September 11, 2019
September 11…another day of infamy was top of mind this morning during breakfast devotions. Food notwithstanding, we prayed and shared where each of us happened to be when the twin towers and the Pentagon were hit 18 years ago. Since the day portended to be long, we had breakfast. NOTE: The buffet spread at the Dulice has greatly improved since visit in 2018. Wednesday-hump day began with a fun exercise which the students really excelled our expectations. This was the “Take and Make with Clay” exercise. This exercise has really drawn the members out. Giving them the freedom of expression without heavy structure so they would increase in emotional risk taking and out-of-the-box thinking.
This exercise has really drawn the members out. Giving them the freedom of expression without heavy structure so they would increase in emotional risk taking and out-of-the-box thinking.
But wait! There is more.
Each of four groups rehearsed in front of the cameras and then we rolled on record to capture the clips. The most interestingly creative clip used props, costumes, live action and…. had the information about the HFI (mythical company used in the training exercises) company we asked to be included. It was a hoot!
Bob Killmeier was teacher on-deck today and led the students in the material to complete the day’s session. Lunch followed.
Lunch followed and with little time to change we were off to meet Bogdan Trojanowski, Director of Svichado Publishing. They have previously published three of Dr. Gary Chapman’s books in Ukrainian. Today it was to connect Svichado with Herb’s recent book Route 66 to have it published in Ukrainian.
Bogdan Trojanowski with Herb Burns 
First three books upper left are Dr. Gary Chapmans. The fourth edition is being printed.
Next it was off to the construction site of the Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary’s classroom building now in Phase One. When we visited in 2018, it was two floors lower and in need of much repair and restoration. Today we saw the addition of two top floors, new floors inside where previously there were just timbers and wiring in final stages of completion. President Slavik met us there before hosting the team at his home for a time of fellowship and information.
Back to Hotel Delice to prep for the longest day of our teaching week. Pray as we not only will go the full morning session but return after lunch for an added two hours.