In worship today, we sang the song Joy to the World, in Russian and English. I'm pretty sure we've sung that song every Sunday that we have been in Bila Tserkva. As I read the words carefully, since I can't read Russian fast enough to sing along, I was reminded what a universal message that song preaches. In America, we tend to sing the first verse of the song at Christmas time, but the message is for everyone all the time. The song proclaims the great news that the Christ has been born and come to the world. God dwelt among us. I like listening to this song in Russian because it reminds that Christ came for everyone--not just the people of my limited interactions.
As another reminder of the universal body of Christ, the local congregation threw Vicki and I a surprise anniversay party. They found out that our one year anniversary was on the day of our arrival, and they helped us celebrate today. We love this place and the people.
God is good.
As another reminder of the universal body of Christ, the local congregation threw Vicki and I a surprise anniversay party. They found out that our one year anniversary was on the day of our arrival, and they helped us celebrate today. We love this place and the people.
God is good.
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