Another day with the students at Emanuel University. Always good to spend time with young people and they have been a real encouragement to us again this year. Of the thirty-seven students on our course this year (more than on previous years) eighteen of them have indicated a willingness to help us at Path of Life in the future. Some would like to work with our partners at the Children's Centre whilst others want to work with the Homeless Centre or with us in the prison. Please pray that we can quickly get them linked in with these partners. One of the students has even been so bold as to offer to serve as our Path of Life prayer coordinator - which is a real answer to prayer! 

Once again different groups of students went to the Children's Centre and to the Prison in the afternoon, and then in the evening some of us met up at the Homeless Centre for soup, songs and sharing the gospel of Jesus. In the prison we split into small groups, as we did yesterday, and it was great to see the students and prisoners talking together and sharing experiences. Andy spoke at the end of God's welcome for all who want to change and live His way. This can be easier to want, but harder to live out, especially once outside of prison. One of those in our meeting today has been on our programme, wanted to change, was released - only to slip back into the old life and is now back inside. This is why we need active prayer partners to support our work inside.

After a short time at the Homeless Centre, Andy, Sorin and Nico (one of our Mentors) went off to the Baptist Church in the village of Ineu. This is a small fellowship, but with a passion for Christ and  a love for his work. Nico has been teaching some of the young people in the village to play the guitar and there was a small band of accomplished guitarists to play along to the songs. Andy spoke about the woman who touched the hem of Jesus' garment in faith and received, healing, peace and wholeness from Christ. As someone once said, 'it's not whether you have great faith in God but whether you have faith in a great God.'

So another good day for which we thank the Lord - and you for your prayers on our behalf.

Tomorrow we have a number of meetings with various people to talk about different aspects of the work and needs for the future. Please pray that the Lord will bless each conversation and show us clearly the way forward.

Until tomorrow .....