We arrived in Romania to find again that our plans have changed. Change is a typical World Race theme, so we just remain flexible. We have learned that nothing is definite until it happens. So we weren’t too shocked when we arrived to find that there was another change and our squad will be staying in the same village of Viile-Tecii. Four teams – Gentle Warriors, Spectacle, Tikvah, and Indelible are at the same house. During the day, each team goes out to their own ministries and then returns home for the evening. Koininia and Manna are literally four houses down. And Luminous too is a little farther down the road. It is incredible that we are all in the same area and we are enjoying it greatly. It does have its challenges, as we have to be intentional about spending time with our teams, but I find it quite refreshing being able to serve and speak with others on the squad on a daily basis.
Speaking of serving, that is our ministry. The Gentle Warriors’ ministry is to serve the teams staying with us. We are to prepare and serve them meals, keep the place clean, encourage them and just listen, and pour into the host family as well. It is amazing getting to serve our squad and actually having that be our ministry. I realized how much I enjoyed this the other day when I brushed the hair away from my face with my hand only to catch the smell of onions, as I had been cutting them pretty much for every meal. There is something really comforting and sweet about that smell. It brings such joy being able to serve in such a simple, satisfying way.
I think the smell of onions will always be sweet to me.
