November 21, 2009
Sarajevo Story Sedam (that is #7)
Well, it is actually a Mostar story this time. We are currently in Mostar for 2 weeks for Bible School and we have already been here for one week. It has been a wonderful time so far. The first week we had a couple from Croatia here to teach a marriage course. They did a great job and we got to really dig into the word through the week. Jess and I were able to talk to them right before they were leaving and they asked if we would like to go to a conference for couples who want to learn how to give seminars together. We are not for sure if this will happen, but we think it is an exciting opportunity.
We are just hanging out for the weekend here and on Monday we will begin a week on studying the New Testament (from Hebrews through Revelation). It is fun to be back in school. And, it is really school…we have exams and everything. It is great!
So, you are waiting for a story. Someone from our team was showing the weight room that they have here at the school. There was a scale to weigh yourself in the room. Well, we have made grown pretty close to a new Bosnian friend here…whom we will call “Anes.” Anes got on the scale first, and no one thought anything of it…he is really skinny. Then, I got onto the scale…
Before I finish the story, let me tell you a little about Anes. I have never met anyone with as much of a heart for serving people. This guy blows us away. He is constantly talking about loving Jesus. He is actually in the room right now singing a psalm…literally. He is reading the psalm and just singing it out loud (he doesn’t care how his voice sounds or anything…he is just worshiping the Lord). Well, besides all of that, Anes speaks just a little English. Therefore, he tends to speak one word or phrase at a time (I can relate right now…haha). This cracks us up because the timing of his English words when he thinks of something is perfect.
So, I got on the scale. Anes looked at the scale and said, “Whoa…King Kong!” As if I didn’t already have enough nicknames.
Volimo te (We love you),
Billy and Jess.