VISITING FRIENDS

Recently we have been in the homes of two dear friends. First we were with our Bishop (Superintendent) of the Pentecostal Union and his family (Rimas and Emilija) and then with the pastor (Ramunas and Ingrida) and his family in Panevezys. It is so good to be back in Lithuania and to have time to be with our friends again.

As we think back upon our arrival for our first term in 1997, we didn't know anyone and had to learn about everything around us. Our second term we returned to friends. This time for our third term we feel that we have come home to family. It is a great feeling!

We were in Panevezys last weekend and Bob preached in church on Sunday. This church was one of the first ones we visited in our early days here. This has become a special place for us to visit. Our son was good friends with the youth that are leading worship in the service. Seeing them reminded us of Matt and how much he is missed here by so many everywhere we go.

The eight-year old boy playing the bongo drums is the pastor's son, Paulius. He is a talented player already.