THANKSGIVING DAY IS TOMORROW

STRUGGLE WITH JET-LEG
I have really struggled with “Jet-Leg.” I believe this is the hardest time I have ever had adjusting to the lack of sleep and the time differences. Today was an off day from school and realizing that, I slept for 14 hours last night. I cannot recall ever doing that in my lifetime. It probably has something with two things: 1) my age, and 2) with all you go through in traveling these distances. But with the Lord’s help it will all pass soon enough.

ATHENS INTERNATIONAL BIBLE INSTITUTE
I am teaching three classes in Athens. I am teaching Homiletics to about 25 students, the Epistles of John and Timothy & Titus to three students in each of those classes. You may ask “Why just three students?” The students here in Athens support themselves by working full time jobs and coming to class in their off time. The homiletics class is taught on Sunday when all the students are off from work. The other two classes are taught on Monday and Tuesday when most of the students are working at their full time jobs.

The students are from a very diverse background and nationality. None are native Greeks but several have lived here for many years. Most are from some where in Africa. A good number are from Nigeria and one man is from Ethiopia. He is an interesting fellow to visit with. In talking with him you come to understand that the Eunuch from Acts 8 did a pretty good job in evangelizing when he returned to Ethiopia. Like the Eunuch, Yohannas is also an Ethiopian who is rejoicing because of his relationship to the Lord and wanting to share it with his countrymen.

SHOPPING
I have shopped only out of necessity. A super market is just up the street from the apartment where I am stay. The people there have been very good to me when they understand I do NOT speak Greek. When they ask me a question about something I have purchased, they just take care of it for me and smile! I really do appreciate them but I don’t know how to tell them. I do put on the BIGGEST smile I can.

This past Saturday I verntured into "Street Market" (it covers several blocks on both sides of the street) and bought some tomatos. I needed more than tomatos but I did not want to press my luck too far since I don't speak their language. This coming Saturday I will try for a few more things.

APARTMENT
The apartment has most everything I need. I have a washing machine and dryer; (solar – there is a cloths line on the porch); a stove and refrigerator; a television (even though most everything is in Greek); and a comfortable bed to sleep in. What more could a person ask for.

CELEBRATION
Today was my birthday and tomorrow is “Thanksgiving Day.” I will be celebrating Thanksgiving with Ron & Diana Kretz. Ron is the director of AIBI. They are a great couple and I look forward to spending the Holiday with them.