Saving the Best for Last

Henry took the opportunity to share the story of Jesus’ first miracle as an opener for our final seminar day.  Module 5 dealt with compensating employees fairly and rewarding performance.

We concluded the seminar with a graduation celebration.  Students received certificates of completion for the class that was taught in February and we said a few words about our dual purpose for being here – to help them flourish economically and spiritually.

We presented gifts to the interpreters and our in country facilitator.  The value of one particular gift was debatable…

We spent the first part of the afternoon at city hall presenting a summary of Dr. Chapman’s book The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace.  City Hall is a beautiful building at the center of Market Square.

Some of the team visited a developing program called Hebron later in the afternoon.  They are seeking to help youth through mentoring programs, education and job training programs.

We finished the day at Kryjivka for dinner.  The restaurant is on the Market Square across from City Hall.  It is down in a basement and elaborately decorated in an effort to replicate a Ukrainian Resistance Army hideout.  See our post from February 13, 2016 for more info, but here’s a picture of the famed 1/2 meter sausage!

No doubt we are exhausted, but also energized by our experiences and the tangible progress that continues to be made.  

If you’d like to learn more about the UBTS, follow the link below to view a video that was recently produced. 

Please pray for a safe journey home. 

blahodatʹ i myr vam (grace and peace to you)!