Monday: Couples Night

Tonight was a very special night for Otto and Elisabeth. Over the past years they have been building relationships with couples in the Sacele and Brasov area. Tonight they invited them to a local restaurant to all be together for the first time. Thirty-four people came to the dinner. Their dream is to develop a young couples group that will encourage and support one another for stronger families. Their hope is that they will all grow in Jesus Christ, follow Him, and lead their families in Him.

They worked hard getting decorations, making plans, calling, preparing handouts, and, above all, praying. Otto had each couple introduce themselves. The husband introduced the wife with only good things to say about her. The wife introduced the husband the same way. This really started the evening on a positive and enjoyable note. One couple had a positive impact upon the group in a really strange way. The husband stood up and said, “We just got a divorce.” At first it was very quiet then you could see the impact of this upon the couples. Even, that couple was seemed to enjoy themselves after the “introductions” were over.

I had the opportunity to share about practical issues in the life of a young couple. We had a great time together with a lot of laughing and talking. I wish that you could have seen Elisabeth’s face as the evening came to a close. She was so happy. The fulfillment of a dream had begun. It was everything she dreamed and more.

The great part was how everyone stayed afterwards and visited. Some did not know each other and new friends were made. The couples night was a great evening. Already they plan to get together in April and May.

Bonnie, they are really looking forward to meeting you after all the great things I said about you and our marriage. We, as a couple, are "kinda" committed to come back and talk about marriage and family.

Included are pictures of Brasov and the surrounding mountains. They are all covered in snow.