April 2017September 6, 2017|Sveta Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, Therapeutic Massage, UkraineHello family and friends, We hope that each of you had a pleasant holiday celebration. Sveta and I spent our Sunday afternoon with friends. Lena met us at the bus stop and we traveled to our house together for lunch.…
March 2017September 6, 2017|Sveta Koehler|Newsletter, The ChildrenHello family and friends, In 2014, we moved into our unfinished home in Mykolaiv. Each year we make improvements, making the house warmer, drier, and cozier. Sveta was working in the garden this week and her eyes twinkle once again.…
February 2017March 1, 2017|Sveta Koehler|Newsletter, The ChildrenHello family and friends, The end of February is bringing sunshine and warmer temperatures. Spring in Ukraine is just around the corner. The trees have been pruned and are beginning to bud. We have already begun a great year with…
September 2016October 13, 2016|Sveta Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, UkraineHello family and friends, Our search for God-led people to join our mission continues. We are looking for people to fill the positions of children’s ministry and tech support ministry. If you or someone that you know has a passion…
August 2016October 13, 2016|Sveta Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, Therapeutic Massage, UkraineHello family and friends, We have come to the end of summer in Ukraine. We anticipate that a cool autumn will appearSept. 1. The change of seasons are abrupt in this part of Europe. August 24 celebrates Independence Day in…
May 2016August 10, 2016|Sveta Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, UkraineHello family and friends, May brings us to the end of another school year. Let’s look back and see two ways that MUCH has influenced the children through the Christmas Fundraiser.Before we do, I will honor my mother, and the…
April 2016August 8, 2016|Mark Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, Therapeutic Massage, UkraineHello family and friends, The flowers have popped up, green has flooded our yard, and the fruit trees are all in bloom. Spring has arrived and the warm weather is not far behind. Mark's Moments What good has come from…
February 2016August 8, 2016|Mark Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, Therapeutic MassageHello family and friends, It is 37F as I write this letter, but the sun is shining and the wind is blowing the clothes dry. It is time to start the tomatoes inside, prepare the land outside, and think spring.…
September 2013 NewsletterSeptember 28, 2013|Mark Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, UkraineHello family and friends, The first of September fell on a Sunday this year. Even so, the school system brought in the ceremonial First Bell where the children dress in their best clothes or school uniforms and honor the teachers…
August 2013 NewsletterAugust 22, 2013|Mark Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, Therapeutic MassageHello family and friends, July brought sunny weather and many guests. It was very pleasant to visit with family and friends. The August evenings are becoming cool, but the days remain hot. I look forward to September 1, which will…