Letter from Bulgaria - week 1

July 2, 2008

Thank you all who are praying for me. So far things here are going very well. The art conference was a blessing to be at. There were about 80 artists there from all over the world - India, Africa, South Korea, Europe, and America. I made some good friends there, and my ideas of what is happening in various parts of the world have certainly been change. It was amazing to see such a variety of Christians in the arts. There was some last minute chaos with scheduling, since both the main speakers had to cancel last minute because of health reasons, but it all worked out. And the real highlight of the conference was really just being able to talk to different people and hear what they are doing and how they are using their God-given gifts. Also, there was one woman from Croatia who brought two friends from a Catholic background. One of them gave his life to Christ while at the conference, so that is certainly a praise.

Now I have a few days in Sofia before heading to Romania. Please continue to pray for the time there. Pray for unity in the team I will join there, as it can be challenge to have a unified group when coming from so many different place and backgrounds, and we will not meet each other until we all get there. Also, pray for safety in my travels and that I will be able to make connections smoothly. And most importantly, pray that everyone involved in this mission trip will grow closer to God and that we will be able to share the gospel effectively.

Thank you, and I will some of you in about a month
God bless
Beth

The view out my hotel window, my first morning in Bulgaria.

Pottery done by Genadi, an artist from Armenia.

One of the first things we did there wall all set out our work so we could see what each person did. Each artist brought at least two pieces with them.

This is at the opening of the art show. We found a small gallery to display one piece from each artist. Christopher (Ghana) and Hari (Bulgaria) are embracing, and Penka, Hari’s wife, is in the background.

Alexander Nivski’s Church - the large Orthodox church in the center of Sofia.

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