THE TATMAN TIMES

As regional coordinators for Europe and the Middle East, Tatmans travel extensively throughout the region, working in collaboration with national leaders to develop regional ministry strategies and country-specific strategies, cultivating relationships within the Church of God across Europe and the Middle East, connecting the church across the region. Nate and Stacy have a particular passion for church planting and church health. They also oversee projects and missionaries in the region, providing pastoral care and supervision. (Excerpt from www.chogglobal.org/team/nstatman/)

Ministry Update

Visitors
We had the opportunity to host Pastor Chris Kaczmarek and his daughter, Eliza, in early April. Chris is the Outreach pastor at County Line Church in northeast Indiana. It is always an encouragement for us to be with familiar faces and people in Spain. Prior to us moving to Spain, Nate and Chris worked together at County Line.

We are truly grateful for our church partnerships and all of those who are walking with us in ministry to Europe and the Middle East.

Birkenhead Visit
On the same day the Kaczmarek’s departed for home, our family of six left for the United Kingdom. We took advantage of the spring break on the school calendar to go visit Zach and Audrey Langford, with their two children Lola and Leo, in Birkenhead.

Zach and Audrey returned earlier this year to Egan Road Church of God after spending extended time in the States due to COVID, multiple deaths in the family, and the birth of their new son.

Upon their return, the ministry at Egan Road has ramped up to pre-COVID times. The building is busy all throughout the week with various ministries. New ministry opportunities are presenting themselves as well. They recently received a large grant to purchase sensory equipment and toys that will be helpful for their class for kids with disabilities.

Around the Region

Ukraine Update
As the war in Ukraine continues to be the front headlines around the world, it continues to dominate our work each week. While we want this war to end as quickly as possible, it has been amazing to see the coordination and cooperation of so many people and churches who are coming alongside the Ukrainian Church of God.

Here is a short summary of all that has happened in Ukraine:

Church in Central Ukraine
- Feeding 130-150 daily
- 28 refugees are living in the church and they can sleep up to 40 beds each night
- They have provided food for over 1500 refugees so far
- 10 tons of humanitarian aid has been received and distributed thus far
- 67 people have been aided in evacuating Ukraine.
Church in northwest Ukraine
- Has distributed 120 tons of provisions to locations throughout Ukraine.
- 11 refugees are staying in the church
Church in southeast Ukraine
- The Russian army has taken the church keys away from the pastor, however he is still helping people.
Church of God members in southern Ukraine
- One young family, originally from central Ukraine, moved to a city outside of Kiev. Once the invasion began, they had to leave and landed in southern Ukraine. They have been leading the following efforts in their community:
  - Feeding 150 people daily
  - Running children’s programs
  - Rebuilding homes for refugees
  - Recently had to relocate within the same city because the ministry they were partnering with needed room for more refugees
  - Funds are used to house the group there with them (about 20 total) and to pay for utilities
  - They receive supplies from Hungarian CHOG, delivered by Daniel Kihm
100 cubic meters of firewood were purchased for the churches in three different locations.
Showers were also installed at two different churches who are housing displaced people.

Many other great works are happening in Germany, Hungary, and Bulgaria as well as other Church of God congregations around the region who are sending funds to help.

Hungary Update
Our teammates in Budapest, Daniel & Christy Kihm, are also on the frontlines of the work in Ukraine. Through their work and in partnership with the Hungarian Church of God, many provisions have been collected, purchased, and driven to Ukraine (by Dan) for the people in southern Ukraine.

Daniel and Christy have also partnered with One Mission Society to help drive up to 30 tons of supplies weekly into Ukraine. This is in addition to hosting two young Ukrainians who left their country soon after the invasion too place.

You can support the church in Ukraine by donating at this link. Make sure you write “Ukraine” in the comments section. https://faithlife.com/coggm-c/give?funds=4743

Family Update

Trip to London
On our way home from visiting the Langford’s, we were able to enjoy London for a day. It was fun to see all the places that we see in the movies. From the Tower Bridge to Buckingham Palace and “Big Ben,” London lived up to our expectations!

Major Prayer Request!

Due to the long daily commute to Emily’s school (40 minutes), we have decided that it would be easier if we lived closer to her school. We have been looking for a new house since February and while we pursued a couple, those fell through.

So, we are asking for your prayers in this specific matter. Would you pray with us that God would open the right doors with the right landlord and house in a timely manner?

Many blessings to you and yours,

Nate, Stacy and Family

If you have questions or would like to engage in conversation about ministry in Europe and the Middle East, we would love to personally connect with you! Email us at nstatman@chog.org.
Nate & Stacy Tatman - https://chogglobal.org/team/nstatman - Project # 42.10007