April 2nd

Wednesday proved itself to be a bit of a dreary day.
The day started off with a visit from the landlord. This was a bit disheartening to say the least. He came to confirm that he was indeed raising the rent for the next year. Flo's efforts to explain that the extra money he wanted would directly impact the ones we are trying to help was met with the statement that it was not his problem and that his was a business venture and he needed to make a profit! We could not help but be reminded of the rich man and Lazarus.
The rest of the day was busy with the last of the sorting of the clothing. Now we are ready with boxes packed for various places and still a bit of clothes left in the shelves. Also we are trying to organize those shoe boxes we received from Timothy.
We had our meeting tonight. It is disappointing to see the small turnout. However even with this small number, Misha the next door neighbour comes out. He is not saved and sits under the sound of the gospel every week, sometimes twice a week. Last fall Flo had good talks with Misha and Maria his wife. Perhaps this spring we will see them get saved.
As the few Christians came in, they immediately started talking with the man who takes the meetings (another MIsha) and with Flora. They had questions about different things in the bible. It is encouraging to see these ones wanting to know more.
Overall it was a quiet day. We stayed in all day and tidied up. Flora made an excellent roast veal supper with the trimmings and we invited Oleh over to join us for supper. He did not need to be coaxed as we knew he would not turn down an invitation for a meal.
The price of riding the bus has gone up to 1.50 hryvny and there is talk of it going to 2.00 hryvny. Not surprising considering the price of diesel...it's still a good price for us since 1 hryvny is approx. .23 cents.
Tomorrow we are heading off to a school with some 350 - 400 bibles.
Helene