Christmas Joy at Galos Petreu

We are trying to make the best possible use of our time here in Romania and so this morning we were out early to stock up on Christmas food parcels for 2 local families in need - then we visited Vacuta and Caterina, 2 widows from the program. They were thrilled to see us armed with some yogurts and bananas which they consider luxury food. After a good chat and prayer time it was back to the apartment to be picked up by our good friend Danny in his minibus. We collected Pastor Jackie, Christine, Peter and Magda plus 80 shoe boxes on route and then travelled on bumpy road for 3 hours to the poor northern region of Galos Petreu where their first language is Hungarian.

As we entered the village lots of excited children came running down the muddy road to greet us. After unloading and sorting the boxes the distribution began. When we saw the number of children we prayed for loaves and fishes provision and gave thanks that we had a box for every child. It was such a blessing to see their little faces.

Spiritually this area is not doing well but we felt strongly that we should visit to bring light into the darkness. After praise and carols Pastor Jackie preached a strong Word on Justification and Sanctification. We prayed it would penetrate the hearts of those present and give them a renewed thirst for the gospel. We gave thanks for the experienced driving of Danny because the journey home in the rain and darkness along treacherous roads with few markings was not easy.