"A welcome break of cooler breezes and even some much-needed rain has brought relief from the intense heat and humidity" That was true June 19. Today it is still HOT.
My plans for pictures on the blog just haven't worked out since my camera battery has died and no replacement can be found, or so it seems. SO please use your imagination.
Each morning this past week young children arrived at the Centre to catch their bus ride to Kutuzovka church. They have enjoyed Day Camp with a cowboy theme. Heidi Koop, our intern student from CMU, dressed in her cowgirl togs enthusiastically joined the other leaders as they cooperated to give these children a wonderful camp experience.
Tuesdays and Fridays seniors arrive by mid-morning to visit outside on the benches or inside with Olga and the other staff - who engage in friendly conversation with the guests- as they wait for their "pensioner's lunch". Friday a grateful babushka, Tamara, gave us a letter of thanks for the lunches she has been receiving to supplement her grandson's diet. He has had diabetes from age 9. Now at 18 he has just returned from Berdyansk where he completed a course as a TV technician. He can only hope for a job to open up in Molochansk. The bag lunch is a welcome help. Our staff prepares a number of lunches for shut-ins as well.
A request for help to fund repairs to the public library resulted in a short walk down the street to view the deplorable conditions. Ceiling falling down, mildew on the walls, broken radiators -all the result of no repairs for 20 years, no heat for the last 8. The 2 librarians, Ludmilla (adult's) and Tetiana (childrens') serve the community M-F (10-7) as best they can in spite of these conditions. Their question- please can you help?
What fun it was to deliver "baby bouncers" to the Tokmak children's hospital, to 2 Kindergartens and to our Mom's group here at M.C. Thanks to 1st Presbyterian of Hutchison, Kansas for choosing this as a Mission's group project. They have chosen to honour their "newest" members by giving little ones in Ukraine a gift. It is appreciated here.
Daily tasks and opportunities have energized us as we continue to serve all ages in this community.
Thank you for donations to FOMCU.
Blessings with joy, Peggy and Al
p.s. stay tuned for the big announcement!
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