Postcard from Moldova - Day 7 - Thanks
Today we spent much of our time with the MWB Staff in Chisinau meeting those who work “behind the scenes”. In some ways it would have been nicer to meet them at the start of our trip, but meeting them at the end allowed us to appreciate all that they do in supporting our Field Staff. It also allowed us to thank them based on what we had seen!
We met the wonderful people who translate the messages and updates for children and families; the Special Projects Co-ordinator; the Emotional Support staff; the medical staff; the Bible Corrspondence Course co-ordinators; the Christian Input staff; the media staff … the list goes on! And what they all summed up for us was Integrity and Professionalism but very clearly mixed with love and a desire to do God’s work.
We asked one member of staff about the education: they had studied at University and trained as a teacher before working for the Mission. When asked about their ambition they answered “to serve God”.
After lunch we visited the MWB Warehouse and marvelled at the towers of goods there - assured that within a month most of the goods would have been distributed to the appropriate beneficiaries.
And then to our final stop: the MWB Farm and Vocational Training Centre. Once more our hearts lifted as we saw the fresh produce in the greenhouses (destined for the Homes and Families that we serve); admired the sunflower oil production; and marvelled at the new centre to provide practical training in Car Maintenance.
What a wonderful day!
As we met this evening for our last time of prayer together, our hearts turned to thanks. Thanks for all the people that we have met. Thanks for all the hope that we have witnessed; Thanks for all the integrity and the obvious love of God;/ Thanks for each other and the opportunity to share time together and to learn a little of each one’s story.
We give Thanks.
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Phillipians, Chapter 1 Verses 3-6, NIV)
