I don’t know what it is about this trip but I feel God’s favor like I never have before. I spent Sunday visiting village church’s with Lorentiu and ended up randomly sitting by a lady who spoke English. Turns out it was Mother’s day here and many women seemed sad to not have the families near. I told this lady I would be her stand in daughter since I kind of missed my mom. I guess I connected with her because she has invited me back to the village to stay a couple of nights and Lorentiu has set up some children’s ministry there. On top of that I spent the day with 2 of the orphan boys from Onesimus house. I really enjoyed them as they drove me to a state orphanage where there were 90 children housed. They both helped me run games and translated the gospel. I think it was special for these college aged guys to give back to kids living just like they had. The looks on these little kids faces was priceless…bringing them joy in the name of Christ was such an honor and I think all 3 of us felt it overflowing. These two guys are my new favorites and I’ve had many teachable moments with them this week talking about girls and dating and how God wants them to live their lives. They both seem very genuine in wanting to grow into strong Christian men. Tomorrow Lorentiu invited one of them to come with me to translate for the children this weekend. I don’t really understand why they are so excited to drive me everywhere and talk with me and even help me do the Lord’s work. I think it is considered their chore for the week but it seems like this is the job all the boys want in the house. This day comes in good timing because I spent the morning praying for some connection with the orphan boys b/c I didn’t feel like I was breaking through very well. And now not only have we connected but they are excited to help me do more ministry.
Tonight all 3 of us walked through Timisoara. They showed me a beautiful rose garden chock full of beautiful flowers and smells and trellis’. We walked through the town square and I bought them drinks at McD’s (which is the cool place to be of all things)……It was a night filled with blessing.
Please pray for this weekend with the children. I had no idea I would be doing so much children’s ministry or I would have come more prepared. Can you imagine children’s ministry without any crafts or candy or props? Well, it’s how they do it here every week…..so I’m trying to remember all my children’s songs and stories and games from scratch. I have no idea what the housing situation is and I will probably be out of communication a couple of days….so keep those prayers coming.
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