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Hi all We are really looking forward to sharing in the Service next week (12th Sept) at Cosham

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Greetings all Make sure you come along at 10:30am on Sunday 12th September to hear and see more of what the Romania Team got up to in July

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Sunday was a great day... service in the morning, when all the team spoke of how God had made an impact on them over the 2 weeks... then a BBQ and time for rest and tidying before some great devotionals in the evening. Before this though we became a team of 13 as Paula left with her family to go back to their home in northern Romania. Paula has best such an amazing contributor to the team, we 

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Katherine: Can’t believe the kid’s club is finished and it’s nearly time to leave! L Said an emotional farewell to Simon B this morning...although he is having a curry tonight! Seriously love the children of Teliu although it’s been hard work! By the way, I’m staying here for another few months J Lisa: This week has gone so quickly! Playing, praying and learning alongside all the beautiful

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Simon: Another great day here in Romania. 60 kids came to the camp, although it started all a bit strange as Sami had had complaints from some Gypsy families about their children coming to an activity they had not known about. But after permission had been gained from all parents (in homes near and far) we began our session on the ‘Great Samaritan’. Totally appropriate as we had Romanians not

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Nick:  Woke up early with the rest of the roof gang, is tiring work running/passing tiles, wood and tools to Roger and the boys. Have been informed by Simon B that I must hire his band for my wedding...Is someone not telling me something? The kids were great today for the most part; though they have discovered the old "mob a leader and take them to the river" game. Something that will have to

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Lisa:  Today was slamming! The kids were energetic and the sun was out! We played water games too oh yesssss J A few of us went on a random walk to the top of a hill overlooking the town and then sat in on a Romanian group of teenagers doing traditional dancing...they are coming to dance for us on Thursday when we have a bonfire, it should be good! Also, Simon, Hannah and I quite possibly spent

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Plan: Roger and roofing team work from 7 - 10am Everyone else up and ready for kids arrival Reality: Rain - heavy! Too dangerous for roofing work. Brightening up: hopefully ok for kids camp We'll try and post some pictures later on. Simon

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Simon: First day of children’s camp today, and it began with us not really knowing what we were going to do. But God is good, he gave us clear planning heads over an extended breakfast and the ideas came together well. Just over 20 children came (we expect 35 tomorrow) and we played games, sang songs, told story of lost sheep, created individual and group craft and generally had a great day. It

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Simon: Today was a really good day and a very busy day! Woke up to get ready for our first service of the day at Sanpetru, a nearby town where Vali is the Pastor (the one who visited the orphanages with us) and where Sami lives. The first half hour of the service was purely in Romanian (except for the odd song number) so if felt strange to begin with... But Hannah, Lisa, Amy and Kat did great

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Rhiannon:  Today, only I am writing the blog because I haven't written anything so far and people were worried that I had died. This morning, we went to a palace that belonged to the last king of Romania (who now lives in Sweden....?) and it was very pretty. Lots of tourists and of course Simon wanting to do touristy things such as play the lying down game! But the palace was beautiful and

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Visited second orphanage today. Due to miscommunication there was only 12 girls there but was a fantastic day sharing and playing with the children. Started planning holiday club for next week, Paula and Ioana finished painting and we all shared an amazing devotional in the evening where we prayed for specific individuals in the group.   Amy: Was so humbling once more to see the joy that

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Hannah:  This morning I couldn't keep my eyes open, I was pretty tired!  But, the Lord gave me strength, Amen!  It was weird going to the orphanage as I had no expectations; it was a great experience and great to interact with the children.  I had my first injury: a grazed knee but all is good.  Had good pizza, and I must say, I am pretty excited I found out Moorlands is a very high possibility

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Rachel: I have discovered that I can’t plaster, but I love smashing walls with a hammer (but don’t worry Callum, I didn’t go up any step ladders!) I’ve also had a great idea that will help to continue to support the Church here in Teliu. Lisa: It rained so hard today!!! We had a great camp-fire with the same local teenagers. Singing songs together (such as Above all powers, Light of the World and

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Day 4, July 6th   Matt: The football has proven a great outreach!  2 teams of locals turned up to play this evening, and in between matches we presented the Everything Skit. - which demonstrates God's delivery of us from the many worldly distractions and obstacles – it was received brilliantly – with respect, consideration and thoughtfulness.  Very hopeful that many of these will be

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Day 3, July 5th   Today we started work.  We rubbed down church metalwork, painted the door and some railing, painted and put up wood cladding - working on the roof about 7 metres up! After dinner we went to play football with the locals.   Steve:  Football was awesome!!   Rachel:  Fab day yet again.  Finally plucked up courage to have a shower, but I think I scared Tara with

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The team with some of the evening congregation.  Sami is on the left in a suit.Team football with church children. Day 2, July 4th Football was awesome!Hannah: We've been struck by how the simple of things can meet our needs and how people live their lives without some of the things we consider the basics.  Really enjoyed the difference of church service styles, and communicating – sometimes

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Today began with most of the team meeting at Cosham Baptist Church at 5.45am.  Chris Marsh and Kevin Mills picked us up in a minibus and car (thanks guys!) and Steve J and Matt T meeting up at the airport.  Some very tired eyes after little or no sleep last night!   We were met at the Luton Airport by the chaplain Linda who showed us the banner produced and sent by the CBC Banner Group

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Romanian Team hits the About my Area websiteabout my area

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I will come at Baneasa airport around 15:30 with a 16 places van with a baggage trailer. We will come to Teliu you will choose the rooms in which you will sleep. After this you will have a meal at a local restaurant. We don't have to pay after every meal. I spoke with the cook and we will pay for the whole team, after every meal. I negotiated a good price for it. Sunday morning - You will have

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Greetings all... what a fantastic day it has been. God is so great.At the end of the commissioning service this evening we got 14 of the team together (only Steve missing) and quickly put on the hoodies and caps... so what better opportunity for a team photo? Almost looks like Simon pushed them all over... but it wasn't! Please pray for the team.... we so want this to be a trip which will make

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June 12 saw England’s first game in the world cup, and what better way to prepare than a good ol’ fashioned street party. We had dancing and singing and drama and jokes and poetry and even a 40 year old angel... we will meet again... This was the final official fundraising event for Romania, and from all the team... we are so thankful...

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Thanks to April and the many helpers who are going to make this Saturday's concert a great success! I'll post some pictures here after the event. I#m just about to sit down and work out some of the extra things we can buy because everyone has been so generous... stickers, balloons, popper things, craft items, hats, balls, lots of things!!!

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Preparations for the Mission keep going ahead.The team are beginning to gather the games, the dramas, the messages... The team have decided upon the logo and seem to have agreed on the colour of their hoodies. The team met with some friends from Romania and even a young lady from Teliu at their recent meeting last Sunday. Lots of questions answered. And we are hoping to use this blog to keep you

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