Five Loaves and Two Bowls of Borscht

by Janice Lemke

When Cory and Janice Lemke moved to Ukraine with their two small girls, they hoped to help local believers plant more churches. After encountering more obstacles than expected, feelings of inadeq

216 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jennie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reads more like a string of stories from the author’s experience in Crimea rather than having an overarching narrative. But I loved her honesty!

[Derek French · Rating 4 out of 5]

A memoir of a Ukrainian family, with the real life details of their joyful living amidst 3rd world living.

[Tammy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was happy to get finished with this book. Wow, the Baptist invasion of the Ukraine. Lemke even says that because of the Baptist, the Ukraine now had hope. Lemke seems not to understand anything about Catholicism, which comes through in her writing. The book is nicely written, but the content is not. Lemke could have at least started a Bible study for teenage girls or women, but she did not participate too much as a missionary. Her role was wife and mother. That is fine, but when you call yourself a missionary be one, and also develop a sense of ecumenism and respect for others choices.

[Ramarie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'd had this in my personal library for a long time. It's often very interesting to read about missionaries in the field, and their experiences adjusting to the culture and environment (Russia), and trying to work within the culture to foster unity, train pastors and build up churches. Russia is tough dirt to hoe!

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for anyone thinking of going into the missionary field.