Winter 2009-2010
Millers’
To Ukraine & Back:
Updates from our Vision Trip
Many of you have probably
been wondering about our vision trip that
was mentioned in our first newsletter.
Well, it’s been a busy few months, we’ve
been to Ukraine and back, and are now
ready to take the next steps toward the
field—in Kiev!
We experienced missionary life
in Kiev from October 20-27. We stayed
with The McKenneys, a SEND mission-
ary family, for the week. They had a lot
planned for us in one week! We were
able to visit Kiev Christian Academy and
talk with the headmaster and quite a few
of the teachers. We visited Kiev Theo-
logical Seminary and a local youth event.
Of course, sightseeing was on the list,
too! Cassie also helped Mrs. McKenney
host a tea party for the some of the
Andy & Cassie Miller
815 Forester Lane
Huntington, IN 46750
260.316.9290—Andy
260.224.0578—Cassie
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Ukrainian ladies of her church. The
McKenneys scheduled several dinner
events and meetings for us to meet other
missionaries from the SEND team. We
felt a very warm welcome from all of the
missionaries we met, which is something
that is comforting when you are halfway
around the world from home!
Our trip was necessary because
our “vision” and the reality of the field
were quite not the same. Our calling has
been affirmed through our experiences in
the bustling city of Kiev. We were able
to see ourselves in the big picture of the
Lord’s work there. Both of us will be
taking language classes for the first two Posing for a snapshot outside Kiev Theological
years in Kiev. After that, we have sev- Seminary, a place full of opportunities for Andy to
eral exciting options available to both of teach and/or mentor in the study of youth ministry.
us to serve the Lord’s people in Ukraine.
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PO Box 513
Farmington, MI 48332
248.477.4210
info@send.org
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projected dates of service, and economy in the country of service. To get to the field, we need your help in Thanks!
the following areas.

Monthly Expenses: On a monthly basis, we will need $6583. This money will go towards our salary, work
Praises & Prayer
expenses, insurance, retirement, and SEND-related operations. Requests
Pre-field and Outgoing Expenses: This account covers our training sessions through SEND, travel arrange-
• Praise the Lord for our
ments to Kiev, freight, language school tuition, and advance setup for our expenses on the field. Our pro-
vision trip and affirmation of
jected expenses are $68,720.
calling to Kiev
Prayer Partners: Missionaries are extensions of the people who send them. We need a team of at least 30
prayer warriors who will support us through prayer and encouragement in all stages of the missions process. • Praise the Lord for the
Christmas season, the birth
If you feel led to partner with this ministry, please fill out the enclosed form or contact us. Our of the Son, and the ultimate
gift of saving grace
greatest financial need is for monthly supporters. Any money that you promise prior to us going to the field
(either monthly support or one-time gifts) will accumulate in the outgoing expenses account until it is 100% • Pray for “gusto” as we start
funded. Once we are on the field, all funds that you have designated as “monthly support” will start being partner development and
applied accordingly. If you have any questions about the funding process, please contact us or SEND using begin sharing our ministry
the contact information on the front of this letter. In addition, if you have a small group, Sunday school plans with potential partners
class, or church home that would like to hear more about our ministry, please contact us!
• Pray for time management
between jobs and partner
Is there any reason why you won’t consider being a part of the Lord’s work by partnering with us development; wisdom in
to reach the people of Kiev? pre-field decision making

Right: A typical Kiev neighborhood.

Below: Cassie with a Ukrainian
youth who is studying special

Cassie’s

corner
education.
Center Right: Собор Св. Софії or
Saint Sofia Cathedral

It has been a busy year for us, but there are

blessings all around. Andy continues to work part-time at
Victory Noll in Huntington as a driver. Victory Noll is a
convent for nuns of the Our Lady of Victory Missionary
Sisters order. He takes them to appointments and sometimes
the airport. The average age of the Sisters is 85, and there
are approximately 90 women who call VN their home. Andy
enjoys their fun spirits and stories of their younger years and
service on the mission field.

I recently got a job as a special education teacher

at Flint Springs Elementary in Huntington. I was hired at
the end of November and am contracted until the end of this
school year. Flint Springs was in need of another resource
teacher due to the number of students on the caseload. I work with an-
other resource teacher and four instructional assistants. Flint Springs is
an excellent school, and I have very much enjoyed my first month with
the students and staff. I am excited about the opportunity to gain more
experience in teaching before heading to the mission field.

We hope you and your family celebrated a joyous Christmas.

May you be reminded of the saving grace of our Lord throughout the
Above: Thursday morning chapel coming year. We wish you blessings of peace, love, and joy as we reflect
for K-5 at Kiev Christian Academy. on the miracle of Jesus’ birth.
Right: A typical Ukrainian open-air
market. The country is known for
its delicious fruits and juices. -Cassie

Contributions are solicited with the understanding that the donee organization has complete discretion and control over the use of all donated funds.