Widows Mite Programme - Vinga

Aged 68, serious health problems and no pension

During the service this afternoon Jackie quoted Proverbs 21v13 " If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered".  This verse was so appropriate today because after Church  Jackie drove Bogdan and myself around the widows and widowers to distribute their Christmas Food parcels and gifts.Out in the village in thawing snow and inches of slush and mud was quite an experience especially in the dark with no torch.  I definately needed my wellies but alas they would not fit in my suitcase!!!! Again would not have managed it without Jackie's 4 x 4 a blessing to her by an American Church - Thank You Jesus.

Aged 71 and no pension

Feeling unwell - had no fire when we called, trying to preserve her wood to last the winter

Minimal pension is swallowed up by cost of medication

Home of Mihai above.  He has a room in this house occupied by 4 families.

Carl has no pension. His sister-in-law who is very poor herself cooks for him

One of the widows was in Church and so she received her food and gift there which were
carried home for her.  The other 3 widows and 2 widowers we visited.  They all lead very hard lives (3 received no pensions at all).  Everyone had earth floors, earth toilets - some had wells in the garden, others in the street, and one in her back room.!!  Here are some pictures and I will share some of their individual stories later. I give thanks that they all know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour so they are not alone.
Please join me in prayer for these beautiful but desperate people.   If any of you are touched by these stories then you can help by making a monthly donation from as little as 5 pounds per month.   We can make a difference if everyone gives a little.

Thank you Jackie for some medication - home, did some earlier blogging but needed to get some rest.  It is now 11.30pm and I am up and about again catching up - tomorrow is another day and his grace and mercies are renewed each day.  .