UPDATE: 3.24.18

Moving day is fast approaching as we make final preparations for leaving the US.
PLEASE pray for travel safety AND for the smooth shipping of personal items.
We ache as we say goodbye to our kids, friends and extended family; though we know our great Father in Heaven has knit our hearts together in His peace and joy.

Below is our 6 month itinerary...please also pray for good meetings and reunions.
Also, if you have not yet decided to commit to praying / supporting us in this first phase, please consider it!  :)  Kindly send us note saying your will be praying regularly...and if possible, the $ amount you will be able to send.  Of course your love, encouragement and prayers are always WANTED and NEEDED!

Our initial 3 months (April / May / June) we will:

• Attend Vineyard DACH missions conference in April.
• Reconnect with friends and Vineyard leaders in Central & Eastern Europe 
• Identify shared vision and continue building partnerships for Balkan church planting.
• Research and apply for visas, work permits and other legalities required for a long-term presence in the Balkans. 
• Spend time with Natascha's parents in Denmark 

For the second 3 months (July / August / September) we plan to:

• Have a clearer picture of where to call home
• Begin intensive language learning 
• Create fund-raising and income-generating activities for the purchase (or lease) of a suitable building (or plot) for a hostel.

Operating a business, like a hostel, would allow us to obtain a resident permit; a goal we hope to accomplish by the end of our 6 months.  The plan is for the hostel to become a self-supporting business that would:

• fully provide for our living expenses,
• support the local community,
• fund the church planting mission.  

This really excites us, as the possibilities with this model are endless!
We invite you to join us in our mission as we look for individuals and churches for mutual encouragement and partnership.

Will you share this vision with others, as we desire to bring increased awareness of God's blessing over the Balkans. Please know that your friendship is highly valued, your prayers needed and your financial support deeply appreciated.  Since we live our best lives in relationship and community, we are truly better together.

PLEASE contact me to learn more.  Emails may be sent to:  jaygeorgeff1@gmail.com

2 Cor. 3:5-6
With gratitude and excitement,

Jay and Natascha
Vineyard Church - Des Moines, Iowa