of course, there was the Thanksgiving holiday. So enjoy a seeing a small glimpse of our family during November.

This was not a very busy month for us, as Monica continued to recover ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2009 10:28am PST

October '08 : During this month, in addition to Laura's ongoing radiation treatments and our volunteering at Suburban Bible Church, our family was also faced with an unexpected challenge. Doctors discovered a very large fibroid on Monica's uterus which required surgery. In spite of it all though we also enjoyed some great family times together. We returned to our Autumn tradition of visiting an apple orchard (when we are in America) and also celebrated Caleb's 7th birthday.

During this month, in addition to Laura's ongoing radiation treatments ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2008 8:59am PST

September '08 : In September, in the midst of an area-wide flood, Monica and I became one again involved in ministry while Monica and the kids enjoyed a couple trips to the city of Chicago and the beginning of the new school year.

In September, in the midst of an area-wide flood, Monica and I became ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2008 11:19am PST

July '08 : Our family spent the month of July traveling to conferences and enjoying summertime activities, especially ones not available in Ukriane, such as visiting extended family and BASEBALL! We also assisted with a Vacation Bible School put on as an outreach to a neighboring community. We hope you enjoy catching up with our family's summer-time activities!

Our family spent the month of July traveling to conferences and enjoyi ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2008 8:44am PST

June '08 : After getting settled into our new home in Indiana last month, we continued to re-adjust to American culture by doing a variety of things typically American, such as visiting the zoo, children's museum and the American Girl Place, celebrating Father's Day and buying treats from the ice cream truck. On the other hand, some things were much more unique like shaving off someone's hair and enjoying sparklers (in June!).

After getting settled into our new home in Indiana last month, we cont ...

Updated: Aug 21, 2008 2:27pm PST

May '08 : Following God's plan on this journey is always an adventure! Since Mark's sister's breast cancer has returned and she will be undergoing chemotherapy, we have returned to the States to help her through this difficult process. We moved to Highland, IN, and spent the month settling in and re-adjusting to things here in America.

Following God's plan on this journey is always an adventure! Since Ma ...

Updated: Aug 07, 2008 6:45pm PST

April '08 : Although we were expecting to leave in a few short weeks for Russia, when we received the diagnosis of Mark's sister's cancer, we knew that we needed to be there with her. So next year's scheduled "home service" time in the States was moved up so that we could support and help with her care. As a result, we needed to pack up our things and move back to the States. We were disappointed, but

Although we were expecting to leave in a few short weeks for Russia, w ...

Updated: Jul 31, 2008 12:28pm PST

March '08 : This month's activities began with our church's celebration of Women's Day, included a celebration of Corrie Mae's 9th birthday with family and friends, and ended with a commissioning service sending our family to Russia.

This month's activities began with our church's celebration of Women's ...

Updated: May 28, 2008 8:32am PST

February '08 : We returned to Ukraine this month and things began to return to a normal routine.

We returned to Ukraine this month and things began to return to a norm ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 4:53am PST

January '08 : January was a very busy month in the States as we visited doctor and dentists, spent time with extended family, met supporters, gave presentations at various churches and enjoyed time together as a family. We spent alot of time driving back and forth between Madision, Wisconsin where we stayed with Monica's sister's family, and Illinois where many of Mark's family live.

January was a very busy month in the States as we visited doctor and d ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 3:50am PST

December '07 : Our family was blessed to have an opportunity to return to the States in December. Our main purpose was one which had been planned since we left for Ukraine three years ago, namely Mark's grandmother's 100th birthday!!! We promised that when she turned 100 years old, we would be there to celebrate with her. And we are so glad she did!! Then, since we were already in America, we were happy to stay and enjoy the Christmas season and celebrate Christ's birth with family. So we spent some time traveling to South Carolina, Alabama, and of course, Illinois and Wisconsin. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!!!

Our family was blessed to have an opportunity to return to the States ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2008 7:08pm PST

November '07 : This month Mark and Monica were involved in ministries which took them out of Kyiv while the children enjoyed the first snowfall of the year.

This month Mark and Monica were involved in ministries which took them ...

Updated: Dec 23, 2007 1:40pm PST

October '07 : Our biggest news this month is our upcoming relocation to Tambov, Russia, and Caleb's 6th birthday!!!! We also attended an educational conference and Mark visited an exiting Ukrainian ministry in the city of Zhytomyr.

Our biggest news this month is our upcoming relocation to Tambov, Russ ...

Updated: Nov 05, 2007 12:29am PST

September '07 : September found us involved in a variety of activities. Home school was in full swing, Mark visited a drug rehab program outside Kyiv and as a family we enjoyed some fun times with friends, both Ukrainian and American.

September found us involved in a variety of activities. Home school w ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2007 12:40pm PST

August '07 : It's that time of year again, back to school for the Matthias family! But not until we enjoy a picnic, Ukrainian style and celebrate Monica's birthday. And this year, Monica will be home-schooling Corrie Mae and Caleb.

It's that time of year again, back to school for the Matthias family! ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2007 6:28am PST

July '07 : July was an exciting (and scary!) month for us! Caleb injured his leg so we "visited" the hospital, Franklin Graham's Festival of Hope arrived in Kyiv and we visited the historical museum of Ukraine.

July was an exciting (and scary!) month for us! Caleb injured his leg ...

Updated: Aug 29, 2007 6:02am PST

June '07 : What an exciting and busy month this has been! We attended a refreshing and spiritually challenging conference for SEND missionaries, took a mini-vacation and celebrated the completion of our full-time language study, as well as the baptisms of new members at our church. We are so very excited to begin our transition to full-time ministry (while continuing part-time language study). Next month we will post more details! Join us as we watch God continue to work in our lives, empowering and guiding us in our service to Him!

What an exciting and busy month this has been! We attended a refreshi ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2007 12:05pm PST

May '07 : May found us taking a trip to the port city of Odessa, Ukraine to explore ministry opportunities there. We also enjoyed attending an "end-of-the-year" music program at Caleb's preschool.

May found us taking a trip to the port city of Odessa, Ukraine to expl ...

Updated: Jul 11, 2007 4:22am PST

April '07 : In April, we celebrated Christ's resurrection by gathering with our small group families. Look inside to see more details.

In April, we celebrated Christ's resurrection by gathering with our sm ...

Updated: Jul 11, 2007 3:49am PST

March '07 : The highlight of the month of March was celebrating Corrie Mae's 8th birthday. Also the children have begun piano lessons and music theory. We all, of course, have continued our language study, but have no interesting photos of that process. :)

The highlight of the month of March was celebrating Corrie Mae's 8th b ...

Updated: May 05, 2007 8:36am PST

February '07 : Despite a few months of delay, we finally have some new photos for you! A missionary seminar, a trip to Odessa, and children's activities make up just a few of the things we were involved in this month.

Despite a few months of delay, we finally have some new photos for you ...

Updated: Apr 13, 2007 5:32am PST

October '06 : Caleb turned 5 years old and Mark attended his first professional soccer game!

Caleb turned 5 years old and Mark attended his first professional socc ...

Updated: Dec 14, 2006 7:40pm PST

September '06 : September means back to school, even in Ukraine. Our family returned to a regular routine of daily classes and homework. We also took a short trip downtown to see the sights.

September means back to school, even in Ukraine. Our family returned ...

Updated: Dec 14, 2006 8:53am PST

August '06 : As the final days of August arrived, we said our final goodbyes to family and friends, finished our packing and returned to Kiev, Ukraine. Upon our arrival, we moved into our third apartment and prepared for SEND's annual conference for all of it's missionaries in Ukraine. After so many challenges and questions throughout the last 6 months, we were excited to realize that God was, in fact, allowing us to return to Kiev and continue with language school! Praise God for his providence!

As the final days of August arrived, we said our final goodbyes to fam ...

Updated: Sep 21, 2006 7:24am PST

July '06 : July found us preparing to return to Kiev and enjoying many fun summer activities. You won't find photos of our preparations for leaving,(appointments with doctors, shopping for America-only items, visiting supporting churches, packing...packing...packing) but you will see the things we enjoyed during our final days in the U.S..

July found us preparing to return to Kiev and enjoying many fun summer ...

Updated: Aug 13, 2006 5:04am PST

June '06 : The month of June found our family enjoying many fun, summer activities which we missed while living in Kiev last year. We traveled to Wisconsin Dells, enjoyed a family reunion, and spent Father's day with Monica's father and our brother-in-law. Unexpectedly, Monica also suffered from a herniated disc in her lower back and had surgery to correct it. She is still recovering, with the pain improving each day as we begin to prepare for our return to Kiev in August.

The month of June found our family enjoying many fun, summer activitie ...

Updated: Jul 18, 2006 12:30pm PST

May '06 :

Updated: Jun 12, 2006 9:31am PST

April '06 : As Monica recovered from her spinal surgery on March 27th, we also celebrated Easter, went to the zoo and even took a trip to Indiana, visiting our good friends the Rossi family, who were back from Kiev.

As Monica recovered from her spinal surgery on March 27th, we also cel ...

Updated: May 15, 2006 12:51pm PST

March '06 : Although you won't see any photos this month, the big news was Monica's neck surgery. On March 27th, doctor's fused 2 vertebrae in her neck, using a metal tube, and removed spinal fluid for testing. It was successful and Monica has already seen significant improvement in the numbness and pain she was experiencing in her arms, hands and feet. Praise God! :) Also, on March 13th, we celebrated Corrie Mae's 7th birthday. Brian and Marcia Furrow again opened their home to us, not only hosting the birthday party, but also our family for the entire weekend. It was such a blessing to stay with them and to be able to give Corrie Mae an opportunity to reunite with the friends she left behind.

Although you won't see any photos this month, the big news was Monica' ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2006 11:45am PST

February '06 : Our family returns to America! During the last week of January, Monica experienced numbness in her hands and face. We initially explored the problem with our doctor in Kiev, but soon after decided that we should return to the states for further tests and treatment. We arrived back in Chicago on February 1st.

Our family returns to America! During the last week of January, Monic ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2006 1:44pm PST

January '06 : In addition to our ongoing language study each week, January '06 was also a month of fun and time with friends. We experienced the circus, bitter cold weather and, together with other SEND missionaries, benefitted from times of teaching and corporate prayer.

In addition to our ongoing language study each week, January '06 was a ...

Updated: Feb 03, 2006 9:45am PST

December '05 : Although this was our first Christmas overseas, we still enjoyed celebrating the birth of Christ in much the same way as in America, by worshiping at church, attending a school Christmas program, and eating homecooked meals with close friends! As we remember the year that is past, we recognize and thank God for all these blessings (and many others!) that He has provided for us as he led to Ukraine and the beginning of a new life as missionaries.

Although this was our first Christmas overseas, we still enjoyed celeb ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2006 12:14am PST

November '05 : November is a month for giving thanks to the Lord for all that He has done in our lives. He certainly has blessed us with many new things since we moved to Ukraine last January, not the least of which is life in a new culture and wonderful friends around us! There have been many challenges, but God has guided, protected and grown us through each one of them.

November is a month for giving thanks to the Lord for all that He has ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2005 4:54am PST

October '05 : October was a month of celebration... and goodbyes. As we reach the halfway point of our second semester of language school, we also enjoyed celebrating Caleb's 4th birthday!! We also said goodbye (and celebrated!) to some good friends who are leaving Kiev to begin new ministries in Kazakstan. The Parson family (Don, Esther and kids), who served here in Kiev and planted a new church, have already left for Saran. Also, our good friend Michelle Gillespie, who we have known through out the last 2 years, including our training in Michigan with SEND, as well as our arrival here in Kiev, left November 1st for Saran. We will miss them, but trust the Lord's plans for His work and their service!

October was a month of celebration... and goodbyes. As we reach the h ...

Updated: Nov 07, 2005 9:52am PST

August '05 : We spent the final month of our summer continuing to enjoy the fun activities available here in Kiev. Here are just a few of the fun things we did!

We spent the final month of our summer continuing to enjoy the fun act ...

Updated: Sep 08, 2005 7:27am PST

2005 SEND Ukraine Conference (August 15-19)

SEND International holds an annual 5-day conference for all of its mis ...

Updated: Sep 10, 2005 12:34pm PST

July '05 : July included our move to another apartment. Although all of our SEND teammates are within 15 minutes of each other, we moved from the SEND apartment furthest south, to the one furthest north! The Perhai family, who has been in Kiev for 4 years, has just returned to the States for 1 year. So we are able to benefit from the use of their lovely home!

July included our move to another apartment. Although all of our SEND ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2005 7:12am PST

Mark's Trip to Sumy, Ukraine (May 20-23, 2005) : I spent several days with other missionaries from Kiev traveling to Sumy, Ukraine. We made the trip to help a SEND church camp prepare for the arrival of hundreds of children this summer.

Mark's Trip to Sumy, Ukraine (May 20-23, 2005)

I spent several days with other missionaries from Kiev traveling to Su ...

Updated: Jun 08, 2005 5:21am PST

Our Move to Kiev, Ukraine ... January - February '05 :

Our Move to Kiev, Ukraine ... January - February '05

Updated: Apr 13, 2006 9:25pm PST

Our Supporting Churches : We thought you might like to learn more about the churches which support us faithfully each month through prayer and financial giving. We are so thankful to each of them for their partnership with us! The Lord has blessed us in so many ways and we are glad that we were able to visit many of them again the winter of '07-'08!

Our Supporting Churches

We thought you might like to learn more about the churches which suppo ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2009 11:55am PST

The Matthias Monitor : Here you can view our quarterly newsletters. Just hold your mouse over the image to see the edition and click on "Large" at the bottom to read it fullsize.

The Matthias Monitor

Here you can view our quarterly newsletters. Just hold your mouse ove ...

Updated: Nov 05, 2007 4:30am PST

Random photos of Russia and Ukraine : This is a collection of photos Mark has gathered from the many, many he has taken over the last few years as visited Russia and lived in Ukraine. We trust that as you look at them, you will begin to catch a glimpse of the beauty, variety and the people of the former Soviet Union!

Random photos of Russia and Ukraine

This is a collection of photos Mark has gathered from the many, many h ...

Updated: Jan 28, 2009 10:03pm PST

February '09 : February was a very busy month for visiting churches and sharing about missions and Russia! We presented 9 times to various groups in 3 different churches about God's call to missions, the spiritual needs in Russia and our plans for ministry next year. Whew! Here in the gallery, we'll just give you an overview of a few of them! Sadly, we also mourned the death of 16 year old Andrew Burkett, a SEND missionary who unexpectedly died in Ukraine. The Burkett family served in a city in Western Ukraine, but we grew to love them as we met them through ministry and different area conferences. Mark travelled to Michigan to visit and comfort them following their return to the states. As we so often do, we also enjoyed some family moments and have photos to share with you. Enjoy!

February was a very busy month for visiting churches and sharing about ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2009 9:43am PST

January '09 : A baby is born, missions presentations, a trip to Chicago and Legos. That pretty much sums up the month of January for the Matthias family!

A baby is born, missions presentations, a trip to Chicago and Legos. ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2009 12:13pm PST

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