Today we were able to attend a beautiful Lithuanian church service. The pastor is a director for the next door orphanage, so that's why we didn't attend an English service. The church was beautiful, with unique, expressive stain-glass windows. The church, like many in the Baltic States and Russia, was taken over in Soviet times and turned into a skating rink/movie theater. (Other churches were turned into gyms, swimming pools, or basketball courts.) Any way, the change is extraordinary. The congregation and its leaders have worked hard to restore the church.
When church (and another beautiful communion service,) were complete, we had lunch at the orphanage and then got to play with the kids. Somewhere, 5 Lithuanian kids are running around with Deshler High School shirts!! ;)
Another note of thanks to my sponsors: I was able to give another $200 donation, this time to the farmhouse orphanage. They expressed a need for money for their transportation expenses, and I still had many gifts to give. So thank you, so much, to the people who gave me and these shelters so much support!
There were many laughs in the van today, so our long car ride was actually fun! It's hard to believe that a trip I've waited for half of my life is nearly over! What an amazing, awesome experience it has been! Tomorrow we're visiting at least one more orphanage, and Tuesday, our final day here, will be a rest day for us. We leave the lake house at 2:00 AM on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, and I'll be back on American soil very soon!
"The signposts of God are clear and point out the right road. The life-maps of God are right, showing the way to joy." -- Psalm 19:7-8 MSG
"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way." -- Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
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