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| Chapel at Temple Site is not the Stake Center | 19 Oct 2007 |
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I though that the building next to the Temple site was a stake center. By the size of it, I sort of still consider it a stake center, but it's not where the stake offices are located. The address of the chapel at the Temple site is Яблунева 1 (Yabluneva 1). This street may not be on some street maps, so if you plan on going there it might be a good idea to circle the location on a map. You can find the location by zooming out of the map at the following web page http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/kyiv/aerial/ . One person giving me the address added the following, Південна Борщагівка, Кільцева дорога (Pivdenna Borshahivka, Kiltseva doroha), which also may help finding it. I believe that there is an international branch and stake offices on the street Шота Руставели (Shota Rustaveli) but a traditional large stake center may be built somewhere else. Thank you Max and Natasha for the prompt reply to my question (posted on the Kiev Mission website) about where I can go to church in Kiev. Please let me know if any of this is not correct. |
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| Alex Eagar | Send Email |
| Dnepr Explosion | 13 Oct 2007 |
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This just happened a few hours ago. A gas explosion blew up part of an apartment building, the news reports only say that it is in Dnepropetrovsk. If anyone has info, like if any members or missionaries are affected, or where it happened, please share. http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5i479-ChJiZTbffm3VfUW_4uMVIrA http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7043017.stm |
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| David Berry | Send Email |
| 47 Kyiv Temple Site Photos - 8/14/07 | 10 Oct 2007 |
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| Alex Eagar | Send Email |
| Europa Cafe & Deli | 10 Oct 2007 |
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2682 Highland Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 483-1541 They have stuff to order and familiar grocery items like serdelki, kefir, kalbasa, sushki, etc. |
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| Josh Harding | Send Email |
| Russian food | 16 Sep 2007 |
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Help ... Having cravings for some good home cooking Russian/Ukrainian food!! Used to be a couple of places along the wasatch front but can't find anything right now. Thoughts?? |
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| Michael Cox | Send Email |
| Kharkov anniversary Update | 13 Sep 2007 |
| Just another message for people who want to talk to our dear members in Kharkov during their celebration of the opening of Kharkov to the gospel on September 27 at 6:30pm. Especially if you were one of the first few elders/sisters to be there (between 1992-1993). During the event they will call us so we don't have to pony up the money, so don't let that scare you off. Also, they'll have interpreters so don't be afraid of the language barrier that probably most of us old farts now have. Contact me for more information. Natasha Sivocon is really wanting some more of these early, early missionaries. | |
| Jared Lee Snider | Send Email |
| Kharkov call-in | 15 Aug 2007 |
| Natasha Sivocona thought that it would be cool for one or two former missionaries to call in during the anniversary celebration and talk about their life and field questions. Don't worry about the language as they'll have a translator for us old farts that can't even spell Ukraine anymore. | |
| Jared Lee Snider | Send Email |
| Kharkov anniversary Update | 08 Aug 2007 |
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Just got an update from Sasha in Florida, who is going to take these letters to Kharkov. He is leaving Orlando on August 22nd. He'll still be in the states for an as-yet unspecified time, but he'll soon be going back to Ukraine. So get your letters to me ASAP! My address: 826 Acklen Street, Shreveport, LA 71104. Paka |
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| Jared Lee Snider | Send Email |
| Kharkov Anniversary Event | 30 Jul 2007 |
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This is to all missionaries that served in Kharkov between 1992 and 1993. The members in Kharkov are planning a big party to celebrate the opening of Kharkov to the Gospel, which happened back in 1992. The members are asking us who first served there (between 1992 and 1993) to write personal letters to those we baptized or had a hand in their baptism. The letter should include, besides the regular update information, an invitation to the party and the missionary's testimony. The party is set for September 27. I know that's not a lot of time, so we need to get cracking (do people still say that?)! So here's how it is going to work. Write your letters and send them to me @ 826 Acklen Street, Shreveport, LA 71104. We have a member in Orlando, Florida who is going to take all these letters back with him, so right before he leaves I'll collect all the letters and ship them as one to him. Once in Ukraine, the home and visiting teachers will disseminate the letters. Natasha Sivocona sent me a list of those baptized in 1992-1993. Although it is not complete, if you did serve and are too lazy or unable to dig through your journals, then contact me via email and I'll send you a list of those you baptized. Guys and gals, I know this is short notice, but I think this will be a very special way that we can continue to be member missionaries to those we served and loved. Jared Snider |
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| Jared Lee Snider | Send Email |
| Invalid Admin E-mail | 16 Jul 2007 |
| It seems that the website administrator's e-mail address may be invalid. Perhaps a domain didn't get renewed or an e-mail server is down. I received an error while trying to report an error. It's not urgent, but let me know when it's fixed. Thanks. | |
| Alex Eagar | Send Email |
| Recently Returned Missionaries | 17 May 2007 |
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Dear Missionaries, I would like to encourage the recently returned missionaries to provide all of us with information about the mission. I have heard that there have been cities added to the Donetsk and Dneper missions but I can not verify this information. It would be nice to know what cities are in each mission. We are always interested in how the branches are going and how the mission is growing. We love to hear spiritual experiences that missionaries have had while serving in Ukraine. So, we are asking all you recently returned missionaries from both missions to please update those of us who are still intently interested in this area of the world. This same message applies to all of you who have been thinking about getting out your journals and writing this site about your experiences. We need to hear more. Thanks President and Sister McQueen |
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| David McQueen | Send Email |
| Agarkov | 15 May 2007 |
| Hey, does anyone know how to get in touch with the Agarkov's in Gorlovka? Email, phone number, or address would be great. Thanks! | |
| Cherie Garner | Send Email |
| Agarkov | 15 May 2007 |
| Hey, does anyone know how to get in touch with the Agarkov's in Gorlovka? Email, phone number, or address would be great. Thanks! | |
| Cherie Garner | Send Email |
| Italian Denny's | 04 May 2007 |
| Hey, lay off Denny's. Where else can you go at 3:30a.m. for pancakes and tired, strung-out waitresses that yell at you. That's an authentic piece of the american pie, my friend. | |
| Jared Lee Snider | Send Email |
| Russain Dinning | 03 May 2007 |
| My wife and I found a good Russain Resterant of Union park blvd. it is called Little Russia it was really good and really clean. I just wish it was a little bit busier there it is a shame that such a good resterant goes unused when the olive garden is so busy (aka the itain dennies). | |
| Joel Taylor Jorgensen | Send Email |
| Due to airline costs ... | 01 May 2007 |
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Thought you would all enjoy this. With rising airline costs it is hard to think of going back to the Ukraine. If your like me all the money is going to the kids. Why not drive??? Try this when you get a chance: 1. go to www.google.com 2. click on "maps" (above the search box) 3. click on "get directions" (under the search box) 4. type "Salt Lake City" in the first box (the "from" box) 5. type "Kiev" in the second box (the "to" box) 6. scroll down to step # 25 . . . Hope your in shape!! |
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| Michael Cox | Send Email |
| Possible Contact | 25 Apr 2007 |
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In 2004 my husband and I visited Ukraine for 3 weeks and adopted two beautiful daughters. We had an amazing experience there and are thrilled to get our little girls. Recently I have wondered if there is any possible way to be in contact with the girls birth mother, to send her pictures and tell her about the girls progress. We know her name and that she lived in the area of Kharkov. Of course we would need an interpreter for letters because of the language barrier. I thought perhaps someone in the missionfield or a member in the area would be able to find her and establish contact, this might be a good way to bring the gospel into her life as well. Please let me know if this is even possible. Sincerely, Tami Jenson |
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| Tami Jenson | Send Email |
| Orphanage in Stakhanov | 18 Feb 2007 |
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Hello, We are currently in the process of adopting a 7yr. old boy from an orphanage in Stakhanov, Luganskaya, Oblast. We hope to arrive in the Ukraine by late summer or fall in 2007. Is there a branch in Stakhanov? Thank you |
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| Rose ODell | Send Email |
| Elder Dixon | 22 Dec 2006 |
| Does anyone have contact information for Elder Dixon who served under President McQueen? I believe his first name was Devin. Thanks! | |
| Jacob Uhler | Send Email |
| Christmas Message | 14 Dec 2006 |
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Dear Missionaries, We are again approaching the Christmas Season and as always our thoughts return to Ukraine. Our fondest Christmas memories are when we spent time with the missionaries. I was in a meeting the other day where Elder Rudd was speaking. He was talking about the scared nature of Welfare Square. He likened the Spirit that exists on Welfare Square to the Spirit in the Temple. He went on to say that he was touring with President Joseph Fielding Smith and that President Smith had mentioned that there are no sacred places on the earth per se. For example, the Sacred Grove was just a grove of trees until that great visitation took place or the Inn in Bethlehem was just another Inn until the Savior was born in its confines. President Smith said places are made sacred by the work that is being done there and by the people performing the work. Those comments really touched my heart. That is why, as we drove to Zap, Lygansk, Mariupol, Kharkov, Dneper, Crimea, Poltava, Kherson, Cymi, or returning to Donetsk that we felt we were going to sacred places. We were! The work being performed in these areas by good, obedient and hard working missionaries was blessing the cities and making them places where scared events could take place. When you walked into a humble home or apartment in Ukraine, your presence and the sacred nature of your message was felt by many investigators and members. Countless people would tell Sister McQueen and me that the missionaries brought a special spirit with them when they visited their homes. You were, by your calling and loving nature, making their homes sacred. Sister McQueen and I loved going to your apartments each year. Now I know why ---- We were where sacred things were happening. Not every day I’m sure, but there were times when you and your companion received inspiration to help your missionary efforts ---there in your apartment ---- a sacred place. We felt the Spirit in our home when we had zone conferences there, when we had zone leader meetings there, when we had parties there, and when missionaries came and went. We felt the Spirit in the rentals and in the chapels and in members homes. For those who served in Poltava, we felt the Spirit in Golovach every time we meet in Brat Valodia’s home. For those who served in the Crimea, we even felt the Spirit in our hotel room on 25 December 2001. Sue and I want to thank every one who has ever served in Ukraine. You personally have added to the spirituality of the Ukraine Donetsk Mission. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and remember no matter where you are you can make it a sacred place by being good and doing good. Love McQueens |
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| David McQueen | Send Email |
| Great Russian Cafe in Salt Lake | 12 Nov 2006 |
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There is a great little cafe in Salt Lake, owned, run, and stocked by a russian fellow. He even makes real fresh Piroshki every day and fresh Borsch, and he imports candy, chocolate, juice, Rossiski cheese and so much more! It's quaint but I love it. It's called Luybochka and I enjoy just chatting him up about his homeland and Russian culture while having a few treats. The address: 959 East 3300 South, 2nd floor Salt Lake 801-485-8727 run by Naum Shkrab Check it out, it's a simple place but a real pleasure to visit! I go every time I'm in town. |
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| Angela Maria Karoline Hansen | Send Email |
| Gorlovka-New Meeting House | 12 Nov 2006 |
| That address was correct a year and a half ago, but since then they have built a new building closer to the city center. I don't know the address, you would have to try contacting the mission office in Donetsk or one of the branch presidents in Gorlovka to get it. Sorry I can't tell you more. Good luck! | |
| Angela Maria Karoline Hansen | Send Email |
| RE: Gorlovka's branch? | 07 Nov 2006 |
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I don't know if this is up to date, but mormon.org lists the following address: Bessenova 49, Apteka 90 HORLIVKA Horlivka It did not list a time. I think that there are actually two branches in Gorlovka. I will let you know if I happen to run into more accurate information. |
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| Alex Eagar | Send Email |
| Gorlovka's branch? | 07 Nov 2006 |
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Hey everyone, my name is Roman, I am from Petrozavodsk, Russia. Does anyone know where the Gorlovka's branch is situated? I have a friend from the branch, he is going to visit his father there, so he would love to attend the Church there. Any info would be appriciated, Roma. |
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| Roman Chelyshev | Send Email |
| Russian Chamber Music | 03 Nov 2006 |
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Dear Missionaries, I was looking for some Russian music to add to my power point presentations of the pictures we took in Ukraine. I happened to stumble on a group call AKAFIST - Russian Male Chamber Music. I have ordered one of their CD's but I was able to listen to excerpts of their music on audiolunchbox.com and it was awesome. They sing Russian chants, folk music etc. If anyone else has some good Russian music groups please let me know at davidmmcqueen@comcast.net. Love McQueens PS I wish we had known about these guys years ago. They would have made the approved music list. If some of you have known about these guys and not told the rest of us shame on you. |
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| David McQueen | Send Email |
| RE: Winter Coats | 03 Nov 2006 |
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I used a raincoat with a removable liner and thermal garments when it was cold. I never really felt cold between my ankles, wrists, and neck. I would recommend the same to other missionaries. I think why they say that you can just buy a coat there is because I think the missionaries usually don't arrive during the coldest time of the year. The mens coats there are mostly leather jackets and coats. They are less expensive than in America, but still expensive. I preferred my raincoat to all the coats there. There were missionaries with coats of every type while I was there. The rules were quite relaxed and so some of those coats might not be allowed now. I did not like the bright colorful puffy coats because they were ugly (bright yellow coat and dark suit), noisy and did not keep warm from the waist down. Other important things for keeping warm are good socks and shoes/boots. When I went on my mission I read the 'Just Called?' section and got Vasque brand Sundowner boots and they worked great for me and are still in good condition. My feet would only get cold if the inside of my boots were wet from sweat or wet slushy weather. Scarves are also very useful. I had 4 thin wide scarves and I would just use two at a time. Then just a good hat and gloves. I was coldest around my hands, the center of my face where I had to talk, and sometimes my toes. If I had to do it again I would get better gloves that would allow me to write with a pen easily. My hands were often already cold and then I would have to take off my gloves to write down an appointment from street contacts. I am taking a trip back to Ukraine in November which is not the coldest time of the year. Although I preferred a raincoat as a missionary, I don't want to look like a missionary now, so I got medium length down coat. I got a darker color of this coat: http://www.bostonharbour.net/BH_Mens/BH_Men_Products4.htm I found it for $60 at Burlington Coat Factory. I would probably spend more than that if I was going to have to walk around in Ukraine all winter long. |
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| Alex Eagar | Send Email |
| Winter Coats | 02 Nov 2006 |
| My son is to leave shortly to the MTC and we need to know what kind of coat he should bring. The book he got said to buy a coat there but he will need something as he travels there. He wants a parka but I don't know if that is within the mission rules. Please let me know as soon as possible any information that would be helpful. Thanks in advance. | |
| Michael W Crossley | Send Email |
| mission office email | 01 Nov 2006 |
| does anyone know if the mission office has an email address? | |
| Jared Lee Snider | Send Email |
| shipping DVD to Ukraine | 01 Nov 2006 |
| Hi, everyone. Natasha Sivocona from Kharkov wanted a DVD of the Old Fart Reunion that we had in August, but she warned against sending it through regular mail. Can I send it through the pouch, or can I trust the post because the package won't have money or any valuables? Any suggestions. | |
| Jared Lee Snider | Send Email |
| Updated Temple Site on Google Maps | 06 Oct 2006 |
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Google maps has just updated the picture of he alleged Temple site. You can now see the stake center that has been built. http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/cgi-bin/aerial.cgi?kiev&lists |
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| Alex Eagar | Send Email |
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