Viva Adventure: Arad

So we left Bucharest early Monday morning headed here to Arad. We had a wonderful 10 hour bus ride, except that we kept driving by sweet-looking rock formations that were just begging to be climbed. Yet I could do nothing about it!

If i remember correctly, Tuesday we went to visit an orphanege outside of town. It was lots of fun getting to run around and play with the kids and the kitty pool felt really nice! That night we went to a youth group meeting in a town called Pancota. Kristin Jones and I performed three worship songs and my dad talked about postmodernism. Some of those kids are going to be at the camp next week so it was our first impression on them. I think it went pretty well.

Wednesday we went to Timisoara, the town were the revolution started. Emi's dad gave us a really good tour and we learned quite a bit. Afterwards we were able to do a little shopping before heading back to Arad. Wednesday night we got to play soccer against the Romanians again. There were three teams and we played winner moves on while one team takes a break. And yes, we did hold our own against them once again! I think we won two, tied three, and lost two. not bad for a bunch of gringoes!

Thursday some of us stayed at the church to fix the playground, which badly needed repairs, and some of us went to work with street kids and meet the English chap who founded the ministry Savile. He took us up to a camp that he was running, and told us the story of how God had called him to work in Romania. It was absolutely amazing some of the crazy miricles God used to bring him here. Truly inspiring. After we talked with him we came back to their headquarters and went out to work with the street gypsy kids. They advised us not to bring cameras, so I don't have any pictures of them to show you, but it was once again great to put smiles on the faces of little kids who normally have nothing.

Friday we hung out and started our loads of laundry in the morning. Then some of us headed back to the orphanege to see the kids again. So much fun! Then we came back and had the rest of the day to chill.

This morning Emi's dad took us to the town center to see where the revolution took place in Arad (which by the way he was a big part of).

Now we are sitting around waiting to go to a barbecue at the pastor's farm. Should be fun.

Thanks to those who are praying for us. Hope to keep you posted.