After Albania we hit the streets of Istanbul for spontaneous shows during our week in Turkey. One evening we did several shows along a popular busking area in Taksim. We drew huge crowds and shared the Gospel openly. One man spoke to Dustin afterward and said he was shocked that Dustin didn't ride and perform for money or fame but for God and to die to himself. A man from Afghanistan was also moved by what Dustin shared and while holding his phone up to video record the conversation he asked "What sorrows have you experienced to give you such deep faith?" Dustin was able to share the Gospel even more extensively in response.
Another evening we did performances at a park by the seaside. Katie had a meaningful and lengthy chat with an atheist girl from Iran who wound up being very open to learning more about Jesus.
On our last day we performed at a fancy water park. We were surprised to discover our stage came with dancers in skimpy costumes opening and closing the show and making appearances throughout. It was a tough environment and our hearts went out to these girls exploiting themselves for a summer job. We pray the message of the hope and love of Jesus spoke to them as well as to the rest of the park audience.
As usual we enjoyed our home away from home in Istanbul and look forward to our return later this fall. Next stop...Switzerland.
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| 6ft unicycles come in handy when looking for a good spot to perform on the main shopping street in Taksim. |
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| Entrance to the Blue Mosque |
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| Inside the Blue Mosque |
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| Some elevators aren't so big |
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