Yawns like mommy

We are so happy to have Giovy in our life now. Only 48 hours have passed and we already feel like we know her so well. It is amazing how unique each child is and yet how similar she is to mommy and daddy as well. She yawns like Emma and has Chad's mouth. We can't wait to discover more and more of her little habits and characteristics.

She's got my hair!

It's official. She has my hair! Giovanna Bella Wilkinson has made her debut!
As you can see in the pictures she is as cute as ever.
She was born on June 11, 2008 at 11:30 pm weighing in at 8 lbs 7 oz measuring 20.5 inches
We are so blessed to have her and we appreiciate your prayers.
We will send more pictures ASAP, God bless

Personal Testimony

One of the greatest things in the world is when someone falls in love with Jesus and with His Word. That very thing happened for young Marius last week. He came up to me and said, “Chad, I want to read through the New Testament with you. I said, “Great! Let’s do it!” He then went on to say that he already started and that he finished Acts in a week and wants to continue reading 5 chapters a week because he can’t get enough. He came back the next week and said, “Where are you at? I’m in 2 Corinthians; I never knew how much this book changes your life when you are reading it all the time; I find myself acting more like a Christian without even trying” I was filled with joy and encouraged him. The truth is, I’m the one whose really encouraged here.

Education Department

Since taking on the Educational Department earlier this year I have really begun to acquire a passion for this side of the ministry. One of the most exciting responsibilities that I have now is our 2-year Bible College called “ISOM.” (The International School of Ministry) This October we will graduate our first 15 students. Many of them are already involved in some type of ministry. Each month I will write an article about a different graduate to keep you posted on the outcome of this wonderful ministry. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the ISOM Bible College, please visit the link above. We will start a new class in October this year. Please help by praying with us for the future students whom God is calling into ministry.

Singing the Vision

As we’ve mentioned in previous newsletters, our church’s worship team, led by Emma, has begun to write it’s own songs. Emma has been working with 4 other songwriters other than her and together has 12 finished songs. We sing them in church and they have really encouraged the congregation because we are “singing the vision” of the church. Here are some of the lyrics translated from Romanian to the right. In Romanian they rhyme and flow much better.

"“We all sing with a shout, “we promise to love the lost!”
United in prayer, we won’t stop ‘till we’ve won Romania
Together as an army we’ll equip ourselves to fight!
Yes, Lord, we have a mission, directly from You!”

Any day now!

As you can see, Emma and I are ready (well, relatively) and waiting for little Giovy. Her room is officially finished and anxious for her arrival. Emma has entered her 40th week and is about to pop.
We cannot tell you how excited we are to have our first child. We also want to express how grateful we are to you for your prayers and financial support as we enter this new season of our lives.

Huge belly!