The Lost Sheep

"Suppose one of you had a hundred sheep and lost one. Wouldn't you leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the lost one until you found it? When found, you can be sure you would put it across your shoulders, rejoicing, and when you got home call in your friends and neighbors, saying, 'Celebrate with me! I've found my lost sheep!' Count on it—there's more joy in heaven over one sinner's rescued life than over ninety-nine good people in no need of rescue.

Luke 15: 4-7 (Message Bible)

Over 50 kids showed up for the 6th Anniversary party of Lumina on Saturday. Rebecca and Daniella from Germany were here to help us celebrate. We prepared a skit about the Lost Sheep in Luke and Rebecca was the Shepherd and I was the sheep, Daniella narrated the story.

It held the attention of the kids and after the lost sheep was found they received a message of how much our Shepherd loves us and how he continues to look for us until we are found! He heals our wounds and our brokenness and then brings us back into the fold. He knows our names and never stops calling us even if we are lost.

It was a beautiful message and the kids really enjoyed it. We sang songs and played games. At the end of the program each child received a sandwich, banana, special cake and some candy with juice. They were fed spiritually and physically. I have to tell you that it is a joy to serve these children! There is no greater joy for me than being with these kids!

We also spent a day visiting the homes of these children. Praying with their parents. The conditions are indescribable and no picture can fully grasp the reality. It is a condition of the heart and in the physical it is a mess but the simplicity is very beautiful!

It is as simple as the Lost Sheep! When one is lost we should go and find them and tell them that the Shepherd is looking for them and He wants them to come into the fold! He wants to heal their hurts and pains, He wants to take care of them and most important He loves them and has not forgotten them! In Medgidia there is lost sheep and we are finding them and bringing them in one at a time! Every time one is brought in we celebrate like the party at Lumina!

Thank you for sending me to find these lost sheep!

Together we are bringing them in one at a time!