December 2024

The trip was everything I had hoped for and more. It was the fastest trip and one of the most productive and rewarding times with my dear Sisters in these countries.

Every detail was planned in a matter of just a few days by my hostesses, Elena Putina (who was also our fabulous photographer!) and Olesea Malancea in Chisinau. Our BGT Europe Ministry Coordinator, Tatiana Danilenco, made it all come together with the Bible study resources for me to take across country and through the border. I am in awe of these three ladies. It felt like a few miracles happened along the way. Huge thank you to Daniel Ford for coming across the border, retrieving me and the resources, then heading back into Moldova in the rain and fog. He did a great job getting us through the Moldovan side of the border. Thank you, Jesus!

The conference time and place were perfect to connect with all the attendees who are ministry leaders. A marvelous opportunity for them to establish a network with one another stretching throughout Moldova. The ladies were so delighted to receive the Romanian Bible study and the Russian Bible study materials.

I even brought English workbooks for those who prefer English as missionaries. Each one has a passion to reach the next generation amidst their callings. God is moving mightily in Moldova!

A special time of joy for me this trip was when we drove through Sibiu in central Romania to have lunch with two of our BGT team members. A new friend, Ilie (Elijah), was my driver. Tatiana and Cristina are the best! We missed having Adina and Debby with us.

The second special time was being able to reconnect face-to-face with dear friends with the Orphans Hands at Vatra Village. So delighted to have some of the young ladies give me a tour of one of the homes and their personal rooms. The ministry is doing an amazing work against human trafficking, abuse and abandonment while sharing the love of Jesus with each one. Many miracles have taken place in these precious girls and boys through the years. Many have grown up and now serve the next generation of orphans and abandoned ones.

I confess my heart and emotions are at a place of deep gratitude to be a part of what the Lord is doing in both Romania and Moldova. It is all because of His grace, and the precious Supporters of this ministry. You pray, you love, you encourage, you support financially. I pray the Lord richly blesses each one of you as we launch into 2025. I will share next month about two possible projects we hope to work on in the new year.

With great rejoicing,

Paulette

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