Most Saturday mornings our little church is open for 5-6 14 year old girls to meet with Nertila for the purpose of Bible study and discussion of issues relevant to the girls' lives. I had the opportunty recently to participate, when the girls met in our apartment. Since they're interested in American food, we spent the first hour in chaotic fun putting together a pan of Apple Squares. They helped with such enthusiasm that there was little for me to do except give directions.
While the squares baked, Nertila led a discussion. Even though I couldn't understand much (except that the topic was the Bread of Life), it was clear by the girls' attentiveness and interaction that they love and trust Nertila and are hungry to learn about Jesus and how He can impact their lives.
It is truly a charming blessing to spend time with these girls, and I look forward to more cooking sessions. They have promised to teach me some traditional Albanian cuisine! As this year progresses I'm enjoying getting to know them better and watching them grow in their faith.
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