Day 10 (cont.)
Me and 3 Americans sang a song in Bulgarian about a ‘Perfect Day’. There were also traditional Bulgarian dances and dramas, while Sam and Rosie were joined in a Bulgarian style wedding….

“Slanchevait zhiovot, az izbrah za men
Ne heresvam, dolnata zemia
Az izbrah se sartse, za svet le te neshta
Az izbrah, Strahoten den”

Day 11
Led the morning devotion, Jude 17-25 is awesome. Last English lesson, we looked at Mark 15-16 and talked about films. In small groups we looked at the parable of the ‘Lost Son’, the last small group session, sad. Went to the beach in the afternoon, then had an American style party in the evening and did some Salsa dancing, I was able to show off my wealth of talent…..

Day 12
Had ‘The Point’ in the morning, Craig gave a gospel presentation based on the parable of the ‘Great Banquet’. The students had a graduation ceremony, receiving certificates, a copy of John’s gospel and a Christian book, the hotel staff were given them too. We then had to say goodbye to everyone, I hate long drawn out goodbyes, but it was sad to have to leave everyone, most of whom I wont see till heaven. We set off to Borgas in Trif’s Lada, got on a 6-hour coach to Sofia, and were met by Martin, an IFES publisher in Bulgaria. Went to a youth hostel, stayed with two Kiwi girls, one who used to live in Hailsham!!!

Day 13
Walked around Sofia, saw some statues, big churches and some Bulgarian culture. Had a MaccyDees, won a game of contract whist, had a debrief about what we thought of the trip, then went out for dinner, then bed.

Day 14
Got up, went to the airport and flew back to Heathrow. Had the customary hour delay circling around London and then landed, wonderful to be back on British soil. Said farewells to the team then got on the train back to Polegate.

Concluding thoughts:
- The Gospel is still true, relevant for me and for you
- God speaks Bulgarian, Christianity is not just an English thing
- Mission is hard work, but God is in control