Wednesday was another full and memorable day of ministry—and another record! We had 85 children attend Bible Club in the morning, the largest group we’ve had yet.
Faith James taught a wonderful lesson from 1 Samuel, focusing on the birth of Samuel and his call from God. The children have especially enjoyed the review time, where they answer questions from the lesson and then participate in fun activities to earn points for their teams. These moments have made learning both engaging and meaningful.
The kids have also loved singing—both new and familiar songs—in English and Romanian. After the Bible lesson, we divide into two groups. One group heads inside for crafts, where coloring has been a favorite activity this year, while the other group stays outside for games, including relays and activities with soccer balls, kickballs, and frisbees.
After Bible Club, we grabbed a quick lunch (pizza!) and then traveled to Baia Mare, where we met fellow PCC missionary Gemma Mastromarino and her son Jason. We spent time in the old city center, enjoying the local shops and, of course, some ice cream. It was a blessing to catch up with Gemma and hear about her ministry while taking in the beauty of Baia Mare.
We returned to camp to prepare for the evening service. We were encouraged by a special concert from a brother and sister from southern Romania, who ministered through a mix of Romanian gospel songs and translated favorites such as “As the Deer” and “The Goodness of God.”
Following the music, we opened God’s Word and shared an evangelistic message from John 14:6, emphasizing that Jesus is the way. We spoke about the two paths every person faces: the way of salvation through Jesus Christ—through His death and resurrection—or the way that leads to separation from God. We were grateful for a strong turnout from the community and for the opportunity to clearly present the gospel.
It was a long and exhausting day, but we are thankful for the opportunity to use each hour here on the mission field for the Lord’s work. We ended the day tired, but grateful, and ready for rest before another day of ministry.