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Prayer focus

May 20-26, 2025

THIS WEEK

  Published weekly by KVI staff 

  

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." –Proverbs 3:5-6

THANK YOU, GOD

  • For the vibrancy of the CCI/Ukraine camping community. Registration for the in-person portion of the Annual National Conference, CampDays (May 30–June 1), filled within a week of opening, while spots remain available for online participation. This year, we anticipate 175 participants in person and over 100 online, which underscores the urgent need for quality training, networking, and stronger connections within camp teams.
  • For all those who prayed for the CCI/Armenia National Conference, gave generously, offered advice, and helped in any way they could.
  • For the meeting with the five instructors at the upcoming Staff Training Workshop in Georgia, June 4–8. Praise God — everything is ready!
  • That Camp Freedom, Ukraine, ran a one-day day camp at their local church for 35 campers — praying, singing songs of praise, playing games, and participating in art therapy sessions. 


ACTIVITIES  

  • CCI/Ukraine stays closely connected with camps. Ten camps are actively seeking financial support to lower registration fees for children. Pray that these camps find generous supporters and secure the resources they need. A shortage of men on camp teams has led to reliance on senior youth to fill roles. Camps are also finalizing their summer programs, frequently reaching out to CCI/Ukraine for guidance and support.
  • CCI/Armenia is working on the financial report for the National Conference. They will have a meeting with the committee this week to evaluate the event.
  • CCI/Georgia team is now focusing more on registration for their upcoming Staff Training Workshop. They are planning for 86 students, plus instructors and program team.
  • CCI/Country X is searching for a venue to host their Staff Training Workshop.
  • Camp Freedom is currently preparing for their summer day-camp program, meeting once a week to pray and work together.


INTERCESSION

  • The war in Ukraine remains the greatest challenge, with nightly air raid sirens due to kamikaze drone and missile attacks. Many camp workers continue serving in frontline cities like Sumy and Kharkiv. Martial law restricts men’s mobility, creating a critical shortage of male staff in camps. Pray for protection, endurance, God’s wisdom in decision-making, and a just peace to end the war.
  • Please pray for registration for the STW in Georgia. Please also pray for good, sunny weather in Georgia — they’ve had a week of heavy rain that is hindering preparation work at the STW site.
  • Please pray for upcoming STW in Country X: the team is waiting for positive responses from churches, for the right camp site, for active registration, and for motivation among camp ministry staff to participate in the training.
  • Please pray for the Camp Freedom team to be blessed with new staff members, as many male staff members have been drafted into the army. This camp is located just 60 kilometers from the front line, so please also pray for a ceasefire during the upcoming summer to allow the camp programs to run peacefully.
  • Thank God for protecting Oleg, Andriy, and Maxim—the husbands of our staff Oksana, Dasha, and Jenya—this past week as they serve near the war’s front line. Pray for their continued health and safety. 

FROM THE MISSION FIELD

It’s Tetiana Levchuk this time!


We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Tetiana Levchuk, a dedicated member of the CCI/Ukraine team. This month, Tetiana achieved an incredible milestone by earning her second Master’s degree—an MA in Outdoor and Adventure Leadership from Wheaton College, USA. Her thesis focused on the transformative impact of Christian camp programs on adolescents affected by the war in Ukraine. Tetiana also holds an MA in Linguistics, with a specialization as a teacher of English and French.


Tetiana has been part of CCI/Ukraine since 2008, serving as the Training Event Coordinator and Camping Courses Developer. In this role, she plans training events in Ukraine and other countries within our mission network. She also develops courses for camp counselors and program leaders, teaching through seminars, webinars, and instructor training programs.


Tetiana draws inspiration from camp leaders who are eager to learn and grow, particularly those who create their own Bible curricula. She finds great joy in equipping experienced leaders to become effective instructors who can then train others.


Her work has taken her across Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Armenia, and Country Y. While pursuing her MA in Outdoor and Adventure Leadership in the United States, Tetiana served as a gap year coordinator at HoneyRock camp in Wisconsin, all while continuing to teach classes remotely for camp professionals in Ukraine.


We’re proud to celebrate Tetiana’s achievements and grateful for her steadfast commitment to the mission of CCI/Ukraine. Her passion and dedication continue to shape and inspire the next generation of camp leaders. 

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The Importance of Prayer in KVI's Mission

Before the fall of the communist regime in the USSR, many Christian families suffered greatly. They faced torture, persecution, and even death. Yet, amidst their struggles, they found comfort and strength through prayer. Millions of believers around the world joined in prayer, interceding for USSR Christians and asking for God's help during these difficult times.


As the communist system crumbled, Christians were eager to build a new life. The corruption from the old regime made real change hard to achieve. In these uncertain times, prayer became more than a ritual — it was a lifeline. Believers prayed for the church to be restored, for Christian values, and for moral living. With strong faith, they continued to pray, knowing that God's help was crucial in changing society.


Since its inception in 1990, Kingdom Ventures Inc. (KVI) has been driven by the belief in the power of prayer. Every Christian camp that emerged in the 1990s was not just a result of human effort but thanks to the prayers of many. The Lord's Prayer, taught and prayed daily in every Christian camp, was the foundation for many stories of change. This prayer, passed down through generations, kept the hope of many people alive and was instrumental in fostering spiritual growth.


KVI continues to emphasize prayer as a key part of its mission. The earnest prayers of KVI staff, volunteers, camp leaders, and campers have been fostering spiritual growth and lasting change across Eastern Europe. Prayer remains a cornerstone, guiding and sustaining the ministry's efforts to empower church-based biblical Christian camps and build strong Christian communities.



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