Adventures in Ukraine

What a great tea time we had! Nineteen ladies (and one baby boy) came to the Ladies Fantastic Tea. We had a great time of fellowship together. We feasted together on crackers, cheese, bread, cookies, and a tea mixture made by Rita. It was a combination of Cherry juice, black tea, pomegranate syrup (should have been vanilla Rita says) with slices of oranges and lemons in the glass. It was very delicious and enjoyed by all.

Then we feasted in songs of praise with all of the sweet voices raised together in Russian and English mixing together. Afterwards we feasted on the Word! What a great day!

There were several ladies who have not been in attendance for months, it was good to see them. Raisa brought flowers from her garden…I think they were Peonies…they were beautiful. Irina, the preachers wife, brought Daisy’s for the table as well. God was well represented by His creation in flowers and ladies!

Afterwards we went to Friday’s to use the WIFI and Skype. And of course it was not that easy! Does Jackie have the microphone for the computer??? NOOOOOOOOO….she does NOT! So, still, I cannot call my husband on Skype! Maybe before I go home I will get my ENTIRE act together and be able to call and tell him, and who ever else I can get ahold of that I love them.

I have greetings from the congregation that meets on Kirov Avenue. (they do not like to be called Kirov church of Christ because he was a communist and they don’t want that connotation to be with them!) Nadezhda, the oldest member in the congregation, send her greetings and thanks for your help in sending me to them. She wants to let you know how much they appreciate all of your help and contributions. I continually tell them what a great body of believers I fellowship with. They just wanted you to know they send their greetings and love to you all.

I also wanted to tell you of Rita’s mom. She is an animal lover extraordinaire (sp.)…so much so that she was bitten by a squirrel that she had been feeding from her balcony. If it dies within 5 days she must undergo a series of 60 shots for rabies…if it lives she will just have the bite treated. Zoya is such a sweet lady, please pray that the squirrel lives! And of course that Zoya’s hand will be okay! I wish you could all meet her and get that special hug that she gives!

I send my greetings and my love. I must sign off for now!

peace and love of Christ,
Jackie