To the Glorious God that I serve- my Creator... my Saviour... my King... my first love;

You know my thoughts before I do... so it really isn't necessary to describe my excitement about Romania to You. But Lord, I can't contain my joy!!!! I dream about Harsova every night. And although I've never been there before, I imagine what the people will be like... how the kids will interact with us... how the church functions... and how good the sarmale will be!! I dream about VBS-- and in my dreams, I keep hugging and kissing the children... but in reality, will they receive our love easily? Will they pay attention to our lessons? Will they understand our skits and puppet shows and songs?

I praise You Lord, because You are so powerful. I'm so thankful that your work in Romania (and anywhere, for that matter) is not dependant upon the strength of your workers. Because I am such a weak vessel, Lord... I don't know why you chose me to join the team. But I am confident that you will go before us and prepare those that we will witness to.

And I'm sorry, Lord, for ever doubting that I could afford this trip. You have given me a passion for these people and I was so silly to think that anything in this world- like money- could hold me back from going. Thank You, God, for being my Provider...

In the beautiful name of Jesus Christ-
your daughter,
Sarah



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Romania Countdown: 7 days

According to the Academy of Incomplete Research, nine out of ten






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Romania Countdown: 14 days

Beth Moore rocks my world!

Some really awesome things have happened lately!

1) The "Monster Prayer" session was AMAZING. I've never heard such beautiful prayers (for such a long time) in my life. And it was so badly needed--- our mission to Romania needs to be completely IMMERSED in prayer...and worship. It was soooooo refreshing to be in the presence of the Lord with my brothers and sisters! And the icing on the cake- Liviu has a crazy big trampoline in his backyard that Noelle and I just couldn't get enough of!

2) Sara bought me a devotional workbook (thanks Sparky :) ) that has helped me grow so much. Praise the LORD! because lately my quiet times haven't had much direction. It's designed for women (written by Beth Moore, the coolest woman EVER) and it's really thought-provoking. Like have you ever wondered why there are so few chapters in the Bible that explain the creation of the universe, but so many chapters (50, to be exact) are dedicated to information about the tabernacle? It's because the universe was created to be the habitation of people; the tabernacle, the habitation of God... it's where God intended to MEET with HIS PEOPLE (Exodus 25:22; 29:42-43; 30:6,36). Isn't that so precious? If for a second you look past all the specific requirements and regulations that God instructed for the building of the tabernacle-- you'll see that the ultimate purpose was for God to delight in his chief creation!!! Before sin entered the world, Adam and Eve enjoyed the standing invitation of perpetual access when they walked with God in the Garden!

3) Mina and Victor's wedding was SO beautiful! I'm so happy for them!! I think they should be getting back from their honeymoon any day now....

4) We kicked some butt during the volleyball game today! POUND IT!


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Romania Countdown: 16 days!!!

An 85 year-old patient hit on me today.

I don't know whether to be really flattered.......

.....or really grossed out.


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Romania Countdown: 22 days