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How to partner with us:
Teams succeed and fail together, though players have different parts, each part is necessary for accomplishing their task whether it be a game of football (go Bombers!), surgery (imagine the surgeon got a bedpan when he asked for the scalpel?) or raising a barn. We too need a team with us, we cannot – repeat: cannot do it without people who join with us in prayer, in friendship and encouragement, in faith and in finances. Why finances? The people we teach in developing nations don’t have the money to pay us and so we have to be self- funded. If you believe in what we are doing then feel free to join our support team. No pressure though- none of us can support everything.
Click here for our address to send us a card with encouragement or to let us know you have been praying for us.
To support us financially, send your cheque to (& make payable to) Kilcona Park Alliance Church 1977 Norris Rd Winnipeg, MB R2G 4C1 and indicate on the cheque “For the support of the Doerksens” & you will receive a tax-deductible receipt at the end of the year.
Automatic Withdrawal and US Donations
For Canadian citizens we have both pre-authorized debits and credit card giving available. We have also arranged for those who live in the USA and want to give through a channel to get a tax deductible receipt . Please contact us by email and we will get you the information.
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Memorial
Memorial to the victims of the Famine-Genocide of 1932-33, Kyiv, Ukraine.
Site Launch
New Site Launch: 2-Oct-2010.
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Happy Father’s Day!
Kerry makes a life changing difference for a Bhutanese family
Lisa’s Thoughts on Kyiv
Ben and Ang asked if I would do a guest post. So here I am.
Did you know, that in Russian a ‘W’ says the ‘Sh’ sound?
That almost all the apartment buildings are from the Soviet era?
That people will help you carry your stroller all the way up the stairs – without you asking?
That some buses are only vans – and somewhat rickity at that?
That there is a beautiful pride in having their own independent country?
That there are parks around every corner?
That little old ladies cut raw meat on the street and in the outdoor market and display it til it sells?
The contrasts are amazing. Some of the apartment buildings look like they should be demolished. But then, you see some little old women sweeping up leaves and dirt on the sidewalk or painting the children’s playground equipment. The elevators cannot handle more than 4 people or they will stop and you can’t get help easily. But then you will notice the flowers someone just planted in front of the building.
I feel so blessed that I was able to come and see this beautiful country and learn about it!
And what about Ang and Ben? They are learning the language. They already seem proficient at the grocery store. Which is important when you want to buy, perhaps, mayonnaise. I have never seen more kinds in my life! There is no Hellmann’s or Miracle Whip, and it comes in a bag. That’s right. A bag.
Jay is growing like crazy! His little cheeks are so soft! And I am certain that he will be crawling in a month.
Cassie has hit the PINK stage. She chooses pink yogourt in her pink teacup. She wears her pink princess dress on top of a pink shirt!
Angela is beautiful as always. She is kind and welcoming to everyone – a day after I leave, they are hosting about 4 other people for a week!
Benny is doing very well with the learning. He knows where to go to get things done and talks with quite a bit of excitement about buying some property here someday.
I am hoping to come back.
And I haven’t even talked about the students and staff at the YWAM base. Or the incredible learning that is going on. Or how much I enjoyed the sour cherry vereneki. About the beauty of the paintings that are sold and displayed around St. Andrew’s Descent. Or of the horror of the Holodomor.
Like I said, I am hoping to come back someday.
And if you have actually stuck with me this far, Thanks!
Lisa (one of Ben’s sisters)
Did you know, that in Russian a ‘W’ says the ‘Sh’ sound?
That almost all the apartment buildings are from the Soviet era?
That people will help you carry your stroller all the way up the stairs – without you asking?
That some buses are only vans – and somewhat rickity at that?
That there is a beautiful pride in having their own independent country?
That there are parks around every corner?
That little old ladies cut raw meat on the street and in the outdoor market and display it til it sells?
The contrasts are amazing. Some of the apartment buildings look like they should be demolished. But then, you see some little old women sweeping up leaves and dirt on the sidewalk or painting the children’s playground equipment. The elevators cannot handle more than 4 people or they will stop and you can’t get help easily. But then you will notice the flowers someone just planted in front of the building.
I feel so blessed that I was able to come and see this beautiful country and learn about it!
And what about Ang and Ben? They are learning the language. They already seem proficient at the grocery store. Which is important when you want to buy, perhaps, mayonnaise. I have never seen more kinds in my life! There is no Hellmann’s or Miracle Whip, and it comes in a bag. That’s right. A bag.
Jay is growing like crazy! His little cheeks are so soft! And I am certain that he will be crawling in a month.
Cassie has hit the PINK stage. She chooses pink yogourt in her pink teacup. She wears her pink princess dress on top of a pink shirt!
Angela is beautiful as always. She is kind and welcoming to everyone – a day after I leave, they are hosting about 4 other people for a week!
Benny is doing very well with the learning. He knows where to go to get things done and talks with quite a bit of excitement about buying some property here someday.
I am hoping to come back.
And I haven’t even talked about the students and staff at the YWAM base. Or the incredible learning that is going on. Or how much I enjoyed the sour cherry vereneki. About the beauty of the paintings that are sold and displayed around St. Andrew’s Descent. Or of the horror of the Holodomor.
Like I said, I am hoping to come back someday.
And if you have actually stuck with me this far, Thanks!
Lisa (one of Ben’s sisters)
Guest post by Lisa Hopcraft – Ben’s Sister.
Multi-tasking, love it or hate it… it must be done!
While I would prefer to simply do one thing at a time, unfortunately life just doesn’t work that way. Does yours? If it does can you send me a few tips how you do it? We are busy with lots of prep for our Bible School which starts on Monday! This is very exciting and we will profile the students we will be teaching over the next nine months in future blogs.
We are also meeting with Joshua Walker (check out his blog at www.joshuajordanwalker.com/site) while he is here for a few weeks. He will be joining us as Titus Project Staff next September and we have had a great time strategizing with him.
Finally we have been having fun with our kids, reading books like ‘Giggle, Giggle, Quack’ and watching Barney (I love you, you love me…). Life is full, and wonderful. But I confess at times, there is a lot to think about and do.
We are also meeting with Joshua Walker (check out his blog at www.joshuajordanwalker.com/site) while he is here for a few weeks. He will be joining us as Titus Project Staff next September and we have had a great time strategizing with him.
Finally we have been having fun with our kids, reading books like ‘Giggle, Giggle, Quack’ and watching Barney (I love you, you love me…). Life is full, and wonderful. But I confess at times, there is a lot to think about and do.
Teaching Adventures 