Nice break from Siberian winter weather

Ephesus - Church Education System Training

In February we went to Ephesus, Turkey for CES training.  That was a wonderful experience and a great break from the freezing Siberian winter weather.  During the training we found out that there are a whole list of things we should be doing but were not aware of.  So now our life will become even more full and exciting. 

Ephesus ruins

Renovation site

Floor tile made from marble chips

Beautiful home

Public toilets - good way get to know your neighbors

One of the main streets in Ephesus

My best friend and the greatest missionary companion

It was a neat experience to be in one of the cities where Paul taught.  Where he taught the saints that the church must be built on a foundation of apostles and prophets and that they are necessary until the saints become perfected.  We stopped in the ruins of the amphitheater and talked about some of the doctrines Paul taught.  We concluded the session by talking about how we need to put on the full armor of God as we go forward in doing His work.  These conference was great to recharge our spiritual batteries and inspire us to do more.

Coliseum where Paul may have taught