We wish you a joyous celebration of our Saviour's birth! In Hungary we say "Boldog Karacsony!" or Merry Christmas in English. Our family is enjoying being together to celebrate with the traditions we have made over the years.
This year we have another reason to celebrate. December 2009 marks our 15th year serving as field personnel through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. We are grateful for those who have supported us from the very beginning and those who have joined us along the journey. God continues to guide us in this ministry among the Romany and we look forward to what the future brings. "Joy to the World, the Saviour Reigns!"
Boldog Karacsony!
Twice the Christmas--not necessarily twice as nice
Evangelical believers in Moldova usually celebrate Christmas twice--once on December 25 according to the Western church calendar and again on January 7th according to Orthodox calendar. Does this mean twice the presents? Usually not. According to data provided by Operation Mobilisation, the per capita income in Moldova is less than $500. Keeping warm and fed takes precedence over frivolities like presents. Thank God for sending us all Hope on Christmas, no matter when or how we celebrate it.
Moldovan Adventure #5--In Praise of Plumbing
Our daughters are greater fans of indoor plumbing than previously. The house we stayed at in Moldova had hot and cold running water (except for that small problem with the pump and the well) and a flush toilet (ditto), but many places we visited did not. Including the pastor's house right there in the "county seat" of Nisporeni. Theirs seemed luxurious, thou
gh, compared to some I've visited. Like the one without a light (or even a half-moon cut out of the door) situated sensibly in the far corner of the yard--which happened to be, unsanitarily, uphill from the family well. Such situations are one of the reasons Pastor Petru & Olesea Ciochina are interested in an eco-toilet. Though it's possible to make one from scratch, we'll be bringing a major component on our next visit. Check it out--you might be interested in one yourself! http://www.gtz.de/en/themen/umwelt-infrastruktur/wasser/8524.htm
gh, compared to some I've visited. Like the one without a light (or even a half-moon cut out of the door) situated sensibly in the far corner of the yard--which happened to be, unsanitarily, uphill from the family well. Such situations are one of the reasons Pastor Petru & Olesea Ciochina are interested in an eco-toilet. Though it's possible to make one from scratch, we'll be bringing a major component on our next visit. Check it out--you might be interested in one yourself! http://www.gtz.de/en/themen/umwelt-infrastruktur/wasser/8524.htm
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