Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27
November, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving!
Being thankful is so important for our lives. It keeps our focus on the good things in our lives and not the problems. So, with Thanksgiving approaching, it would be good to have one thing to be thankful for each day.
We are thankful that we could bless several people this past month. We bought an electric bicycle for an elderly man who needed transportation to get around to places. We also purchased clothes for children who needed them for school. Firewood is so important for the people of Romania, so we were thankful to be able to provide it for a family who really needed it. A young woman in need wanted to better her life so we paid for her to attend a tailoring class. When she finishes, she will be able to get a decent job. Finally, we bought boots and a sleeping bag for a street person. He is not ready to change his lifestyle but at least he will be warmer this winter.
We are thankful for each one of our children and teenagers that are so involved in church and youth meetings. Jesus is the answer to life, and they are experiencing that first-hand. Everyone is busy with school, but time is taken to go out for pizza and to enjoy movies at the orphanage. They also have a birthday party for each person as it comes. And this month, they learned to make gyros from Valentina’s sister. Gyros is a favorite food in Romania.
This month was the one-year anniversary of Karen’s Dad passing into eternity. We all miss him very much. We are thankful for everyone who continues to pray for Karen’s healing. She is blessed and healed in Jesus’ name. Thank you for your generous support of Beraca and your prayers. Let this be a month of thankfulness!
Beraca Foundation, P.O. Box 674, Jacksonville, IL 62651; karenpopet@gmail.com