Monday went well. We met at Marias´ house for our series of lessons. I can definitely see progress. All three of Marias´daughters were present which is a first. His oldest daughter has shown no interest in the church thus far. Jimmie taught the first hour with everyone in the living room. He taught on evangelism which incorporates other issues and concepts.

We then seperated into classes and the men went to the kitchen. I taught on the responsibility of the local congregation. We also continued to answer a question which was brought up in the first hour. The question was on the Holy Spirit and miracles. I think we put it to rest.

I found two things in my class with the men: 1. the men are more interested in Bible study than I thought and 2. they are more ignorant of the Bible than I thought. I could tell by their questions and answers that they had been taught by someone but they are definitely babes. I fully enjoyed our time in class. we went slow and easy and let them read the verses from the Icelandic Bible. I believe everyone enjoyed our study together.

We are laying some groundwork that is needed. I believe they want to do the right thing. I believe we are helping them.