Advent at Vinga Church

Happy to be at Sunday School

Approximately 10 years ago Pastor Jackie planted a Church at Vinga (approx. 15 miles from Arad) in the heart of a poor gypsy Community.  It has continued to grow with many people being baptized and the building has been extended to accommodate 2 classrooms.  A further extension is planned shortly to cater for  the increasing numbers.  There is a thriving Sunday School led by Delia assisted by Sarah, one of Jackie's grandaughters.  Also the Youth Group led by Bogdan, who is being trained by Jackie to be a Youth Pastor is doing well.  Last year the Youth went on a Mission Tripin Bulgaria and to Summer Camp and we give to thanks to our supporters who contributed towards these events.

Some of the congregation and visitors

There are mid week prayer meetings and house groups. Pastor Jackie who has health problems now delegates more and her 3 deacons  convene the meetings. There was beautiful praise,  individual solos and I was blessed to share a little of what God has been doing in our lives in the past year. Today Jackie lit and talked about the 2nd advent candle called the Preparation Candle signifying the preparation of our Saviour's birth and also the Second Coming.

A hymn from the Youth Group

The guest speaker, Vlad from Timisoara, a Baptist Pastor, who Jackie mentors gave the Word on the same theme.  It was lovely to share time with him, his wife Alina and family.  We later all enjoyed fellowship next door with our hosts, Leontin, Maria and their extended family who laid on a lovely meal of noodle soup, chicken and mashed potato followed by Maria's yummie home made gogosa  (doughnuts).  As always my waist is expanding whilst in Romania!!!!

Lighting the Preparation Candle