Sudan Day 3

Today was the start of the pastor's conference here in Yei. It was a great time of teaching and Q&A. The curriculum we are going through is the Step Studies/Recovery program that is taught at the Village Church. A 14 week program that we are cramming into 1 week!

Jason and Michael preparing to teach.

The pastors skimming the material before class.

Worship. They taught us one of their songs and dances. Tomorrow, I'm going to teach them a worship song that we do back in the U.S.

Jason teaching. He is feeling tons better. Thanks for praying!

Michael teaching.

Dave addresses a pastor's question during the Q&A.

Drums used during worship. There was a LOT of dancing. I even danced.

Finished teaching for the day.

Thomas tells a joke. The Scottish are funny people.

The Bleeckers arrive back from the orphanage.

Sudan is beautiful.

Sudan Day 2 - Afternoon

Today we Sabbathed with the EPC and tomorrow we begin teaching and visiting the Orphanages.

Tea with Thomas and his wife, missionaries from Scotland.

A not so happy crab.

Sweet little Grace.

Rainy season.

Constance and her baby. Missionaries from Germany.

Collin shows some friends their pictures.

Jason in a lot of pain. He said it's about a 5 out of 10. Pray for his healing.

Bleecker in his Sunday best.

A village across the river.

Sudan Day 2 - Morning

Today was the sabbath and so Jason was asked to preach at the church here at the EPC compound.

Jason prepares for his 1st sermon in Sudan.

Worshipping

Bishop Taban exhorts.

Jason preaching.

Dave says hello.

Sheila makes a new friend.

Receiving line.

Jason felt underdressed.

Sudan Day 1

We arrived in Sudan this morning on a mission to teach 39 local pastors and the children at two orphanages.

Airport Guest House - Entebbe, Uganda

Flying out of Entebbe over Lake Victoria - 2nd largest lake in the world.

The Bleeckers enjoy the view. These two make me laugh alot.

The Sudan

The City of Yei, Sudan. Population 40,000.

Jason takes in a soccer game.

Invictus. Bleecker shows us his mad skills.

Where we sleep.

Jason and Michael say hello.

All grins.

The cover for our new album.

Amsterdam Adventure.

About 2 weeks before Christmas we decided to go surprise Diana, Scott, & the kids where they would be spending Christmas- in Amsterdam. Only Scott knew we were coming, but he didn't realize that Lulu (our mom) would be coming too. We got in on Christmas Eve. Scott came to meet us at our hotel. We ran to their apartment (2 minute walk away), up 4 flights of stair, & exploded though the front door. Reaction: Diana was crying, Ella was smiling, Beckett & Charlotte we shell-shocked, Iris was Iris. It was a Christmas miracle! It even snowed on Christmas morning! LuLu brought their stockings and some gifts. The week was spent playing, walking through this beautiful city, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, Hot chocolate & Pannekoekken at any opportunity, Ice Skating, Bike rides...but the best part was just being together. Thank you Lord, at the end of that week, my heart was full...we didn't deserve such a great week, but You gave it.

All the girls!

Canal cruise.

Picturesque.

Sweet Iris.

Favorite moments...just laughing.

All the grandkids!

Cheese!

Outside of the Anne Frank House.

Beckett is bundled.

Our signature picture.

Post Anne Frank House.

This is my life now...running after Charlotte.

Star Wars.

Hot chocolate was a daily staple.

So cool.

Signature Dutch food: Pea soup & Pannekoekken.

Pretending to be cool.

Ella wears LuLu's glasses.

Favorite Ella moment & best 4 Euros spent.

Ton Fun! No, seriously, that is the name of the place.

Jump!

Igloo.

Scott & Beckett

Bike Tour.