Sabbath snapshots: Kompas Park

I’m back. I’m blessed. I’m “bushed”--- Bed Beckons. 

Will post Sabbath Snapshots: July 1 2012 soon. SORRY IT'S TAKEN SO LONG!
7/4***No Matter how hard I tried to put these PIX in order, the computer would not let me reposition. I numbered them for anyone who cares that there is an order.
So many pix that I am dividing entries. Today's are a partial overview of a camp day---Days always began with my "Dance" devotionals, exercise and breakfast and campers' room checks. Kids crafts and classes began while mom's had a spiritual message from Shirley followed by their craft times and master classes of cooking or massage lessons. Lunch and quiet time then small groups for the ladies while children were tended. 4:00 snacks of fresh fruit. YUM! More master classes on some days, supper and then "fun time" of skits and songs for moms and kids. 9:00 snacks of the BEST yogurt!
Not sure when "lights out" actually occurred because I was always in bed after our 9 pm "recap the day" leadership mtgs. while others continued on.

#9 Dima practicing sneezing a block off of his head after I had just sneezed it off of mine. Sneezing and laughter---universal in language

#4 Morning exercise at 8:30am. Participants from 14 mos. to 70+ enjoyed this "kick-start" to our day.

#5 Morning groups sectioned by age. Guess who was "blessed" with the babies (0-2)? Matthew was our youngest camper.

#6 Room ck for the campers----Oskar (age 18 mos.) and mom, Stacy, shared the bottom bunk.

#7 Neatness is essential when 4 families share the same room---with 4 bunk beds.

Dima learns the joy of the "sneeze" game.

#3 Back to the house with the day's pickings.

#2 View from my room--early morning gathering of the day's sustenance.

First rule I learned in Ukraine---Always remove shoes at the entryway of a home.

Ukraine sunset at Kompas Park. Nothing quite like it! Note scarecrow on right still keeping watch on the "necessary" garden.

Shirley's lecture on living under God's umbrella and organizing life's priorities accordingly.

Mom's small groups--- recapping truths and sharing insights from morning message.

Leaving our worries at the foot of the cross and praying for each other. Thanks to Pam Seymour for the button and a great "pre-camp" haircut.

SIDEWALK CHALK SAYS IT ALL!

Next Sabbath snapshots (7/8, if I have wifi in mtns.) will be of Ukraine Beauties. I met so many beautiful ladies. I can only share their faces but their hearts are beautiful as well.

Sabbath Snapshots: A World Away

Pix to follow on Mom's return
6/24/12 Pix of first 3 days in Cherkasy, Ukraine to offer a glimpse of the city in which Katya and David Bute minister. Ministry projects organized by Kreativitiy include English and Russian youth groups, Translator Club, Teddy Bear Club for young mums, and mission impossible – a project to motivate young people to get excited about missions.
David and Katya also run a camp for Ukrainian youth every summer called ‘Mission Impossible’!

My first "view" of Ukraine.

Serious about their "football" (soccer) as they hosted, with Poland, the EURO 2012 championship. BTW, Spain won 4-0 over Italy. 

View from my window at the Bute home---where son Tim gave up his room on my behalf.

Produce and brooms from a vendor who wanted me to take her picture.

Shopper purchased his needed bread and pasta for the day.

Hay wagon on the road to the campgrounds.....one of the better roads. Lots of cows, goats and chickens shared the road with us.

Watching the world go buy---though not much traffic goes by on this dirt road near camp entry.

Ukrainian women in traditional babushka. Note well behind them---all water outside city limits comes from wells so you see them in every front yard.

Ukrainian team extend warm welcome.

 

Psalm 133:1

6/23/12 So much to say----so little time----we're headed out the door to drive 1 1/2 hours to the camp at, Kompas Park where we will assist the Ukrainian women in hosting a Mom and Me camp for children 2-8 years of age. Shirley, our team leader, will provide a Woman and Her World "talks" from God's word. Small group follow-ups based on the morning lecture will be headed by Shirley & me & 2 other women on our team---April and Graziella. I will provide (8) daily devotionals for the leadership teams' morning meeting and prayer time. "All Aboard" and here we go......loaded with every imaginable supply we could think of and armed with the prayers of the saints from 4 continents.

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! (Psalm 133:1) 

....only part of 2 bus loads---more for our stuff, than the number of people. It's why each member on our team brought a large suitcase filled with 50 pounds of camp supplies.

There is a fellowship among believers---a unity, a love connection shared among followers of Christ. Praises for that fellowship.

GREETINGS from Cherkassy, Ukraine

It's Friday morning (June 22 here in Ukraine & son Buddy's 42 nd birthday!) Doh-brah-yeh oo-trah! (a phonetic good morning) So rested and ready to share the love of the Lord with Ukrainians! Campers. We go to set up tomorrow. Campers arrive before noon on Sunday or Monday. No longer having to lug around the (7) 50 lb. bag of supplies that the team brought for the camp, which will start tomorrow. Katya had prepared a lucious dinner for us and their lovely home is housing 5 of us til we leave for camp tomorrow. What a blessing this ministry is......(Philippians 2: 3-7)

Kiev arrival

The Ukraine Team arrived in Kiev safely and were met by David Bute and Jordan Fichthorn. Now the drive to Cherkassy. Pray for their stamina and quick adjust to the time difference. 

Answers from the airport

Mom just called with an update. Everyone's bags were checked without any problems. Mom was really concerned (mainly because she is a Liles and we don't know how to pack light) that her bags were going to be too heavy. Well, she is happy to report her bags weighed in at 49.5 lbs (the limit was 50) and her carry-on was 17.5 lbs (the limit was 17.6). She also is happy to report she now has a confirmed seat on the flight from Dusseldorf to Kiev. This was really good news considering the agent in Memphis warned the group to not leave the international secured area because if they left the area they would be arrested and sent to prison. Mom is happy to now have confirmation (she likes her confirmation ahead of time). She wants you all to know she is rested, refreshed, and hopes to flourish (an answer to Aggie from France Psalm 92 prayer). I will keep you posted as I hear from mom, Molly

UKRAINE BOUND

6/20/12 UKRAINE BOUND---FLIGHT LEAVES AT 10:40 am. Headed to airport in 15 minutes.

HOORAY! HOORAY!! We’re on our way---our summer vacation (mission trip) begins today. That’s a Liles tradition so my kids will “get it”.

These verses and lots of prayers are "packed" and going with me!
Philippians 2:3-5, (team verse) John 10:10, Psalm 92

For updates on the trip, “my” Molly will blog updates as she receives them though contact will be very limited. For regular updates, in interested, you can send your email address to "Jennifer Baumer" <jenbaumer@gmail.com>, or If you do FaceBook check out the church FB page at FirstEvanUkraineTeam.

All prayer “donations” certainly appreciated by this old lady.

Excited and shaky----but God......is clearly in control for which I am so grateful.
Love to all---

DON'T DOUBT

6/19/12 Awake since 1:30 am---of course that would be like oversleeping in the Ukraine where it would be 9:30 am. 
Re-adjusted hot pack on my back. Took an Advil. Prayed for others. And then:

• Had visions of "squat" toilets; 
• began "repacking" in my mind since large checked bag is used to take camp supplies and carry-on for clothes for 12 days, drugs, toiletries, etc. is 17 lb limit-- since my EMPTY carry-on weighs 9 lbs, what's a gal to do---shop for a new bag or hope they don't weigh it cause they never have before;
• recalled info that all "trip" seats confirmed after Memphis for everyone on team---except me, 
• remembered out of town guest, pastor and his 2 kids from son's church, arrive at 7 pm tonight while packing clutters table and food still not bought; 
• considered ironing "crisp" $20 bills because I had folded them and that's a "no-no" in Cherkassy, Ukraine.

"You get the idea, I'm sure" is what I just emailed to Claudia and Terry, my faithful prayer couple.

Anxious thoughts continued whirring so I've been up seeking consolations from the Lord that would delight my soul. Seeking "light" through His word.

When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul. (Psalm 94:19)

Ate oatmeal around 2:30 with cranberries for fiber because everyone has told me how important that is when you travel "long distances". Began a new list.
Waiting for the morning light to shine through my trees and remembering what I heard just yesterday---

"Don't doubt in the dark, what God has shown you in the light."

So-o-o don't doubt, Dots.

Pondering a Psalm

6/18/12  My meditation focus this year has been in the Psalms. It has not been daily, more like 5 a month. Psalm 37, my "fret not" psalm, is a long-time favorite---knowing that the Lord orders my steps along life's way. Along that way, it is He who holds my hand. Today’s meditation is on just one verse from that psalm. This verse was shared with me yesterday along with snippets of meditation from Through the Psalms with Derek Prince. It was sent by Aggie, a blog reader and missionary in France. I loved the encouraging note she sent with it:

As I took time in the Word this morning, Psalm 92 (one of today's Scripture readings in the liturgical calendar) is obviously for you, and I am praying it all over you now, and for the upcoming trip. YES, TRUST is the word.  Psalm 37:5, Commit - trust - and God will do the rest. 

It looks like Psalm 92 might follow as well because it addresses some of my concerns about my "last minute" (leave in 2 days) upcoming mission trip to the Ukraine. She understands my fears that my aging might affect my energy as well as present a few other difficulties.

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do it: (Psalm 37:5, NASB)

The first two parts are mine. The third is God's. I "choose" to commit my way unto the Lord. (My way in any situation, need, or problem.) Next, I trust in Him. I love the idea gleaned from Derek Prince: Committing is my act; trust is my attitude; the action is God's, who will "bring it to pass." (KJV). (Prince, p. 68)

How blessed to "ponder a psalm" that was prayed "all over me" before I got out of bed, by a woman whom I have never even met. But God...........

SABBATH SNAPSHOTS: from my back yard

6/17/12 Just a tour of my regular ole back yard that brings me joy---

Lack of rain has somethings a little droopy but a hubby who sees watering as therapeutic helps. Then as I took some pix a light rain began to fall.

Light and rain drops on my coral bell---a great combo

Flourishing gooseneck, transplanted from KY garden of high school chum, Winslow, a master gardener. Our friendship has flourished for over 55+ years.

Girl reading among the hostas---at any librarian's home, that's a perfect. combo.

Phlox standing tall by my new white fence---so glad I held our for "real" wood!!

Beth's "true for me quote" gift of an outside pillow for my "Me and Thee" chairs---but once the raindrops came, I took it in to my inside prayer chair.