New Dynamite Video

During our visit to Ukraine in April, Phil took videos of everything we did. It seemed like he was always watching the action through his camera. Then, as we left Crimea, he interviewed us about our experience.

Well, the finished product is here and it is super. The title is Mulberry Impressions. It pops up under the Video Bar on the right side of this blog. Or, you can link to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewa23_dy9Bc. Either way, I hope you will check it out.

Don't grow weary,
Charles

God's Timing

A friend of Mulberry made a significant donation yesterday (Tuesday.) I called to say thanks and he asked an unusual question. "Was there some kind of immediate need?" It seems he left home with no intention of making a gift. Then, sometime yesterday morning he just felt a strong leading to make a gift to two ministries.

I explained that we were in the position of borrowing from our operating budget in order to pay for construction so the Chernov family would have temporary quarters after we sell their apartment to get the needed funds for construction. I know that sentence is hard to follow. But it is clear that God understands and will work through those who are tuned in to His leading.

God's timing is always perfect. Even when His timing doesn't match mine.

Don't grow weary,
Charles

Are we there yet?

I received notice today that the contract to sell the four-room flat in Evpatoria had been signed. The earnest money payment of $2000 has been received and we are beginning the necessary paperwork- a process that is supposed to take two months. Somehow we have planned the final closing for one month from now.

I know we aren't there yet. There are always hurdles in between signing a contract and closing a deal. But, I can't help getting excited about this. God has used this project to teach me the difference between His perfect timing and my selfish timing. I hope that I've learned the lessons and there aren't more to come.

Don't grow weary,
Charles