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Dear Partner in Hope

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You have no doubt seen the news that Viktor Yanukovych was victorious over Yulia Tymoshenko in the Ukrainian presidential election in Feb.  The former president, Viktor Yushchenko was battered in the first round with only 5% of the popular vote.  The victory of Yanukovych, with 48.95 of the vote against Tymoshenko's 45.47, is seen by many commentators as the result of 5 years of acrimonious relations between the former allies of the Orange Revolution.
It is probably true to say that Yushchenko, by urging his followers to vote "Against All", allowable in a Ukrainian election, was the most important factor in Tymoshenko's defeat.  Had the Ukrainian side united, a narrow win would have resulted.
Although Tymoshenko complained to the courts about electoral violations, international observers declared the election free of major violations and proof of Ukraine's adherence to international norms.

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Though Yanukovych, whose power base is in the east and south of the country among ethnic Russians, plans to work closer with Russia, he has also made it known that he plans to keep knocking on the door of the EU, though not NATO.  However, his choice of Russian as the language of his victory speech was probably the opening salvo of the battle to bring back the Russian language, which is bitterly opposed by western Ukrainians.

The election result is likely to enhance business opportunities by creating greater stability, and to secure the next tranche of the promised IMF loan.  It might also help to create a better climate for the importing of natural gas from Russia, though, in my opinion, unlikely to change the price, which has been so disastrous for Ukrainian industry and households.

The result is unlikely to affect Hope Now, which has always enjoyed good relations with political departments at both the national and regional level, regardless of who is in power.  As an organization, Hope Now remains non partisan and urges believers to recognize the truth that, "the most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whom he will.."  Daniel 4:32

Let us pray for the new president and be constant in our prayers for the Ukrainian people.

Yours in His glorious service,
Vic Jackopson
Founder and International President
2010.03.31   
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Kompas Park Surprises

Last summer I spent a week at Kompas Park at a children's summer camp.  I'd like to share with you three instances which shaped my memories and challenged my expectations.
2010.03.17   
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Making a difference video
2010.03.02   
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You Made a Difference

You made a difference! It was summer of 1994, and I had just completed my first year of studies at Bath University.  I forget what I studied.  And that was the problem.
2010.03.02   
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Looking Forward to Graduation

Greetings to you dear brothers and sisters, and peace be to you.
God has blessed me with a ministry in a Christian church called "Calvary". I am an administrator of the church. As a part of my job, I often visit city administrators, governor's committees and meet with secular people.
2010.03.02   
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Fresh Start Spreads

Dear Hope Now,
Thank you very much for hosting the Fresh Start Summer Program at Kompas Park.  Your generosity enabled us to organize many summer activities for 75 orphans, in a continuation of your Fresh Start for Children Education Program.
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PRAYER DIARY
2010.09.01    For British volunteers Brenda Greenwood, Arthur Glinn and Phoebe Attrill and for Americans Val Lyman and Fred & Gery Hendon who are serving this week at Widows’ and Widowers’ Camp at Kompas Park.

2010.09.02    For Vic and Sue as they go on holiday for the next three weeks, that they will be rested and refreshed, to face their final month with Hope Now.

2010.09.03    For Trisha Jackopson-Hendy as she goes to the Isle of Wight to enthuse Islanders to attend the Medina Theatre for the Silver Jubilee concert.

2010.09.04    For Peter and Rosemary Pearson and Bernard and Wendy Downton as they fly out to Ukraine to help at next week’s Widows’ and Widowers’ Camp.

2010.09.05    For Alla Kostyunina, Frank and Lin Collier and the Kompas Park members of staff as they engage in the last camp of the summer season.

2010.09.06    On this Labor Day, for those that are blessed with employment both here in the USA and in Ukraine. That we may all truly be thankful to God for His provision, and we will labor for Him with a cheerful heart.

2010.09.07    For John Budgell and Brenda Greenwood as they prepare to take on the two key positions at the Southampton office on November 1st.

2010.09.08    For Dr Alexander Doreshenko and his team of health volunteers as they minister the gospel and heal the sick, via the Mobile Medical & Dental Unit.

2010.09.09    For the young people at Kornah House and Swindon House Pre-independence homes, as they settle into their studies.

2010.09.10     For the Spirit of the Lord to use this last day of the Widows’ and Widowers’ Camp to minister to the many needs of those attending.

2010.09.11    For the teachers and students as they commence a new year at the Cherkassy Center for Biblical Studies. Pray especially for the new post-graduate course.

2010.09.12     For the final arrangements for the Silver Jubilee tour so that tickets get sold and accommodation found for the team.

2010.09.13     For Margaret Ferguson as she guides the young people in Cape Town to secure places at universities or colleges, in preparation for independence.

2010.09.14     For those young people who are still waiting for sponsorships to start studies at university or to stay at our pre-independence homes.

2010.09.15     For Dee Ewart in her struggle with cancer and for husband Peter to be strong as he cares for her.

2010.09.16     For the children and young people in our care especially those who find school and discipline irksome.

2010.09.17     For those ex-prisoners who have become pastors and church planters to receive wisdom, insight and knowledge as they lead in their communities.

2010.09.18     For Vladimir Kuzin, Rector of the Hope Now Bible School and Valentina Kurat, the Secretary and teaching staff, as they seek to expand the school.

2010.09.19     For Alla Kostyunina as she writes her report and assessment of Kompas Park’s summer season and plans for the building of the new staff accommodation.

2010.09.20     For the Silver Jubilee fund to be supported so that Alla will be able to start building and complete the final phase of the Kompas Park development fund.

2010.09.21     For those children, young people and adults who experienced the touch of the Lord at Kompas Park, to be fervent and persevering in the faith.

2010.09.22     For Frank and Lin Collier as they return to Southampton after a busy summer at Kompas Park and make themselves ready for the Silver Jubilee Tour.

2010.09.23     For Vic and Sue as they return home from their holiday and for Cyndee Knight as she heads up the USA office after a busy summer season.

2010.09.24     For Anatolii Perepilitsa and Sasha Tarasenko as they preach in the prisons and minister to the ex-prisoners.

2010.09.25     For Misha Vishymeersky as he leads the Hope Now staff in Ukraine, that he may be given much wisdom to make good decisions and vision for the future.

2010.09.26     For Vic as he preaches today at Colwell, Isle of Wight and uses the time there to encourage people to attend the upcoming Silver Jubilee concerts.

2010.09.27    For Michael Quicke and David Coffey as they prepare to preach and lead at the Silver Jubilee Celebration at Chatsworth Baptist Church, West Norwood on Oct. 2.

2010.09.28    For the Board of Directors as they meet this evening and for Vic and Sue for whom this will be the last board meeting. Pray for wisdom and grace in everything.

2010.09.29     For the church planting and twinning program to be effective and new churches to be found, willing to twin with a church in Ukraine.

2010.09.30     For American supporters Bob and Patti McLeod, John Conner and Tim and Myles Thompson as they fly to the UK to participate in the Silver Jubilee tour.