An exciting event has been the return of the water heater – we have HOT WATER! You can actually feel “clean” and refreshed. It is amazing how much you take for granted when you have it and then miss whatever it is when you do not – even such a simple thing as being able to take a shower with warm water cascading down upon you.
Marilyn and Oksana went for a walk with the express purpose of going to see Nadya a girl who has done a lot of translation work with us in the past. They did find her at her work and received a warm welcome. We hope she will join us in service Sunday evening.
Because of the 600th Anniversary Celebration downtown today and with the President and Premier of Ukraine here we were not able to have any services. But we spent the evening with Pastor Vitaliy and Ira Pavalenko at a very nice restaurant outside of Chernivtsi. We had a small dinning room in a courtyard area that would seat at the most comfortably six. The portions and quality of the food was excellent. But as we were surprised at the order in which the food was brought to us. The waitress brought the salad – so far so good. Then she brought my side plate of roasted potatoes – it turned out to be a large plate. We asked about the soup and were told that they served it after the second course. That means, eat the salad, the potatoes, then your soup (salanka) and then she brought my meat.
The others had their meals brought to them in a similar manner. Then we were asked about desert. But when asked about Marilyn’s main course – her meat plate which was plate of verenika (meat filled dumplings) we were told that it was presently being cooked and would be out shortly. So we told her to be sure and bring it before she brought the desert. When all was said and done, the evening was great, the food was superb and our stomachs accepted the order in which it was placed in its care.
We were able to continue sharing pastoral philosophy about caring for God’s sheep, working with pastors of other denominations and persuasions and how to handle those delicate areas that arise with relationships. Not all apostolic ministry is in the pulpit. In fact the majority of it is directly to the pastors and leadership.
Marilyn has an 11:00 meeting with a lady who was one of the former staff pastors of a Church which underwent a devastating trauma. She hasn’t been able to get back to even attending Church at this time. Remember her in your prayers.
Our final service here will be Sunday evening and then we journey back to Kiev for a day and one half then on to Donetsk.
Dr. D. & Marilyn
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Friday - October 3rd
Slow days come and go without a lot of fanfare. This was one of those days. There wasn’t a lot on the schedule. In fact, there wasn’t anything until 6:30 this evening. So we were able to do some preparation for the coming days that will not be classified as “slow days.”
I thought I would be wise and instead of preparing a list of the scriptures in Russian for my interpreter, I would do them in Ukrainian. Why? Because that is the norm for being here in Western Ukraine and it has been requested that way in the past. But to my dismay Oksana turned to me during the worship time and said, “I will borrow a Russian Bible from someone because that lady does not understand Ukrainian.” So I guess you never know which to have prepared but from now on I’ll have both.
Tonight we were with Vitaliy and Ira Pavalenko and the people of the Church their pastor for their Friday evening prayer meeting. The group was small tonight but the spirit of their worship was excellent. They have been a long time in getting started with the official status of having a Church. The delay has been getting over the past disappointments and hurts. It has only been in the recent weeks that they added a Sunday service. So my message was directed toward that goal with the challenge from Exodus 14:15 – “Go forward!” The content dealt with forgetting the past, with not looking back but acting out their faith by moving toward the goal they have spent months praying about. There does come a time when God says, “Stop praying and go forward.” There is a time when faith must be acted upon if it is faith.
O Yes! This weekend Chernivtsi is celebrating its 600th Anniversary. The main part of the city will be closed to transportation. They have been redoing many of the facades of the building in preparation for this day. We were here last year for the 599th Anniversary and it was a nightmare trying to get through the people and traffic. I can’t wait to see what it will be like this weekend. The celebration begins tomorrow so I will not have to wait long.
Thanks for your prayers.
Dr. D. & Marilyn
I thought I would be wise and instead of preparing a list of the scriptures in Russian for my interpreter, I would do them in Ukrainian. Why? Because that is the norm for being here in Western Ukraine and it has been requested that way in the past. But to my dismay Oksana turned to me during the worship time and said, “I will borrow a Russian Bible from someone because that lady does not understand Ukrainian.” So I guess you never know which to have prepared but from now on I’ll have both.
Tonight we were with Vitaliy and Ira Pavalenko and the people of the Church their pastor for their Friday evening prayer meeting. The group was small tonight but the spirit of their worship was excellent. They have been a long time in getting started with the official status of having a Church. The delay has been getting over the past disappointments and hurts. It has only been in the recent weeks that they added a Sunday service. So my message was directed toward that goal with the challenge from Exodus 14:15 – “Go forward!” The content dealt with forgetting the past, with not looking back but acting out their faith by moving toward the goal they have spent months praying about. There does come a time when God says, “Stop praying and go forward.” There is a time when faith must be acted upon if it is faith.
O Yes! This weekend Chernivtsi is celebrating its 600th Anniversary. The main part of the city will be closed to transportation. They have been redoing many of the facades of the building in preparation for this day. We were here last year for the 599th Anniversary and it was a nightmare trying to get through the people and traffic. I can’t wait to see what it will be like this weekend. The celebration begins tomorrow so I will not have to wait long.
Thanks for your prayers.
Dr. D. & Marilyn
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Thursday - Chernivtsi, Ukraine
One update to yesterday’s blog: The afternoon was spent with Pastor Dema and Natasha Nemchenko. They came and we fellowshipped with them, shared insights and encouraged them to go forward in faith for the work that God has placed before them. They will begin Sunday services on October 12th with their new congregation – The Light of God’s Love. So remember then in your prayer.
Today began as yesterday – trying to finish out enough sleep to get through the day without yawning while meeting with members of the Body of Christ. But it also had a unique twist. Taking a shower-bath with two quarts of water! You read it correctly!
When the hot water tank has opted to quit and the new one has not arrived and you have not had a bath in two days you will find a way too get the clean feeling. That is just part of the excitement of traveling abroad and staying in the home of God’s people. I would just as soon have this minor inconvenience than stay in hotel. You get closer to the people by living with them and experiencing life with them on their terms.
This afternoon and evening from 1:00- 9:00 was spent in personal and apostolic ministry. First, we were with Vika Kosovan and her children. The two younger children (Igor and Rostislava) have really grown and Alena has become a beautiful teen graduate. It is always a pleasure to have fellowship with them and to talk about what God is doing in Vika’s life. She is moving forward and we believe into a greater ministry from the Lord. And she certainly is an excellent cook. In fact we sat down immediately to eat and it seems we ate all the time we were there.
At 4:30 we were taken to a meeting with Pastor Vitaliy and Ira Pavalenko and his leadership. After eating a delicious meal at a table spread with enough food for three times the number present, we were bombarded with question on how to establish the church with proper guidelines and a Biblical foundation. The hunger and eagerness of those leaders were presented a platform for Marilyn and I to teach from the Word and share from our experiences. And of course who can eat at a Ukrainian’s table without some “Chi,” Ukrainian chocolate candy and pastries. So we left, full of food, fellowship and with the lingering of laughter from the time with God’s people.
Dr. D. & Marilyn
Today began as yesterday – trying to finish out enough sleep to get through the day without yawning while meeting with members of the Body of Christ. But it also had a unique twist. Taking a shower-bath with two quarts of water! You read it correctly!
When the hot water tank has opted to quit and the new one has not arrived and you have not had a bath in two days you will find a way too get the clean feeling. That is just part of the excitement of traveling abroad and staying in the home of God’s people. I would just as soon have this minor inconvenience than stay in hotel. You get closer to the people by living with them and experiencing life with them on their terms.
This afternoon and evening from 1:00- 9:00 was spent in personal and apostolic ministry. First, we were with Vika Kosovan and her children. The two younger children (Igor and Rostislava) have really grown and Alena has become a beautiful teen graduate. It is always a pleasure to have fellowship with them and to talk about what God is doing in Vika’s life. She is moving forward and we believe into a greater ministry from the Lord. And she certainly is an excellent cook. In fact we sat down immediately to eat and it seems we ate all the time we were there.
At 4:30 we were taken to a meeting with Pastor Vitaliy and Ira Pavalenko and his leadership. After eating a delicious meal at a table spread with enough food for three times the number present, we were bombarded with question on how to establish the church with proper guidelines and a Biblical foundation. The hunger and eagerness of those leaders were presented a platform for Marilyn and I to teach from the Word and share from our experiences. And of course who can eat at a Ukrainian’s table without some “Chi,” Ukrainian chocolate candy and pastries. So we left, full of food, fellowship and with the lingering of laughter from the time with God’s people.
Dr. D. & Marilyn
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Wednesday, October 1
Another day has come to a close in Ukraine.
We spent the day trying to catch up on sleep -- but not all day, just until 3:00 AM Florida time (10:00 AM here.) I know it sounds like we were lazy but we are still trying to adjust to the time difference (7 hours) and the lack of sleep on the flight here.
The afternoon I spent in preparation for this evening and also in thought for the coming activities, meetings and services here in Ukraine.
It seems that all of our "homes" away from home are having some type of water problem. Svetlana, Anya Beach's mother's flat has problems with their water system so plans are up in the air for it. The home of our Dean, Eugene Taits, had severe water damage that went down two floors into the flats of others because some guests who stayed there while they were visiting his father in New York turned on the hot water and when nothing came out, they did not turn it off and water, water everywhere. My secretary's flat had their hot water tank go bad and the company has not arrived as promised to install a new one-----but we will survive and find new ways to keep refreshed.
Back to the "spiritual"! Tonight we ministered or as they say "served" the cell group under the direction of Pastor Dema and Natasha Nemchenko which meets in the flat where we stay with Tolik and Oksana (my Ukrainian secretary)and Tolik's aunt, Luda. We had a good meeting! What else do you expect me to say when I was the teacher? Seriously, we had a good time of fellowship both physically and spiritually. Their hearts are open to hear, learn and receive ministry.
Then it was time for the best Pizza in Ukraine made and served by our hostess. It may even be better than the best Pizza in Florida. We had a traditional Ukrainian salad with it made of tomatoes, cucumbers, goat cheese, celery, and olives.
All this after 9:30 PM and I am supposed to sleep with this in my stomach! But it will take us some time to get to sleep because we have not completely adjusted to the time.
Well, If I am going to get some sleep or attempt to, I'd better stop and move to the bedroom.
God bless and keep us in your prayers,
Dr. D.
We spent the day trying to catch up on sleep -- but not all day, just until 3:00 AM Florida time (10:00 AM here.) I know it sounds like we were lazy but we are still trying to adjust to the time difference (7 hours) and the lack of sleep on the flight here.
The afternoon I spent in preparation for this evening and also in thought for the coming activities, meetings and services here in Ukraine.
It seems that all of our "homes" away from home are having some type of water problem. Svetlana, Anya Beach's mother's flat has problems with their water system so plans are up in the air for it. The home of our Dean, Eugene Taits, had severe water damage that went down two floors into the flats of others because some guests who stayed there while they were visiting his father in New York turned on the hot water and when nothing came out, they did not turn it off and water, water everywhere. My secretary's flat had their hot water tank go bad and the company has not arrived as promised to install a new one-----but we will survive and find new ways to keep refreshed.
Back to the "spiritual"! Tonight we ministered or as they say "served" the cell group under the direction of Pastor Dema and Natasha Nemchenko which meets in the flat where we stay with Tolik and Oksana (my Ukrainian secretary)and Tolik's aunt, Luda. We had a good meeting! What else do you expect me to say when I was the teacher? Seriously, we had a good time of fellowship both physically and spiritually. Their hearts are open to hear, learn and receive ministry.
Then it was time for the best Pizza in Ukraine made and served by our hostess. It may even be better than the best Pizza in Florida. We had a traditional Ukrainian salad with it made of tomatoes, cucumbers, goat cheese, celery, and olives.
All this after 9:30 PM and I am supposed to sleep with this in my stomach! But it will take us some time to get to sleep because we have not completely adjusted to the time.
Well, If I am going to get some sleep or attempt to, I'd better stop and move to the bedroom.
God bless and keep us in your prayers,
Dr. D.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Ukraine Tuesday - September 30th
Kiev - Chernivtsi
We arrived safely and without any problems. We got to Eugene and Lena’s 20 hours after we left home. We had a three hour layover in Detroit and Amsterdam. Thankfully, we had a vacant seat between us which certainly allows us a little room to move and also makes it easier to get a limited amount of rest.
We spent several hours in the evening visiting with Eugene and Lena, spent time repacking our bags for the train trip today. We had to be at the train station at 6:00 this morning and made the five hour trip and were met by Oksana and a gentlemen who drove his car to pick us up. Had a quick lunch and left for the three hour drive to Chernivtsi.
The drive brought back many memories of our early ministry here in Ukraine. We would drive those same roads to visit different Churches in the surrounding area. One big change is the number of vehicles on the road as well as the many places to buy gasoline. Also, there is lots of construction with developments of homes outsides the cities and villages.
As in the United States, the prices of properties has greatly increased beyond the means of the average person. There has been a increase in the price of goods as well. Oksana and Tolig are wanting to buy a car and a 20 year old car would cost $4,000 - $5,000. Something 10 years old would be closer to $10,000.
Chernivtsi is where we started our ministry in Ukraine. We have many friends here and will see several different groups, minister and encourage them. In fact, we just received a call and a young Pastor and his wife are coming tomorrow afternoon to talk with us.
Continue to pray for every facet of our trip – including our health as the young man in the home where we are staying has been sick for several days. Five of us are staying in this 500 square foot flat so there isn’t much opportunity to stay clear of the sick one.
Marilyn
We arrived safely and without any problems. We got to Eugene and Lena’s 20 hours after we left home. We had a three hour layover in Detroit and Amsterdam. Thankfully, we had a vacant seat between us which certainly allows us a little room to move and also makes it easier to get a limited amount of rest.
We spent several hours in the evening visiting with Eugene and Lena, spent time repacking our bags for the train trip today. We had to be at the train station at 6:00 this morning and made the five hour trip and were met by Oksana and a gentlemen who drove his car to pick us up. Had a quick lunch and left for the three hour drive to Chernivtsi.
The drive brought back many memories of our early ministry here in Ukraine. We would drive those same roads to visit different Churches in the surrounding area. One big change is the number of vehicles on the road as well as the many places to buy gasoline. Also, there is lots of construction with developments of homes outsides the cities and villages.
As in the United States, the prices of properties has greatly increased beyond the means of the average person. There has been a increase in the price of goods as well. Oksana and Tolig are wanting to buy a car and a 20 year old car would cost $4,000 - $5,000. Something 10 years old would be closer to $10,000.
Chernivtsi is where we started our ministry in Ukraine. We have many friends here and will see several different groups, minister and encourage them. In fact, we just received a call and a young Pastor and his wife are coming tomorrow afternoon to talk with us.
Continue to pray for every facet of our trip – including our health as the young man in the home where we are staying has been sick for several days. Five of us are staying in this 500 square foot flat so there isn’t much opportunity to stay clear of the sick one.
Marilyn
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Ukraine Ministry Schedule
Here is our schule while iin Ukraine. You can use this to pray for us.
Sunday, 9/28 – 3:14 PM - Depart Ft. Myers for Kiev
Sunday, 9/29 – Arrive Monday – Kiev 4:45 PM - NW 8385 [KL 385]
Tuesday, 9/30 – 6:40 A.M. Depart for Khmelnitsky
Tuesday, 9/30 – 11:05 Arrive Khmelnitsky - then drive to Chernivtsi
Wednesday, 10/1 – Dima Nemchecko’s Cell
Thursday, 10/2 – 1:00 - Vika Kosovan
Friday, 10/ 3 – Vitaliy’s Church Prayer Meeting
Saturday, 10/4 – 5:00 Supper with Vitaliy and Ira
Sunday, 10/5 – 6:00 Vitaliy’s Church
Monday, 10/6 – 11:00 Depart for Khmelnitsky
Monday 10/6 – 4:40 Depart Khmelnitsky for Kiev
Monday, 10/6 – 9:13 Arrive Kiev - met by Svetlana - stay at her apartment
Tuesday, 10/7– Afternoon with Vadiim and Inna
Wednesday, 10/8 – 5:00 PM Depart for Train with Svetlana
Wednesday, 10/8 – 7:15 Depart Kiev for Donetsk
Thursday, 10/9 – 7:30 AM Arrive Donetsk
Thursday, 10/9 – 5:00 PM Dr D - Rehabilitation Center
Friday, 10/10 – 5:00 Ladies Seminar - Marilyn
Dr D with Pastors
Saturday, 10/11– 10:00 - Seminar
12:30 - Lunch
2:30 - Seminar
Sunday, 10/12 – 9:00 - Service
11:00 - Service
5:00 - Service
Monday, 10/13 – 6:30 PM Depart Donetsk for Kiev
Tuesday, 10/14 – 7:00 AM Arrive Kiev - met by Eugene Taits
Wednesday, 10/15 – 6:45 AM Marilyn departs for US
Wednesday 10/15 – 6:10 PM Marilyn arrives Ft. Myers
Friday, 10/17 - 6:30 Teach at IIT-Zoe
Saturday, 10/18 – 3:30 New Time Church
Sunday, 10/19 – 10:00 & 2:00 - Victory Church, Kiev
Tuesday, 10/21 – 11:45 AM Depart Kiev for US
Wednesday, 10/22 – 12:01 AM Arrive Ft. Myers
Thanks and we will update this as we are able to get on line.
Dr. D. & Marilyn
Sunday, 9/28 – 3:14 PM - Depart Ft. Myers for Kiev
Sunday, 9/29 – Arrive Monday – Kiev 4:45 PM - NW 8385 [KL 385]
Tuesday, 9/30 – 6:40 A.M. Depart for Khmelnitsky
Tuesday, 9/30 – 11:05 Arrive Khmelnitsky - then drive to Chernivtsi
Wednesday, 10/1 – Dima Nemchecko’s Cell
Thursday, 10/2 – 1:00 - Vika Kosovan
Friday, 10/ 3 – Vitaliy’s Church Prayer Meeting
Saturday, 10/4 – 5:00 Supper with Vitaliy and Ira
Sunday, 10/5 – 6:00 Vitaliy’s Church
Monday, 10/6 – 11:00 Depart for Khmelnitsky
Monday 10/6 – 4:40 Depart Khmelnitsky for Kiev
Monday, 10/6 – 9:13 Arrive Kiev - met by Svetlana - stay at her apartment
Tuesday, 10/7– Afternoon with Vadiim and Inna
Wednesday, 10/8 – 5:00 PM Depart for Train with Svetlana
Wednesday, 10/8 – 7:15 Depart Kiev for Donetsk
Thursday, 10/9 – 7:30 AM Arrive Donetsk
Thursday, 10/9 – 5:00 PM Dr D - Rehabilitation Center
Friday, 10/10 – 5:00 Ladies Seminar - Marilyn
Dr D with Pastors
Saturday, 10/11– 10:00 - Seminar
12:30 - Lunch
2:30 - Seminar
Sunday, 10/12 – 9:00 - Service
11:00 - Service
5:00 - Service
Monday, 10/13 – 6:30 PM Depart Donetsk for Kiev
Tuesday, 10/14 – 7:00 AM Arrive Kiev - met by Eugene Taits
Wednesday, 10/15 – 6:45 AM Marilyn departs for US
Wednesday 10/15 – 6:10 PM Marilyn arrives Ft. Myers
Friday, 10/17 - 6:30 Teach at IIT-Zoe
Saturday, 10/18 – 3:30 New Time Church
Sunday, 10/19 – 10:00 & 2:00 - Victory Church, Kiev
Tuesday, 10/21 – 11:45 AM Depart Kiev for US
Wednesday, 10/22 – 12:01 AM Arrive Ft. Myers
Thanks and we will update this as we are able to get on line.
Dr. D. & Marilyn
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Peru 20 Somethings Completed
The "20 Somethings" (College & Career) trip to Peru was a great success.
There was a lot of work completed with difficult working conditions, tools, weather conditions. "Weather?" right! It is t heir winter season and it never rains or hasn't rained in the Lima area for over 125 years. BUT---But there can be a heavy mist that will go on and on and on (forever it seems.)
Consider this: Though the temperature did not get lower than 50 degrees F -- you have a concrete building; windows that are far from being weather tight; steel outside doors that have no seal around them; no heat in the building (this is typical of all homes in Peru -- at least where I have been); clouds that seem to sit on you all day long, therefore no rays from the sun; the fine mist making everything outside damp -- including you; PLUS - limited lighting and very limited hot water for a shower and do not forget that you sleep on air-mattresses on the floor.
This with 7 US raised college age students in such surroundings should equal problems! NO! NO! Not with this group! We never heard one word or complaint or bickering about their conditions. Not even when you add in the source of many of their meals was peanut butter and jelly with scrambled eggs and maybe some Peruvian sliced deli meat.
What did we get? WORK! SMILES! LAUGHTER! THANKFULNESS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE!
As leaders, Marilyn and I cannot but praise the "Seven".
They painted three rooms -- two coats; removed the installed single unit hot/cold water shower controls and installed different ones by hammering out the concrete around the originals and around the PVC so we could adjust for the double control; wired for the new gas powered washer dryer combo -- yes electricity is required to turn the tubs; uncovered and fixed the sewage system even though they had to work in very unsanitary conditions; piped and wired for the pump to pump out the shower and sink water that will be used to water the landscaping; installed the pump for the water system along with its battery power; installed a reverse osmosis system under the sink to provide pure water for the house; used picks, large toothed gravel rakes and shovels to begin the process of providing a level courtyard area for parking the missionary's car when it arrives (said by faith for its provision) and for the small amount of grass and flowers that will beautify that area.
Add to that the account of the loose "four-footed first fruits offering" that got loose on Sunday and created laughter during the worship service. That is the "pig" that got loose and caused four very dignified 20 Somethings to kneel and rub its belly to try to stop the squeal that emits from an anxious, nervous PIG!. Then imagine two of them very gingerly and lovingly picking it up and carrying it back to its pen! (I cannot image it -- I wasn't there but they did it.)
Did they do "any ministry?" Yes! They had three sessions with the children and people of Jicamarca, one with the youth of Communidad Cristiana La Vina, Pastor Edgard Guillermo and also with the youth of New Strength, Pastor Agustin Ciccia.
And all of this began with an early departure from Ft. Myers because of the approach of Hurricane Fay. We had to leave on Monday evening for Miami International by way of Clewiston to avoid the potential wind and rain so we could get to the airport and be ready to depart on Tuesday morning. This meant sleeping in the airport on benches all night -- well some tried, some succeeded but at Dr. D. failed to get any sleep. He survived! That's what leaders do -- they survive.
Thank you Chase York, Ryan York, Nick York (a brother from Maryland), James Galante, Paul Janiak, Carrie Naimeth, Bethany Wolff for being so fabulous on this work - ministry trip to Peru to bless our Missionaries: David and Ceci Hodges.
Dr D and Marilyn
There was a lot of work completed with difficult working conditions, tools, weather conditions. "Weather?" right! It is t heir winter season and it never rains or hasn't rained in the Lima area for over 125 years. BUT---But there can be a heavy mist that will go on and on and on (forever it seems.)
Consider this: Though the temperature did not get lower than 50 degrees F -- you have a concrete building; windows that are far from being weather tight; steel outside doors that have no seal around them; no heat in the building (this is typical of all homes in Peru -- at least where I have been); clouds that seem to sit on you all day long, therefore no rays from the sun; the fine mist making everything outside damp -- including you; PLUS - limited lighting and very limited hot water for a shower and do not forget that you sleep on air-mattresses on the floor.
This with 7 US raised college age students in such surroundings should equal problems! NO! NO! Not with this group! We never heard one word or complaint or bickering about their conditions. Not even when you add in the source of many of their meals was peanut butter and jelly with scrambled eggs and maybe some Peruvian sliced deli meat.
What did we get? WORK! SMILES! LAUGHTER! THANKFULNESS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE!
As leaders, Marilyn and I cannot but praise the "Seven".
They painted three rooms -- two coats; removed the installed single unit hot/cold water shower controls and installed different ones by hammering out the concrete around the originals and around the PVC so we could adjust for the double control; wired for the new gas powered washer dryer combo -- yes electricity is required to turn the tubs; uncovered and fixed the sewage system even though they had to work in very unsanitary conditions; piped and wired for the pump to pump out the shower and sink water that will be used to water the landscaping; installed the pump for the water system along with its battery power; installed a reverse osmosis system under the sink to provide pure water for the house; used picks, large toothed gravel rakes and shovels to begin the process of providing a level courtyard area for parking the missionary's car when it arrives (said by faith for its provision) and for the small amount of grass and flowers that will beautify that area.
Add to that the account of the loose "four-footed first fruits offering" that got loose on Sunday and created laughter during the worship service. That is the "pig" that got loose and caused four very dignified 20 Somethings to kneel and rub its belly to try to stop the squeal that emits from an anxious, nervous PIG!. Then imagine two of them very gingerly and lovingly picking it up and carrying it back to its pen! (I cannot image it -- I wasn't there but they did it.)
Did they do "any ministry?" Yes! They had three sessions with the children and people of Jicamarca, one with the youth of Communidad Cristiana La Vina, Pastor Edgard Guillermo and also with the youth of New Strength, Pastor Agustin Ciccia.
And all of this began with an early departure from Ft. Myers because of the approach of Hurricane Fay. We had to leave on Monday evening for Miami International by way of Clewiston to avoid the potential wind and rain so we could get to the airport and be ready to depart on Tuesday morning. This meant sleeping in the airport on benches all night -- well some tried, some succeeded but at Dr. D. failed to get any sleep. He survived! That's what leaders do -- they survive.
Thank you Chase York, Ryan York, Nick York (a brother from Maryland), James Galante, Paul Janiak, Carrie Naimeth, Bethany Wolff for being so fabulous on this work - ministry trip to Peru to bless our Missionaries: David and Ceci Hodges.
Dr D and Marilyn
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