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Monday, August 9, 2010
Mini Cheesecakes and Decorative Dishtowels
12:45 PM | Posted by
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Almost all of the teams that visit Ufa tour the same spots. Hey, there are only so many parks and museums here. However, each team's experience is unique to them. The Mt. Olivet ladies enjoyed a stroll through Victory Park and a tour of the Lula Tulpan mosque this morning.
Two of the ladies praying to the One True God in the Lula Tulpan mosque.
Linda poses on an artillery piece.
The ladies spent the afternoon eating lunch and preparing for the evening's activities. As mentioned in a previous post, each evening there will be a cooking and craft exchange where local women can come and see various American dishes and homemade crafts. So, there is a lot to be done in the way of procuring supplies for the evening. Most of the craft items are in place, however, the food must be bought daily. Finding ingredients in Ufa is not always as simple as going to one store. I know at least 7 were visited this afternoon trying to find everything that was needed. Tonight was a good start to the week. About 30 women of various ages came to take part. The cooking activity was a mini cheesecake and the craft was a decorative dishtowel.
Before the hands-on part, Polina translates a little preparatory instruction.
The ladies listen carefully.
Brenda serves the cheesecakes as the ladies put their strawberries on top.
Patti helps the ladies with the strawberries.
Linda shows the ladies how the crochet part will look.
Gayle preparing the yarn for the ladies.
Each night this week will be similarly structured. The ladies will be in two groups and will alternate between cooking and crafts. The ladies had a great time this evening and are looking forward to the rest of the week.
Pray for the Mt. Olivet ladies this week as they, like others who come deal with jet lag, the heat of summer, adjusting to being bounced around on public transport and lots of other cultural adjustments. Pray for the new relationships that will be started this week.
Pray for the Mt. Olivet ladies this week as they, like others who come deal with jet lag, the heat of summer, adjusting to being bounced around on public transport and lots of other cultural adjustments. Pray for the new relationships that will be started this week.
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2 comments:
I can't tell you ladies how much I've enjoyed reading your blog and seeing the great work you're doing in Ufa! It struck me that, even though we live worlds apart, we are so much alike! How wonderful that you are able to share your love of cooking/crafts and your love of God with women who are so eager to hear and learn! I'm praying for your safety and comfort while you're there, and your safe return home!
Blessings!
Pat Murphy
Looks like everyone is enjoying the opportunity of cooking and doing crafts together. So proud of our 4 volunteers who are there! God bless the work in Ufa!
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