I posted earlier and lost it, so I will do it again, but shorter!!
We visited Pastor Frolov's church today, where we were asked to come to the platform and share (each of us) a greeting.  Sergey reminded the  people of when Barry first came and they worked together to find the Hope Center Property.  Someone said we bring greetings from our Mn church and they all clapped!  Then we heard a speaker from Open Doors (persecuted church ministry) who was from South Africa and spoke English.  First time we have ever been to church in Ukraine and heard a message in English.  He spoke about the persecuted people in N Korea, Iran, Afganistan, etc. specifically  and they prayed for each country specifically, it was a very moving service to pray for the body that is suffereing for Christ. 

After church we went to the large outdoor market, where every sense is challenged, especially in the fish area.  And being on the Sea, that is a big area.  Rachel said the market reminded her of the State Fair on a busy day, so crowded!  And so much food etc that we don't have in the US.

Next we went to the hill that overlooks the Bay of Kerch and the Black Sea.  The views are spectacular.

The rest of the day we relaxed and planned our week.  In the evening Andre and Tanya put on a fabulous meal with Andre's shislek (marinated and grilled beef) and food items Tanya wanted us to try from the market. Some of you will notice our friends Igor and Natasha who have come back to Hope Center to work with most of the teams.  After dinner, we had a time of prayer for the many needs here and back home. 

It is quite chilly here tonight and Rachel and I are trying to get the heaters to work.  In the morning we need to get ready for the young women who arrive tomorrow to begin the Dream Project cosmetology school.  Anya is quite nervous, so pray for her as these women will be her responsibilty for the next 7 months.  Love to our families back home!