All Praise to Him Above

January has been a month of "mind over matter." The weather turned warmer which means that everything turns to mud and kids want to stay outside and not come to class. January is also the month I run around renewing my residence visa, car insurance and other car documents. It always takes a zillion phone calls, days of waiting in line and patience that only God can give. And then there is the every lingering cold or flu that wants to make you "good for nothing." Despite the January bumps, God is continuing to work. My biggest praise is that Madalina, the girl on the left, received Christ as her Savior this last Saturday. Praise the Lord! She comes from a very rough family, but has a sweet spirit. Pray that she will grow to know the Lord and how to walk with Him. We also praise the Lord for $1500 that has come in for the Ciumeghiu construction project. We have purchased windows and doors and soon hope to have the electricity installed. In Ciumeghiu, in the last few weeks, we have also seen new visitors as well as backslidden Christians coming to church. What a blessing to see God answering our prayers to reach our neighbors and community for His name. Thank you for all your prayers and gifts for the work in Ciumeghiu. May the Lord continue to glorify His name through us. Kim

Happy New Year!

This picture to the left is the Casa Popurului or Palatul Parlimentului (People's House or Parliment's Palace) in Bucharest. After New Year's, I was able to take a week off and go visit my girlfriend Alina who moved to the Bucharest area this last summer. As you can see, Bucharest is dealing with a LOT of snow (unlike us here in Oradea) but it was beautiful despite the hassle. I had a wonderful time relaxing with Alina & her family as well as taking in a few important sites. (see picture below :) The 11 hour train ride also let me get some reading/studying/preparation done for the upcoming New Year. I am rejuvenated and ready to tackle the goals the Lord has put on my heart for His ministries this year. Thank you for your continued prayers as I tackle the Romani/Gypsy language and as I work with potential leaders for my classes. May we each remember that God makes us ABLE to do the work He has called us to, to HIS honor and glory. Kim

Ahh. . . vacation in civilization! :)