Well, everyone, I can’t believe this. This is the last World Race blog that I’m writing. I’m in Jinja, Uganda at our final debrief, sitting in a cafe, not sure of how I feel. I kind of feel everything. So much sadness and grief. Yet so much happiness and joy. I also feel very accomplished and thankful for all the experiences I’ve had this past year. It’s funny because I’m usually an emotionally stable person and I also like to be neat and organized with all of my things. The past few days, my things have been all over the place and I couldn’t find anything. It was frustrating. But it shows how I’m doing emotionally. I’ve been all over the place. However, last night, I couldn’t take it anymore so I cleaned up all my things and put them in their place under my bed. So I guess I’m doing ok. I can’t complain about anything. I’ve definitely been very blessed and highly favored this past year. (I also like to say I’m highly flavored too, not just favored.) I’ve experienced so much and was blessed by so many people. I’ve also been able to bless and help many people this past year. What a beautiful picture of the church! The body of Christ from all over the world working together to further the kingdom of God.
God has answered so many of my prayers. He has proven Himself faithful. The main thing I wanted out of the World Race and what I asked God for, was to reveal my gifts and calling. I wanted to know what He created me to do. Also I wanted to know my place and what He wants me to do with my life. I had no plans for my life. I only wanted to do what God has planned for me to do. And God showed me. As you know, my spiritual gift is ‘Helps’ and I got to use that gift in Romania and also in Uganda and a few times in between. The Lord also showed me that He wants me to move to Romania for a time and work with Raul Costea from Hope Church. I can’t thank God enough for answering my prayers. And I can’t thank you all enough for your prayers and support. I honestly couldn’t have done this without you all. So many times I could feel your prayers. I believe I was doing so well most of the time because of your prayers.
I want to ask all of you to continue this journey with me. I never thought I’d move to Romania or anywhere out of the USA. I love the US so much! I never thought I’d be a missionary beyond the World Race. And I never wanted to leave my family and friends again. But I know for sure that God is calling me to Romania and I believe He has many things for me to do and learn there. But I do need all of your prayers and financial support again. I plan on keeping you all updated monthly by sending out an email with what’s been going on and what I’ve been doing. I will also be posting things on Facebook regularly. As much as I don’t like it, I will need to start raising finances because I’m going to Romania as a missionary and will not be getting paid. I need to raise about $1000 – $1500 a month for all my living expenses. I will have a few months in the beginning where housing and food is provided but that is temporary. I ask that you would pray about supporting me monthly with whatever you can. I have a few ways of receiving money.
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo: @Cristina-Gavaziuc
I have also applied with a Missions Organization in Texas called Commission to Every Nation and am waiting to see if they accept me. If they do, you can donate to me through them and get a tax donation receipt at the end of the year. You can donate here: www.cten.org/cristinagavaziuc
I would really love to get together with all of you who are in Florida once I’m back. Please reach out to me if you’d like to see me. There’s so much that’s happened this past year for me and for you, so let’s get together. 🙂 I would love to hear how all of you have been doing and how I can be praying for you. I love you all so much and thank God for you often. Really. I mean that. I get so overwhelmed when I think of all the people that have helped and supported me before the Race and during. I was so worried about things but God came through on everything and He provided through you guys. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
