Vinga Church and San Nicolau Mic Club

Extract from Wayne's diary of Saturday, 14th December.

"A day of excitement with 2 programmes and parties ahead of us - Vinga Church and SNM.  We have lots of helpers and vehicles to transport everything we need.  We arrived at Jackie's Church in Vinga (about 15 miles outside the city) at around 10 am.  It is a poor area - very few people have running water in their homes.   Next door to the Church  Leontin (one of the elders) has killed a pig ready  for Christmas.  

The Church was packed with children - mostly age 10 and under - the Youth had already received their gifts during their programme the previous night.  Under the leadership of the Sunday School team, Vlad and Alina, Delia and Bogdan there was lots of singing and other worship.  After the programme ended we brought in Bibles, food, sweets, drinks, bananas and drinks.  It took an hour to distribute the shoe box gifts which were loved by all.  Thank you God for your provision and for everyone who helps Irene  ensure that the boxes are full of not only essential items but also other beautiful gifts for children who have so little.  Irene also made up gifts for the team.

Part II of the day's schedule was the Christmas Programme & Party at the San Nicolau Mic Kids Club and Music School - I believe it is now called "Jesus Generation".  What a welcome from leader Marius,  his new wife, Elena, the team and all the children.  The programme started with singing and worship.  The children were alive and excited - Marius is blessed with a beautiful wife who shares his vision for the Club and works alongside him.  The praise was followed by a musical competition - 17 contestants- playing keyboard, guitar, wind instruments and drums with Christine and I as judges (Irene sent over prizes in addition to gifts for the team). With the competition over Pastor Jackie arrived with the pizzas.  This a treat that we provide each year and there was much joy and laughter. Shoe box distribution followed much to the delight of everyone even the team.  The evening finished with more carols and a prayer.  Another special day Lord - wish Irene was here to share it - will ring her to tell her how much she is missed and loved".