It was a bittersweet day yesterday when we dropped Luli off at DTS (discipleship training school). We kinda felt like proud parents dropping him off for his first day of college. He's been looking forward to this day since last spring and worked very hard to make it a reality, working 12-hour night shifts, 7 days a week, to save up the funds. In spite of operating on little rest, he nevertheless found time to continue helping in church, doing a lot of things behind the scenes that most people never saw. His gifts of service, not to mention his contagious joy have been a tremendous source of blessing to us and our little church!
Reni remarked that he wants to go to DTS too if that means getting snack on your bed, like chips and candy bars! :-)
We took a tour of the YWAM facilities to see where he will live and study.
Ellie standing at the lecture podium! No computers or cell phones during lessons!
Luli joins a class of students from the US, Ireland, Egypt, Montenegro, Denmark and Albania!
We have loved Luli's enthusiasm for learning -- devouring books, training videos on world views, and sermons. He regularly tells us something he's read or learned recently! I had to get a photo of him by the bookshelf.
All of the participants take turns in daily chores from cleaning to cooking and washing dishes!
When it came time for us to leave, he asked us if we could stay a little longer. :-) We prayed and then said our goodbyes!
Fortunately, it won't be so long. He has Saturdays free and hopes to come a few times a month to continue helping in Met@lle.
Thank you to everyone who has been praying for him and sent him words of blessing and encouragement!
Luli -- we look forward to having you back in Vlashaj this summer, Lord willing!
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