The most wonderful gift! – 2023 (1)

– Do you receive carolers?
– Yes, we do!

This is how we were greeted by the crowd of children from the kindergarten and school in the village of Bălțați. Knowing of our arrival, we found the stage ready, and the little ones were seated on chairs, being monitored non-stop by the watchful eyes of the teaching ladies who occasionally called their attention to be quiet.

We started singing carols to them. Although children, they created emotions for all of us with their attention, all directed towards us. Admittedly, we got a little tangled here and there between the verses, but we recovered and carried on.

It was also the turn of the one who was supposed to speak to the children about a “Gift”, which is said to be “the most wonderful”, given to us all. Honestly, we don’t even think he was nervous, because besides making all the children pay attention and actively involving them in the story, he managed to hypnotize even the adult carolers, who were living in the moment the joy of the children in the hall, with a nostalgic smile on their faces.

With gentleness and patience, he gently unfolded the thread of the story, which features the Child in the manger as the main character. The name of this Child was discovered by the little spectators in the hall, who were excited to show us that they knew his name was Jesus!

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The story of the birth of Jesus was a beautiful moment for all present and, combined with the 113 gifts prepared for the children, our day turned into an exceptional one. We left with cheered hearts and warmed by the hot coffee and tea prepared for us by the ladies teachers. It was very nice, and we would like to visit them on another occasion.

Thank God for helping us in this work. Thank you to the narrator who so willingly gave his time to this work. Thank you to the nine carolers who joyfully came from far away, from Bacău, taking every wish of ours to carol and give presents to these children. Also, thank you to The Missionary Association for the Education of Children who donated materials for children with Christian teachings.

Thank you, people with a heart for people, for your joyful involvement and with your help we were able to collect the necessary number of gifts for the children. Together, with joy, we made a difference!

Casa 2 Team

… for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Thank you for your support!

May the Lord reward you for what you have done!