Ukraine Update from Dennis

Is it already Wednesday? I can't believe it. We arrived in Talne last Friday after visiting with Nik and Leah (a translator who came to Canada) in their village. We have been going non-stop since that time. Except for sleep this is our first two hour break since we got here (if we are not doing service projects we are together with people in their homes - I'll try my best for those who know the people
Saturday we participated in an outdoor baptism for six people. Everyone agreed that it was a very moving experience. Afterward we shared a picnic and then returned to the church for a youth meeting - some of us 'may' have been older than the rest but it was good to share some testimonies and sing with them.
The next day was challenging for several of us as we battled with stomach issues and dehydration. Yet, we were able to join in a wonderful service with our friends from Talne - to hear the singing in this vaulted church is amazing.
Lunch with Nadia/Vitalik (Luda/Sasha), short break with Sasha/Aloena) - church service and prep for English camps.
Monday we started English camps late as we had to register over 120 children. We were learning on the fly. So much can be said so I'll let pictures speak. Lunch with Vova/Oksana and then off to the Home for the Aged - we got there late but it was such a joy to present gifts and bless the residents. Since we had finished eating at 3:00 we were so hungry at 5:30 that we went to Helen/Colia's. More than any of the generous and delicious meals has been the incredible bond we have shared - what a joy to pray with all of these people. We were back at the church for Adult English classes and we adapted according to the group - we concluded with conversational English through playing games.
Tuesday's schedule was much similar, except we had MORE kids to teach ( in one of Myra's classes were 40 students). We shared meals with Roma/Anya and then with a couple in Zdobutok named Rosik/Tanya. We concluded with a revised Adult English camp.
Today we had kids camp from 9-12 and then went to the home of Nadya/Vitalik and Sasha/Taya.
Each morning we have carved out time as a team to meet to share, encourage and read through the Gospel of Mark. As need's arise we support one another in prayer - this has been a unifying and valuable time for us.
This is not very personal, but I felt you would like to get a report on how we are doing. The weather has been hot the past three days but it will cool off in a day or two. Pray for health, energy, humility and opportunities to be a witness. Wish you all could be here with us!
We pray for you - especially as word arrives from Canada. Thanks for upholding us in your prayers.

Dennis