Romania, here we come!

After a year's worth of preparation and planning, it was almost surreal to start packing and making final preparations yesterday to serve the Lord in Romania. And--as you can see--packing for the trip was no small effort. It took 10 of us two hours to get everything organized into our 11 suitcases.

Packing and organizing.

I think our packing experience was representative of what's to come on this trip. There will be a lot of hard work and times when things are seemingly in disarray, but in the end God will enable us to accomplish the tasks He has established for us. And when the day is over we'll all be exhausted, but we'll have smiles on our faces (much like the picture below) because of the great privilege we had to be a part of helping to grow God's kingdom.

All packed and ready to go!

"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." -- Romans 15:5-6

Summer Mission trips are here!

I find it very hard to believe but June will be upon us in just a couple days! For Another Child Foundation that means mission teams will be making their way to Romania to serve the at-risk children and families. The children love to see the Americans come over to see them. When they realize the distance we travel to specifically see them they are always amazed.

This year the first team traveling to Romania with ACF is the team from Hope Lutheran in Rochester, New York. The team of 11 people will be putting the final touches onto another renovated classroom. Hope donated the funds last year for a complete renovation of 1 classroom and the staff at Point of Hope has been working getting the new windows, electrical, heating, walls, and floors ready for the team to complete. ACF is very excited to have Hope Lutheran on board to help reach, teach, and transform the lives of children. Their contribution will forever change the lives of the 15 new children who will have the ability to learn in a new and loving way.

Please be in prayer for the team's travel and mission outreach. Also, stay tuned into what this team is doing as they will have regular posts on this blog.