It is Monday evening here in Martin, Slovakia, and I can hardly believe we left Vancouver last Wednesday!!! So much has happened since then. We had smooth flights and connections with no one’s luggage lost, lovely pensions in which to stay and most recently, we were able to join our Slovak hosts in celebrating not only a national holiday(1150 yr anniversary of Christianity brought to Slovakia!!!), but also the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Bible school. This last event peaked with an outdoor worship service and huge bbq with native music and dancing afterwards. It was at the conclusion of this joyous day that we were finally able to move into our permanent dorm rooms for the remainder of our stay – – -YAY!!!
Today was the first day to meet our students, after testing them and placing them in their appropriate classes. As was the case for me my previous two visits here, they are delightful people who are eager to learn and are very appreciative of the smallest help with the language. I look forward to getting to know them better with each passing day. It is a pleasure to put them at ease as this process unfolds, second only to spending time working, eating and living with my teammates. More later and photos to come as I figure out how to upload them to the gallery!
Thanks so much for this report! What a privilege you had as a group to be part of two such significant celebrations of God’s faithfulness. We’ll keep praying for great relationships and great teaching/learning opportunities. Everyone learns and grows in God’s good design. I love these verses that remind us that God blesses all of us: “In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name.” 1 Chron. 29:11b-12.
Thanks for the report! I’m praying for you guys!
Hi Cousin!
Sounds like all is going well.
I am keeping all of you in my prayers as all of you love on others and they love on you! What fun.
Hugs to you.
Have you posted photos, or are you going to wait until you get home?
Grace and peace abounding,
Jo