A treat for the team and teens from the Kid's Club

It was 7.15 am and the City Railway Station was a hive of activity as 24 of us arrived with excitement in our hearts laden with food, drink, guitars, even a hand made volley ball net! For some it was their first train ride and for others their first trip out. After half an hour we arrived at Radna and visited the Cathedral with attached monastery. We enjoyed breakfast in the grounds followed by a time of Praise. Next destination was the Castle at Lipova, a three mile walk along a main road and it was 40 degrees !!! We picked up 7 huge water melons en route and proceeded to climb this very steep mountain. The path was a mixture of stones, rubble and loose earth - I am not sure how I made it - it had to be the strength of God.The views were magnificent. Soon the kids were climbing the ruins and shreaks of laughter and excitement filled the air. Then it was water melon time to cool down followed by some more praise.

After descending to a level plateau, the home made volley ball net was erected and the games went on for 2 hours in the hot sun. Witnessing the joy touched my heart but I gave thanks for my sun hat and the shade of a tree!!The descent was somewhat tricky after which we took a long long walk through Lipova to a resort out into the country. The heat had taken it's toll on all of us by the time we arrived. Many revived in the pool whilst other just rested and chatted. Darkness descended as we walked back to the railway station which took an hour but the air was still buzzing as we reflected on the adventures of the day. We all flopped into the little compartments of the train until our arrival back into Arad at 11.20, after which we took tram rides before walking the last leg of the journey. Thank you Marius and the team for a blessed day - how these children shine for Jesus!