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Monday, July 19, 2010
A View from the Top
10:14 AM | Posted by
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Today was a great day with another surprise. The Centerville team knew they were going to see some local sites, but they got some extras when thy visited the mosque Lula Tulpan. This is the headquarters for Sunni Hanafi Islam in Bashkortostan. The cleric there was very gracious to them. He answered many questions and was very nice about discussing his faith. He even gave a demonstration of prayer and Quran reading. He led them on a full tour of the mosque and passed them off to the administrator of the facility who led them around to see the school that operates there and then the outer grounds.
Then, just as the group was thinking the tour was over, the administrator went to get the key to lead them to the top of one of the 177ft minarets! This was a special treat. The only down side was climbing the stairs to the top. You could see all of Ufa and the surrounding countryside. It was amazing.
Then, just as the group was thinking the tour was over, the administrator went to get the key to lead them to the top of one of the 177ft minarets! This was a special treat. The only down side was climbing the stairs to the top. You could see all of Ufa and the surrounding countryside. It was amazing.
Of course Jeff couldn't resist the chance to let his mullet wave in the breeze.
After the mosque tour, the team went to meet with a local church planter. They had an encouraging time with him. Part of the time was spent planning some gathering times with young people in Ufa. Then, continuing with their busy schedule, the team from Centerville met with Chris Carr and shared about themselves and their hearts for ministry. As ambassadors from Centerville Baptist, they shared about their church and what they felt was the church's attitude toward missions and ministry in general. They began to hear about how God is already working in Ufa. It was very clear that these men and women from Centerville want their lives to have eternal significance and, following God's leading, act on it. They see Ufa as an opportunity to join God and advance His kingdom. What greater significance can one's life have than to be a part of God's work? The partnership between Centerville and Ufa was deepened today and everyone involved feels good about.
Pray for youth meetings that are being organized. Pray for the picnic that will take place tomorrow in the park by the river. Pray about the role that Centerville Baptist Church will have in Ufa in the coming years. Pray for the team members as they are 'not out of the woods yet' concerning jet lag. Pray that Chris and the Centerville team are sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit as they continue to plan the agenda for next week.
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