Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Tuesday in Cacak

Hello to all!
Another day almost gone in Serbia and you guys are still at work..lol Sorry! We are back in our rooms for the night. Another eventful day had by all here. I did not get very much sleep at all last night. Not sure why, since Britt slept like a baby. Cedric and Debbie did not sleep much at all either, but there was a party outside their rooms until day break this morning. Hopefully, we will all be able to rest better tonight. I am really sorry that I haven't been able to post pictures. I will continue to try to get with Rachel and use some of theirs soon.
We started our day out by doing some trash pickup alongside some of the streets around town. We were able to sit down with an older gentlemen at a little cafe and share a little of why we are here and what we believe. We gave him a book in the Serbian language about Jesus, because he said that he already had a bible. We also left him a couple of our testimony cards with the missionary's (Neal) phone number on the back incase he wanted to call and talk. But then he offered Neal his card. So now, Neal said that he would get intouch with him later and invite him over for dinner to talk more about Christ. Neal said that was definitely a divine appointment, because he hardly ever meets an older man that is able to speak enough English so he can really share with them. So Praise the Lord for His mighty works!! After we finished with the trash pickup, we went to the Flippin's house to eat lunch. It was wonderful. Sandwiches...almost American tasting. They also fed supper to us tonight and it was great too. After lunch we visited the Orthodox church here in Cacak. I almost just don't know what to say about this place. I think we were all in awe of the heavy feeling we got as we entered. It was amazing to see, but then to watch these poor people come in and pray to these "saints" and put their money in a box and call that prayer...wow. We have learned alot about their traditions and beliefs and it has weighed heavy on all of us. We will spend some time in detail on their religion when we get back. Tonight, we had the bible study for the ladies. It went well. They just seem to really enjoy their time with us alot. Britt was able to change the strings on the guitar that belongs to the Flippin's son. Their boys Wyatt and Dylan are really warming up to us and really like
Britt alot. He has spent a lot of time with them today. While the women were in the bible study, the guys all went to the park and played ball. The older ones wanted to go and get ice cream, but Dylan said that it was just to sissy for all the guys to go get ice cream together. He is really funny and they are both very smart. Ok...I have written a book. I didn't intend to, but just wanted to share about all the things we did. Check in again tomorrow and maybe it won't be as long! :) Good night to everyone.
B & L

1 comment:

Terri said...

I'm loving your posts! Of course they love Brit, who don't? It makes me tear up to think of the poor trying to buy their salvation. So sad! I'm praying for you!! Love!!!