I was talking with Roma at choir/worship practice the other day and since Brian is going to be playing with us at the conference, I suggested maybe he play with us during worship. Turns out, that was God's way of telling us to bring a second guitar since a string broke and they were able to trade guitars and continue on. Pretty cool how a few months ago I just started the guitar classes with Brian and now he is playing and using that gift in the church and to bless the entire church in Ukraine!
Jon was off meandering in Svitlovodsk (another Ukrainian town) and so I tried to arrange some help with the equipment as it is way too much for one person. Every Sunday we make 2 trips to get equipment to the church and then another 2 back. Some of it even has to go to a 3rd floor apartment - so we get our exercise for sure. Jon and I usually take care of it, but since he was gone, Zhenya helped me on the way there and Brian on the way back. It's cool too that I kinda asked last minute and they were willing to jump right in and help - putting aside their plans.
It's small things like that which largely go unnoticed, but they make a huge difference to certain people (like me!). Treasures in heave is the reward!
To thank Brian, my wife and I invited him over for pizza afterwards and just talked about his home country and the current government situation there. Supposedly it is a democracy, but actually it quite the dictatorship with the heads of government above the law **completely** with the ability to appoint/fire anyone they wish and not have any trouble if they break the law.
For the rest of the day, we just relaxed. Eh, no other pictures come to mind :)
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