This spring we have been able to do many different things in addition to our normal school classes. The weather has been beautiful which has allowed us to do lots of outdoor activities. We went to the Bucharest Zoo a couple times as a reward for the kids’ good behavior and participation in our classes. Many of them had never been to a zoo at all so it was a really fun experience for them. Many of the kids loved taking pictures of the animals and each other. Knowing that they love to take pictures, we had a week of photography classes for them. Dan who heads up H2H Canada came over to lead these outdoor classes. The kids enjoyed applying what they learned about light and composition by taking lots of pictures. We were proud of how they did!
We also did lots of nice things with our transition program boys and girls and also the graduates from previous years. The highlights were the special days that the Canadian team planned for them and the Easter celebration. As more and more teams came over, our boys got to practice their English that we have been learning all year. Each time they improved and they are now able to introduce themselves and talk about what they like to do in the program and in their free time. They have been the most excited group we’ve had about learning English and they are doing great.
Our geography and animal classes continued to go well, as well as the tutoring class for the after high school math test. In our art class the kids enjoyed drawing still life pictures and learning about famous artists like VanGogh and Monet.
In youth group we watched the History Channel series “The Bible,” which was very well done. The kids had lots of questions, some seemed very interested and others very closed off. We have been talking a lot about putting faith into action but they are finding it a very hard thing to do. This is our biggest burden at the moment, that we are facing so much resistance to believing in and following God. We also felt an increase in spiritual warfare personally and as a staff as weariness and fatigue set in. Added to that were knowing that many kids are being abused, a close friend here lost her baby late in her pregnancy, and seeing how jam packed the summer months will be.
We know that God has called us to minister to these kids and we know that it won’t always be easy and fun, but that in the end His plan will be fulfilled. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in supporting us in prayer and financially. We couldn’t do this without your help which God is using to provide for us. Thanks so much for partnering with us to do God’s work!
Please Continue To Pray:
- Praise God for always watching over us and providing for us. Pray that we will stay healthy and safe as we come into the summer months. Pray for energy in a super busy time
- Pray for our family, friends and supporters that make it possible for us to be here. We could not be the hands and feet of Christ were it not for their love, prayers and support.
- Pray for the kids that we work with, that God will till the soil of their hearts and make them ready for planting, watering, and harvesting. Pray that they are open to God’s word and will. Also pray for their safety and health as many of them face abusive situations
- Pray for us and the rest of the staff as we plan for summer ministry, there is much yet to do and the time is quickly approaching.
- Pray for those coming on short term mission trips to help us here and for those working on coming here full time, that God would provide for them and prepare them for his ministry
- Pray for God to provide for this ministry and give wisdom to everyone involved so that it is always focused on honoring Him
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we pray for you all daily...
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