It is 7:30 AM here in Ukraine. Jason departed one hour ago by public transportation with the men from Chernivtsi and will meet up with us in Simferfopol at the train depot. Marilyn is fixing up and completing the last minute packing. I am typing this blog. Now that you know what is “up” or “down” continue to read.
Yesterday was a great success. Our morning session was a question and answer session. So often when you go to a seminar, retreat (I an not sure what that really means because it should be called an “Advance”) the speaker(s) do all the talking and many times as the attendee you have questions you need answered. So that was our approach to the morning session – along with worship and a devotional brought by a Ukrainian pastor.
Of course we ate! What? Food! What is wrong with you? I mean what else do you eat? No it was not North American food! Good but not from America. I mean every morning we had a salad of lettuce or cabbage with cucumbers and some mornings tomatoes were included along with non-typical breakfast – and “No” not North American. So I was glad they had vinegar on the table. It provided the “touch”I needed. This is enough about our physical food. Now for the spiritual.
The session last night was filled with great events. Blessing the workers who served us – providing written notes of appreciation for the owners – enjoying fellowship – participating in worship – being challenged by Jason’s “mini-sermon”about relationships that build the kingdom – and being on the receiving end of being “blessed” by those present.
The delivery of the word from my mouth was greatly challenged with a “raspy”voice at the verge of totally disappearing from over-extending in volume the previous sessions. We only had one microphone and so I needed it for the interpreter and I “over extended” my volume so I could be heard. But I made it to the end. And I set a new record for delivery of the Word in Ukraine – 30 minutes with interpretation for a message that normally requires 45-50 minutes.
The end? No the beginning! All because of the anointing of the Holy Spirit who visited us with a powerful prayer ministry time to the pastors and wives. And then to watch them pray and minister to one another was a scene to behold! After one hour the ministry time came to a close and fellowship accompanied with “see you next year” comments echoed throughout the room as departing greetings were heard.
All I can say is: “WOW-WOW-WOW! MISSION 2012 OLENIVKA COMPLETED!
Now it is time to “train it”to Khmelnitsky and our final assignment - Ukraine 2012.
So enjoy your time until you decide to catch-up on our final six days in Ukraine.
With love and appreciation for your prayers and for sending us as your representatives,
Dr D, Marilyn and Jason
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