Sayonara Saturday

The Today was our last day in Tirana Albania. Although it may have been slightly sad, it was once again led and blessed by the Lord. We did less today so we could get to bed sooner because we have to rise very early in the morning tomorrow. The Albanian time change is tomorrow so we lose an hour of sleep as well! That's ok though because we have a long flight ahead of us that we can sleep through. (Hopefully) 

The day started out with breakfast at the Stevens center. After, we split in half for our children's events. Half of us went to Streha and the other half went to Pastor Alex's church. We had crafts, games, skits and music ready for the kids at each group and the gospel was shared at each as well. 

Matt and Gerald gave an opportunity to share Christ at each event and many children raised their hands to asking Jesus into their hearts. 

Some got tuckered out from all the fun. 

After the events were over we all met up back together for one last meeting of prayer and worship. Half way through Jeremy felt we should take worship to the roof and then we all prayed over the city. 

Afterwards some of us took a walk to see the city one last time before leaving 

We were able to minister to a girl we passed by. Even though we didn't plan on it God put her in our path. Then we made our way to dinner. It was so good and we had the largest table yet. 

Afterwards we went to the skytower for a view of the city lights. 

Then we had to say our goodbyes to Sadi and Rudina. They have blessed us so much on this trip. All of our translators did! Thank you all! You did an amazing job and God completely used you. Both for the people in Tirana and for us. 

And we just had to group hug little Hopie 

We will miss everyone that we've met here dearly. What an awesome work our God has done! Tomorrow we have a long day of travel but what great memories we have to reflect on from these past 9 days. Thank you Lord for all you've done!! Goodnight and prayers for our safe travels would be appreciated! 

-Emily