"Support for Romania" Thanksgiving Service

God is good.  What do you do when you are double booked for a Saturday?  We prayed that God would find a way for us to attend both events.  Both  were very special to us - one was a family wedding and the other a Celebration and Thanksgiving Service for "Support for Romania", a Christian Charity based in Cardiff.  The Charity has over a period of 20 years made 127 trips to Romania with a fleet of lorries carrying much needed items to churches, hospitals, schools, orphanages, old people's homes and individuals.  They have blessed us in transporting our shoeboxes and other much needed items for the past 2 years.  Their last trip will be April 2011, however the Charity will continue with monetary gifts.  Please pray that we will find another method of transportation after that date.

We gave thanks that the Wedding Reception speeches were completed by 2 pm enabling us to set off for Cardiff in time for the start of the Service.  Over 400 people from all over the country arrived to share in the celebration which was followed by a buffet.  There was a real buzz of God's love in the air as we sang praises and gave Him all the glory.  Alan Penrose, the President of the Charity gave a wonderful address, his dear wife Ann read a lesson and there were 3 clergy speakers, 2 of which were from Romania.  We recognised Cornel Ghita from the Sega Baptist Church in Arad and we were blessed to meet up with him afterwards.  There were also 2 DVD presentations of the work spanning 20 years which touched the hearts of everyone present.  We give thanks for Alan and Ann Penrose, their team and supporters who have brought joy and hope to so many over the years.