June 18, 2002
In his June newsletter, Pete Hodge reports that the church in Elbasan had just conducted the annual nationwide Ladies’ Day.
Pete says, “This was the first Ladies Day organized here in Elbasan. For all the ladies in the church, other than Dulcie, it was a matter of treading in unknown territory. The amazing thing is, over 200 attended.
“It was a stifling hot day, and many participants could not last the entire day. Most of those who left early were from the villages we work in. This was a special thrill for us. It showed that we are making progress in these areas. A good number of sisters came from Tirana, Fier, and Vlore.
“We are considering a request to start classes in Cerik, a large town close to Elbasan. A school director has offered us the use of the classrooms and is very keen on us being there.”
