Highlights from the Past Week!

Yikes...it's been over a week since my last post.

Okay, here are some highlights from the past week.

*Caleb's knowledge and relationship with Jesus is so awesome to see develop. One day last week he woke up and immediately began giving me hugs. This continued through breakfast, about every minute. I've never received so many hugs within such a short period of time before. I said, "Caleb, do you have a lot of hugs in your heart today?" "Yeah, a lot of hugs Mom, Jesus put a lot of hugs in my heart today to give away." And give away he did! To me and to anyone else he came in contact with that day. A few days later he noticed a friend of ours was very sad. He approached them and said "Can I give you a kiss? Jesus has put a lot of kisses in my heart today." I love this little boy - I love even more his Creator.

*Great week with ministry at Casa Alba! No last minute anythings to cut in or take away time at Casa Alba. The kids responded well to learning about Samuel. And, my one on one time with some of the kids was "scream free!" That is quite a praise, if I can be honest. God also opened up many on the spot opportunities to minister to my fellow team members. When I looked back over the week I was filled with so much joy over what God had done.

*I dropped the ball with Ciutelec. I was asked to teach at the worship service and although I had a certain scripture on my heart, I completely ran out of time to pray about it and the people at Ciutelec. I was definitely "rusine" when I had to admit this. (Rusine = embarrassed). The great thing is that God brought two missionaries from Holland, who live near Ciutelec, to come join our team last week. They had a message to share so I was very grateful!

*I was able to talk with the worship pastor at church and the children's pastor about serving opportunities. When you have a community and body that you are a part of, a desire grows to serve there as well. After speaking with them, I think that within the next few months some every now and then opportunities will be available. Since I live in Marghita, and don't feel at all called to live in Oradea, it would be too difficult to serve on a regular basis...the drive is too long.
But, I'm really excited about how God can use my gifts there when He desires to, when they are needed!

*Every year at advent God really clearly lays out teachings for our team. And, this year was no exception. Yesterday as I began writing out my notes for worship this evening, the Holy Spirit's presence was so present.
I am so excited about what God is desiring to grow and mature throughout our community of missionaries here in Marghita! And, the fruit that will be brought about in our lives and ministry areas!

*I wrote a Christmas Musical of sorts for the Foundation's Christmas Party on December 21st.
Pulling this together has/is been a bit stressful. There are SO MANY kids who are involved, and trying to find practice times and light people and costume people. It's a lot. Add this responsibility on top of full time ministry and single mom...yeah, okay I admit - maybe too much. The cool thing is that God is pulling things together and has given me a peace about it just being meaningful - rather than perfect. I think I felt pressure over it having to be "perfect" but now I don't care. I want the 300 plus people who come to this party to see Jesus' birth honestly...I think that will happen. Please pray for this though!