What a great trip this has been to Romania. A team of 4 women trained 35-40 women leaders for three days. They included pastor’s wives, children’s ministry leaders, young rising leaders and even women seeking to start their own women’s ministries and bible studies. We trained on sharing your faith story as evangelism, inductive bible study, conflict management and the leader’s self care. The women were very responsive and I knew most of them from past trips. At one point before my teaching I was waiting in the back of the room and through the window the sun was setting over a beautiful Romanian garden outside the church. I felt the Lord reminding me of the great privilege to be on the other side of the world sharing God’s truth. They were so excited about my news of engagement and even sang me a special wedding song at the end of the conference (their deep love for me led me to tears). It’s always so hard to say goodbye to these wonderful people. They are so generous, hospitable and hungry to grow as believers. Thank you for your prayers. The 10 hour time change is always difficult but I have remained very healthy since I left and am so grateful for God’s strength.
