Every year a group of missionaries from Rolling Hills makes a trip to Moldova and visits hundreds of orphans to share the joy and hope of Christmas. Below is an excerpt from their journey. As you read them, find joy in knowing that if you donated clothes here on Sunday's this Christmas season, sponsored an orphan through Justice & Mercy International, helped fund...

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By Jeff Goins (Author, blogger, idea-guy and friend of Rolling Hills)

For years, I never understood Christmas. Admittedly, I was a bit of a Scrooge. It just seemed like the whole thing was a farce.

Every made-for-TV movie I watched between Thanksgiving and New Year’s preached the same gospel: “It’s not about presents.” But then, every Christmas morning, I was inundated with presents. It didn’t...

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Today was our last day at Internat II.  It was very emotional to say goodbye to our Moldavian friends! I know there was a bittersweet ache in the hearts of the children and team members as we hugged, cried, prayed together, then loaded into the van.

It has been very beautiful and inspiring to be a part of what God is doing in the country of Moldova! Relationships are being made, needs are being met (spiritual and physical), and leaders are being brought...

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It is the sixth day!  The kids at Internat 2  bring us energy more and more everyday.  Their smiles are contagious!  One smile that I have attached to belongs to a boy named Timotei.  My heart melts when he sits in my lap and wraps my arms around himself tightly.  There is NOTHING more meaningful than the touch of a loving child holding you close.  Our new camp anthem is, "Oh Happy Day!"  I feel like today was certainly a happy day for everyone....

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It's the fifth day now here in Moldova! We are having an amazing time with the kids at Internat 2 (orphanage)! Yesterday we got up at six and went out to Internat until lunch time, then we were at Jesus Savior Camp until 10 o'clock. We then ate a great dinner made by Aurika around 10:30! We are thanking the Lord for giving us the energy to get up early the next morning to head out for Internat again! 

While with the kids I know everyone is able to see that the Lord is...

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There is something very special about worshipping our God halfway around the world where the language of our mouths differs greatly but the language of our hearts are in unison with our brothers and sisters in Christ. The day started with a visit to Jesus Savior Baptist Church here in Chisinau. Considered to be the largest Romanian speaking Baptist Church in Moldova, the time was filled with encouraging teaching and a baptism service of nearly 40 individuals, not to mention the songs,...

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"We're here!  So thankful for God's provision.  It's Saturday evening here and it's been a great couple of days!  We arrived safely in Chisinau yesterday afternoon – and even flew in with the President of Moldova!  The Falesti and Straseni team went our separate ways at the Moldova airport, but we were thankful for our traveling time together!  We were warmly welcomed by the Boys to Leaders group and Grace House girls – including a delicious dinner!...

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Yes, it is summertime at Rolling Hills! What a great time of the year for worship and ministry as well as for growing deeper in our faith journey with God. This summer, there are great opportunities for everyone! Our Sunday morning worship times will focus on God's Word, and specifically on a man named Joshua – a follower of God with unwavering commitment. In this study, we will see powerful life lessons for how we are to live in our relationship with God today. If you are a...

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We have had an initial team in Cullman since Friday and they have been busily at work assisting families and tracking down additional needs. We have been communicating with leaders in other parts of Alabama as well. Here are four ways to participate in the coming week.

1. Join a team to work in the Birmingham and Cullman areas. Team members must be 18 years of age and...

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This morning we drove to Cupcini (north of Balti about an hour) to worship at First Christian Church.  Brian Cochrane has worked with this church, an orphanage and a tech school there for several years and preached a sermon in Russian.  Mandy McDermott and Steve Davis gave testimonies about JMI's work in Moldova and encouraged the church in their extensive work with orphans in the area.  At the conclusion of the service, we, along with everyone else in attendance, received a...

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