Saturday, August 9, 2008

Leaving Romania

We just left camp today, it was an amazing experience. We are at an internet cafe in a little town on the Romania-Hungary border called Targus Mures waiting to board an overnight train to Budapest in about an hour. We have a 11 hour train ride ahead of us and our team while is exhagusted they are also encouraged about all God has done over the past week. The stories are many and we look forward to filling in the details during our three day debreif and stay in Budapest when we have more time. Everyone is healthy and well and looking forward to some sleep on the train. Please pray for a safe and restful evening and for our navigation in Eastern Europe for the first time without a native speaker.

A few hours ago we had an emotional goodbye - but we were equally encouraged by how well our two teams bonded and look forward to what that might mean for our continual partnership with the Craiova church.

Off to catch a train -

Grace and peace,

Lief & JR for the team

12 comments:

Cara Trier said...

So glad all is well. My respect for all of you is huge!!! And my gratitude and awe of God even huge-er ( yes that is a word Cassidy) You all are the best and we can't wait to see you and hear your stories.

Love,

Mom, Dad and Hailey

Anonymous said...

Hi Daddy Lief,
I miss you alot i am staying a the Christian's this weekend while mom is gone up north. these people have a dog named Honey and she and i are having alot of fun . I will be glad when you are home
Your Dog Jack

Anonymous said...

Guys...this is Daniel Vieru from Craiova ( youth leader - for the ones who don't know me). There were 2 of the most amazing weeks we ever spent with the youth! God has worked so much in our student`s hearts! My students cried a lot yesterday. You were amazing! I hope you will have a great time in Budapest and you will get safely home! I already miss you! God gave us a great experience together. It is so great to have a friend like that! We love you guys! Dan

AnAh said...

it was an extraordinary experience being with you guys in camp...working with you and talking and growing together...I can`t wait to see you next year.hopefully i`ll be here, in Romania

i hope you`ll have a great time in Budapest and I can`t wait to talk to you again :)

Ana Nirvana

Anonymous said...

it was an awesome experience with you guys. I`m sad that yesterday was the last day together :( . It`s really awesome that we meet you, spend 2 weeks with you, play , sleep , eate, pray, worhip all those stuffs with you.. already I miss you. We will pray for you >:D<

Razvy - Va rog :)

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear all went well! Sounds like you've had a wonderful two weeks! We are excited to hear about your experiences and how God has blessed you on this trip! Enjoy your days in Budapest and have a safe trip home! Love & Prayers! Malachi's Mom

Malachi, miss you, can't wait to see you Wed.! love you! mom

ghedeon said...

... i misss uuu guys ... a looot and my foot is getting better so ... be on peace.

it was somethink that most probably we will not forget ... and if we will ... next year will remember of it. lova ya guys!!!!!

this camp was the best ... i tell u ... i just feel how God show us He love us and He will leave us ... no never.

i miss u a loooot and dont forget about facebook ;)


GBU all
Sabrin

dan_v75 said...

Dear Lief, John and Paul, I want to let you know that Ani died tonight. Pray for the kids, they are shocked and pray that the Lord will work in power at her funerals. Dan

Unknown said...

It is obvious the team has had many blessings and made a difference.
I am said to read Daniels entry, our prayers our with you back in Romania.

Cara Trier said...

We are praying for you in Romania too.

Love,

Todd, Cara and Hailey

Mrs. Pankratz said...

Dear Tess,
We are missing you like crazy! It seems like you've been gone a whole year...We are praying that you have a great last few days there and that the trip home goes smoothly and safely. We'll be here waiting with open arms and lots of hugs when you get home. Enjoy these days with the team!
Love, Mom

Anonymous said...

Dear friends,

Thank you so much for your dedication for God!!You put aside time for us to come here and spend some time with us,and not only.i really appreciate that.You gave all you had to make this happen.Tears streamed down my face knowing i won't get to see you in a year or maybe more.The encouraging thing is that i can pray for you guys and as Dan said the story did not end,it goes on,with God!!As i came back to my normal life,i still want to live as i would be in the camp,with all that joy in my heart knowing i am God's child and no matter what i'll get to spend the eternity with Him and you guys for ever!!My friends,even if life's hard,it is still worth living for Christ!!
I have had a good time with you and know that i will miss you a lot and i look forward to see you again if possibly and talk to you over the net!!
Malachi i'll miss you a lot and i think you know that!!You're such a great guy!!I will still be thinking of you and pray for you.Take care and peace out!!

Love,Andreea Savu