Amsterdam

We had a great last day in Kiev on Monday. It was a beautiful sunny morning & we went for walks and then had a great time of worship with our IPOD's in a grove of Apricot trees in the park across from the church - sweet smells, beautiful flowers and a sweet time with the Lord. We packed, took showers and had tea with Larysa & then ice cream with our translator Yulia and said our good -byes. We arrived in Amsterdam on time and took the train to our little canal house...smile. Tuesday had our first full day of training at the home of a dear dutch couple who have a great heart for pro-life ministry. There were 6 people present and we had a great day together...some teaching, practical ministry ideas, fellowship, prayer & lots of good food! We felt like God knit our hearts together. Today (Wednesday) we had a few hours to take a walk and explore the parks and canals in Amsterdam - it was a glorious sunny day! This afternoon Dawn took us to meet with the director of a pregnancy center. We had a great meeting with him and he is very excited about what God is raising up at Crossroads. We are at Crossroads Ministry Center tonight and will continue our training tonight & then finish up tomorrow night. Pray for God to clearly lead each person as to what He wants for them individually as well as for this church. Tomorrow Teresa and I plan to take the train to Haarlem ( a city about 20 km south) to have a little adventure...it is a quaint town with some cute shops, outdoor cafes and some beautiful churches to explore. We are praying for a warm sunny day. There are some daffodils still blooming and some tulips beginning. Friday morning Teresa will head to the airport and Barb will enjoy a spiritual retreat day biking around the parks of Amsterdam. Barb flies home Saturday morning. Pray for safe travel & for our transition back home. God has been so Faithful & Good and we are doing well.... a few little tinges of getting anxious to be home, but thankful for the ministry opportunities! Blessing to You! Serving Him, Barb & Teresa