San Nicolau Mic Church and more

Monday night was spent at San Nicolau Mic Church where Jackie always closes the Christmas communion service with everyone lighting candles.  This signifies the receiving of the Light of Jesus so that we can go out into the world and give of that light to others.  It was a time of reflection and giving thanks for all that He has done for us in addition to the celebration of His Birth.

After leaving church we went with our hosts, the Lucas to deliver Christmas gifts to 2 Children's Homes, one of which was Tabitha, where I have a long association. Have you every seen Father Christmas in full costume driving a minibus through the city? - seeing the faces of people at the traffic lights was a picture!!  The 30 children were all excited and it was a blessing to spend a little time with them.  We also had gifts for the staff, who are so dedicated.

Then the Lucas took us to visit a lovely Christian family in Vladamirescu where we met a grandmother, her son and his 2 young children.  They have a third child, aged just 1 who is in hospital in Cluj accompanied by her mother so the family will be separated again over Christmas.  Cluj is a city several hours drive away and Danny has been helping with transport.  This little girl is seriously ill and needs a valve in her brain to survive.  Danny was delivering a supply of donated Christmas food and RR will give shoebox gifts.  Please pray that God will heal this little girl and give the family daily strength. They are  under considerable financial pressure due to the medical costs so if anyone feels it on their heart to help then please contact us at RR and we will supply all the details.