Dear friends,

I am pleased to report that nine choir members from the Institute’s male choir and I had a super excursion to two villages, close to Beius/Belenyes in the Western Carpathian area of Romania.

We arrived in the first village just in time to participate in the evening worship, which was part of a week-long pryear celebration. Szabo Arpad, a former choir member now serving as pastor in a neighbouring village, preached.

On Sunday morning, Kelemen Csongor, from the choir, delivered the sermon.

The pastors of these villages, Attila and Zoli, were choir members going back to 1996 when the male choir was founded in 1996. Attila and Zoli arranged wonderful hospitality for us and we shared our faith through song to about 400 people.

It is always rewarding for me to witness the fine work that former choir members are doing throughout Transylvania. Attila and Zoli were not only great hosts, but they truly inspired my present choir members.

Once again we thank all the Canadians who support Presbyterians Sharing, allowing my dedicated theological students and I to continue sharing the gift of music throughout Romania.