"Frosty morning and a bitterly cold day. We went to our final Church service of the trip at Vinga - always sad to say goodbye to dear friends. Leontin opened in prayer and spoke about God's house, teachings and the Birth of Jesus who came to save sinners. Pastor Jackie shared on the Advent Candles and our missionary friend Mark closed in prayer. Light snow tonight but we give thanks for no heavy falls to date.Awoke to more frost on Monday morning. Out to change money and to buy groceries for the house. As we have such a tight timetable Christine and I are having to fulfil different commitments today. She is going with Pastor Jackie to the Osana Children's Home in Timisoara (accommodating 9 girls) to distribute gifts. I am going to the Detention Centre in the city with Bogdan and Spencer who minister there every week. They spend value time with the children and this week we are playing card games. Usually at Christmas Irene brings along Christmas crafts which they enjoy. We again supplied Pizzas as a treat for the children and staff. Soon they were opening their Christmas boxes. It never ceases to amaze me - seeing the delight on the children's faces when they receive their gifts. It makes the whole operation so worthwhile. They are always reminded that this is God's provision of love for them.
I was so pleased to bump into a young girl that Irene and I had previously supported in a Children's Home. Sadly she has had some health problems and is struggling. I reminded her that God loves her and we do too. She responded with "Tell Irene I love her and wish her a Happy Christmas", We pray that Jesus will hold her and everyone in the Centre in the palm of His hand". We respect the privacy of all the children in not providing any pictures of our visits."
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