Whirlwind Day Three
What a glorious whirlwind day!!! Someone said we saw 200 Children, between the two Orphanages. There were minutesa that it seemed like 2000!!! The Clowns always get hit with the first wave, then Face Painting, the ladies paining the little girls nails, and they run a cluster of excited faces over to the Cameras so that each child can have his own personal photo made. This year we gave each child a Journal, that begins with a color group-photo of all of us on this Mission Trip. Then their own photo slides into the plastic sleeve beside it. An excelent tool for them to remember the events of today, and materials to help them focus on the message.
We started our day shocked as the orphanage Staff litteraly rolled a Hospital bed out in the courtyard, complete with a young boy. Has sad, we thought, but also haw good for him to be allowed to be involved. Then it was an “oh my” moment as we saw a second bed coming, then a third…the a few on crutches appeared. There is no telling how many “live wires” were running circles around us…but God kept drawing us, one by one, to the four laying on their stomachs watching the fun and then the program. The business at had moved on, but I wish you could have counted the tears of this Mission Team, as Dr. David Young scooped up little Victoria from her bed, and carried her in his arms up to the front so she could see. We haven’t the space to tell you a dozen other stories that were sharred tonight. I wish each one of you could somehow be linked into the nightly worship times we share, after Supper.
One of our hillarious FHBC Clowns led four teenage boys in the Sinners Prayer. Oh my, again. We prayed for seed planting, and God suddenly sent us a little harvest. Saved by His power divine, they were saved to a new life sublime!!!
We’re refreshed, and re-motivated, and we push on down river to Kherson for Day Four.
- Bob Crawford -
Tags: 2009, adoption, Forest Hills Baptist Church, HopeHouse, HopeHouse International, mission, orphan, orphanages, Ukraine, Ukrainian
May 27, 2009
Hi pastor Gene and Paige,
Halleluja! Praise the Lord! My tears are coming down as I read the testimony. I can imagine and picture the scenes in my mind, this is amazing, I wish I’m there with you all! I can’t believe it’s day 4 already. We’ll continue to pray for you both and can’t wait to see you back to share with us how God uses you both!!!!!!!!!!!
Love,In HIM, Johnny and Lily
May 28, 2009
It probably feels craaazy in the midst of enjoying all of your new friends, but I hope that each of you can also appreciate some of the unique aspects of Ukrainian culture– their food, their nationalistic spirit, their beautiful folk dresses and songs. Enjoy the newness of the it all! Use each moment to love these precious ones for Jesus’ sake. We’re praying every day! Love, Ingrid
May 28, 2009
Hi pastor Gene (Gin). Paige,Tante, Deneen, Mark, and Andrew
Hello we are all thinking of you and it sounds like your trip is going well. Mama and I have been reading up on your adventures we are hoping you are enjoying yourselves and the sights and the food, Eat something good for me Gin.
Mama misses every one . You are in our thought and prayers can`t wait to hear more about your trip.
With Love Lil & Elsa
May 30, 2009
Kathryn & Steven: Sarah’s dance rehearsal went well tonight. Julie did a great job on her hair and make-up. All is well with Scott. We miss you terribly, but know that this is a wonderful trip for you and Steven. Love, Art
May 30, 2009
Gene and Paige:
Julia’s team won the first soccer game (3-0) and tied the second game (0-0). Julia got her foot on a long kick and did pretty well rescuing the ball at one point in the goal. Irene’s mother just arrived on 5/28 from Kharkov and she seems to be very happy to be in the U.S. with her daughter. We had rain every day since you left…tomatoes swimming and unfortunately, no hedge trimming. Going to visit Mrs. Finney and Lori in Bel Air on Sunday afternoon. Keep focusing on all that God is doing in your life and in the lives of the people you are meeting. We miss you and we’re looking forward to all the stories you will share when you return. I’m sure it’s great to be spending this time with Lee, Deneen, Mark and Andrew. Greetings to all!
Love, Ingrid