Successful Week

The ramp above was excellently constructed and a great example to the church body and also the whole community.

Highlands Church sent true servants to serve Betel church in Timisoara.  It was great to see their attitude of humility and partnership.  They came with a dual purpose to advance disability ministry in Timisoara, and to develop a true partnership with Betel.  It was great to see how the relationships developed between the churches.  God was truly with us.

Last week was FULL!  Full of things to do, people to meet, training - BUT most of all it was full of loving one another.  God worked out details of schedules and chance meeting of those He wanted to introduce to each other.  

He also allowed time to do a little sight seeing.  We traveled all of Thursday to see Hunedoara Castle, the fortress at Deva, and the Roman ruins at Sarmizegetusa.

The end of the day was at the home of Pastor Alex's parents in a village near Caransebes.  Here is a picture of Pastor Alex and his wife Nuti.  They are also the parents of Tania and Elias pictured in past posts in our blog.

Their hospitality they shared with us and the team this past week was a huge blessing.  Thanks Alex & Nuti.  

Thanks also to the whole team from Highlands - Matt, Mike, Joy, Doug, Missy, Katonna & Kelsey.  We appreciate all the work you did and your hearts you opened up to share to so many others.  We look forward to seeing you when we travel back to the states.  

Still Hangin' Out in the USA

Worship at the West Coast Summit Conference

I thought I would write a quick update since we have neglected our blog while being in the United States.

Five weeks in the states has been a joy as we have visited many family members, friends, and supporting churches. We also visited doctors for general check ups, and the dentist as well. All is set for us to return.

After attending a wonderful Joni and Friends conference in California some family met us at Disneyland for some fun. Playtime for any age.

Getting wet at Disneyland

We were also able to travel to Minnesota and spend some time with Kristi's family. However, our time is at an end, and we are ready to get back to our second home. Tomorrow we began our 24+ hour journey back.

We are currently attempting to pack. It seems we have far more we want to take back than we brought here. Packing will be an adventure.

Thank You's to all we were able to visit and have meals with. We love you and look forward to our next visit.
The Carnazzo's

Thanksgiving in Romania

Yes, it is possible to purchase a turkey, or should I say turkeys, in Romania.

We were blessed to host a Thanksgiving meal for other Americans here in Timisoara. The house was a buzz with 14 adults and 2 children visiting and eating the traditional flavors of Thanksgiving. There was turkey, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, and many other dishes that each person brought to share.

After the meal, everyone visited while some took walks, and others threw a football around. Board games were played and joy filled the home. Alas, there was not football on the television. Yet, Steve and the guys survived, and it was not a downer to the festivities. Our hearts were overflowing with thankfulness as we shared food and conversation with others.

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving as well. - Kristi

"I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High." Psalm 7:17 (NIV)