As the summer season at Kompas Park draws to a close with the September widows’ and widowers’ camps, this seems a good time to say thank you to our wonderful staff.
When I appointed Alla Kostyunina as director of Kompas Park, I knew it would be in safe hands. After all, Alla had worked at the Southampton office, so I knew the quality of her dedication to Hope Now and her work ethic. My expectations of her were already high. However, after three seasons in the hot seat I can frankly say that she has exceeded even my highest expectation. Apart from the Pastors’ conference at the beginning of the summer, I have not even been near to Kompas Park because I knew that it was in the best pair of hands. Therefore, I want to say, “Thank you Alla,” and commend her to your support and prayers as she launches into the fall conference season , which helps keep Kompas Park afloat in the off season.
Likewise, my thanks go out to Frank and Lin Collier, other members of the Kompas Park staff and the many Ukrainian and overseas volunteers, who have made 2010 season the best to date. Frank and Lin are using their retirement to serve as the link between the volunteer teams and Alla as well as hosts at the Kompas Park guest accommodation.
We are now close to achieving the ambition of making Kompas Park a fully sustainable Ukrainian entity. However, before that goal can be achieved there is one part of the development plan that still needs to be completed. We already have completed phases one, two and three:
1. Refurbish the old school building and add on accommodation for overseas volunteers. 2. Add land for sports fields and access to the river. 3. Build an all-purpose hall.
Those who served this summer could not fail to be impressed with what God has made possible. Now we must finish by with phase four by building accommodation for the Ukrainian members of staff, in order that Kompas Park may become the center of excellence we have all dreamed of.
If every prayer partner were to pray about what they should contribute, over and above their regular giving to the General Fund, that goal could be reached by the end of October and give me the satisfaction of knowing that the job is finished, prior to Sue’s and my retirement. Hope Now and her many projects will continue in Ukraine for many, many years to come, and funding for them will also need to continue. Now’s a great opportunity for YOU to “Make a Difference” as so many people have done over the years. By giving to Kompas Park, you are bringing boys and girls, young people and adults closer to the Kingdom of God. Let’s do it!
Yours in His glorious service, Vic Jackopson, MBE Founder and International President vic.jackopson@mac.com
P.S. Do you remember Inna Sinkevych, who toured the US with me 4 years ago? Please remember her in your prayers now! She went last year to work as a missionary in Guatemala and very bravely moved to the shanty town to be close to the gangs among whom she was working to spread the gospel. Last month, one of her ghetto friends was murdered and gang warfare put her life at risk. Reluctantly she has had to relocate for her own safety. Please pray for her and her fellow missionaries.
It is now several years since Hope Now handed over the various
ministries in Cape Town into local hands. However, Hope Now has
maintained responsibility for some of the former residents of Rainbow
House.
I’m tired and jet lagged, but I’m happy to be home. It was a wonderful
trip to Kompas Park. Thank you to everyone who prayed for our USA
Cottage Homes Team.
