This is the day that the Lord has made…
This morning I was listening to Free Indeed on my IPod (thank you Rick and my boys for such a thoughtful and useful gift!) and dancing with joy in the small kitchen in my flat. Just waking up and singing made my heart full. Jayne and I walked to the van stop and waited on transportation, we chatted and laughed together. When we reached the church building there were already a few members there. What joy to smile and hug each other and be glad that we were there together on the Lord’s day.
We started with Bible class for the adults, the children would come during the worship service, and would later enter into worship. We sang some songs that I am familiar with, my English easily mixing with the Russian words. Some songs I know but we sing differently (not everyone everywhere sings Casa/Meadow View versions of songs!) and it didn’t really seem to matter at all. The voices all seemed to blend together in sweet harmony. I did wish for Sharon, Ben, Steve, Ken, Cliff, Tracy, and Cathy to sing with me, but we did all right in spite of it all!!
The children came at 11 a.m. and we studied Joseph. Fairy, your “coat of many colors” craft was a hit. Also, Debbie, the “hidden picture” book was a definite “WOW” for them. The class was too short, but lots of fun. I look forward to doing it again and again until I go home.
I got to hear my sweet husbands voice this morning due to Skype and technology! It took two tries for me to talk to my Mom. There is a few second delay and so it is difficult to get it straight when you don’t realize there IS someone on the line, just be patient and they will hear you! I also got to talk to Karen Withrow and tried to reach Sharon Andersen but her phone would not accept “unknown” callers. So get the number from Karen and you can try it any time…I just might be on and be able to talk to you!
I am going to visit Dema and Larissa this afternoon after 6 p.m. here. He is my brother and I love him as if he were my biological brother. He is experiencing some growing pains in the Lord and some difficulties and I would appreciate you all praying for him and for Larissa. They are special!
Bob, Sue, Trey and new sweet wife Holly…I am SO sorry to have missed your wedding…I was with you in spirit!
Graduates! I am SO sorry to have missed your reception…congratulations…and go forth with the Word!
I must go for now…know that I love you and I appreciate your covering of prayers on my behalf on a daily basis.
much love and peace in Him,
Jackie
Sunday PM: Jackie – so happy to hear Joseph was a hit! I was afraid that was the one craft you might not be able to use because of the language barrier. But I should have known you could pull it off. We got a report during church announcements this morning and it sounds like you’ll be getting a lot more calls. Our prayers are with you. Love, Fairy
It would be such a joy to be able to sing with you and the brothers and sisters there! Maybe one day. The reception for the grads was very nice. You’ll like this – I told your mom too. I asked Robby what the one thing was that he got last year when he was a senior that he felt every senior needed. His answer: Ms. Billie’s cookies. Praying for you…Love, Cathy
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