Where in the WORLD is Bulgaria?
How far is Bulgaria from North Carolina? 5,226 miles
Population: 7.3 Million (think the population of people in North Carolina)
Land Area: 42,855 sq miles (almost the size of Pennsylvania)
Major Religion: majority of Bulgarians are members of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Second most prevalent religion is Islam
4 Interesting Facts:
Main ingredients used in Bulgarian food are lamb, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers and yogurt
The Bulgarian Army has never lost a single flag in battle
Similar to Albanians, Bulgarians shake their heads when they mean yes and nod when they mean no
The world’s oldest gold treasure was found in Bulgaria, dating back more than 6,000 years.
4 Things I’m looking forward to:
Month 3 of the race means DEBRIEF with my whole squad! (where we meet up at the end of the month to discuss, pray and enjoy time with all 60ish racers).
I don’t have much experience talking to Orthodox Christians so I am definitely excited to hear some Bulgarian testimonies and how God is working in Sofia and the surrounding towns.
Bulgarian Yogurt is supposedly really really good because the bacteria made to make the yogurt is only found in Bulgaria.
4 Things to keep on your Prayer List:
that I would be open to new ways for the Lord to use me in Bulgaria and not get stuck in a routine
that my team and I would grow closer together as we prepare for a month of ministry to a people group with a lot of traditions.
that we take advantage of our month in Bulgaria (a fairly new country for the World Race) and seek to make new ministry contacts for AIM
that E squad comes into debrief at the end of the month ready for changing hearts and rejuvenation!
This is our 3rd month of ministry which means we are 1/4 of the way through The World Race!
