Sofia, Round One

Last Saturday, we had the first of our seminars for Gypsy Pastors and one for ladies. I did the one for Pastors and Pat did the one for ladies. Both were relatively lightly attended because the government had declared Saturday to be a work day. This happens fairly often and always on short notice. Most of the Gypsys who do work, work for the government at rather menial jobs because that is the only work they can get. Many are not qualified to do much because of their lack of education. The other problem they face is prejudice. Between the two, they have a tough time finding work. So, when a Saturday work day is declared, they don't dare miss work or they could get fired. As a result, our seminars were light this time. We have learned to adjust to these unexpected changes as they happen all of the time. It is just part of working in this culture which is still relatively chaotic compared to ours. This is part of the legacy of communism that still has not been overcome. Here are some pictures of the seminars.