A Sabbath to remember…

Our group split up and attended 3 completely different worship services this morning.  Hosanna Church was a mostly young, reasonably affluent congregation, Gethsemane Church had people of all ages, but serves a poorer population and Tabernacle was a small vibrant home church.  There were many similarities, which included a genuine sense of community, heartfelt worship and the opportunity to receive our Lord’s supper with our Ukrainian brothers and sisters in Christ.  We were all blessed and encouraged!

Hosanna Church   

 Gethsemane Church (notice the Operation Christmas Child boxes presented to children who had completed their discipleship program.  This was particularly meaningful for Tim Whitener)    

   Tabernacle Church   

 Those who visited Hosanna Church also went to a Holocaust Memorial for the Jews who were brought to the Ukraine.  

   
 We met with our interpreters and in country facilitator over lunch at a restaurant and celebrated Scott Jones’ birthday in style!  

  After lunch we took a walking tour of the city.  Here are some of the highlights.  

  Bomb lodged in the side of the church of angels.  

 Wooden carving from the 15th century.     Their version of Lady Liberty…seated.  

 Jesus is also seated at the top of this church.  Reportedly contemplating the sins of the wicked.  Maybe he was resting on the 7th day?   The Opera Hall. 

 Famous poet known to have inspired Ukrainians through history.     Monument from the time of Polish occupation.  

We are looking forward to meeting our students and beginning the seminar tomorrow.  Thanks for all the prayers, emails, comments and texts!   We are grateful!