June 16 in Odessa
The day is clear and beautiful with weather in the upper 70's. Being close to the Black Sea we have the same type of skies as in Williamsburg. One difference we have noticed is the Moon. At night it seems to descend instead of ascend over the course of the night. Makes it quite interesting when you are out walking!
Today we went out to see the progress on the Transition House construction. When the children at the Grace Shelter become 18 they must leave under Ukrainian law. The Transition House is being built to provide them a place to live until they are emotionally and financially able to care for themselves. It is amazing to us each time we come and see the work that has been done. The concrete has been poured (by hand) for the first floor, the walls have been reinforced and plastered and the ceilings have been put in place. When you consider the rudimentary way they have to do this work and the fact that the finished 4 story building will have approximately 60,000 square feet of living space, this is quite an accomplishment. However, it can't be finished quickly enough. We already have young men and women who need the safety of the home and the house parents who will live there with them. I will try to upload some pictures so you can see the "house". I must also share with you the miracle of God in providing an abandoned project that is now, even in its unfinished state, worth 3 to 4 times what was paid at purchase.
The night service at Grace was a continuation of the Trinity Sunday services. Along with wonderful choral music, three pastors shared the answers to questions asked about the Holy Spirit. Although we did not understand every word, it was a great experience to hear the interchange between the people and the pastors as they taught the Word.
It has been a good day with Christian friends. May God bless each of you and keep you safe until we see each other again.
Today we went out to see the progress on the Transition House construction. When the children at the Grace Shelter become 18 they must leave under Ukrainian law. The Transition House is being built to provide them a place to live until they are emotionally and financially able to care for themselves. It is amazing to us each time we come and see the work that has been done. The concrete has been poured (by hand) for the first floor, the walls have been reinforced and plastered and the ceilings have been put in place. When you consider the rudimentary way they have to do this work and the fact that the finished 4 story building will have approximately 60,000 square feet of living space, this is quite an accomplishment. However, it can't be finished quickly enough. We already have young men and women who need the safety of the home and the house parents who will live there with them. I will try to upload some pictures so you can see the "house". I must also share with you the miracle of God in providing an abandoned project that is now, even in its unfinished state, worth 3 to 4 times what was paid at purchase.
The night service at Grace was a continuation of the Trinity Sunday services. Along with wonderful choral music, three pastors shared the answers to questions asked about the Holy Spirit. Although we did not understand every word, it was a great experience to hear the interchange between the people and the pastors as they taught the Word.
It has been a good day with Christian friends. May God bless each of you and keep you safe until we see each other again.
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