Extracts from Wayne's diary for 20th December.....
"I can't believe we are on our last day - 2 weeks has passed so quickly - it seems longer because we have been so busy and crammed in many visits. Usually we spend 3 weeks in Romania but because of our circumstances with the boxes being delivered later this year and my mother in law's ill health this was not possible. Christine is at the baby hospital this morning caring for 3 babies, including a set of twins. This is such an important ministry. Caring for their physical and spiritual needs is so..o important during the formative years. Love is the heart of our Christian faith. It is not possible to provide pictures of this ministry.
I am sorting out everything for our early morning flight tomorrow - what to take home and what to leave behind for next visit, gifts for our friends etc. We have a meeting with Jackie to finalise financial matters.
It is a time of reflection. We. give thanks for Pastor Jackie and her grandaughters, Sarah and Elizabeth (both involved in ministry work) and her entire team: Vlad & Alina, Bogdan, Delia, Spencer & Lynsey, Marius & Elena and their team at San Nicolau Mic, the staff of the Children's Homes and more! What an anointed Pastor, leader and friend Jackie is - she runs on GOD power! Please join us in prayer for her health, strength and that God will bring more harvest hands for her. We also give thanks for the Luca family whose love, hospitality and support we value so much. From the oldest to the youngest God is holding this family close to Him. New doors are opening for them and there is JOY in the House. May they continue to prosper in Him. Blessings also for other God inspired friends/missionaries we spent value time with: Dave & Beth, Mark. Matt & Lorraine, Scot, Carolyn and their daughter plus our friend Traian.
One of the most touching points of this trip for me was meeting Iasmina and her mum for the first time - I cry just thinking of them, the love and the belief they have in Jesus and the love they have for each other. In the most difficult of circumstances - daily facing pain, being constantly in and out of hospitals - they face an uncertain future but they constantly shine for Jesus, giving thanks and never complaining. PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM AND IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN HELP FINANCIALLY THEN PLEASE CONTACT IRENE. During the trip I also visited the Detention Centre for the first time - Bogdan & Spencer are doing a great job in sharing the gospel through the building of relationships with these children who need love and support. I am also taking a special message home for Irene from D from the Centre - we will keep her close to our hearts in prayer.
Christine heart was particularly touched by the baby ministry and in particular caring for the twins - earlier in the year she was caring for another set of twins from the same family. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THIS MINISTRY AND ALL THE OTHER MINISTRIES THAT NEED OUR SUPPORT.
A huge Thank You to Christine for her hospitality, her physical and spiritual support, We have been the double act this year but sure have missed Irene and Peter!! Blessings also to Christine's lodgers, Vasi & Liliana for cooking us some delicious meals. Our final thank you is to our Heavenly Father - all this is His Work and none of it would be possible without His Love, Strength and Direction.
Well I am coming to the end of my diary - I never thought I would be stepping up in doing this - Irene is the blogger!!!!! I hope I have given you a flavour of this trip through my eyes and heart and you can spot the love of Jesus in the photo shots. We are blessed to be his humble servants"
THANK YOU FROM OUR HEARTS TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS WHO SHARE OUR VISION. YOU HAVE BROUGHT MUCH JOY INTO MANY LIVES THIS CHRISTMAS.
BE BLESSED.
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