Leaving for Bulgaria

On September 8 I will leave for an eight day trip to Bulgaria, with a two day stopover in Germany on the return. Although I have traveled overseas many times, this trip is unique because I will be accompanied by my two daughters, Hannah and Paige. We are all so excited!

We are traveling with Global Church Ministries on their first trip to Bulgaria, with the main goal of establishing relationships and exploring opportunities for partnership. A team from Turkey will be coming as well, and together we will participate in ministry to young people, children, at soup kitchens, and even at senior citizen's homes.

I've included an abbreviated itinerary below. If internet is available and the keyboards are in English, I'll do my best to post updates on this blog. Otherwise, I'll post a report when we get back. Thanks for your prayers!

MONDAY, SEPT. 8
Travel day! Depart San Diego 8:15 am

TUESDAY, SEPT. 9
Noon: American and Turkish Teams arrives in Sofia
Evening: Dinner with Bulgarian Christians

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10
Minister at Kostin Brot with Pastor Alexander and Oxana. Serve at Soup Kitchen, participate in prayer meeting, and encourage believers.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11
In partnership with St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Sofia, go to “Missions Without Borders”, pick up supplies, deliver to orphanages. In the evening, attend Youth Meeting for Bulgarians who would like to visit with the American teenagers (like Hannah and Paige!).

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12
Go to Rallia Monastery with Bulgarian and Turkish friends

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13
Send Encouragement Team to Pastor Alexey’s village
Team from Florida arrive in Sofia and Global Church Ministries Directors (including Rob) meet with Pastor Ivan and Pastor Alexander to discuss future ministry

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14
Participate in Church services at St. Paul’s Baptist and at Kostin Brot, including outdoor concerts, drama, testimonies, and a presentation of the Gospel

MONDAY, SEPT. 15
Depart Sofia for Munich

TUESDAY, SEPT 16
Tourism day in Munich

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 17
Travel day! Return to San Diego 7:30 pm