tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81223138233217439082024-02-07T02:44:00.688-08:00servingkidsEla Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-26125733894908659062010-01-19T02:54:00.000-08:002010-01-19T04:21:34.806-08:00The story of 3 eggs !<strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">The story of 3 eggs!</span></strong><br /><br />It is a story to us ..but it is a fact to Silviu ,a 12 year old boy from Pauleasca(Arges),about 40 km away from Campulung.Vio sees Silviu and many other kids every Saturday.This past Saturday,Silviu eyes were shining in a strange way. Sunday (two days ago) was his birthday ..just listen why he had that kind of sparkle in his eyes a day before his birthday:<br /><em><strong>“ Tomorrow it is my birthday Vio and mom saved 3 eggs just for me ,to make me a birthday cake</strong></em> ." But his excitement was ruined..they are 8 kids in the family,mom no job,suffering of cancer....coming back from school they found no food.Two of his brothers –not knowing the real purpose of those eggs,saved with huge sacrifice ,came back from school,one ate 2 eggs ,another one 1.But there were still 6 more that wanted something for lunch .They started <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-GTucbPC9xgJTfev3hZ-ydVeSCtJo-TkgMorsIaQS-xL-lY5qtmp1s2Zhh7S2KHuwzdHJQTZNungHLheEqDijU52_yxzz1MGCBY9NnBhNYSjtJ9b1NLV5a429zpK8NPqjwsybp0vADHn/s1600-h/DSC_7926.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428404051226692098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-GTucbPC9xgJTfev3hZ-ydVeSCtJo-TkgMorsIaQS-xL-lY5qtmp1s2Zhh7S2KHuwzdHJQTZNungHLheEqDijU52_yxzz1MGCBY9NnBhNYSjtJ9b1NLV5a429zpK8NPqjwsybp0vADHn/s320/DSC_7926.JPG" /></a>to visit their neighbors and ask for an egg to fry in the hope that one day they will give it back .So,Silviu’s dream of getting a birthday cake on his birthday was ruined… Hard to say who was more disappointed, Silviu or his mom seeing all this and not be able to help at all.But God loves Silviu,He wanted Silviu to get a birthday cake and on Sunday the cake was taken to his home. No movie could ever capture those feelings, those tears of joy and the excitement in the air of that house. .our prayer is that we continue to be more than just “teachers” to all the kids we work with.<br /><br /><br />In order to strengthen our relationship with some of them we will have a 2 days camp the first week of February .About 40% of kids are first time in the camp,each of them have been waiting for months so their turn will come and they could come in the Christian camp. We are both excited ,especially knowing where some of the kids come.2 of them come from a family with 17 kids ,they are from Negreni,a village Vio started to go to ,every Sunday, only few months ago. They all and us including have been saving for months to have funds for this event ,and this is how far we could go.Pray these 2 days will be “perfect” and that in spite of the shortage ,the power of God will be present ,at work in little lives.<br /><br /><strong>Still believe in prayer? </strong><br /><br />We would love for kids to experience the power of prayer and help them believe in prayer and practice it .Therefore Vio will start the Kids Prayer group on the first week of February,in Rucar. Please help us in prayer so that the life of the ones attending ,will be changed and their growth will have a great impact on others, including their families.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Junior Youth challenge</strong><br /><br />Youth has been a challenge for many and now we would love to challenge the youth in Cotesti(about 20 minutes drive from us) and a Junior Youth challenge group will start there in few days .It is a two ways challenge, for the youth and for us ,but we are glad a youth group was asked to start in this village.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Book of hope</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBj7tVl6KZA1F0hQRXu1omhIyc3xiHVpYcwPKuJhMiCkDAGww_oiCS3bIub5xUS81HwsSGR3paK4w4r029RwyaWBKLSu96kPJr_jcILS0Bt95rqUpboyVqyCFOGUr5fl8h4od90OFoZEg/s1600-h/cabane,+shoes+boxes,+retreat+151.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428412071274289986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBj7tVl6KZA1F0hQRXu1omhIyc3xiHVpYcwPKuJhMiCkDAGww_oiCS3bIub5xUS81HwsSGR3paK4w4r029RwyaWBKLSu96kPJr_jcILS0Bt95rqUpboyVqyCFOGUr5fl8h4od90OFoZEg/s320/cabane,+shoes+boxes,+retreat+151.jpg" /></a><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428416549303194578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEIXp0SZ-2KI8OdGuMkoaXAECnf4YgpcLqsTwhukiVR14W9DaN9pAIxpvkAVNbLKJrtV52QxtWcFALF3v6aD3gHhSPf0_VxEsHxZE4tAcgn8K2p8-17kOsBmiJrC8dYx3W-kJjaTmWJAz/s320/cabane,+shoes+boxes,+retreat+153.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;">In the mission field we learned that every paper,pencil,or crayons could become a great tool to teach kids about God's love for the world!But when we come to Christmas it is one of the greatest opportunities to share His love.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicm2fvpUBY-1dnVNxW4AvO6Wmy72KdpquG9Z2nz7tZkKWzozrD26kHXS-aapiSe2bN2zAy32qpisb773EOGYy91i8dnaN4GPfU_1_XSYi6AYF4zMC9rxwm-JtLfaSF2QQexu0VVRvKHdB4/s1600-h/cabane,+shoes+boxes,+retreat+131.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428417972450854402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicm2fvpUBY-1dnVNxW4AvO6Wmy72KdpquG9Z2nz7tZkKWzozrD26kHXS-aapiSe2bN2zAy32qpisb773EOGYy91i8dnaN4GPfU_1_XSYi6AYF4zMC9rxwm-JtLfaSF2QQexu0VVRvKHdB4/s320/cabane,+shoes+boxes,+retreat+131.jpg" /></a>To increase the amount of the bible message given on Christmas ,each child that got shoe boxes,also got the Book of Hope,which was donated to us by wonderful friends!Some of the kids put aside the box ,so that they could read the message of the book.</span><br /><br /><strong>Dany and Andrew</strong><br /><br />It is not only you that is anxious to hear about the adoption situation,we are too,but we have no news.Laws change from a day to another ,people are corupt,Satan has plans of destroying,but may we all remember the final WORD is HIS.<br /><br /><br />To Him be the glory for ever!<br /><br />Glad to be in His and your team<br /><br />Viorel and Estera<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></span></strong>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-54073773782337688672009-09-02T07:32:00.000-07:002009-09-30T10:37:15.492-07:00summer 2009<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Summer 2009</span></span>
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<br /><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:red;">2 Thesalonicians 1:11 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Drago</b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4YBLTeNpEYG9sSjxKuFRIMIXbTXihkubZDETHo5eIZgKdtSyeGdOs2wg4AU_qDxKadIv8p733GFopNWhEftWeFt05HhT8n8QcALhzwiSfRC6urR3US-OQM0ToZeaMm9jSEGnXvdbbtazp/s1600-h/dragos.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376886815337626850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 155px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4YBLTeNpEYG9sSjxKuFRIMIXbTXihkubZDETHo5eIZgKdtSyeGdOs2wg4AU_qDxKadIv8p733GFopNWhEftWeFt05HhT8n8QcALhzwiSfRC6urR3US-OQM0ToZeaMm9jSEGnXvdbbtazp/s320/dragos.JPG" border="0" /></a><b>s</b>-to your encouragement and first of all to God’s glory we declare that fruits that last started to show up and Dragos is one of them.10 years ago,<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>he started to<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>to attend the weekly Bible studies ,he came in the camp, trusted the Lord<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>ad that’s where the great journey of his start. About 3 years ago we had as a missionary focus on <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /><st1:country-region><st1:place>India</st1:place></st1:country-region>, Indian food, Indian dresses, Indian culture and words, Indian prayer requests and the needs in the Indian mission field. In all this time the Lord was working in Dragos heart. So he started to<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>work among high-school mates<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>and among students in Universities in <st1:city><st1:place>Pitesti</st1:place></st1:city> and just days ago he<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>came<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>with the news “ I am going in India in this coming September”.We are all excited how God is using Dragos and we pray for His protection over Dragos as he is serving Him in a dangerous area.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" equiv="Content-Type"><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"><meta content="Microsoft Word 10" name="Generator"><meta content="Microsoft Word 10" name="Originator"><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CTEMP%7E1.VIO%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C05%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CTEMP%7E1.VIO%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C05%5Cclip_editdata.mso" rel="Edit-Time-Data"><style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style>
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We had only 3 camps for kids(136) and 1 for teens (35) this year..<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>Each of them different with a special touch of the Holy Spirit.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"><v:path connecttype="rect" gradientshapeok="t" extrusionok="f"><o:lock aspectratio="t" ext="edit"><v:imagedata title="" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\TEMP~1.VIO\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.png"><w:wrap type="square">One week we had 15 out o40 kids attending for the first time a Christian camp. It was precious to see Betty,Ralu,Geanina and others trusting the Lord to become their Saviour. </p></w:wrap></v:imagedata></o:lock></v:path></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:stroke><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><v:imagedata title="poze badeni iulie 205" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\TEMP~1.VIO\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image003.jpg"><w:wrap type="square"><span style="font-size:0;"></span>Georgi-from Poienari(in this huge village there is no Christian church at all,but for the last year she had the desire to participate into a Christian camp and know about the Lord and know The Lord. The day before they left we talked about things in <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAXa8-mJB4OOsE2jbKz63cuGLAtiiEPpRu3TwcDsiPb5LMDof69OYbyCGh_NHN6ilQ87oUNJaCcD0VNYO652t9Ym2OPMTVJi5lE-0d0n0yIUyrSB6xvSfTul97V7rjpuJXOWRbvmlmmbh/s1600-h/flag.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376891017038859762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 223px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 146px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAXa8-mJB4OOsE2jbKz63cuGLAtiiEPpRu3TwcDsiPb5LMDof69OYbyCGh_NHN6ilQ87oUNJaCcD0VNYO652t9Ym2OPMTVJi5lE-0d0n0yIUyrSB6xvSfTul97V7rjpuJXOWRbvmlmmbh/s320/flag.JPG" border="0" /></a>heaven and things that can not be found in Heaven and her prayer was so simple” Thank you dear Lord that in Heaven is safety”. <st1:city><st1:place>Alma</st1:place></st1:city> is another girl coming for the first time in a Christian camp with her brother. She became a Christian and we believe God is going to use Alma in a wonderful way. She dreams to use her talents(watch the flag she made in the camp) and she wants to do paintings and use them in caritable purposes for poor kids.</p></w:wrap></v:imagedata><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in">The third week-it was from our knowledge the first time we had a boy from Bucharest ,member of EMO( a Satanist movement ). At the end of camp he promised to come back “ I was impressed and amazed. I really loved it .It was not what I expected( he asked his parents before he came, if drinks and disco’s are available at the camp) but I really enjoyed it “.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in">In the teens c<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc3chpyV7qffMXhOU7zfcAFDAt_PU9KaUPEgxZblAkKV1HTaLq_X2RJdaVsTypLGYb59QG67Qhp-2TxqpMPMZZyeWyh2DyN5BQZqJBzeddZOuxalaicyMw5pYZu5kJLo_LT0FYXUVCUoo/s1600-h/kids.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376888521044798754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 202px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc3chpyV7qffMXhOU7zfcAFDAt_PU9KaUPEgxZblAkKV1HTaLq_X2RJdaVsTypLGYb59QG67Qhp-2TxqpMPMZZyeWyh2DyN5BQZqJBzeddZOuxalaicyMw5pYZu5kJLo_LT0FYXUVCUoo/s320/kids.JPG" border="0" /></a>amp-it was our turn to be amazed-a worship leader from a very well known church in Romania, a gypsies church came 2 evenings in row to talk about worship and have real worship with teens .The Holly Spirit was just moving, touching , awakening (for the ones that do not know in our churches leaders do not allow instruments or alive music, so this helped all of us to see what a heart of worship does).</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="font-size:0;">·<span style="font-family:';font-size:7;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><?xml:namespace prefix = v /><v:shape id="_x0000_s1026" coordsize = "1000,1000"> <v:imagedata title="P8060223"><w:wrap type="square"></v:shape><!--[if !vml]--><!--<v:stroke joinstyle="miter"><v:path connecttype="rect" gradientshapeok="t"><w:wrap type="square" anchory="margin" anchorx="margin">eat touched most of all our heart (perhaps) in the teens camp it was <st1:place>Beni</st1:place>’s testimony. He got saved this January and while here in this camp a boy his age trusted the Lord hearing <st1:place>Beni</st1:place>’s(orange t-shirt) testimony. But this is not the end , Beni confessed that the Holly Spirit of God talked to his heart to follow up the new believer and right after that we had a one night long conversation-it ended by 6:30 in the morning : “ I feel it is the right thing to do because I had the same sins in <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACYMLoF7McXqsYr4lgs9RapPb1CDsw6JMDlVnIiNl7u6VVE9q85IiQdwg-GndLJ1Cc_hqpSEGfMfXe_LwEZ81sqwtVHXBWF_kePylZGIe3LGGAGjcvgE4fR_Hhytmx5i4SAxXLFVGoCxa/s1600-h/beni.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376888975728033426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 183px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 142px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACYMLoF7McXqsYr4lgs9RapPb1CDsw6JMDlVnIiNl7u6VVE9q85IiQdwg-GndLJ1Cc_hqpSEGfMfXe_LwEZ81sqwtVHXBWF_kePylZGIe3LGGAGjcvgE4fR_Hhytmx5i4SAxXLFVGoCxa/s320/beni.JPG" border="0" /></a>my life as this guy and I can understand better his failures .I owe my strong walk to others ,therefore<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>it is my turn to help”. Not only that but for the rest of the year he is working at a very close stage with 2 of his classmates, visiting them, inviting them to meetings .He already started to pray for them and with them and God gave him favor in front of his classmates.</p></w:wrap></v:path></v:stroke></w:wrap></v:imagedata><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">
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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><v:imagedata title="distrib_other 230" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\TEMP~1.VIO\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image003.jpg"><w:wrap type="square"><b>Open air Evangelism and tent ministry<o:p></o:p></b></p></w:wrap></v:imagedata><p class="MsoNormal">Having helpers it makes the work little easier .4 of the young people we trained in the last years joined in the open air evangelism ministry th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3w0pcsIESPxHalT8cj1qTfHigmnX39ol0LKw_1KV8Wu272ur34dG0Cqy0RuZMtMpQniW0Z2x3_laSnv0kMn-L_3fE4-W1X_VX5wv_tMe6-dlvgvgIKCg4qZ2rupMjj_qUtkE4tzm-apC/s1600-h/open_evang.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376891918046954706" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 166px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3w0pcsIESPxHalT8cj1qTfHigmnX39ol0LKw_1KV8Wu272ur34dG0Cqy0RuZMtMpQniW0Z2x3_laSnv0kMn-L_3fE4-W1X_VX5wv_tMe6-dlvgvgIKCg4qZ2rupMjj_qUtkE4tzm-apC/s320/open_evang.JPG" border="0" /></a>is summer .Thanks to this team, kids from 9 new villages </p><p class="MsoNormal">heard the Gospel : Lunca Corbului, Negreni, Aninoasa Cariera, Berindesti and so on. In some places kids and neighbors heard the Good News. Praises to the Lord for this and thanks to the ones helping.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><v:imagedata title="distrib_other 062" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\TEMP~1.VIO\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image005.jpg"><w:wrap type="square">In 3 of this places we are planning to open up weekly bible studies for kids-your prayers are valuable o this issue.</p></w:wrap></v:imagedata><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The reasons we shared all these with you are 2 at least:</p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">You will understand ad f</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrP_wqqXXrQa_BNTP-72APnOL2ANQ2BMtFgJEMptCgN_8WDgUdfU_adVmZNaiVW1xrV9sCufMGPyjTERli1YkXm1hAZ3IItgNPrkYn4d9HRibiCZw1Bb3Ivoo7v-G8kVus9sqbfd9ZsIH/s1600-h/child.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376892019920828066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 159px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrP_wqqXXrQa_BNTP-72APnOL2ANQ2BMtFgJEMptCgN_8WDgUdfU_adVmZNaiVW1xrV9sCufMGPyjTERli1YkXm1hAZ3IItgNPrkYn4d9HRibiCZw1Bb3Ivoo7v-G8kVus9sqbfd9ZsIH/s320/child.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">orgive us why to writting so much </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><!<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal;font-size:100%;">For you to rejoice that starting with the beggining of summer ,when Estera teached 2 weeks at a Bible Institute for Children’s workers, throught the whole summer God has blessed us with many miracles , some helpers, lives changed, stronger teens in their walk with the Lord, “ our” two kids with many improvements and we all know this is in part because He is good ,but the other part because you care ,you pray and you give.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Now you worked hard for the summer to go smooth here on our end , therefore you deserve a break. As for us ,not yet, since there is a workers retreat ahead, kindergarten and weekly bible studies to start or reopen in some villages.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Still resting with you in His promises</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; COLOR: rgb(153,0,0)"><span style="font-size:100%;">Vio,Estera,Andrei and Dany</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">
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<br /><v:imagedata title="P8060223"><w:wrap type="square"></w:wrap></v:imagedata>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-32073918059561464152009-05-01T13:32:00.000-07:002009-05-01T13:43:51.776-07:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Restore us to yourself, O LORD, that we may return; renew our days as of old.</span><br /> Lamentations 5:21<br /><br /> Crisis and restoration sounds to be linked...after crisis restoration needs to take place ..and since spiritual crisis ,financial crisis and all kind of crisis take place around us we are looking for restoration ,but only the one coming from above..<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmR76rr2nXGskuG_KqubpbDRM7yhRkmHz_d-ZcPr1V_DwWqmNCTw4UEtWBm55hmL0td1EyT_5XDgLzKukjvZtd6ecP39kdS-VepcUvV6kg4dgHlWZLxFSfy1YeswvCyg2hjfEkVfuax8PR/s1600-h/IMG_5487.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmR76rr2nXGskuG_KqubpbDRM7yhRkmHz_d-ZcPr1V_DwWqmNCTw4UEtWBm55hmL0td1EyT_5XDgLzKukjvZtd6ecP39kdS-VepcUvV6kg4dgHlWZLxFSfy1YeswvCyg2hjfEkVfuax8PR/s320/IMG_5487.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330956556035682418" border="0" /></a>One of the crisis in our lives as a family started as soon as we got the two little kids and we did not even know the size and the impact of it The kids are doing wonderful from all points of view ,God even provided a bunk bed for them and they are happy and we are trilled to see little more space in that room. However Andrew is a real challenge to us in so many spiritual ways ,not just by keeping us busy but the things that get into his mind and lips ,the things he learns from his dad when they meet the evil plans he makes even though he is not even 7 took us by surprise and gets most of our spiritual power. Because his father still has his rights ,Andrew loves his dad and his dad loves him and because the deal was to keep him just for a while ,(with us having no right to discipline Andrew in any way)we pray this “deal time “ to come to an end .His dad hates Dani from the bottom of his heart and he wants us to keep Dani for good or to adopt him.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ucU4yS47Yv8eEh7bQuktwexMsantKb1WdfKAkkZSXmf7OBc4Ks6Cxhoi314RQJcP8jNb9TzQYI1sECsrElUSB3_kpx-zId69lHBtChAhsx7yeUEQbDuUSlg7fzRTKUhuMyvFcp455W_H/s1600-h/pec_tm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ucU4yS47Yv8eEh7bQuktwexMsantKb1WdfKAkkZSXmf7OBc4Ks6Cxhoi314RQJcP8jNb9TzQYI1sECsrElUSB3_kpx-zId69lHBtChAhsx7yeUEQbDuUSlg7fzRTKUhuMyvFcp455W_H/s320/pec_tm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330956739249788866" border="0" /></a>Please pray for restoration in Andrew’s heart ,in our walk with the Lord and our time with Him.<br /><br /> <br />God is giving us strength however and helps us to go on ,by encouraging others to take the Good News to other kids .In April we had the chance to be in Targu Mures and do a training week there .The students were mainly from an organization there reaching kids from troubled homes and areas .We were very encouraged by their efforts ..and our prayer is that the Lord will restore in every possible way Dacian and help him go on with the great work he does in <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvknELECdO2Jb_BCJqsxa1jkcL8SwUqWuY4ePajXa_rdHunhexuYCK5VhA0X6y_7HgGTACY1AUTlPMPPf1aTFS3QaoKJr1KOvcwvy6G0ORW8iBqmrF4Sv3bXRL21Zu1RNbCHqlC1IKhEC/s1600-h/Shoes_09+029.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvknELECdO2Jb_BCJqsxa1jkcL8SwUqWuY4ePajXa_rdHunhexuYCK5VhA0X6y_7HgGTACY1AUTlPMPPf1aTFS3QaoKJr1KOvcwvy6G0ORW8iBqmrF4Sv3bXRL21Zu1RNbCHqlC1IKhEC/s320/Shoes_09+029.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330958705987942866" border="0" /></a>that area and may all students be restored in their walk with the Lord (many of them will do something for the Lord if they get paid and this takes away the chance from many kids to hear the Good News and benefit from different services given by this organization).<br /><br /><br /><br />By blessing others we get blessed –we experienced that in the last years of ministry .God blesses people with jobs and they bless us with their donations, God gives people <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqd6gLJHiOysciAKDvRl91hj5G5Ja_uTVebxskP_uJuDh3xcjiJcqLXt53MoIQOSyYn0egnRqknDqtbkWoUPD_CO7dhvZelzb8MsahzznVF3P9hdhXYSWUqxI6fJyUjomCbRl0QQwcuqs3/s1600-h/Shoes_09+031.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqd6gLJHiOysciAKDvRl91hj5G5Ja_uTVebxskP_uJuDh3xcjiJcqLXt53MoIQOSyYn0egnRqknDqtbkWoUPD_CO7dhvZelzb8MsahzznVF3P9hdhXYSWUqxI6fJyUjomCbRl0QQwcuqs3/s320/Shoes_09+031.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330957165611184402" border="0" /></a>awareness of prayer’s power and we get blessed by seeing the result of their prayers .Recently we have been blessed because a wonderful ministry has been blessed with shoes , lots of shoes and out of nowhere we got a phone call to go and pick up shoes for our area .Another man from the church has been blessed with a van and he allowed Vio to use it and bring the shoes..so the story goes on..others were blessed-they blessed us .We have been blessed and blessed others ..<br /><br /> There are so many touching stories about this distribution of shoes that you won’t believe .In one family(<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Vlasceanu family</span> from Pauleasca) there were 8 kids ,all of them had their shoes out of use and the older ones asked their dad for shoes…the answer they kept getting was “ have no way of giving you any” .Their parents were crying and praying for days in row and one Saturday Vio gets in the village and gives to each child from this family a pair of shoes ..the exact size .It takes a little bit of heaven on earth to comprehend the meaning of those tears ..kids were crying out of happiness ,parents were weeping out of thankfulness ….<br /><br /> There is still restoration to take place and many new things to happen. Therefore we need your prayers for:<br /><br />• <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Andrew </span>and the issue regarding his situation ..whatever God has in His plans for his dad so he can take Andrew back( because his dad not having him brings lots tension and suspicion from his side) .<br /><br />• <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">From 29th june to 11th of july</span> there will be multiple activities going one, including Estera teaching in the Insitute ,Vio running a camp, plus we need to see what to do with the kids in the meanwhile. Before that lots of materials need to be prepared.<br /><br />• We need prayers <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">to experience God’s faithfulness </span>regarding finances for the ministry and personal expenses-since we are in debt .<br /><br />• <span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-weight: bold;">In 4 villages</span> the kids from weekly bible clubs have different ages and Vio needs to separate them in kids and teens ,but workers are needed for this.<br /><br />May we all be restored and return to Him for forgiveness, strength, provision and hope<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Viorel &Estera</span></span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dani & Andrew</span></span><br /></div>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-60465547086978750362009-03-10T09:10:00.000-07:002009-03-10T09:42:38.642-07:00Hope<strong>Therefore our hope is in you, for you are the one who does all this.</strong><br /><strong><em>Jeremiah 14:22b<br /></em></strong><br />In time of crisis ,hope is what people are looking for .In time of crisis Hope is what we have left ,therefore we try to share our hope with others and help others to share their Hope as well .The hope that in Romania the new generation will know God and trust HIM gives us strength to do what we do…<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBvovuggAqufDS9OvB8tjChrxH0_Bt0MEtAKrOduAL2j82jyTVLne1UnnxXkb6H0VEHG_127hxisq9h0mTkTCbXSoAN-RC4JZNauN_8bDdTsTRpGxLkom9goA_tRYby6h8pfZW_u1SR9M/s1600-h/pec+CT+++picii+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311592842975206866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 215px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBvovuggAqufDS9OvB8tjChrxH0_Bt0MEtAKrOduAL2j82jyTVLne1UnnxXkb6H0VEHG_127hxisq9h0mTkTCbXSoAN-RC4JZNauN_8bDdTsTRpGxLkom9goA_tRYby6h8pfZW_u1SR9M/s320/pec+CT+%2B+picii+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Just two weeks ago we had a training week in Constanta-it is the place in Romania with majority muslim population .We had hopes in the past and for the future and other Christians in the area asked our help to train them reach out the kids …<br />So here we went for few days to spend a wonderful time with young people in the area and He has done great things there for us …<br />Using the car so much ,the car became a little danger for Satan, and our oil tank broke because of the bumping roads …it was another challenge due to the need of the car in the work and also due to the funds needed to fix it .Praise God He has been faithful as always .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTILv_vqwQeihsIvS5Fqj8rUO1m5yKjME_44h9KJNLX2MgQ_KqJJvj4rS_6C0dAODpDiqKzUf0iHbkwS3_x7vIoARwCsbSpwLSOaYvXJEs3-Y_WfROnaG2dmmJ7bZgYcmJf_spgkPBW10A/s1600-h/pec+CT+++picii+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311593714039085250" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 245px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 177px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTILv_vqwQeihsIvS5Fqj8rUO1m5yKjME_44h9KJNLX2MgQ_KqJJvj4rS_6C0dAODpDiqKzUf0iHbkwS3_x7vIoARwCsbSpwLSOaYvXJEs3-Y_WfROnaG2dmmJ7bZgYcmJf_spgkPBW10A/s320/pec+CT+%2B+picii+026.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Valea Bădenilor it is a village we talked about a lot ,but never before we have seen so much power from above …It is a gypsies village and many people working among gypsies loose hope after a while-they change so fast ,have so many hide reasons in searching God ,so fearless and so on..well, all of these theories failed when God started to work in their lives .We were meeting in a house of theirs ,so small ,could not have lots of kids attending, plus some of the adults started to show desire to know God ..without asking or expecting any help from any source or resource ,some of the adults said “ we need to have a little bigger place where kids could meet ,and we could meet too. One man gave part of <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhZkh2JjYnoR618ahwREqewZTpsmwIl9VdvubcILQdjF8G9E5GFlJWbqe9pJhubANTeXKMShecTNl6n2O9TECZ3RumKo8Z5y3IivFWOopOFLt94yOQ-EIkAueSB1EyZzO28eDUzcP3i3k/s1600-h/pec+CT+++picii+046.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311594237522793426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhZkh2JjYnoR618ahwREqewZTpsmwIl9VdvubcILQdjF8G9E5GFlJWbqe9pJhubANTeXKMShecTNl6n2O9TECZ3RumKo8Z5y3IivFWOopOFLt94yOQ-EIkAueSB1EyZzO28eDUzcP3i3k/s320/pec+CT+%2B+picii+046.jpg" border="0" /></a>his yard to build a small house that will become a little church .Within 3 weeks the little building was ready, built by them ,they came up with the wood ,arms ,food whatever it took to build this .From our experience looks to be the very first gypsies church built in Romania by gypsies alone without any help coming from outside .This was just to be the beginning; beside our meeting with kids (now we have about 70 kids attending bible classes) ,but adults meet EVERY EVENING to study the bible .The Lord “is the one who does all this “indeed.<br /><br /><br />Andrew and Dany are doing just great ,so many improvements in all aspects ,thought to be honest Andrew represents one of the biggest challenges in our lives :they both pray and love bible lessons. Please pray we will have wisdom and patience to raise them up for Kingdom and help them find The Way to Heaven.<br /><br /><br />Looking ahead there are some activities we need prayer for ,so we need to ask help for one more time .<br /><ul><li>In April 6th to 11th this year we will have a training week in Targu Mures .We are glad we can help in this area ,but our prayer is that the ones attending the course will grasp the vision of God for children in their area.<br /></li><li>Cotesti-for a while there has been some work in this village ,some years ago but then there was no place to meet with the kids. Now, Toader Family opened up their home for children ,so a weekly bible study will be every week in this village.Also they asked Vio to help them start a youth Bible study for teens in the village ,so we ask for wisdom in how to divide the time and passion for lost teens<br /></li><li>Berindesti –is a village that benefit from shoe boxes .Petrica Nitu helped Vio find this village ,now he wants a weekly bible study there and Vio accepted the challenge.<br />To be able to continue the work we need you to pray for God’s provision regarding funds .We have seen His faithfulness and we pray circumstances will not take away our eyes from HIM .<br /><br /><br />Thank you for praying for us ,helping us and encouraging us ..it is wonderful to know that we are not in crisis of friends and prayer partners .God bless you with HOPE </li></ul><p>Viorel,Estera,Dany and Andrew </p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-25957041231088174482008-12-29T12:05:00.000-08:002008-12-29T12:36:09.862-08:00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><strong>Looking back but not too back..</strong> </div><div></div><div><br />Being part of a ministry involves tones of paper to write down all things happening in just one year .We will not take the time to do it now for we tried to keep you up to date as much as we could ,but we would love to look back just in the last 3 weeks and share with you some of the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMRDnknR4czWNvFpFUwhVAT9uensE76ocpwJ-gSOfGOX7FvhOwUA0T4Tpvtuy-_6paTFAQ5UCSAT_C60dyBNf3U-JDmtJ1avitwZ_1X2wZIL_E2bMtSkfJARw4t2XWCiiRXODbKQoI_p7d/s1600-h/Dec08+038.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285306086950314050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMRDnknR4czWNvFpFUwhVAT9uensE76ocpwJ-gSOfGOX7FvhOwUA0T4Tpvtuy-_6paTFAQ5UCSAT_C60dyBNf3U-JDmtJ1avitwZ_1X2wZIL_E2bMtSkfJARw4t2XWCiiRXODbKQoI_p7d/s320/Dec08+038.jpg" border="0" /></a>things that had happened.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Training in Dambovita</span></strong> county-this area had been in our thoughts and prayers for several years already and finally we got to hold a training week here .There were about 17 students attending it ,13 of them graduated but we were very pleased with the opening .Some elders from different churches wanted to be present to take notes and it was a joy indeed to hear them making comments about the training .Since children’s ministry is very news to the area we decided to meet once a month from now on with the students and whoever is interested from churches in Dambovita county and give them more ideas and encouragement in starting and developing a kids ministry and soon our hope is they will also develop youth ministry in the area as well as other ministries .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-wjxElSocHSb8FkCh1DummsNzfGJ436rtwKYMQve7njrOrGsVuAyrqoFklXq2ZrZ2mKuVdtOAgpmGmgR1hxKVo4bSTNxsBGliNO4joXQPI0c9gABe8w-nYTUy6xpDH5dsHsiokXSaHuu/s1600-h/Dec08+384.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285310368399308818" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-wjxElSocHSb8FkCh1DummsNzfGJ436rtwKYMQve7njrOrGsVuAyrqoFklXq2ZrZ2mKuVdtOAgpmGmgR1hxKVo4bSTNxsBGliNO4joXQPI0c9gABe8w-nYTUy6xpDH5dsHsiokXSaHuu/s320/Dec08+384.jpg" border="0" /></a>We were excited after these days –the students and people from churches wanted to take advantage of our presence there and most of the days the training will start at 9 in the morning and end at 9 at night ,plus two kids to look after and so on..now hope you understand why we appreciate so much God’s help and protection and your prayers in all we do, because it is a matter of a TEAM.<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Shoe Boxes 2008</strong></span> –were a challenge in many ways ,not that we are afraid so much of challenges(after they are over ..uh).This year we got 10,800 shoe boxes to distribute.They came in time thanks for praying for this and that allowed us to contact more new schools and kindergartens .It <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaBunZQ3VMaa6342JwLi9SP6n7I8Qrs8OskKeCc-t5Kwa927eWXU7hSh__qx8yFKbDmmCOJTujVdtfcaf0_WzcOhjfcUTQzUqFrKVC-HuDrCH0C2LxqCn3iV0HPw3v4-68Pz-lqfWGkX7/s1600-h/Dec08+049.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285306581685414354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaBunZQ3VMaa6342JwLi9SP6n7I8Qrs8OskKeCc-t5Kwa927eWXU7hSh__qx8yFKbDmmCOJTujVdtfcaf0_WzcOhjfcUTQzUqFrKVC-HuDrCH0C2LxqCn3iV0HPw3v4-68Pz-lqfWGkX7/s320/Dec08+049.jpg" border="0" /></a>is no need to tell you of the kids reactions ,but we would invite you to see more pictures on the snapfish account and be happy for all the kids that rejoiced getting a box and a book this Christmas.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">In Mesteacan</span></strong> –we did some ministry in the last months and were glad to give out gifts . At the Bible lesson kids and parents were part –as in most of the places and at the end we understood some of the tears in parent’s eyes “ I could never be able to get such a gift for my child ,but it happen, some one else helped me “.To write the thousands of “thank you” we heard it will take a lot ,so we will not botter .<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqYz9Sb5uLSgj-0GsTZdhMghl5AYwue78LJQE9li6ujQxwNG_TX9Kpx1C2S0NeQZmlHNQKu5mBzBTqkquxmCj63xZGRsOLryORftHOyF4cvd40PqZTzQa48powPOVFfxIRozwnEWSi7YY/s1600-h/Dec08+260.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285307217579464786" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqYz9Sb5uLSgj-0GsTZdhMghl5AYwue78LJQE9li6ujQxwNG_TX9Kpx1C2S0NeQZmlHNQKu5mBzBTqkquxmCj63xZGRsOLryORftHOyF4cvd40PqZTzQa48powPOVFfxIRozwnEWSi7YY/s320/Dec08+260.jpg" border="0" /></a>For a while on our heart has been the gypsies communities .We went to V.B valley to the school and gave gifts to the gypsies kids from that school-though 600 kids are in the community only around 120 attend a school, as we learned from the mayor .He came there and gave us a warm welcome and had a wonderful time together .Most of kids could not afford to attend the school due to lack of supplies .<br />We learned that if some invests in gypsies it is worth the work. Went in Valea Corbului for the first time .Heard about a great ministry going on among gypsies there and we were all so impressed with what God and education can do to a nation, even to gypsies .It was like a different world ,but that world made us dream that one day perhaps such projects could be developed in Valea Badenilor –the gypsies village we try to work in , but we not help what so ever .<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRnbpeo_pAK41UwMpis3rKdxxCzolzz8XoZgGEQEjElrlcjEOGlNdwPb6OQXp5hIPsdF-J8zzWrvDqAlot7A80kMjvLt9jbi2DenuStBqHXSOyMpQduRn1r40y9nYeWPvxwwZ6j4mPMuu/s1600-h/Dec08+288.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285307877892956162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRnbpeo_pAK41UwMpis3rKdxxCzolzz8XoZgGEQEjElrlcjEOGlNdwPb6OQXp5hIPsdF-J8zzWrvDqAlot7A80kMjvLt9jbi2DenuStBqHXSOyMpQduRn1r40y9nYeWPvxwwZ6j4mPMuu/s320/Dec08+288.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#990000;">This year more authorities were involved</span></strong> than ever-lost of mayors wanted to come and see what is all about shoe boxes and they all had great comments about project .In Albesti-another place we have been for the first time the mayor asked that beside the books we gave to the kids about Christmas story ,he wanted us to give him bunch of books he could take in the city hall and while people will wait for papers ,council and so on ,they will get to read the books .We hesitated for we did not expect such a reaction-the mayor not being a Christian and then some how God brought to our memories the story with the talking donkey in the Bible –“ if God used a donkey ,he can certainly use a nonchristian mayor” . <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IM_T0gp59xYme6E5Pi_SWmF9OGj4bM7ieA1QH3ryKAhBFVqdAimnBaY7WyzxKraGkil7YQJt50zKDLLSogtyXAlavld3-9NrQh1Q7J7O6PGOpUxgwg7Mbb5_2f600Z_JnUtQx5sNWOlc/s1600-h/Dec08+195.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285308400940655602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IM_T0gp59xYme6E5Pi_SWmF9OGj4bM7ieA1QH3ryKAhBFVqdAimnBaY7WyzxKraGkil7YQJt50zKDLLSogtyXAlavld3-9NrQh1Q7J7O6PGOpUxgwg7Mbb5_2f600Z_JnUtQx5sNWOlc/s320/Dec08+195.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Today one of the teachers from a new School Vio went with shoe boxes this year stopped by and said “One of the boys was disappointed ,for some how his book got lost and all the kids in his class talk about how interested the book is and he would love to ask for one “.<br />Continue to pray that all kids that got a Christian book this Christmas would want to know and love the Lord .<br />As a family –we experienced our first Christmas ever ,in 8 years we were never together on Christmas ,one of was in a village doing a Christmas club, another one in an orphanage doing whatever ,but this year together with Daniel and Andrew we experienced a real Christmas –not with meat and fancy things ,but a peaceful one and happy ,giving thanks for the greatest Gift .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zN-ptuSPr88YkX5ZM1z28ZIvPvyAXfeEbyGkkz0PTr4m-sSuCkevoZ7b8uj6YJ8HpvkCIM6P_ekgktWw97FhwDl9ePYkbwkSek5_wztpEAYw7-czZRINAkFHc5QKrZHF5BJzvc8J9Fgn/s1600-h/Dec08+435.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285309269277780930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 306px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 255px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zN-ptuSPr88YkX5ZM1z28ZIvPvyAXfeEbyGkkz0PTr4m-sSuCkevoZ7b8uj6YJ8HpvkCIM6P_ekgktWw97FhwDl9ePYkbwkSek5_wztpEAYw7-czZRINAkFHc5QKrZHF5BJzvc8J9Fgn/s320/Dec08+435.jpg" border="0" /></a>We continue to pray for <strong><span style="color:#990000;">Daniel(3) and Andrew(6) </span></strong>and give thanks to the Lord for the improvement in their lives ;<br />Andrew memorized 2 poems in one week and he knows by heart lots of Christian songs already.<br />Daniel –started to talk well ,learned lots of new words and he prays when he eats ,well.. saying some words of his own and then closing with AMEN.<br />We know it is a long letter ,but as we said it is only little things of what happened here in the last 3 weeks and because we want things to happen in the future too ,we would love to ask you to pray and see how you can be at use in the future to the work here.<br />So many things happened because people like you pray and people like you or others give and because we work as a BODY.<br />To the Head be the glory </div><div><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"> Vio & Estera</span> </span></em></strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-71905159461966354312008-11-10T10:41:00.000-08:002008-11-10T11:18:00.265-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUdfkHM7x6-OxWox5defmoxTHnFVvi1_mFLIT1DqekMB6bw-3p8Qw4cAw6uvg_9xosGbD8s1ZONZMLQ77ceFtqx0Tuk3ULpclwhZPctwi47Wgd9E6f-VFd6cp6L6nyVifw7zoR93J4I32/s1600-h/tab+weekend+div+200.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUdfkHM7x6-OxWox5defmoxTHnFVvi1_mFLIT1DqekMB6bw-3p8Qw4cAw6uvg_9xosGbD8s1ZONZMLQ77ceFtqx0Tuk3ULpclwhZPctwi47Wgd9E6f-VFd6cp6L6nyVifw7zoR93J4I32/s320/tab+weekend+div+200.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267102935056204322" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">Developing a heart for devotion</span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Tools in our work –as in any other are so important. Recently some devotional books could be bought and Vio used them to teach kids in how to have a devotional time . Kids responded very well and it is touching and encouraging when they bring<span style=""> </span>the books and respond to different questions .After studying the daily little lessons , their prayer life really changed .<span style="font-weight: bold;">Jonathan</span> is one of the boys that took this challenge very serious .Vio called one night after 10:30 to talk to some one in that family but Johnatan answered the phone .He was up that later doing his daily devotional and working in some lessons from the devotional book<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Let’s pray together that this <span style=""> </span>generation <span style=""> </span>of kids will really learn and love spending quality and quantity time with the Lord.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdi4f_d27i8tHvLu_O_xCVP-Oomr-869mvkhBbJHUCndiL1aFoy0m-jVEM6boAxR39twe6wOLgMPmLScprhIPFZWSjPFE3SaMNSa38f8ooLgpPh6e10R2smffXCKCabd3hQUcbCkooqFD/s1600-h/tab+weekend+div+225.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdi4f_d27i8tHvLu_O_xCVP-Oomr-869mvkhBbJHUCndiL1aFoy0m-jVEM6boAxR39twe6wOLgMPmLScprhIPFZWSjPFE3SaMNSa38f8ooLgpPh6e10R2smffXCKCabd3hQUcbCkooqFD/s320/tab+weekend+div+225.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267103520433769810" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Since summer is so short and kids we work with are so many ,we had to develop beside the summer camps ,the week-end camps as well.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Last week-end <span style=""> </span>about 33 campers were at the camp in Badeni for the whole week-end .Wonderful weather and <span style=""> </span>blessed time there .After this time A difference was noticed in some of their lives .4 of the kids attending that week-end started to pray ,after only a short time of attending bible classes .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDlEAhxt4f_Tmvrv6UoSDEAR1kylz0bc3ZzGVKqXWgRYHa2fhdG_bMe9vyndiglr8Pzo67st7JfehdyAoDvVWXNv-0nzCVjJnDXDk_K6TRj-AKh0oP6LHyLE6oSHhZ13e0MNsP8QAdd5m8/s1600-h/PEP_2008Sibiu+%2835%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDlEAhxt4f_Tmvrv6UoSDEAR1kylz0bc3ZzGVKqXWgRYHa2fhdG_bMe9vyndiglr8Pzo67st7JfehdyAoDvVWXNv-0nzCVjJnDXDk_K6TRj-AKh0oP6LHyLE6oSHhZ13e0MNsP8QAdd5m8/s320/PEP_2008Sibiu+%2835%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267105630337450114" border="0" /></a>As far as the training we asked prayers for –it is OVER .There were children’s workers from differences counties of <st1:country-region><st1:place>Romania</st1:place></st1:country-region> ,all eager in learning how to <span style=""> </span>train others to reach preschoolers .</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Our hope and prayer is that all teaching and tips given will be useful for all of them and many preschoolers in <st1:country-region><st1:place>Romania</st1:place></st1:country-region> will trust the Lord .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Since in <st1:country-region><st1:place>Romania</st1:place></st1:country-region> there are so many opportunities to work with this <span style=""> </span>age groups <span style=""> </span>and still no curriculum , any help from you will be used and appreciated .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Other than that, we try to raise the little ones Dany and Andrew and to be honest we need help in many aspects .They both have issues due to traumas they have been in and need lots of time <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0FOu_zpzoxl7JbNWrXSk0wLara8Nq1eRMf5lVbWS3evZKqHoNoXL193up3tS9nMdjj50JSCwA-IzEl2qy5Sk_oxdSFhu2GvrN3WmF7VZZVS3MfLjVcw5SpQPKgonXOwOqPqs09NCWLG3/s1600-h/DSC02495.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0FOu_zpzoxl7JbNWrXSk0wLara8Nq1eRMf5lVbWS3evZKqHoNoXL193up3tS9nMdjj50JSCwA-IzEl2qy5Sk_oxdSFhu2GvrN3WmF7VZZVS3MfLjVcw5SpQPKgonXOwOqPqs09NCWLG3/s320/DSC02495.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267106523387517506" border="0" /></a>and visits to doctors , <span style=""> </span>plus treatment .</p><p class="MsoNormal">Of course we could not do any of this if there was no grace from the Lord and a wonderful team behind .Thank you for all your support either in prayer or financial..things happen thanks to your love and faithfulness .<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Getting busier and busier </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Estera & Vio + Dany & Andrew </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-75682936124148020602008-10-19T22:19:00.001-07:002008-10-19T22:23:52.295-07:00Hot but getting ready for winter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnYaXRNhMOYt3jpSr77m_jJ7pnq2eOQxpomQtkVw6w7eKt8Kr6OT7XvPJcJI2UXgipdjCnkDGRhqduGPI1TStrOtze3KfzcKBUWQfZgGHvxzTEs8U6Wf4_rAkBO6uyeB1LkuHE9GyfuEjy/s1600-h/tabadol+cort+ot+010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnYaXRNhMOYt3jpSr77m_jJ7pnq2eOQxpomQtkVw6w7eKt8Kr6OT7XvPJcJI2UXgipdjCnkDGRhqduGPI1TStrOtze3KfzcKBUWQfZgGHvxzTEs8U6Wf4_rAkBO6uyeB1LkuHE9GyfuEjy/s320/tabadol+cort+ot+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259101610119792194" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Hot </span><span style="font-size:130%;">but get</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ting ready for winter.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >” </span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.” Psalm 13:5</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br />Thought the weather is pretty nice we are getting ready for Christmas here ..how???<br /><br />Since we coordinate Samaritan's Purse project in our area ,we had to start meetings in order to promote the project and Christmas distribution in the area.<br /><br />We had a wonderful meeting and were so encouraged to see how people react ..there were about 38 people all together and we all had such a blessed time ..many new ,just heard about the project and want to help in some areas..<br /><br />Vio had some wonderful seminars about why distributing , how and the follow up .Our prayer is that this year will be the most special Christmas for the kids in our area .<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dV_I8kF-L2TtLSctwM10cs6oVik2604e2kCB4hyX1V_BHW_fBfvSTJy6Xa6dh2f_EGnJfFHTfLxk6zfuABiXU50z_YMPnhhVRcHAwx9uxM5X2M41Vx7D0iQeCNpHwoUfUcou99juYLLO/s1600-h/clip_image002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dV_I8kF-L2TtLSctwM10cs6oVik2604e2kCB4hyX1V_BHW_fBfvSTJy6Xa6dh2f_EGnJfFHTfLxk6zfuABiXU50z_YMPnhhVRcHAwx9uxM5X2M41Vx7D0iQeCNpHwoUfUcou99juYLLO/s320/clip_image002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259101697590177874" border="0" /></a>Among the new participants there was a young lady called Cristina .All participants had the freedom to come up with tips ,ideas and a word of encouragement toward others .Cristina said<br />" Some years ago I received a shoe box .It changed my life ,but then I moved to Spain and couple weeks ago I moved back to Romania .I want to be part of this program ,because I had a benefit from it and now I want to be on the other side of the project ,just to see the joy of others receiving!<br />Due to number of Christians in the area and the lack of communication among them ,just to see 38 people from all denomination ,smiling and praising the Lord it made us think "at least for this "<br /><br />Kids in the villages rejoice seeing us ,especially Vio.2 boys from Bughea de Jos (Florin and Mihai-poor and hard working kids)got our attention in a special way .They know we have little Daniel and his brother with us and they want to do something special for them .So every Friday when Vio <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlsbEDwqHnshREJ6RyEkG_X3fShRL1-x708UEe4ROFKciCpKBawQWerhrvE9dlNYAPR0PoA1SIJIPS_2sSynHQwvUbGihIl9zQplps4Wuhcvw06A6OOZAErIBub_9xiebGROMvmipsZ6t-/s1600-h/FlroinBG+una+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlsbEDwqHnshREJ6RyEkG_X3fShRL1-x708UEe4ROFKciCpKBawQWerhrvE9dlNYAPR0PoA1SIJIPS_2sSynHQwvUbGihIl9zQplps4Wuhcvw06A6OOZAErIBub_9xiebGROMvmipsZ6t-/s320/FlroinBG+una+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259102181379276290" border="0" /></a>goes in this village they want to give something for the boys , most of times they bring milk since the kids need milk and we can not afford to buy it .They look after their cow and work hard .Once in a while they will bring a jar of home made jam. What a joy ..not so much of receiving-thought we are so thankful for all things we get from the two boys-especially now when the family is bigger , but just the idea of seeing these poor boys responding to other people's need.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This week we will continue to go to villages-especially Vio and I will continue to prepare for teaching at the preschool course that will take place next week in <st1:city><st1:place>Sibiu</st1:place></st1:city> ,where most of CEF workers from <st1:country-region><st1:place>Romania</st1:place></st1:country-region> will attend ,so all experts….</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Crazy times are ahead us from many point of view but our prayer<span style=""> </span>and hope is to trust in His goodness and that will make our hearts full of joy.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rejoicing in His Mercy<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Estera & Vio& Daniel and Andrew</p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-14524500511748128642008-09-11T09:49:00.000-07:002008-09-11T10:10:14.379-07:00<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Hello again dear friends !</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">We believe you have been praying for Daniel and us and we would love to share some updates on all.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUEjbHVzcVIFvPUGbk708p2MMDUAwdR1NKhY-UkDjHAo0e0_Si7s8uWZv1JwquIdRBwMZw5maMwhB3zn03CCduXdqR086eFP2tA7ahvNiJeobz0X0g8HEb0g8yZKtwi0jSSo3OL9tkR8vF/s1600-h/tabara+16-22+iulie+2008%2B%2B+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUEjbHVzcVIFvPUGbk708p2MMDUAwdR1NKhY-UkDjHAo0e0_Si7s8uWZv1JwquIdRBwMZw5maMwhB3zn03CCduXdqR086eFP2tA7ahvNiJeobz0X0g8HEb0g8yZKtwi0jSSo3OL9tkR8vF/s320/tabara+16-22+iulie+2008%2B%2B+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244809184869613154" border="0" /></a>1.<span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 102);font-size:14;" >Daniel</span> is finally a “folder “ that means after so many weeks when DPC ( Department of child Protection) refused to take over his case ,they took our request into consideration .As people we saw no way out ..we still see that way ..Daniel’s dad went from last October and declare he refuses to have this baby or look after him in any way.. but DPC kept saying “we refuse to take him into custody “.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">So right now.. our hope is the problem will be solved positive for Daniel –taken either into an orphanage or given toward adoption –even though we have no chance to adopt him (just because we have new regulations about adoptions and we can not adopt a baby from a different county and also we can not see the baby we will adopt .DPC will just give us a baby and we can not complain about it ..So knowing this we refused DPC offer).</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Couple of days ago we got a phone call telling us that Daniel has been taken in Moldova by his dad(that is north east of Romania, few hundreds of miles away)..so he has been in 5 families within 10..all strangers to him.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Please pray that his situation will be solved quick ..and we do not mind if he is given to another family , but he needs this to happen fast due to his age and health problems ..</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWIjGV12hsb2zeeRw05E7lGU0_WPRnZ4Pcp0TX027eVUxhsccOJFL10NqG71TvOg44S8tn0aeEbMOwBKK7mjxguVdlIds87Q8_OpMUDkjvUnqMUV-rYj8jkrbpN5t8ykNBN23tG1kS7x_/s1600-h/tabara+16-22+iulie+2008%2B%2B+074.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWIjGV12hsb2zeeRw05E7lGU0_WPRnZ4Pcp0TX027eVUxhsccOJFL10NqG71TvOg44S8tn0aeEbMOwBKK7mjxguVdlIds87Q8_OpMUDkjvUnqMUV-rYj8jkrbpN5t8ykNBN23tG1kS7x_/s320/tabara+16-22+iulie+2008%2B%2B+074.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244807548467421026" border="0" /></a>2.<span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 102);font-size:14;" >Us</span>- looking for answer from the Lord…one of the questions still staying with us is “why took away the chance to hear the Gospel ,grow in a Christian home”</p> <p class="MsoNormal">However we are trying to see why Daniel has been in our life ..and one of the things we have been challenged is to start a curriculum for prek children …Daniel had the chance for 2 months to hear God’s word ..we just wished it was more appropriate to his age . .. therefore we are committed to help Romanian kids form age of <st1:time minute="58" hour="4">2 to 5</st1:time> to learn about God and right now there is no material available in <st1:country-region><st1:place>Romania</st1:place></st1:country-region>..</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_crfvlYJwoGws2-beTYHUmYA_xJc8X12ZD2tCP3H4GzO4pj9ImzdDy7cznRk6HISj9-ZYJ08A6I8-U2p0GQuBA-pYi3t6joHkQeCm2oxd-JuLFx_cbULsZhuHC__haKfai3Z3x2sLN1IH/s1600-h/tabadol+cort+ot+108.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_crfvlYJwoGws2-beTYHUmYA_xJc8X12ZD2tCP3H4GzO4pj9ImzdDy7cznRk6HISj9-ZYJ08A6I8-U2p0GQuBA-pYi3t6joHkQeCm2oxd-JuLFx_cbULsZhuHC__haKfai3Z3x2sLN1IH/s320/tabadol+cort+ot+108.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244808605377593794" border="0" /></a>3. Ministry: though things were hard …opportunities were provided to share the Good news with kids in our area<span style=""> </span>after camps ended as it follows:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span>* 3 days of outreach at the camp property with gypsies kids coming from the gypsy camp not far away from us . There were from 40-60 kids attending each day. They learn Christian songs, heard each day a bible lesson ..and had plenty of fun.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span>* tent reach out –in the last weeks the tenet from Bucharest was again in our area and Vio could help with kids ministry in Rucar and Dragoslavele .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-IM_25heBp6RIKIls7vQGOorjQk04kWTwtLy0f6i1ptwhZKycj0mfG0RjBOpr7lmEjeuFGAxVw8iH_z8hY4xjTb_RrmYZvX9_MXzFxxEZLDqqF7Aujcom8-tXD4WMdEhJb9BXjVpEyC96/s1600-h/tabadol+cort+ot+119.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-IM_25heBp6RIKIls7vQGOorjQk04kWTwtLy0f6i1ptwhZKycj0mfG0RjBOpr7lmEjeuFGAxVw8iH_z8hY4xjTb_RrmYZvX9_MXzFxxEZLDqqF7Aujcom8-tXD4WMdEhJb9BXjVpEyC96/s320/tabadol+cort+ot+119.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244810889575200098" border="0" /></a>In both places were about 130 kids and they responded extremely well at the Gospel and all activities done for them…</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">4. Next…prayer * we are trying to prepare a curriculum that will be available for prek ministers all over Romania.Your prayers are appreciated as we can not do it in our strength and wisdom and the need in Romania for this age group is HUGE.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>*<span style=""> </span>training for Christmas projects .On Saturday we will start our meetings and training for Operation Christmas Child project .It is our prayer and hope that this year we will be blessed with Samaritean’s purse boxes for kids .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznLKm2uvMlk4ZYs3SqSJLRRBv3tu_0u4PhxZrVAaJUdHgvSQEeD27cPDUILrfuMXsbLyWjF3YZDy1IPDFrotCNGWxQOGfN_w_gyqapCs9Br1tbgIoKFCS4en8-OKXreItBJ9BjEWpnRGD/s1600-h/tabadol+cort+ot+054.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznLKm2uvMlk4ZYs3SqSJLRRBv3tu_0u4PhxZrVAaJUdHgvSQEeD27cPDUILrfuMXsbLyWjF3YZDy1IPDFrotCNGWxQOGfN_w_gyqapCs9Br1tbgIoKFCS4en8-OKXreItBJ9BjEWpnRGD/s320/tabadol+cort+ot+054.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244809688944688818" border="0" /></a>* first week of December we were asked to help training some young people from Dambovita county-our neighbors ,so they could work with children .It is our desire that all we share with them will bless many kids from this county .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Love</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Estera & Vio </p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-83279540589838969482008-08-03T06:44:00.001-07:002008-08-03T07:06:03.304-07:00trials<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7o0I2l0e0puQb8TvSgZuyF4T3C-AqSeGs-Gn_WpWybT4l9eIgYZJh-jesfOkxBKxHHTxTiB_YezPw__NKP2c14wCCW62Ct4Ctij5Ev9nOlcoNx70fobGjySZ2FHdu_4FzBJugBSKtg7ZU/s1600-h/Florin.right.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7o0I2l0e0puQb8TvSgZuyF4T3C-AqSeGs-Gn_WpWybT4l9eIgYZJh-jesfOkxBKxHHTxTiB_YezPw__NKP2c14wCCW62Ct4Ctij5Ev9nOlcoNx70fobGjySZ2FHdu_4FzBJugBSKtg7ZU/s320/Florin.right.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230291992091287906" border="0" /></a><br />Most of you heard about our latest trial with Florin..one of the kids attending the camp. ( in the picture first at the bottom on the right)He does not have a father and his mom left him and went to Spain to work.His grandfather looks after him and he allowed Florin to come in our christian camp.There are times you see kids coming with luggage ,sweets and all kids of goodies ,but as far as Florin,his possesion was a pair of sleepers in a plastic bag ..One of the days it was trip day .He was one of the most excited ,since he did not traveled before .He is about 10.I had to stay at camp with little Daniel ..Vio went ahead with the couple helpers we had ..At lunch time they set a blanket to prepare lunch for kids ..within few seconds Florin was not there ..he followed two other kids who told him they found a rabitt .These two had shoes on but perhaps due to his slippers he felt ..and hurt himself .He hit a tree and nobody knows how and where ..within seconds he was on Vio's back traying hard to breath ..He does not remember anything ..Coming back at camp we fix his head -he had a hole in it ,but did not know how bad things were .Next morning Vio called a doctor in Pitesti and suggestion was made that Florin will be take to the Hospital there -just for check .This turned to be one of the hardest days in our ministry so far .In Pitesti,he has been checked ,and the doctors turned pale ...Vio was there with Mihai -one of the helpers from FLorin's town .No money for bribes and lots of things had shaken all our faith in that day .We got an message from Vio- pray he will make it to Bucharest.Two of the doctors in Pitesti checked him did,scanned him and all they could do and the daignostic was clear -he is dieing .Vio tryied his best bribe system so that they will get an helicopter ..and lots of things happen within seconds ..<br />If Florin died there were couple things that would really change here<br />-prison for us -since it happened in our camp and a penalty<br />- no one will trust to have their kids at camp with us<br />-we will have no right to adopt little Daniel or any other kids<br />and so on...so we started to make phone calls asking and begging for prayers ...and it worked<br />After we called and asked for prayers God started to open doors<br />1) things in the Hosptial in PItesti changed -doctors were so polite ,and trying hard to help<br />2_an ambulance was sent to Bucharest with Florin and MIhai<br />3)doctors in Bucharest treated FLorin in a royal manner and they decided to do more cat scans and all of that..withing an hour and a half since prayer started even the scans came out different..In couple hours )which seemed to be half of eternity ,doctors decided to wait and see how Florin's situation changes - they found one of his kidneys crushed ,blood all over around his kidneys ,something wrong with the liver and so on..After two days we got news from hospital-Florin is feeling better .He is no longer in ER,no surgery taken and the blood around his organs were eliminated by urine ..we are just hoping he gets well soon,since we need to pay the hospital bill and it is not insignificant ...<br />Thanks for all your prayers ..and please keep praying Florin will be healed totally by the the greatest Healer .<br />Also next days we are trying to make steps regarding Daniel's adoption...if God does not get involved we do not really see a way out with so much birocracy ..<br />With thankful hearts Estera & Vio &DanielEla Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-78785004809330346072008-05-12T03:20:00.000-07:002008-05-12T08:07:58.189-07:00traininng others<p style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);" class="MsoNormal">And the things that you have heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit you to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also … 2 Timothy 2:2 </p> <p style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Passing unto others, enlarging the team of <span style=""> </span>children workers</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyoI2Wtl3orjpybZlwMonBF0r7EV51TPbu8DudZ5LoxR-ZGUA8kvl9222Vtw23lVhlMWSTn7xAsc-6Oanqhs10tINSOssUxI2vf-pc5dUldq6ufzEQJoD-XOQ44LYzlnHfW6Y17-7lfxs/s1600-h/new+toil%2Bothers+200.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyoI2Wtl3orjpybZlwMonBF0r7EV51TPbu8DudZ5LoxR-ZGUA8kvl9222Vtw23lVhlMWSTn7xAsc-6Oanqhs10tINSOssUxI2vf-pc5dUldq6ufzEQJoD-XOQ44LYzlnHfW6Y17-7lfxs/s320/new+toil%2Bothers+200.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199435598494979122" border="0" /></a> Since we have been accepted into God’s family ,our desire is to serve Him and the calling is to serve Him among kids ..therefore even thought it is a command ,it is not a burden to us ,what God wishes us to do.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> One of the things we are asked to do is to train others how to work with kids and how to reach the Kids . This is what we have done in the last weeks ...</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Two weeks ago we were asked to teach in a training course in Brasov .There were about 15 people attending ,and 12 of them “graduated” –meaning they showed enough interest to start ,finish the course and get involved among kids in Brasov area.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> We had a full week with teachings and a great deal of interes from students ….of different ages .Had teens and older people .From 17 to 50.All with a great desire to do something for kids around them.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Radita -50 (</b>first in the picture) acted like a sponge during the whole training ,ready to absorb anything. At <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpmN8XXiLVPHiH_fEHYIsM9ChyphenhyphenaQJWCEMvRWrkAPkPCl-yOeyFZ6Z0WivxjoJ0lbU3juGPKweEYXCwX2_DftPjeelEHfKfTX7oOiDdhdMi2NihAFuNd2O_A2UigZ293_OwFiWdYgCMkEW/s1600-h/new+toil%2Bothers+179.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpmN8XXiLVPHiH_fEHYIsM9ChyphenhyphenaQJWCEMvRWrkAPkPCl-yOeyFZ6Z0WivxjoJ0lbU3juGPKweEYXCwX2_DftPjeelEHfKfTX7oOiDdhdMi2NihAFuNd2O_A2UigZ293_OwFiWdYgCMkEW/s320/new+toil%2Bothers+179.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199436298574648386" border="0" /></a>the end of the week she confessed “ <b style=""><i style="">I just noticed I have so much love to offer for kids around me ,just did not know how to do it .Now I know ,and I will tell them first about God’s love ,which will never fail ,and then I will give them my love that comes from the Lord</i></b> “</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Continue to pray for people attending the courses we hold in different parts of <st1:country-region><st1:place>Romania</st1:place></st1:country-region> ,so that they will put into practice what we share with them..</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Right before that went to <st1:country-region><st1:place>Switzerland</st1:place></st1:country-region> to an European training regarding work among preschoolers . Appreciate all your prayers ,since I ( Estera ) drove all the way there and back ,and Vio was at home running the weekly clubs and do some <span style=""> </span>work in the same time …</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> After Brasov ,off to go to Drobeta Turnu Severin- an area that God placed so much on our hearts due to poverty there , most of all starting from spiritual poverty which it is linked to their material poverty .Spend some days down there to help the 6 workers in that area how to teach Christian kids about mission ,giving ,prayer and share . we would love to encourage you to pray for Oltenia ,for the needs there ,and of course more workers .Especially pray for the family working at Neemiah’s house (Steenbergen)….to be encouraged by the Lord and continue to do the great work <span style=""> </span>started down there .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGNklS20TfmPjlBRV-WLk3ndIPYnH5qxB4N2xfmFSz7mU3rVlooo6tQDh8jWYlp38GqjZESMq67CYurpUDXDLggdjTVrtjpbjGwcAHNEvXugZf_rlvJhoLIB0G43a9HxEnLawNRDH5vifK/s1600-h/new+toil%2Bothers+052.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGNklS20TfmPjlBRV-WLk3ndIPYnH5qxB4N2xfmFSz7mU3rVlooo6tQDh8jWYlp38GqjZESMq67CYurpUDXDLggdjTVrtjpbjGwcAHNEvXugZf_rlvJhoLIB0G43a9HxEnLawNRDH5vifK/s320/new+toil%2Bothers+052.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199438450353263698" border="0" /></a><o:p> In the "brakes"of few hours went to schools ,and villages to teach the lesson on Jesus death and resurrection .<br /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">What next…we were asked to teach a course for camp leaders from all over Romania , <span style=""> </span>in Sibiu next week and preparations for summer camps started …we need to come up with ideas , games ,crafts to help teach the life of Esther better …beside prayers coming from you any practical ideas will be appreciated .…and beside that need to run the “regular “ ministry in villages and orphanages.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for passing unto us so that we can pass unto others and so on…we will see together the end of the “rope” one day - many blessed kids ..</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Being part of your team</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Estera & Vio</p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-85046533169105276692008-04-21T13:27:00.000-07:002008-04-21T13:55:26.068-07:00The fact that we are together again it is thanks to your prayers…Vio was busy,busy ,busy doing the weekly bible clubs in the villages ,plus working with the guys from church at the christian camp, and I am back from Switzerland ..in the way back home (had to drive 3 days with stops in Sibiu and Wien ) saw some cruels car accidents .To the one close home ,I had to stop longer and cry out of joy to be God’s protected child .Thank you for all your prayers … <p class="MsoNormal">Now we are back to normal?????!!!(wonder what is normal like??!!)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJx07wXkJuaroL7ruk9-qd5_o-FeyktYiIuUEPtB0AUJgv1iDO7tKlIBBrXgX3FWTBvBA-eApliMyw_eJzBzznfisJuHdNvnmrKXFqqcwSm8kNConyDQEdr_fhZt03K7zZQ76699y6Pz2/s1600-h/Sc+Mest%2Btoilets+018.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJx07wXkJuaroL7ruk9-qd5_o-FeyktYiIuUEPtB0AUJgv1iDO7tKlIBBrXgX3FWTBvBA-eApliMyw_eJzBzznfisJuHdNvnmrKXFqqcwSm8kNConyDQEdr_fhZt03K7zZQ76699y6Pz2/s320/Sc+Mest%2Btoilets+018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191800982994084498" border="0" /></a>The other day went to the <st1:place><st1:placetype>village</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename>Mesteacan</st1:placename></st1:place> to do a bible lesson and craf tin the school. Talked to the principal on the telefon and she seemed very nice and open to have us help her . Getting there we found an interesting story .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> Mesteacan</span> –it is a well sized village ,but due to lack of funds and supplies only few kids attend the school .We expected around 200 kids to be in school ,but there were 10 kids in the kindergarten and 20 in the school, grade 1<sup>st</sup> to 4<sup>th</sup> ,all in one classroom-sort of classroom should I say .The number of teachers in this schools goes up to 2 –the principal and another teacher that travels about 30 miles , no car ,just hoping once in a while some one will stop and give her a ride .Poverty in this Romanian village touched <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXfrLnD8thW3-lP8VbCaXZmfwx1BOclSub_IYRa0vGNVQY6rD_8OZfg1a5wdbo0w8oZEOWgVx-fVk6UlaOGQNZ0Sr_VIWai0Yd-2C5OeNcx2fSPZO-Rh-2_fd6IvirJUUOs1zInWH-Zm9/s1600-h/Sc+Mest%2Btoilets+066.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 141px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXfrLnD8thW3-lP8VbCaXZmfwx1BOclSub_IYRa0vGNVQY6rD_8OZfg1a5wdbo0w8oZEOWgVx-fVk6UlaOGQNZ0Sr_VIWai0Yd-2C5OeNcx2fSPZO-Rh-2_fd6IvirJUUOs1zInWH-Zm9/s320/Sc+Mest%2Btoilets+066.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191800338748990082" border="0" /></a>our hearts ,kids from 2 years and a half up to 11 years ,all together hoping to learn something .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Since our Easter is coming(this week-end) we did a lesson on Easter and Jesus’s resurrection . Then we did the craft to remind them this truth and all the way we watched the principal, teacher and kids.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-spoSkp2DCoxRIx-ZCaqlyK8tBi020uCzgG0Nu6J_yMrYqLZOtcRmrEtbpHam9qBSGiK0wauLIW-i37a14CQL3gyXpxXsJ6YTFrb2TlsoyPVo3neTUh9ae-vbkVXDxw-tLbQswtDTTF3/s1600-h/Sc+Mest%2Btoilets+068.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-spoSkp2DCoxRIx-ZCaqlyK8tBi020uCzgG0Nu6J_yMrYqLZOtcRmrEtbpHam9qBSGiK0wauLIW-i37a14CQL3gyXpxXsJ6YTFrb2TlsoyPVo3neTUh9ae-vbkVXDxw-tLbQswtDTTF3/s320/Sc+Mest%2Btoilets+068.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191803744658055858" border="0" /></a>To them it was all a dream.. they were dreaming glue, foam ,scissors and a picture of Jesus on the cross .They have no access to such things <span style=""> </span>there ,that’s why it was everything like a dream.. kids<span style=""> </span>of all ages wanted to touch the glue ,the sticks, the crosses and all the other supplies we brought .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Had to explained the kids the crafts were bought by people that love God and kids of <st1:country-region><st1:place>Romania</st1:place></st1:country-region> …that made things more interested to them ..just little bit to hard to comprehend love, since their parents work the land so hard ,and have no time to give hugs or to tell their kids “ I love you”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> We will go there about once a week ,when we are in the area..</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Just thankful for this wonderful opportunity to teach about Jesus in the schools and kindergarten , especially in <span style=""> </span>Mesteacan . We encourage you to pray for us in finding ways to help principal and teacher there to give a better education<span style=""> </span>to kids .</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsPQj6RA3TgEXAFTtV-GuvuHRc-HJEArwGx5AYP3sthsX-FK3HnmAkSGmltujNYVwCJbZcBVAKveJRo3y00-FxhQNmUTMXJi9fAUxhWKeNpgXoDnyXtsCx9umtLY4_DPp-y_eRxnGztfS/s1600-h/Sc+Mest%2Btoilets+045.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsPQj6RA3TgEXAFTtV-GuvuHRc-HJEArwGx5AYP3sthsX-FK3HnmAkSGmltujNYVwCJbZcBVAKveJRo3y00-FxhQNmUTMXJi9fAUxhWKeNpgXoDnyXtsCx9umtLY4_DPp-y_eRxnGztfS/s320/Sc+Mest%2Btoilets+045.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191801743203295906" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Alina</span> ( the principal-in the picture,)turned to me with the glue and said excited “ the only things we can afford to teach the kids is adding in math and some Romanian language" . We would love to help with some materials in science ,music, drawing, and why now with one or two <span style=""> </span>miraculous computers ,English and of course Bible lessons .People are needed in these areas and therefore we bring this before God’s throne and before your eyes .</p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Part of their final products...He is Risen foam cross<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihblAv-AhmyXmJsosWUNAdhF1PrMpsKGNrQyF67rZYhtwzoJXyekxEi1OkeJCdLOQXlXAqgliT0pwEcse8QpYhunbfIvNe4HA6j6KynNTGa4gVikNSByfcjU1ktjtR5n7Vj-1Ad7lNC6t/s1600-h/Sc+Mest%2Btoilets+069.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihblAv-AhmyXmJsosWUNAdhF1PrMpsKGNrQyF67rZYhtwzoJXyekxEi1OkeJCdLOQXlXAqgliT0pwEcse8QpYhunbfIvNe4HA6j6KynNTGa4gVikNSByfcjU1ktjtR5n7Vj-1Ad7lNC6t/s320/Sc+Mest%2Btoilets+069.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191804582176678594" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">Helping kids and people </span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;">to trust Him and improve their lives</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);" class="MsoNormal"> Estera & Vio</p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-17423543524184443772008-04-01T14:30:00.000-07:002008-04-01T14:44:19.051-07:00Rested and ready<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqL-drH0U9LN3xfGT8eYpIcPlxgeyynJIRWmWiM7drA2yn5Tp8mQwC6JEm8d_kFKFIJ7kwFYs1bND5zS_uFlX0OQp0-zDIzn3jZhIpJzvgNHG5OyBFQyLswC96-Ldtv4X5ShqYoxCV7Khz/s1600-h/texas+2008+038.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqL-drH0U9LN3xfGT8eYpIcPlxgeyynJIRWmWiM7drA2yn5Tp8mQwC6JEm8d_kFKFIJ7kwFYs1bND5zS_uFlX0OQp0-zDIzn3jZhIpJzvgNHG5OyBFQyLswC96-Ldtv4X5ShqYoxCV7Khz/s320/texas+2008+038.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184393398430113074" border="0" /></a><br /> <p class="MsoNormal">Since you did not hear from us ,we are sure you figured out we are in vacation. Great time spent with great friends and a fresh sense of God’s presence in our lives .Now we are just ready for the work ahead .</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Vio already started to go in the villages and teach the weekly bible lessons …all kids were excited to see us again ..He was supposed to join me for a training course in Switzerland next week, but needs to be here and handle some issues .So,here it goes a very first challenge after vacation –Vio by himself going to so many places, and to do so many other things ,and me having to drive to Switzerland –driving car is the cheapest way . There were 2 ladies joining me ,one from Tatiana from CEF and Doini from another mission. We give praises to he Lord for</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 21pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->choosing us to go to the training-there are so many Christians out there all over <st1:country-region><st1:place>Romania</st1:place></st1:country-region>, but only 3 of us will go . </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 21pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->choosing you to be great friends .</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 21pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->giving us strength and wisdom to carry His task</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">As these week is going to be an extremely busy one ,we need your prayers for </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 21pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Vio ,to know what to do and what to left undone </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 21pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Estera –as I struggle with the idea of driving through different countries to get to <st1:country-region><st1:place>Switzerland</st1:place></st1:country-region> , no GPS , just bunch of fear </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 21pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Wisdom for both of us in using our time and our time with Him and for Him, as many activities lay ahead – a course we need to teach in Drobeta (teaching mission to kids, learning prayer –TCE 2)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 57pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="">-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span><!--[endif]-->a camp course that will be held in <st1:city><st1:place>Sibiu</st1:place></st1:city> with Christians from all over <st1:country-region><st1:place>Romania</st1:place></st1:country-region>, we hope to be useful for all of them and give them good ideas and help.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 57pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="">-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span><!--[endif]-->Weekly bible activities in villages, schools and orphanages</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 57pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="">-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span><!--[endif]-->Preparation for the summer and it’s ministries </p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-42107784776005601322008-01-27T21:41:00.000-08:002008-01-27T22:29:54.735-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyC9wc2jgRHL0MEdGF7oE20KQTAVNXneGcBe6K-srr26XNZkd9Ck-XFb2Pj3g-jg54Cz1k5gIVQ4N9fJDZ41UYMZUQFPQlzZMZyLCbhyphenhypheniUw77vLtUGJ4zBGZWPEuSoH2rZA2AkWCzJRbdL/s1600-h/New+Years%27youth07+166.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyC9wc2jgRHL0MEdGF7oE20KQTAVNXneGcBe6K-srr26XNZkd9Ck-XFb2Pj3g-jg54Cz1k5gIVQ4N9fJDZ41UYMZUQFPQlzZMZyLCbhyphenhypheniUw77vLtUGJ4zBGZWPEuSoH2rZA2AkWCzJRbdL/s320/New+Years%27youth07+166.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160399885420392498" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">W</span></b><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">eek-end</span></b><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;"> </span></b><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">camps<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><i style="">“ But the labors are few!”<o:p></o:p></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">We get used with God opening doors here ,changing hearts and now we are getting ready to see Him raising up workers and <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBJ8ToET0411DgqtJODfg2ftLi3pYJscceNFPrRbEnmkQtwfu-62m4yqZwQUi8_wNGKpy82dFyJ8dixaU1uxfdClRY3Ob-QZf6jT9aWYUHBSf9N6tc3p_VwYGVylXEoMaUP6f2JAXL_KC/s1600-h/New+Years%27youth07+052.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBJ8ToET0411DgqtJODfg2ftLi3pYJscceNFPrRbEnmkQtwfu-62m4yqZwQUi8_wNGKpy82dFyJ8dixaU1uxfdClRY3Ob-QZf6jT9aWYUHBSf9N6tc3p_VwYGVylXEoMaUP6f2JAXL_KC/s320/New+Years%27youth07+052.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160400843198099522" border="0" /></a>see them do something for Him ! And since we are the only workers in the area (except 2 more down south the county ) ,it was quite frustrating to see so much work that has to be done and no one willing to get involved .In fact the problem was to get involved since in the very few churches in the area are no youth .</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">During the years of ministry God prepared the hearth of some kids that are now youth and we believe soon we will have some help in the ministry .Because the kids and teens we work with are so many and 2 of us can not cover all the villages <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdmacaPXx7R54ASmEbtNOdnJZAdtYWAiMbJLPUBKApKQWqRRoAkuatmTvzzNpdO3zcSZOmKPaGf4Kh5itWHkyusOmH8N71KbEa1gIMgH3wJ0IBAR34jCuqb6s2PTUj0Wdr0Lvi6_zjCsPW/s1600-h/New+Years%27youth07+046.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdmacaPXx7R54ASmEbtNOdnJZAdtYWAiMbJLPUBKApKQWqRRoAkuatmTvzzNpdO3zcSZOmKPaGf4Kh5itWHkyusOmH8N71KbEa1gIMgH3wJ0IBAR34jCuqb6s2PTUj0Wdr0Lvi6_zjCsPW/s320/New+Years%27youth07+046.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160403828200370258" border="0" /></a>,schools and orphanages in the area ,we had chosen that beside regular ministry we need to do week-end camps ,to spend more time with some of the kids ,to invest more in others and develop relationship with most of them.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Therefore from the beginning of this year we already had 2 week-end camps and on 5-7 th February we will have another 3 days camp, since the kids will be in vacation then .</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The first one was with youth .About<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCNDMtegN9dySk5IHI4diULJ3BxMB2bYiEMMpiHnb4CLQ9IZqXFsxucTxMw6MD71fq26_Bh2g7md2aNj9eFlogpJhSKRB7OHdwMzyi8a3dqj_WHVnTUb9zCZOKXgyw-Ud873j7PE6L1nq/s1600-h/New+Years%27youth07+135.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCNDMtegN9dySk5IHI4diULJ3BxMB2bYiEMMpiHnb4CLQ9IZqXFsxucTxMw6MD71fq26_Bh2g7md2aNj9eFlogpJhSKRB7OHdwMzyi8a3dqj_WHVnTUb9zCZOKXgyw-Ud873j7PE6L1nq/s320/New+Years%27youth07+135.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160404755913306210" border="0" /></a> half of them were<span style=""> </span>ex-kids we knew years ago ,they started to attend weekly bible classes ,camps and other activities .They were encouraged to bring friends with them .It end up being a great time together .We enjoyed the snow ,Vio enjoyed playing in the snow and I sort of enjoyed cooking for 35 hungry teens.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sliding ,skiing, making snow men and most of it sliding with plastic bags . After playing so much in the snow<span style=""> </span>and since they have so much energy ,they continued playing inside the camp Of course Vio was right there challenging them ,playing with them ,while I was playing with the carrots <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijwQ1cLp9edpNdYC7jCrZhiYyqbd6CZ6VAbfIrkwMZXOGvUCxMnec_Ees0ReWBxKZy3YHX9z-iz-bO5WaJN7btS-ZTrAGpWw4URb-dY9OX9gsTWVPob-4WnY1x7dVqcRw4zgJ1KrHmORHQ/s1600-h/New+Years%27youth07+033.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijwQ1cLp9edpNdYC7jCrZhiYyqbd6CZ6VAbfIrkwMZXOGvUCxMnec_Ees0ReWBxKZy3YHX9z-iz-bO5WaJN7btS-ZTrAGpWw4URb-dY9OX9gsTWVPob-4WnY1x7dVqcRw4zgJ1KrHmORHQ/s320/New+Years%27youth07+033.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160405614906765426" border="0" /></a>,onion, potatoes and other stuff in the kitchen .</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><span style=""> </span>Seeing teens having fun might not be so interesting ,but we were encouraged by their attitude at the Bible studies “<b style=""><span style="font-family:Arabia-Rom;">Claim your victory</span></b> “.God used those times to show us He can put the thirst for His Word in young hearts ! We give all the glory to the Lord for all attending ,Christians and non Christians . </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtnI4jaW4KIxidGblaaxNmzsFz4HcahRKPCdGFazglR6g9c8r4v9MnB8uvqtcVe1TzS3VrvlBAPEsFgKVp_uyjj7MrOCNBR5mGtz9yRKajAAPYQ7jJ5rcOC9lu1CMz8ixRQwGyS18GmY4s/s1600-h/New+Years%27youth07+116.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtnI4jaW4KIxidGblaaxNmzsFz4HcahRKPCdGFazglR6g9c8r4v9MnB8uvqtcVe1TzS3VrvlBAPEsFgKVp_uyjj7MrOCNBR5mGtz9yRKajAAPYQ7jJ5rcOC9lu1CMz8ixRQwGyS18GmY4s/s320/New+Years%27youth07+116.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160406353641140354" border="0" /></a>The ones that started a relationship with Lord became part of our family in a way and now since they are disciples we spend more time with them and invest in them more .</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><span style=""> </span>Among these ones are <b style=""><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Anca </span></b>,18 .She is already helping on Saturdays at 3 villages .And when the time permits she would help in the week-end camps !(yellow blouse in the picture)<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><b style=""><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><b style=""><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Miri </span></b>is 16 .She attended the week-end camp for younger teens .She made a decision to <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPe4EiFY9VDEBxSnIZgL0wHktceyaZbL6oGe5dqesWNma5NTwsuLUYleWiRVOD2UpCpj9FQhN8yYnrA1AOyrO9LTqnIaDLi4YlWLmGXZxBSWD_rvba9pcgugcNcoL25aFtXAPuOQbcNVB/s1600-h/New+Years%27youth07+167.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPe4EiFY9VDEBxSnIZgL0wHktceyaZbL6oGe5dqesWNma5NTwsuLUYleWiRVOD2UpCpj9FQhN8yYnrA1AOyrO9LTqnIaDLi4YlWLmGXZxBSWD_rvba9pcgugcNcoL25aFtXAPuOQbcNVB/s320/New+Years%27youth07+167.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160409184024588434" border="0" /></a>follow the Lord last year in the camp and since then she helps with whatever in her village were it is a weekly bible study and after that comes to our place once in a while to ask for more advice and support .She needs prayer as the environment<span style=""> </span>she lives in discourages her so much .Can not say too much about it ,but I had to admit that if I was leaving in such a “family” I would have lost my mind .</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">One decision was made for the Lord in the first week of week-end camp .Roxana is 17 and all her life she thought God does not need her since she is not a beauty .We believe she is beautiful and our prayer is that her inside beauty will come out and many will see it .Continue to pray for Roxana as she is at the age of many decisions and also pray for us to have wisdom in involving the teens in all kind of programs according their gifts .</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Thanks for praying and helping us God lead you in the last years ..as you can see results start to show up.This does not mean it is time to stop ,but it is time to take advantage of this and do a better ministry for the Lord ,so that others will benefit from it as well.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Looking forward for opportunities to serve Him and others</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Estera & Vio<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-35400594781201823232008-01-03T13:09:00.001-08:002008-01-03T13:09:58.615-08:00Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-10760611667359532092008-01-03T12:13:00.000-08:002008-01-03T13:18:13.145-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCzKYyPjlrZgbSjTgtEL0WUfF39-SXJW2LVczEiBYH2O4MF4dqoJ9rW8CcpMXdaNLDaHzJsgeIg00MuSdWOpX3_-Xv9pnq7j10-6N7EI7kDcI3AcyJWWsU3CgB5KsN5LZbl6qk6QPfjiv/s1600-h/OCC+Pietrosani,Bad,Paul+089.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 163px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCzKYyPjlrZgbSjTgtEL0WUfF39-SXJW2LVczEiBYH2O4MF4dqoJ9rW8CcpMXdaNLDaHzJsgeIg00MuSdWOpX3_-Xv9pnq7j10-6N7EI7kDcI3AcyJWWsU3CgB5KsN5LZbl6qk6QPfjiv/s320/OCC+Pietrosani,Bad,Paul+089.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151351737234263250" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 180pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><b style="">Our Christmas<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">In the previous e-mails we were asking prayers for shoe boxes situation .Finally they arrived ,little too late ,but they arrived .Thank you for your prayers and we are also thankful for the help given by some helpers .The church we started to attend 3 years ago, allowed us to use their building for storage and that helped a lot ,plus we did not <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuI20IYcBQbyCuWs_1HB0mWTONXrEYMqFRbyu2ifONImo4jidbraBcaLiVEF4jNIdzCjLeAcGX0AZmvdzbuCIlj6AupdyLUIvfm5eU_TrtOP7sSAvSqs7-bn8_gRCoIbSh2P01zGx2cIl3/s1600-h/OCC-Rucar+022.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuI20IYcBQbyCuWs_1HB0mWTONXrEYMqFRbyu2ifONImo4jidbraBcaLiVEF4jNIdzCjLeAcGX0AZmvdzbuCIlj6AupdyLUIvfm5eU_TrtOP7sSAvSqs7-bn8_gRCoIbSh2P01zGx2cIl3/s320/OCC-Rucar+022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151352849630792930" border="0" /></a>pay any rent Due to this delayed our schedule became little crazy .</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We had to beg principals from some schools to bring kids in school some how-they were already in vacation .In some schools was not possible so we still need to meet with kids after 10<sup>th</sup> of January.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We got about 10,000 show boxes and are thankful we were not alone . When the truck <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8K2nbZuUnKC-P8tuBvmzH_MMaKNXEyXaa0S6ryekhu-K9A_XKpPsboq7rdasmovIV0b4TBjqj3TfeSqHEGTA5QF20wjlhW6F6Ck111Cn6jSY0UPHva29Vz9ftS63GOFKvg9TmqpH6L30/s1600-h/Occ+Nucsoara%2BDragoslavele+040.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 123px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8K2nbZuUnKC-P8tuBvmzH_MMaKNXEyXaa0S6ryekhu-K9A_XKpPsboq7rdasmovIV0b4TBjqj3TfeSqHEGTA5QF20wjlhW6F6Ck111Cn6jSY0UPHva29Vz9ftS63GOFKvg9TmqpH6L30/s320/Occ+Nucsoara%2BDragoslavele+040.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151347493806574738" border="0" /></a>arrived we got helpers 2 of them from Rucar orphanage .The hardest was for Vio as he had to lift up and <span style=""> </span>carry boxes and then to call people from all over the county and give them some boxes to distribute in their own area .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">In spite of all this crazyness , there were few testimonials we would love to share with you<span style=""> </span>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">In <b style="">Rucar</b> – for the first time we went and talked <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLiLFL0Ot_bAme2msII2-HI6L9-ye2dXXxV9_zEVxT6pSaLohffXupjFl8nEJ5Rk86uepy6drCGzUyHClsQKpnmhCIMDC_ads94AVxkVtsZROWZPtr04NZj3_pyljWYT0yC1Vf8ZNrtN5/s1600-h/OCC-Rucar+139.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLiLFL0Ot_bAme2msII2-HI6L9-ye2dXXxV9_zEVxT6pSaLohffXupjFl8nEJ5Rk86uepy6drCGzUyHClsQKpnmhCIMDC_ads94AVxkVtsZROWZPtr04NZj3_pyljWYT0yC1Vf8ZNrtN5/s320/OCC-Rucar+139.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151355770208554258" border="0" /></a>to the principal of the two schools and we were allowed to share the Christmas story with kids alongside with shoe boxes .It was difficult since there were so many and we met them on the hall way .There were about 520 kids divided in 3 groups .At one point kids got little wild and the 9 teachers plus the principal could not make them quite .So we felt like we have to do something about it since our time was so precious and it was extremely cold there and were already sick due to some flu . I asked for a chair stood up and just looked at he kids .Within few seconds was quite and I could give my first message “ <b style="">We need you to be Quite or else we will have to ask you out</b> !” Well, it worked! The principal is the guy with mustache in the dark jacket and he could not believe it .He was so pleased that he is open for partnership. The other ones standing up are the teachers .We thank God for giving us <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV71BzdYJJnbhF9wpjwKOiZ6HVNz-04kyuC0Y0Qab2Ae5c5PuX09Xqb3Nz-nzJ-r9Fb5EmU53zmQ5xEjEfGyWnAW5ICiHJgEpBqk5MgHtTdbFQh9nvdmgHOXsVPGPc19s3FjwpeMivFhH4/s1600-h/OCC-Rucar+084.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 127px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV71BzdYJJnbhF9wpjwKOiZ6HVNz-04kyuC0Y0Qab2Ae5c5PuX09Xqb3Nz-nzJ-r9Fb5EmU53zmQ5xEjEfGyWnAW5ICiHJgEpBqk5MgHtTdbFQh9nvdmgHOXsVPGPc19s3FjwpeMivFhH4/s320/OCC-Rucar+084.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151358639246708002" border="0" /></a>ideas in making the kids quite and also for giving us the chance to share the truth about Christmas .After this the same school in a sport room ,had about 200 kids.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">To start well we used the same “ challenge”<span style=""> </span>“ <b style="">We need you to be Quite or else we will have to ask you out</b>” .At the end of the program one of the teachers came and confess “ Kids for sure learned something new ,but I want to tell you that I learned new ways in <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhm-EKu70q0YilTekyfm7xvrFXU8JOUTHcGd6BhWM5NJSuPtLt2A1hSEPS3O0CfLNBYhDOBM3mroQNPb0IBpeytiIpmV6YG9uyyUcJ5uZRHLEOTh8SZ9C9X41eHzt0CAlkw11vLfL-m8H3/s1600-h/Occ+Nucsoara%2BDragoslavele+050.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 167px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhm-EKu70q0YilTekyfm7xvrFXU8JOUTHcGd6BhWM5NJSuPtLt2A1hSEPS3O0CfLNBYhDOBM3mroQNPb0IBpeytiIpmV6YG9uyyUcJ5uZRHLEOTh8SZ9C9X41eHzt0CAlkw11vLfL-m8H3/s320/Occ+Nucsoara%2BDragoslavele+050.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151348580433300642" border="0" /></a>approaching them from you” We give praises to the Lord that teachers see potential in Christian teaching and<span style=""> </span>methods<span style=""> </span>in working with kids .</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">With the boxes there was the “ Most precious gift “book .Some kids almost forgot about the box itself ,they were so captivated by the book ,its message and pictures. Praises to our Lord for all the ones helping so that the books could be given away for free and our prayers will be lifted up so that the message of the book will get their hearts.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfwF22j8J9neEOvnfoeLK8e1FCBd1JTKIQVEfXShkQJLeaqF0vhEFc1dmkw0SaKS4UowcaUlHLPJd0oojRwftxkWhO-xFyFBVnNumTCnKpIFC7eFRXBye6DYONNoyaiNMqwC6YXKId06k/s1600-h/Occ+Nucsoara%2BDragoslavele+071.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 166px; height: 123px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfwF22j8J9neEOvnfoeLK8e1FCBd1JTKIQVEfXShkQJLeaqF0vhEFc1dmkw0SaKS4UowcaUlHLPJd0oojRwftxkWhO-xFyFBVnNumTCnKpIFC7eFRXBye6DYONNoyaiNMqwC6YXKId06k/s320/Occ+Nucsoara%2BDragoslavele+071.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151350740801850562" border="0" /></a>One of the things we enjoy the most beside<span style=""> </span>sharing the story of Christmas is watching kids opening their boxes .To see how anxious they are .Some of them opened them while we were still there and asked so many questions of things they never seen before and did not know what are for .Others we got them opening their boxes on the street ,in the middle of road even .</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">In <b style="">Podul Dambovitei</b> we were for the first <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NRbn9DKCmB45yNNaBLhF1wNQ6Nrf8gt0jXHtHfkuzc6Jvdc8g3zxY4QhDN2Q-6jQBQymqkvtLq5D-Heyq77KvMkX93cE0O6uG4IUCodwRh1NtdlO5OaWYjLw68KMvhLBtK5lx0sO2Rwp/s1600-h/Occ+Nucsoara%2BDragoslavele+057.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NRbn9DKCmB45yNNaBLhF1wNQ6Nrf8gt0jXHtHfkuzc6Jvdc8g3zxY4QhDN2Q-6jQBQymqkvtLq5D-Heyq77KvMkX93cE0O6uG4IUCodwRh1NtdlO5OaWYjLw68KMvhLBtK5lx0sO2Rwp/s320/Occ+Nucsoara%2BDragoslavele+057.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151349645585190066" border="0" /></a>time .There are about 5 Christians in the whole village .Leonid is one of them and he gathered some kids .Hard to expect some knowing how hardened the people in that area are .However 35 kids showed up and we promised Leonid form 12 to start a weekly bible study in that village .Beside the surprise of having 35 kids we had another surprise : Fernando ,he grew up in the orphanage ,we had him over in our home living with us for a while some years ago and all of the sudden some one wanted him, for he was good to work .Now he is 12 and we met him in this village <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVYENPeAi5_0TcMYjRzVXuqSoYgkZiwnlYO3dk6nrur5gPtS9ppu_SV_bAjBnOyfZed0E-t51PcHREpS20zauwRyXemAkV2lW2RqKd8WQg5HKBV9XVhvaYIhREAbIubQNyHYsisXHjbf_/s1600-h/OCC+Pietrosani,Bad,Paul+091.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 169px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVYENPeAi5_0TcMYjRzVXuqSoYgkZiwnlYO3dk6nrur5gPtS9ppu_SV_bAjBnOyfZed0E-t51PcHREpS20zauwRyXemAkV2lW2RqKd8WQg5HKBV9XVhvaYIhREAbIubQNyHYsisXHjbf_/s320/OCC+Pietrosani,Bad,Paul+091.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151353953437388018" border="0" /></a>The twinkle in his eyes brought to our minds so many memories . The world is small ,but it is good to find some of the kids that we thought we never see again.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">In <b style="">Micesti</b> it is known that not many kids come to weekly bible studies .Vio had the idea of giving out some invitation in the hope to gather some more kids .And it did happen .About 72 kids showed up at the program ,so praises to the God of impossible for this <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhke5a0MBGwqKbnQ8DqykKQvzxmYoskSjl_p5KbAepuOmaZQTzukajKfW0cF-bzGMCa942hcW9L2vNbjjauubKGWK3SZK4EXZmJD-C0OtmsbY0V7WI-Yo0NhfMJ891YxFZfIoB7DLVAue/s1600-h/OCC+Pietrosani,Bad,Paul+102.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 123px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhke5a0MBGwqKbnQ8DqykKQvzxmYoskSjl_p5KbAepuOmaZQTzukajKfW0cF-bzGMCa942hcW9L2vNbjjauubKGWK3SZK4EXZmJD-C0OtmsbY0V7WI-Yo0NhfMJ891YxFZfIoB7DLVAue/s320/OCC+Pietrosani,Bad,Paul+102.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151354756596272386" border="0" /></a>miracle .</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Thank you for being part of our team in 2007 and we pray 2008 will bring you fulfillment and a deeper joy of being part of the team working in Romania<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt; font-weight: bold;">Still spending Christmas and giving out boxes</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt; font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt; font-weight: bold;"><span style=""> </span>Vio & Estera</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Please see more pictures from distribution of shoe boxes on<br /></p>http://w<a href="http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=211274250/a=91878311_91878311/t_=91878311">ww2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=211274250/a=91878311_91878311/t_=91878311</a><br />It is free to register and you could see many other pictures from the ministry<br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-68892268082708777872007-12-16T12:21:00.001-08:002007-12-16T12:36:38.829-08:00School ministry<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style="">“Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes “ Isaiah 54 :2<o:p></o:p></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><o:p> </o:p></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">We know that majority of missionaries got to a point of asking God to enlarge their area of ministry .We did the very same thing <span style=""> </span>and after many prayers God did the miracle .</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEcn_YxmTLio6SOv3bhvdpxm6GJ4c6Zh0x7aEpGb0JGBBChvTGiqB4E7KmGDKhyphenhyphen0oyp1fW5SGFwDKAH9dnusamaFGCyQBiRWZ2hIw226oT9wXMo2eTQ_mpkyWfOmGfsrAhF2F37YS2PjXA/s1600-h/Gradiaprilie+122.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEcn_YxmTLio6SOv3bhvdpxm6GJ4c6Zh0x7aEpGb0JGBBChvTGiqB4E7KmGDKhyphenhyphen0oyp1fW5SGFwDKAH9dnusamaFGCyQBiRWZ2hIw226oT9wXMo2eTQ_mpkyWfOmGfsrAhF2F37YS2PjXA/s320/Gradiaprilie+122.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144668802481425314" border="0" /></a>Even though in our country it is forbidden to talk about God in public Institution (in fact we were used to this from communism ),God opened up a door<span style=""> </span>so that we can proclaim His truth in school system . and the opening<span style=""> </span>gets wider and wider.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Recently went to one of the kindergarten and there was a teacher from another school just visiting She was trilled with the Christian program and insisted that we go to her class as well and do the same thing.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Another day we got a phone call .At the other end was a 4<sup>th</sup> grade teacher : “ <b style=""><i style=""><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 102);">Heard from one of</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 102);"> <b style=""><i style="">my friends you </i></b></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 102);"><b style=""><i style="">do kids programs .Can you put my class on your list too</i></b></span>? And the opening gets wider and wider without us having to run and get contacts .</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqaH45eO5fjXzODVLIjofR_jQPfx214DCYgcp9KhqKCZ_n_VZHXiTCYGQu-eHuiaPxoZ5m8SiN8iED4c3C-GZjTm0iKoEu0hqQ-YH0mHzdhrV8H86Jxg2cQfnRmH_arzqaP5f49n00Ebe9/s1600-h/Nov4-3&1+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqaH45eO5fjXzODVLIjofR_jQPfx214DCYgcp9KhqKCZ_n_VZHXiTCYGQu-eHuiaPxoZ5m8SiN8iED4c3C-GZjTm0iKoEu0hqQ-YH0mHzdhrV8H86Jxg2cQfnRmH_arzqaP5f49n00Ebe9/s320/Nov4-3&1+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144669597050375090" border="0" /></a>What we do in fact? Our ministry involves bible crafts. Under communism we were not allowed to be creative and also we were not allowed to find ways to develop creativity .Now we want to use crafts to share the truth with the kids and on the other hand to help them be creative .Anytime we are there we do a bible craft ,but before doing it we need to give a Bible explanation of what the craft means .</p> <p class="MsoNormal">God proved us that this is useful for children, parents<span style=""> </span>and teaches as well.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Last week’s bible lesson was about God’s power of making miracles and how He multiplied bread and fish . Usually we ask the kids right before we get out of the class ,”what do we want the craft to remind us of?”</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">One of the boys from the class said “<b style=""><i style=""><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 102);">about the boy that fed God</span></i></b> “ </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Many times parents stopped us on the street and thank us ,some said “<b style=""><i style=""><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 102);">the only reason my child is willing to come to kindergarten is your program”.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 102);"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qqPd3wwF5OZJ1qO68trHFbvfHHQ7JBHl8Snk6rY6PzFycJ_7IkJ07QljeMRgOM22H9TTKy6OSPZyil_jM_F3LtvD_c-bL-f6ZJOtkY2Q8drXVKrpLN0sHBbUi57Orr91rYDGVxu68l_M/s1600-h/Nov07+087.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qqPd3wwF5OZJ1qO68trHFbvfHHQ7JBHl8Snk6rY6PzFycJ_7IkJ07QljeMRgOM22H9TTKy6OSPZyil_jM_F3LtvD_c-bL-f6ZJOtkY2Q8drXVKrpLN0sHBbUi57Orr91rYDGVxu68l_M/s320/Nov07+087.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144670468928736194" border="0" /></a>We give glory to the Lord for many lives already changed..</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">However in the last 3 days <b style=""><u>Satan started to attack</u></b> this ministry and there is a possibility of stopping the ministry in the whole county .The ex principal from the kindergarten in Grui wants bad to come back as a principal and the way she uses to be up on the top again is by attacking the present principal for allowing children to learn about God .Three days ago there was a sort of Christmas celebration<span style=""> </span>and kids had couple of songs .There is no way to skip God’s name on this time ,you do not even have to have a relationship with Him to say Christmas is somehow linked to Jesus .<b style="">Mares Gabi</b> –the ex principal <span style=""> </span>looks like she used that and made a huge deal out of it .Local Tv was present and a talk show started soon .We were socked and are still shocked .All parents that have kids in these kindergarten were asked in the talk show to take position and stop this in school system . They encouraged parents to ,take steps in stopping<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQgZFxgAfHw83EnX59rey6EwLTHZ46IY62dgDMvKS6FhXM7oUo67W8jco1yhRlv0JJD7K-yhk9tOkgrOFcv5DhfIfULiDNBfwHV1nEP5OiRZGR1Nb470UmsueM_PpO7HYVZZt4qHpNfPC/s1600-h/Nov07+095.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQgZFxgAfHw83EnX59rey6EwLTHZ46IY62dgDMvKS6FhXM7oUo67W8jco1yhRlv0JJD7K-yhk9tOkgrOFcv5DhfIfULiDNBfwHV1nEP5OiRZGR1Nb470UmsueM_PpO7HYVZZt4qHpNfPC/s320/Nov07+095.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144671954987420626" border="0" /></a> this and also authorities were asked to do something about it .</p> <p class="MsoNormal">These days ,<b style="">until Friday</b> some decisions will be made regarding this and on Thursday or Friday we did not get an exact day ,an open talk show will be on at local TV .The man that does the show it is known as very against Christians .His name is <b style="">Adi Popa</b> .We beg for your prayers during these days .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Please pray for Mares <b style="">Gabi-ex principal , David Luminita –the new principal</b> -we pray for wisdom for her as she will have to be accountable in front of a whole county and her boss ,and may she have the right words and God will give her favor in front of all listening and watching .We also ask <b style="">prayers for minister of education for our county and all authorities</b> to realize the importance of christian programs in kindergartens and <b style="">prayers for the parents</b> to take good attitude about this .So far they were ok with the program and excited ,but because mass media put it in a bad light ,some of them started to change their opinion .</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Satan is using another thing this days to destroy our word and favor as Christians .We were supposed to receive <span style=""> </span>the shoe boxes about 2 weeks ago .So far they did not show up ,thought in most of the counties they were already distributed .</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">We are expected to do a Christmas rallies in some schools and institutions ,but the bad news is they take vacation in couple of days and there is no gift .The <b style="">devil uses this to destroy our reputation</b> .</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">It is Sunday and by Friday we were supposed to distribute about 4500 boxes and do a Christmas rally in some villages.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">I (Estera) fight with God for few days already ,thinking that He knows the impact of this on the ministry and on us as Christians and still nothing happens .Please <b style="">pray for our attitude in this trials</b> and for God’s wonders to continue in this area…</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Looking forward for more miracles</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style="">Vio&Estera<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-929598354971596832007-12-07T09:18:00.001-08:002007-12-07T09:38:38.442-08:00Learning from poor kids in villages<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkv2LsvUUx18P2nzhMXONnFs8U8USX6zdXNIFFzpJLde3KPhPMiU2pUH-x6o3DXtq0e-B2AgmplXmct6A1DApiDF6KNC0blDXAkXIAqZUuS-saXUQ_FeUZpuYthnd1Mq1l0m58pj2S9lp/s1600-h/Nov4-3+030.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkv2LsvUUx18P2nzhMXONnFs8U8USX6zdXNIFFzpJLde3KPhPMiU2pUH-x6o3DXtq0e-B2AgmplXmct6A1DApiDF6KNC0blDXAkXIAqZUuS-saXUQ_FeUZpuYthnd1Mq1l0m58pj2S9lp/s320/Nov4-3+030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141282492732934450" border="0" /></a><b style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><i style="">I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the </i></b><st1:place style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><st1:placetype><b style=""><i style="">kingdom</i></b></st1:placetype><b style=""><i style=""> of </i></b><st1:placename><b style=""><i style="">God</i></b></st1:placename></st1:place><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> like a little child will never enter it.</span><o:p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></o:p><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Luke 18:17</span><o:p></o:p></i></b> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Do you still have moments when you stop and think of what a Bible verse might mean ? The verse in Luke tell us so much of things we forgot to do or are not willing to do ,thought we say “we are His followers” .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Like ,how many of you are willing to walk in a muddy day miles and miles ,with your only pair of boots that you try to save for school ,but still you will not miss a weekly bible study .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This evening Vio got the chance to take some of the kids home and we were humbled how far this kids would walk up the hill to come and her about God and His love .Therefore we are determine to learn more and more from the children we are supposed to teach to. For we choose His kingdom ,but in our ways.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_uPnt5rkGKcQxQAPycMC-yFIEOQJaEcLW9JXcqICwBJdAedIB0N40cWggQ_YybxszFLkJrhDZrra7im7hWoxoWL75UT6RUoCh08hwdD3a-IT4RVYxIb8s0e133ICP41UI4tv6_m035EO/s1600-h/Nov4-3+048.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_uPnt5rkGKcQxQAPycMC-yFIEOQJaEcLW9JXcqICwBJdAedIB0N40cWggQ_YybxszFLkJrhDZrra7im7hWoxoWL75UT6RUoCh08hwdD3a-IT4RVYxIb8s0e133ICP41UI4tv6_m035EO/s320/Nov4-3+048.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141283974496651602" border="0" /></a>Also how many of us take things for granted …crafts in Romania it is a big deal ,and to us it is a great tool in the ministry ,for it reminds kids what they have learned and also they could show their parents what they have learned and share with their household the truth of God ,and not to mention it helps them be creative .Not only that kids here are not used to do craft ,but this evening in Bughea de Jos ,(a village that we started to teach Bible only few weeks ago for the first time ,there are 13-17 kids coming every week) they did not care for not having room and did the craft ,on the table, under the table ,on the floor and wherever ,but they all wanted to do it, including 13 years boys .Thanks to all people that gave craft supplies or school supplies ,so precious in this ministry and we encourage all of you to consider if this is a part of ministry where you want to get involve ,by <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHAocAt173gueLJ6Zf7SxIjZXHHvyRV4HVIbw6mBt4Kqf71iYNEpw0YiKKkG-ZTIXffNnGKR_VWv2u-qjBlsEk2k_UrMU8zxF-RbF3BcDlZebxFW19LD5ZFoHuSWRus3vp-tLmdtF-das/s1600-h/Nov4-3+033.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHAocAt173gueLJ6Zf7SxIjZXHHvyRV4HVIbw6mBt4Kqf71iYNEpw0YiKKkG-ZTIXffNnGKR_VWv2u-qjBlsEk2k_UrMU8zxF-RbF3BcDlZebxFW19LD5ZFoHuSWRus3vp-tLmdtF-das/s320/Nov4-3+033.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141283214287440194" border="0" /></a>providing crafts supplies and ideas . In this village one of the boys confessed to Vio that other kids and teachers at school laugh on them because they come to learn from Bible and they meet with “born again ones” ,but<span style=""> </span>what he replied it really got our attention “ <b style=""><i style="">I rather be with them at a Bible lesson and go to heaven than kiss icons ,curse with you and go to hell”.<o:p></o:p></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><o:p> </o:p></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In <b style="">Pauleasca- Micesti</b> the poverty of the children became like routine to us ,but every week God with His sense of humor brings something new to this club as to others as well. Romanians in the villages and country side ,do not allow animals in the house .Well, couple days ago in Pauleasca the family’s cat was allowed to attend the bible club for” all creatures have to hear it” . So ,there are about 44 kids and cat attending the bible lessons now.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wx9QEsE-W3oBpo5JoMxV6K9POriPcaK3V0Dgj2oRWX_0mikz3N7Muyc-_GmmIxHqRkR4Uzr-fDO948B_ldSdFvc9FETq4o5WUDjPmAW4JAutgipYSKK63xbm_QdOs9Mw1VqE9C5pu6sY/s1600-h/Nov4-3+028.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wx9QEsE-W3oBpo5JoMxV6K9POriPcaK3V0Dgj2oRWX_0mikz3N7Muyc-_GmmIxHqRkR4Uzr-fDO948B_ldSdFvc9FETq4o5WUDjPmAW4JAutgipYSKK63xbm_QdOs9Mw1VqE9C5pu6sY/s320/Nov4-3+028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141284902209587554" border="0" /></a>Every Saturday Vio goes to 3 villages to teach children there from the Bible .<b style="">Badesti </b>is one of these 3 villages where kids of different ages come .There are about 40 attending .Soon kids will have to be divided in age groups ,but no workers available .Please bring this up to the Lord ,as well as safety for Vio since he drives in 7 villages every week .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">We thank God for giving us the chance to minister among such wonderful children ,so honest and eager to know the truth and hear of love ,for we get the chance not only to teach them ,but learn from them as well .Also we thank the ones that are part of ministry by praying or giving ,for thanks to their generosity hundreds of children here learn the truth and the way to Heaven in Jesus.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Teaching children and learning from them</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Vio&Estera<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-21930906427141220582007-11-30T00:28:00.000-08:002007-11-30T10:43:01.701-08:00Clothes from Neemiah House<p class="MsoNormal">The Lord Jesus said once “ you have the poor with you all the time” and we get to see them all over around us. Praise God there are not only poor people but generous Christians as well , willing and ready to do something about it .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Neemiah House ,proved to be such Christians that care about the needs of others around and they provided us with clothes for some people and children in our area. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">To some of the people that benefit from this generosity we took pictures , and it will take many pages to write their reactions ,but they were all excited. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEV7fxO4G-lryuaIAP3woIs3lEsFzA_Sna0EZfVm-chyphenhyphenPNsiHYmfsr44ZLhP5_FQwHf5an-jf9xSIh8tUt4NKZ0UIzRJwx6s_BUJvAcnM8Xq72WGPnjtqNrwdCyS34OSX5hqhESdvzzzf/s1600-r/Casa+Neemiah+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 183px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2pdyu6dx8IDX1-tN1i-D1i985bW2K0n2W5Yhpkr7JwO5EXSHT4UADxUtPCWqD9ljLIEm_Vl5aH91vjN8QC6DwHnOnzeTkTSDRr4oUIwu3jQUBoIqjzeIDzEoXZdnACQZgq13z__IRMVZl/s320/Casa+Neemiah+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138549905400245186" border="0" /></a>Florin –he is 13 and he is paralised since he was 7 or so .We noticed that his parents have a hard time looking after him ,it gets harder and harder and they did not have enough clothes to change him since he has no way to go out by himself .</p> <p class="MsoNormal">He was sure glad to receive the clothes .Florin watched us as we got his jacket ,vest ,blouse and most of all his jeans . None of his parents have job ,his father drinks whatever he makes working here and there .He is staying with his parents ,his sister and his grandmother and grand-grandmother .When his grandmother saw his huge smile ,she started to cry.” <b style=""><i style="">You do not get</i></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmKIq4LwZkixHQ6kJaRwbnFT8kRV4VKa9B6d6lH_A_1k6ANHwSN3lNxRKnUWgUfHMns880M8uEb8o8673yWRxj_XsCiqDT2pqGb_7zOSB0DzHWfocL5K4Qcd0WzAHP8yf7CEKL09uodFVl/s1600-r/AUG3+802.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hKhV9DYxfWXt5MDIwro_-WZjK5dBOVcb7S_AD2Pvr6-IWb23SIcoWm105zaGOZMRLGd96q6IPjzk5ql2Lw9p-XQ7pc7OTMb4m5w2j1lQBzSGsJge-UVglcNBZyHfdJcY9VSBn-HF1vXV/s320/AUG3+802.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138549054996720562" border="0" /></a><b style=""><i style=""> to see him smiling often ,but now he is happy. </i></b><b style=""><i style="">Somebody cares”.<o:p></o:p></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><o:p> </o:p></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">An old lady ,a neighbor from the place we do camps – <b style="">Tia is 74</b> .In the last weeks she was sick all the time ,but when we look down to her feet she did not have proper boots ,just a pair of plastic sleepers and wet socks<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">For her we could find a pair of good boots ,a green vest that since last days when she got it ,she wears it even when she gets to bed ,soooooo excited about it .With her are staying her daughter with 2 little children and her husband .</p><p class="MsoNormal">Little Betty got a pink jacket .That made her forget we are there ,though usually she is excited to get visitors ,but this time ,she has her own jacket , <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfP7krExBbsYx0InpGv6-vxKBNAqvc-2rHc6psYWFWGFL5vI3ESivzo3IHJjGoiyY08TfizZQ-VHlvBUwU2tivITH1SbltcesALZ0TWN1NMqevr0ntFhA8PzviqdU2br0OgpYcTMOR7wKx/s1600-r/AUG3+801.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EeY-EE0TOJLGL74rwnFqLWzT8MJrQys3vm3t7QBx37DjIw7nxRki3WVYdJgFh9Ajs8mfKw2ND3inYz5TC4jRVt-pi6hm7Fms0yD6_e59ZwAgnXlnCVg6MwfSpc1W_4l17fLV1hkjbKwn/s320/AUG3+801.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138548423636528034" border="0" /></a>and on the top of everything it <span style=""> </span>is pink one.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Since we got bunch of diapers for babies, we went to the gypsy camp in Valea Badenilor and gave to all babies, diapers and clothes .We almost forgot of their needs ,but when you see no running water in their homes and think of<span style=""> </span>the young moms washing with cold water from the river all their clothes ,then you think <span style=""> </span><b style="">“ these diapers really </b><b style="">make a difference</b>” </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not to mention they do not know what a crib is …for the ones of you do not know ..they keep their babies in a basket, hanged over parents bed<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNLfqpFUmmD3m7Yj6Dl0FfoKyWCysUQFOj_xYYmwZmb6g28Ug_rgWL7JmmvPy-jqJgDchdjpkZokVLtf1hdRLoik6yTooPszTMZ76nPsxJ_6EzwrO0fPgRpUaTPew_6S-FVJPfAYA8hD_6/s1600-r/Casa+Neemiah+025.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0mfzbwy5u2R6EMrLRYGCmE0fOBudH_BmSuxAyOGjQqqGrQ2MJzeLeNdTK8ccg84_Nj2g7RGJxv4452ZIvE4JE2S62POpDdB9bzGUKCwCIoZAvg2n6V-tlf8hpGk_gOsWZ7e7qjNqH1H6/s320/Casa+Neemiah+025.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138552044293958610" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">All of them said “thank you very much “.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">As we noticed these clothes brought joy into people and children’s hearts . We continue to bring some needs before the Lord ,and as God provides to take them to the ones in need.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">Therefore , please pray for</p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:130%;">medical needs in villages (vitamins ,medicines ,diapers etc)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:130%;">hygiene supplies </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:130%;">more people to get involved in the work, since the opportunities are grea</span>t.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8122313823321743908.post-69395533219008196552007-11-23T19:36:00.001-08:002007-11-25T23:26:03.483-08:00What about them?A great man of God <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUtKvyE2LQeZlrHbU53ujuEK9yr3VD8CRGnETYggb5DYBKoBUmgPOgtsioEE-raQDYT-C7n7hlL4tPCqqMVLG_tvuG61Kl2xgT3Ku62SUzp228J5xKKzqfGnuy5SGHEp7ji-AIJoc-Osh/s1600-h/IMG_6109.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUtKvyE2LQeZlrHbU53ujuEK9yr3VD8CRGnETYggb5DYBKoBUmgPOgtsioEE-raQDYT-C7n7hlL4tPCqqMVLG_tvuG61Kl2xgT3Ku62SUzp228J5xKKzqfGnuy5SGHEp7ji-AIJoc-Osh/s320/IMG_6109.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136245870194305842" border="0" /></a>said once"if you want some one poor to accept your Christian tract then wrap a sandwich into it".We learned that is true especially for the kids in the orphanages we work...So many times we go and tell them about God's love and we struggle in showing it.<p class="MsoNormal"> Last evening we had the chance to combine the Good news and practical love in one ...We had 3 birthday cakes and went in Rucar orphanage to celebrate the kids that have their birthdays in November.<br />They really enjoyed the cakes and we were humbled to notice their reactions for real food ,and not to mention they did not remember when was the last time they had desert or something sweet.<br />The little one with red blouse and green cap on ,came up with an idea and he saved all the plastic tea spoons (with leftovers of cake) so that he will have the most of cake and have some later on in his room .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz0iZ5W4zITSBSkS0jay8q0lWqeZoTMlRwxyUsA-lED9Bd0OgTMWRLnlajsnRiA2uOEMGccztPi2oB0D5Pdk-Ea9UL5-dsr6LSBUvqNArq8ghAHWymJJ2cKZB0Kc6XrImBEN0f77i8fWkx/s1600-h/IMG_6120.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz0iZ5W4zITSBSkS0jay8q0lWqeZoTMlRwxyUsA-lED9Bd0OgTMWRLnlajsnRiA2uOEMGccztPi2oB0D5Pdk-Ea9UL5-dsr6LSBUvqNArq8ghAHWymJJ2cKZB0Kc6XrImBEN0f77i8fWkx/s320/IMG_6120.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136247351958022978" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After cake we went to one of their rooms and had a bible study in ‘What God meant for me”. It brought tears into some eyes ,and also some very deep questions into the older kids’minds</p>During the Bible study and after that we realized why was that. <p class="MsoNormal">As they turned 18 they have to leave the orphanage .That scares them, including the little ones thought that seems far, far away. One of the older guys from the orphanage committed suicide –he was to scare of the street and no future ,no place to stay, no way of getting a job without paying a bribe .Other ones just made it to the prison ,for the very same reason .The future looks dark right now for all the kids in this orphanage ,not only the older ones as they lost their building .</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Some years ago, under communism the state had the building ,now we have democracy and people claim their properties .The same happened to the orphanage .A 93 years old lady from Bucharest ,claimed it, she got it back and according some papers she was supposed to allow the orphanage to use the buildings for 5 more years…well ,some how things stay different .She got back one of the buildings and soon she will get back the other one. Right now over 46 are crowded in one small building .Because of this the leadership of the orphanage has to find reasons to kick out the kids form the orphanage one by one .</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It just happened couple of days ago with Remus .All of the sudden he was in the street ,he is one of the older guys .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUnt-uYq7MxbfEZbmVykaw5bR5xEvm2PC6O9PT10SC99hIugj9X53ta0SnH-dgVKNoY7sLOHjWIRQtaAELh0WsgETxovrZyNAWwITv2xjIp2D7bFjoLw69XMUSB5CE_oEIqme2-_qONHC/s1600-h/IMG_6123.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUnt-uYq7MxbfEZbmVykaw5bR5xEvm2PC6O9PT10SC99hIugj9X53ta0SnH-dgVKNoY7sLOHjWIRQtaAELh0WsgETxovrZyNAWwITv2xjIp2D7bFjoLw69XMUSB5CE_oEIqme2-_qONHC/s320/IMG_6123.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136247768569850706" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'position:absolute;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\@dy\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.jpg" title="IMG_6123"> <w:wrap type="square"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]-->Most of them look a lot older than they are though they did not even finish their school .Well, school it is not right now their main concern ,but a place to stay and a place to work for the older ones .Recently when we had a bible study on “authority”<span style=""> </span>with the older ones they bought me a flower ,a little plant ,to remind me of them ,since we never know who is going next and where .It got tears into my eyes ,and in spite of all miracles we experienced before ,it also brought concern and fears for their life and future.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'position:absolute;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\@dy\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.jpg" title="IMG_6114"> <w:wrap type="square"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">T<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWfdd1_eSaERMWt9YzWL_JRQCxN9wrxfXqRIPCRNSS6PNoECh3IUFHi1jeLVfdO-AfDatz8wi5Ep8NcNrkRtsfmftWhuS6QgAi-Qh3htDogydwf0HhpTA24qnamFPiY6PTX_U7XLgIhiC/s1600-h/IMG_6114.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWfdd1_eSaERMWt9YzWL_JRQCxN9wrxfXqRIPCRNSS6PNoECh3IUFHi1jeLVfdO-AfDatz8wi5Ep8NcNrkRtsfmftWhuS6QgAi-Qh3htDogydwf0HhpTA24qnamFPiY6PTX_U7XLgIhiC/s320/IMG_6114.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136248481534421874" border="0" /></a>o them future and present does not look very well. Most of them go into village and help people to work for a piece of bread .If you think in the way back they have steak or salad or any kind of special meal then you are wrong .Their supper, after a whole day of starving and work was sort of milk(lots of water added) with soaked bread .</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Please pray for:</p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">their troubled hearts and minds to be open and receive God’s peace and most of everything to trust God </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">a place for some of them to stay , especially the older ones .</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Strength and help<span style=""> </span>for us as we plan to offer them<span style=""> </span>once a month a proper meal( we know it is<span style=""> </span>almost nothing<span style=""> </span>but it could be a start) </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Wisdom as we need to prepare future bible studies ,so that the bible studies<span style=""> </span>are according their needs and reaches their hearts .One of the reasons we ask prayer for this issue it<span style=""> </span>is also for we do not have resources to have bible studies for their needs ,or Bible studies for older ages. If any of you have idea or web pages as resources we would appreciate a lot your help.</li></ul>For more pictures ,please check anytime http://www2.snapfish.com/home/t_=91878311<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style="">Thank you for not giving up on us and for your willingness to pray and continue to be part of ministry or start to be part in the ministry in new ways…<o:p></o:p></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Estera & Viorel</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Ela Cernathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04458008034709063436noreply@blogger.com0