June 10-14, 2010, we held a Global Outreach Missionary Conference/Retreat in Vidin, Bulgaria. There were 3 Global Outreach families attending. Buddy & Barbara Braswell, Romania; Steve & Debra Richardson, Romania; Spas, Christina & Joanna Stoimenovi, Bulgaria. It was a wonderful time of relaxing, seeing some sights, Christian fellowship and worship. Each night we met and a different family shared about their call to and the work of their ministry. We sang songs, shared and prayed for each others needs. It was a blessing to have the opportunity to do this.
Below is a picture of our group at the Castle in Vidin we visited on Friday. 
The 2 young ladies with our group are Karis & Hope Edwards. Their family used to serve in Bulgaria with another organization. We enjoyed having them with us.
This is an old Jewish Temple. It is a shame to see it in ruins.
Buddy & his new friend, Joanna.
Debra & Barbara inside one of the exhibition rooms at the castle.
Joanna loves the horse.
We have the wagon, where are the horse and driver?
Joanna, Christina, Karis & Hope.
The food was great! Anyone for a cool fruit salad?
On Saturday we went to Belogradchik, which is about one hours drive from Vidin. (If you don't turn around because you think you are going the wrong way. You'd had to been there to know what I mean. We told Spas he was becoming to Americanized in his humor.) The rock formations and old castle ruins were beautiful as you can see in this picture behind us. It was a great place to see.
Don't let that rock fall!!
Buddy praying before he goes climbing! (see next picture)
After all that hiking it was time to sit down and relax for a nice meal. This was not the hotel we stayed at. It was booked up.
Joanna relaxing.
The next few pictures were taken on Sunday morning at the Bulgarian church where we worshipped.
Bob and Becky Faber are missionaries in Bulgaria with "Salt Ventures". Bob was the guest minister. He preached in Bulgarian.
These next pictures were taken at the "Angelov Han" Hotel. This is where we stayed in Vidin.
It was a very nice rustic style hotel. This is the room where we had our meetings each night and breakfast in the mornings.
Karis & Hope
Buddy & Barbara
Steve & Debra
Spas, Christiana and Joanna
Our return trip home we took the Ferry Boat across the Danube river from Bulgaria to Romania.
The 2 young ladies with our group are Karis & Hope Edwards. Their family used to serve in Bulgaria with another organization. We enjoyed having them with us.
This is an old Jewish Temple. It is a shame to see it in ruins.
Buddy & his new friend, Joanna.
Debra & Barbara inside one of the exhibition rooms at the castle.
Joanna loves the horse.
We have the wagon, where are the horse and driver?
Joanna, Christina, Karis & Hope.
The food was great! Anyone for a cool fruit salad?
On Saturday we went to Belogradchik, which is about one hours drive from Vidin. (If you don't turn around because you think you are going the wrong way. You'd had to been there to know what I mean. We told Spas he was becoming to Americanized in his humor.) The rock formations and old castle ruins were beautiful as you can see in this picture behind us. It was a great place to see.
Don't let that rock fall!!
Buddy praying before he goes climbing! (see next picture)
After all that hiking it was time to sit down and relax for a nice meal. This was not the hotel we stayed at. It was booked up.
Joanna relaxing.The next few pictures were taken on Sunday morning at the Bulgarian church where we worshipped.
Bob and Becky Faber are missionaries in Bulgaria with "Salt Ventures". Bob was the guest minister. He preached in Bulgarian.
These next pictures were taken at the "Angelov Han" Hotel. This is where we stayed in Vidin.
It was a very nice rustic style hotel. This is the room where we had our meetings each night and breakfast in the mornings.
Karis & Hope
Buddy & Barbara
Steve & Debra
Spas, Christiana and JoannaOur return trip home we took the Ferry Boat across the Danube river from Bulgaria to Romania.
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