DSCN1184.JPGWhen Esther S. finished the gospel bead presentation, one of the male residents came up to another one of the Americans and asked for her address.  Though the man took a photograph of the whole group, Charlie B. did not feel quite right about giving out her address, so he tactfully said that our home is not here on earth, but in heaven, and if he had sincerely prayed the prayer, we would all meet in heaven!   

The Yellow Bus first stopped at ”Lunka” boarding home for men, only to discover that most all of the men were off to work.  The few who remained in the boarding home had assembled to hear the presentation of the gospel, and it was evident that several of them were believers, for their faces shone with beaming eyes and joyful smiles.  They especially enjoyed the singing of gospel truths and joined clapping hands in time with the rhythm.  It also turned out that the employee in that ward was a believer as well, so a large stack of bracelets, explanations, and Bibles was left for those who were off at work. 

IMG_0095.JPGBoth buses also went to Christian campgrounds today, driving through lush countryside vegetation of pink thistles, blue chicory, white daisies, brilliant orange asters, buttercups, and wild rhubarb.  We soon learned why this forested area was so abundant.  The camps fortunately had buildings, for the heavy clouds began to rain and the rumble of thunder occasionally drowned out the sounds of joy as many games, motion songs, and activities followed the gospel explanation.   One of the camps in a remote location had come into existence during the communist period some 42 years ago as a Baptist camp.  This facility now has many dormitory cabins, several meeting room, a kitchen and dining room.  There is even a swimming pool for use on warm days.  We enjoyed the refreshing rain as a change from the warm weather of the past two days.