MASTER Provisions

"Clothes Minded Cross Centered Ministries"

How it all started...

In 1994, God called a farmer and a telephone man together to begin ministry to the millions of people in Ukraine. In the first few post-Communist years, the 5,000 coupons that could have once bought a new car turned into 5,000 coupons for a loaf of bread. Ukrainians lost their life savings and could not afford to clothe their families.

Into such disastrous situations, MASTER Provisions brings hope, using clothing as the tool to assist the church. We ship containers full of good used clothing and shoes to accomplish God's purposes.

The fourfold mission of MASTER Provisions is to:

• Create Jobs
• Empower the Local Church
• Provide Affordable Clothing
• Offer Short-Term Missions Opportunities

2008 Container Schedule

Here is the tenative 2008 Container Schedule. With your continued support and God's help, MASTER Provisions plans to ship 51 containers in 2008.

2008 Mission Trip

The Way 2008 is our short-term trip to Ukraine from June 26 - July 8, 2008. Please contact Roger at 859-816-6087 or clothesman@juno.com to register or ask questions. Trip cost is an estimated $1,750.Complete trip info (in Microsoft Word format).

2008 Golf Outing

The 7th annual Master Pro Classic golf tournament will be held on August 4, 2008. Please see the brochure (in Adobe PDF format) for information and registration.

Other news/concerns for 2008

• A new clothing distribution center in Zaparozhie, Kherson, Ukraine.
• A new clothing distribution center in Chornobayivka, Kherson, Ukraine.
• Zimbabwe is now under major economic distress as inflation has increased 8000%. Please pray for the people and the efforts to share the Gospel.
• Please pray for Kosova as they work to obtain an independent country status.

Fasting From Shopping

The following unsolicited testimonial is from a MASTER Provisions supporter in Michigan:

I got involved with a MASTER Provisions Clothing drive a couple years ago and it really opened my eyes to a few things:

I have so much in my closet that I do not need. In US standards, I might not have as much as others, but compared to people in other countires, I really have an abundance. I have several changes of clothes - I could change my outfit probably 2 -3 times a day, and still have enough to wear for a few days before needing to do a load of laundry.

After recognizing the excess in my closet, I cleared out a lot of stuff, and have since then been living more simply. I recently also fasted from shopping for clothing and it has given me a sense of freedom from materialism. I would rather spend what money might a gone towards shopping to more eternally significant investments. I am still on my fast, and it's been probably about 5 months.

My challenge to those who might think this clothing drive is not directly effective in West Michigan:

1. Spread the word about the challenge and talk about how rich we are in this country, how much excess we really have. Team up with your neigbors and friends and gather all the excess you can donate. It should be contagious, this mindset and realization that we need to stop storing up treasures in our closets.

2. Get involved with the drive - go to one of the drop off sites organizing the collection and packing of the clothes, and help pack. It is fun! When you work together with others, sharing the same goal, it has an amazing effect on our hearts and builds the community.

Try it, and go beyond just your closet!

Jas

Call Against The Will

Roger Babik, founder of MASTER Provisions, has written his story of God's call to take him from the business field to the mission field and what has happened since in a new book "Call Against The Will" (Click here to see the full sized cover!).

Doug Lucas, Team Expansion President, writes "You'll be entertained, inspired, and challenged."

Call Against The Will is on sale now for $12.95 and makes a great gift! Print the order form on-line. Read the preview of the book.