After some MUCH needed rest we were ready to get started. We were lucky to have a few precious moments with the first Turkey team (who passed on some valuable wisdom they had picked up over the last week) before heading off to visit our brothers and sisters in Altin Temppe. We didn't understand much of the service (as it was entirely in Turkish), but it was AMAZING to hear their passion and faith as they sang together. That feeling of faith and awe easily translated for us.
That afternoon we walked around our neighborhood and tried to get acclimated to our surroundings. It was quite the adventure asking for directions and navigating through the streets with our phrase books, but we all made it our destination and felt more and more confident with our Turkish as the day went on. That evening we were able to take in the beauty on the riverfront and even had the opportunity to stumble upon some Turks dancing in the park...it was a great time of bonding as a team and enjoying Turkish culture.
We are so thankful to our Father for blessing us thus far and opening our eyes to more and more of His character. It is amazing to see all the people walking the streets in Istanbul and realize how our Father works in so many different ways and that none of these 15 million people are out of his reach! It give us an entirely new perspective as we walk around the city. We are excited to see what tomorrow holds.
p.s. We are having some technical difficulties but hopefully we will have pictures up by tomorrow!
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I have read all the blogs, and I am encouraged by how the Father is using my brother and sister workers in Turkey. May the HS lead your steps, conversations, and all encounters. The fellowship and worship must be amazing! Different languages, same Father! Please know that I am asking the Father for special things on your behalf.
P.S. Donna, you look stunningly beautiful in that picture of you on the Bosphorus. :)
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