We've made it to Albania! Yesterday we came in the afternoon, just a bit late. Otherwise our travel went very smoothly. Of course, we were exhausted last night, but nevertheless we managed a fantastic meal with Zef, Altin and their families. This morning we had some great time as a team and spent much of today walking the city, getting oriented and visiting the Lincoln Center. Zef teaches English there. It has a great ministry of English and Computer courses. Our team spent some time in the classes! We've all been using our Albanian a bit and enjoying local cuisine.
Tonight we are spending time as a team planning our program. It looks like it will be a full several days of meeting and encouraging people and having several meetings for teaching/encouragement. It's been good for me to catch up with Zef on the status of the college ministry and church, especially as I think about my teaching and what will encourage them the most.
Gephart family is doing well. Jet-lag was a bit hard on T.J. but he's taking it like a trooper. We've already had a bump on the head and muddy jeans. The boys really are doing quite well. Especially Alex who never slept during our travel until an hour of the last flight!
As we speak Kristen is meeting with Edita (Zef's wife) who also directes children's ministry at this small church, Emanuel. They are letting the kids play together while they "talk shop."
Thanks for all your prayers and support. We feel encouraged by it!
Peace,
Jeff
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