The Literacy Program at Sofia Baptist Church started their new school year in September with 12 children attending.

After years of dreaming and planning, Coffeeology opened on October 12th in Sofia, Bulgaria.

But not for good! The Literacy Program at Sofia Baptist Church wrapped up the 2016-17 school year in mid-June with a week of fun activities. One day was a time for the children to demonstrate the skills they had learned during the year.

For several years now I have had a vision to open a coffee shop in the new building of First Baptist Church of Sofia. The idea is that the coffee shop will serve as a connection to the local community, a meeting place for the church community and eventually a training ground for girls leaving prostitution and other at-risk individuals.

The Literacy Program at Sofia Baptist Church got off to a great start in mid-September, with 15 children coming the first day. Since then, between eight and 15 participants have been coming regularly, with the youngest being five years old, and the oldest 16.