Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27
October 2018
Dear Friends,
Fall is one of our most favorite times of the year. The weather is mild, with lots of sunshine. The trees’ leaves are turning to magnificent colors. There always seems to be a breeze making it pleasant to be outside. Only God could create such beautiful nature. It is a reminder to all of us that God is real and alive. As He cares about His nature, He cares and loves us so much more. This is our vision to share His love not only with our children and teenagers in Romania but with all the others that God has given us to minister to both in Romania and America.
Things in Romania are going well. Everyone is settled into the routine of school. A couple of weeks ago, Anca and Mugurel had a wiener roast with all the children and teenagers. Not only did everyone enjoy the food, but they liked being around a campfire, too. Pizza in a village called Nadrag was on the schedule for another Saturday this past month. There is also a children’s park there so the younger ones enjoyed that. The teenagers played a game of soccer with some of the other teenagers hanging around the park. It was a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon. Also, Bogdan has entered a chess tournament for his high school. We will let you know how he does.
The three of us are adjusting to life in America. Ruben has had the opportunity to share in a couple of churches. He has been talking about the importance of one. We all can make a difference for God if we find out what He wants us to do and then start doing it. We need to begin making a difference first in our families and then move out to our community, state, country and the world. If each of us does what God has put on our hearts to do, then a lot can be accomplished for the Lord. The hardest part is taking the first step. But once that has been done, each step afterwards gets easier and easier. We pray for our teenagers and children that they will realize how important they are in God’s eyes. Each one of them can make a difference in Romania for Jesus if they listen to God and follow His leading. It only takes one person to get things started. Please pray for them that they will understand God’s purpose for their lives and begin to walk in it.
All your prayers are so important to the work in Romania. Thank you for being so faithful to pray. Also, thank you for being so generous and faithful in your financial giving. With all of us working together, we can reach not only our children and teenagers but many more people in Romania for the Lord.
With our love,
Ruben, Karen and Bianca
Beraca Foundation, P.O. Box 674, Jacksonville, IL 62651; karenpopet@gmail.com