Back to School in Romania...

It may seem late to many of you in America, but Monday was the first day of school in Romania. As you know it has been a summer of change with the combination of the houses, several older teens moving to mentor apartments and many teams and camps. More than any other year, the children in our homes were ready for school to start this year.



A few starting high school were anxious about the new beginning. A few were anxious to get back and see their friends. Stefan couldn't wait to start at the "sports school." All of our kids were in need of the structure and fresh start that a new school year always brings and they were ready to go on this first morning!





There were three churches in Illinois who raised money for our back to school needs through Change for Change campaigns during their church Vacation Bible Schools this summer. We were able to provide our children with back to school clothes, shoes and supplies. We also received new backpacks and many school supplies from Scotland Trinity Presbyterian Church in the area. We are so blessed to have these churches invest in the children of Livada and help us get this school year started off on the right foot!




Please pray for all of our kids and teens as they begin this new year. Pray that they will make the effort needed to succeed and that they will respect and work well with their teachers and educators from the houses. Pray that they will make good friends outside of the houses in their classes. Pray that they will continue to make progress as they settle into their new homes with the help of a structured schedule and routine. Thank you!