What a lovely, cool morning we awoke to! Praise the Lord!
Our hosts served us an attractive breakfast, complete with eggs, cucumbers, bread, cheese, and the occasional bee.
We had two concerts today in Gdansk. Since there were far too many wonderful happenings today for me alone to report on, I am pleased to share with you some of the highlights from fellow choir members. My apologies for not being able to interview each member…
~A comfortable bed this morning- Marcus P.
~ The concert tonight- especially singing Blazhen Muzh- Hadassah
~ Feeling the connection with Mennonites many years before as we sang in German at the Mennonite Church – Esther
~ Meeting exuberant Pentecostal women- Carita
~ The coffee at lunch was outstanding! Michael
~ Great cake- Ivan
~ The red-berry jello cake- John Mark
~ Enjoying two good concerts- Benjamin
~ The soup at lunch was phenomenal- Crystal
~ The sun was shining- Titus
~ My yummy, scrummy jello raspberry cake with custard at the bottom- Kristen
~ Watching the moon rise- Sarah B.
~ Hearing that people could understand our Polish- Austin
~ Recognizing a pastor that had hosted us two years ago- Kendric
~ Snapping a picture of Kristen when she was devouring her sandwich- Karl
~ Eating jello three times in one day- Jewel
~ Going to the Mennonite Church- Daven
~ The unique one-armed backrub/embrace with Carolyn- Victoria
~ Meeting a pastor who knew my area at home- Joel
~ Reconnecting with the family which had hosted some of us last week- Lyndon
~ Hitting the E flat on the end of ‘Children Keep in the Middle of the Road’– Ernest
~ Making a new friend- Dervin
~ Lunch! Amazing soup and cake! Gina
~ Reconnecting with two ladies I had talked to last tour- Rebekah
So, it was quite a day with great food, wonderful fellowship, and many treasured memories! It is amazing that no one reported that their highlight was the photo sessions at different places around the Mennonite Church. Some people are still complaining about sore muscles in their legs from strange and unusual poses! No doubt a free day tomorrow is exactly what is needed for everyone to feel spry again.
And my highlight? I was again amazed today at the ways God surprised me with His love. New friendships were formed, older friendships were encouraged as we talked, worshiped, sang, and prayed together. Thank you, Father, for being So Good!!
Carolyn Good