From: Sokrat Apostolovski
Date: March 1, 2021 at 7:43:33 AM PST
To: Vula Rushdoony
Subject: Report on Christmas season 2021
Dear Vula,
I hope that you are well and that you are being safe.
Here is some update of what is going on with the children and their families.
Winter is the most difficult for Roma people in our community, especially for the children’s needs. After the holiday season ends, it is extremely difficult for parents to find day jobs and bring home some income. During the pandemic, the most needed thing is food and staying safe at home. For that, we are extremely grateful to Macedonian Outreach for being the Christmas miracle all of us were praying for. We were able to distribute food Boxes with all the necessities that they will need. Having food available protects the children from the pandemic and keeps them safe at home.
But this was not the Christmas miracle that the children were hoping and expecting for. One tradition we have for Christmas is to give a Christmas bag that is filled with candy, chocolate and other delightful snacks. Since these children come from very poor families, their parents cannot afford it. But thanks to the love of Macedonian Outreach for these children, we gave to all the children in the village a Christmas bag. The excitement and joy of the children is indescribable. This is the best gift that they have received in the entire year. Some of the children brought us drawing as appreciation for the gifts and to show us how much this means to them. For us maybe Christmas bags are nothing but for them it is their entire Christmas season.
We have attached some photos, so you can see the joy and excitement of the children.
We would like to thank once again to Macedonian Outreach for the wonderful support that they had provided these children. You have reached out and changed our lives for His Glory. May God Bless you and the amazing work that you do for Him.
Sokrat
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Pastor Sokrat Apostolovski
Evangelical Church – Volkovo
Roma Network coordinator in
R. North Macedonia
2 Comments
Mark S Couzin
March 5, 2021
Vula,
The Lord has blessed you with many friends, and you have done His will. My heart is warmed each time I see your love and charity for all. I am so thankful for having you and John and Maria as God’s gifts in my extended Greek family.
I hope to see you sometime this year–God willing–after California reopens.
Love,
Mark
deana dickerson
March 6, 2021
Love love love this so much.
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