We are back to our room - exhausted, but feeling good. It once again seems to that all things went well today.
This morning we had devotions, presented by Vladimir Kartayev, a Bible Teacher who is leaving Ukraine the first of June to move to Egypt and teach in a Bible School there. Then we had a split! You heard it here first! The women split from the men! Whew! Oh, so that is okay? It was!
Marilyn took the ladies, 24 are here, and went to a special room to have a “party” - lady style! You know, gifts, snacks, games, talk, sharing and of course a lecture from “Mamma D.” And as always, they ladies came away smiling, having enjoyed their time.
That left me with the men. So we decided we should remain “spiritual.” And we did! We opened the floor for questions regarding “how to do....,” or “how do you handle.....” This allowed the older pastors and leaders to have personal input and to share with the younger as well as with each other. I only interjected necessary thoughts to keep them on the right path. Then I concluded with a short teaching about our manhood in relationship to the ministry - how we must allow those we lead to see our manhood - humanity, but at the same time keep them pointed to Christ. The focus of the morning was learning how to be real and open up and share our problems and needs with each other.
Lunch was of course a highlight for all! Unless you are having “stomach-quakes” with potential tsunamis’s following.
From 2-4 we held private counseling sessions with those in need. We were busy but not overwhelmed with those who desired to talk. This was followed by a much needed time of “laying before the Lord, face up” – for those who do not understand – a nap.
Supper again caught our attention, but it did not stop the fellowship and laughter. No one knows better how to laugh than a room full of pastors and staff.
We wound up with another time of worship and sharing of the Word. Tonight we focused on Leaders as Priests, and drew the New Testament parallel to the Old Testament Priests, their training, their service, the 12 defects that would prohibit them from serving in the Aaronic Priesthood, explaining the meaning of each as related to the five-fold ministry and our service before God and to the people.
I thought I’d better say something you considered spiritual, so I put it in and I trust your approve – do you?
Now we are trying to finish the day in our room and get ready for the final day.
Thank you for reading and praying for us.
Dr D & Marilyn
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