"Nothing could prepare me for the day ahead - a humbling time full of God's blessings in visiting widows and the one widower in the city to deliver food parcels, Christmas boxes and slippers. Everyone has a home but very little money to live since being widowed. We miss Irene but I give thanks for Christine,a woman of might in action who is helping me carry everything. She is a great Trustee and a woman of many strengths. We are grateful to have such people of God working with us on the front line of ministry work. It was touching to see how God is moving in people's lives - bringing hope and love and transforming situations. We felt the mighty spirit of the Lord in and around us as we saw people being lifted up as we prayed with them. I am moved to tears seeing so much love and happiness in people They were all giving thanks - what a humbling experience it is being His servant. Each one is precious in His and our sight. Prayers are required for Pastor Jackie who is struggling today health wise. She may be finding it hard physically but her spiritual faith is awesome! She is still working with passion and zeal and teaches us so much.
First stop Vicuta and Ecaterina who live in small apartments in a tower block on the 6th floor - bit a a struggle getting all the items up there. Greeted with love and warmth by V who is a prayer warrior She is unable to go out due to her arthritis and osteoporosis. She lives in considerable pain. E's health is failing and she requires prayer. We give thanks that they are company for one another.
Next stop Anton, widower of Maria who last year sadly left us to be with the Lord. He still misses her terribly but was so pleased to see us and grateful for prayers and gifts. We give thanks that he and Maria were both saved after joining the programme. They were neighbours of Irene when she first moved to Arad. She and Jackie met Maria when she used to regularly go through Irene's rubbish bin looking for food. It is through this meeting that they were put on the programme.
Next visit Zina (see here with Pastor Jackie), a lady crippled with arthritis who was added to the programme earlier in the year. She came out to meet us with a lovely smile and such warmth. We had a time of fellowship and she was so grateful for her food, gift and slippers. Everyone on the programme loves their slippers - we take out a huge bag of various sizes and ensure they all get the right size - God knows what they need and uses us to provide it -all Spirit led.
Onto Elizabeta, who was sound asleep and we startled her. She was so grateful for our prayers and gifts but because she was so weary we did not prolong the visit allowing her to rest some more.Our last stop was to Ileana - a lady of Hungarian backround who is full of spirit. She is a Charismatic lady with a fire in her - she and Irene are close. She loved her gifts but was a bit doubtful about the size and colour of the slippers. We soon came up with exactly what was required and a huge smile appeared!What a day - I am crying tonight as I write this just seeing and experiencing a Living God at work by His Spirit"
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