Intense, Exciting, Fast, a First and Satisfying

That is how the preceding 14 days have felt. We have flown from Moscow, Russia to Ephesus, Turkey (where Paul writes to the Ephesians church) back to Moscow for all of 16 hours and then back to the airport for a flight to the Ural Mountain region in the city of Ufa for five days and back to Moscow. During this time we have taught/preached 33 times. Here are the pictures with captions:

The city of Ephesus where we receive Paul's Ephesians letter. This is an amazing place filled with such great church history. Standing between the pillars are Valerie and Jo along with one of the worlds cutest grand babies, Arialee. Valerie and Jo took vacation time to come and help with the children for this conference. Thanks, Kids!


Jill and I loved being able to have Val, Jo and Arialee with us for this conference. Valerie was caregiver to the little ones and Jo worked in the children's program. They both worked hard and were tired at the end but enjoyed the entire time.

Jill and I love this city.

It is where the Apostle Paul walked and spent time building a group of new believers in the faith. Some say that Paul may have rode horse across Turkey but either way, it was quite a difficult journey.

As you visit this land you have to admire the faith of Paul and those in the early days of the church. We are the fruit of their journeys.

From Turkey we traveled to the Ural Mountain region of Russia for five days of teachings. .We had 28 pastors/leaders in our class. I was impressed with their heart and willingness to serve even though it may cost them everything. While in this region I did something for the first time - ever - and I hope it will be the last.

I drank FERMENTED HORSE MILK!
My brother asked me what it tasted like. I could not come up with anything I have ever tasted that was even close to it. Those who live in this region believe it will give you good health. That I am not sure about...but...if staying healthy will keep me away for drinking it...I will stay healthy.

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