29 March 2010

Are we human, or are we dancers?

What a beautiful, clear day in Skopje! We could actually see the snow capped mountains in the distance as we walked to the center once again. We were stopped every couple hundred meters by people who wanted to ask a question or say hi. Once we reached our destination we met with the team for some worship time and extended prayer which helped us get on track before we ministered to the Roma people. When we had finished our time of worship, we were met outside by a mob of children who had just gotten out of school and wanted to play. We gave numerous piggy-back rides, hugs, kisses, and learned many new Roma/Macedonian words. After repeated goodbyes we split up into three groups to eat lunch at a Roma home. We all had great experiences with the food, conversation and hospitality. After we walked back to the center, some people went to play sports with the teens and some of us went prayer walking all around the city. We were all very tired at this point and were happy to find out that we could just chill for the next hour or so before the dancing started. We sat around talking, playing games and we even watched a bird fall from the sky and die before our eyes (we gave the bird a proper burial and funeral). At around 7:30 the dancing started and we learned their one step circle dance fairly quickly. It was becoming fairly monotonous when it suddenly got exciting as two Roma girls "fell in love" with one of our BFA guys (parents you will have to ask who it was when we get back). We arrived back at the hotel around 10pm. If that doesn't sound like a tiring day, I don't know what will! Falla (thank you) for all your prayers and support and may God bless you until we see you again!
Ciao!

2 comments:

  1. You guys are doing a phenomenal job! Thanks so much for posting and keeping us up to date. It has been a joy to daily read what you guys are up to. Continue to be a light to all those around you. I am confident you are changing lives, and that God is not only working through you, but in you as well.

    Tommy

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  2. It is so great to see and read about the opportunities God is give you all! Love the pictures!! Thank for the updates! In Prayer- Rachel

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