Friday

A busy but glorious day.

Up early to walk into the city to meet up with Sorin outside the prison at 0815. Gabriel Tica (Head of Education and Social departments) was inside to meet us and take us up to meet the new prison director. We'd prayed that the Lord would let the director look with favour upon our work in the prison and as soon as we stepped into his office, it seemed that our prayers had been answered. He welcomed us warmly and wanted us to know that our work is appreciated and valued. He spoke with us about developing the work and was pleased to hear that our visits this past week had been so good for both students and prisoners. 

Before we left his office, Andy asked if he could pray for him, his staff and the prisoners. The answer was a definate yes and afterwards the director said to Gabriel that they would now enjoy a good day as we had prayed God's blessing upon them!

From the prison we went down the road to the Bihor County council offices to meet with the vice-president, Bodea Traian. He welcomed us and assured us of his support and encouraged us to apply for further funding for next year. How blessed we are to have such key people rooting for us. We thank the Lord for them. 

From the council we went to meet with our friend and consultant, Imre Kulscar. He has been a constant source of challenge and encouragement, so it was good to have an hour (and a caramel coffee) with him.

Then, just before lunch we caught up with Adina Micula, from Emanuel University, to discuss our course that we ran with the students. Again, useful time to consider changes for next year and we pray that the Lord wil continue to use our course for his glory.

This evening we had two youth meetings. Speaking first at one and then a quick dash across the city to speak at the other (so rushed that we forgot to take pictures - sorry). Andy spoke on the text for this trip - 'The battle is not yours, but God's' (2 Chron 20:15) and linked it with Ephesians 6. Extra special to have all the young people acting out getting dressed in their armour! Please pray that what they heard will stay with them and that they will get dressed each morning - twice.

Tomorrow we will be having time with our mentors and prospective mentors. Please pray for a good time of preparation, encouragement and learning together.

Until next time.

Goodnight.