Being There in Person: a Christmas Reflection

With one of our foster kids on a rainy day at camp, October 2024

by Jayme Metzgar, RR President

I DON’T OFTEN travel to Romania anymore. But this fall my daughters and I were blessed to be there, helping with camp for our foster and adopted kids.

It’s always surreal to see our kids in person. Most of them are children for whom I’ve prayed, wept, rejoiced, and worked since they were babies. And suddenly, there they are: laughing, running, playing soccer, snuggling with their mom.

I’ve known about these children for years. But it takes being there in person to begin to know them.

God knows this about us. It’s why He sent Jesus into our midst that night in Bethlehem. Christ lived on earth to show us “the image of the invisible God”–then died and rose so we could know Him forever.

Imagine what it will be like to meet Him in person one day. Imagine what it will be like to meet others for the first time–including kids from Romania–who are there because of you. I can’t think of any better gift.

This reflection was originally written as an introduction to our Christmas Catalog. Browse the online catalog here.

Our August Prayer Calendar is Here!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invite you to download our August 2024 Prayer Calendar. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry with us as we spend this month praying for vulnerable children in Romania.

"In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will . . ." Ephesians 1:5

Our July Prayer Calendar is Here!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our July 2024 Prayer Calendar. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry with us as we spend this month praying for vulnerable children in Romania.

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works..." Ephesians 2:10

Our June Prayer Calendar is Here!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our June 2024 Prayer Calendar. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry with us as we spend this month praying for vulnerable children in Romania.

"If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7

Our May Prayer Calendar is Here!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our May 2024 Prayer Calendar. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry with us as we spend this month praying for vulnerable children in Romania.

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17

5 Ways to Pray For Adopted Children

“For this child I prayed, and the Lord has given me my petition which I asked of Him.” 1 Samuel 1:27

As an adopted child from Bucharest, Romania, my journey into the arms of a loving family through adoption has shaped my understanding of the power of faith. Adopted at two years old, I could not have comprehended what faith meant at the time. However, growing up and now into my late twenties I see the power of a Faithful Father and of faithful parents. Through their 6 example of sacrifice and love even before they ever knew me, they nurtured my faith in God’s unconditional love and pursuit of me before I ever knew Him. My parents’ declaration, “For this child I prayed,” also became Jesus’ intercession over me in John 17, “I pray for them…for those You have given me, for they are Yours.” It is my desire to honor my parents with my testimony of faith, and in turn, if the Lord wills, pray for my own adopted kids someday.

Join me this month of May in praying for adopted children.

Allie Beals, RR Marketing & Social Media Consultant

5 Ways to Pray for Adopted Children

1. IDENTITY & BELONGING

While everyone develops some sort of insecurity growing up, orphans' insecurities begin as infants and toddlers, questioning their worth and purpose sometimes before they even learn to speak. Pray for adopted children to find their identity and belonging in Christ alone.

2. HEALING & WHOLENESS

Adoption journeys may carry wounds from past experiences. Pray for healing and wholeness, both physical and emotional, and ask for divine comfort to heal scars of the past.

3. PROVISION & PROTECTION

Pray for adopted children to find stability and security in their new homes, for their provision and protection, and that their basic needs will be met with abundance and generosity.

4. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT & MATURITY

Pray for adopted children to receive mentorship and spiritual guidance to nurture their relationship with God and to navigate life’s complexities with spiritual discernment.

5. PURPOSE & CALLING

Jeremiah 29:11 says God’s plans are for a hope and a future. Pray for clarity of vision and discernment, that adopted children may discover and embrace their God-given gifts and passions. Pray that they will walk confidently in the path He shows them.

Our April Prayer Calendar is Here!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our April 2024 Prayer Calendar. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry with us as we spend this month praying for vulnerable children in Romania.

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17

Our March Prayer Calendar is Here!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our March 2024 Prayer Calendar. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry with us as we spend this month praying for vulnerable children in Romania.

"The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8

Our February Prayer Calendar is Here!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our February 2024 Prayer Calendar here. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry with us as we spend this month praying for vulnerable children in Romania.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

Pray Daily with our December Prayer Calendar

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our December 2023 Prayer Calendar here. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry in prayer as we spend this month focusing on vulnerable children in Romania.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

Our November Prayer Calendar is Here!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our November 2023 Prayer Calendar here. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry in prayer as we spend this month focusing on vulnerable children in Romania.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

Here's Our October Prayer Calendar!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our October 2023 Prayer Calendar here. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry in prayer as we spend this month focusing on vulnerable children in Romania.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

Pray Daily With our September Prayer Calendar

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our September 2023 Prayer Calendar here. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry in prayer as we spend this month focusing on vulnerable children in Romania.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

Here's Our August Prayer Calendar!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our August 2023 Prayer Calendar here. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry in prayer as we spend this month focusing on vulnerable children in Romania.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

Our July Prayer Calendar is here!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our July 2023 Prayer Calendar here. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry in prayer as we spend this month focusing on vulnerable children in Romania.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

Pray Daily with our June Prayer Calendar!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our June 2023 Prayer Calendar here. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry in prayer as we spend this month focusing on vulnerable children in Romania.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

Our May Prayer Calendar Is Here!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our May 2023 Prayer Calendar here. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry in prayer as we spend this month focusing on vulnerable children in Romania.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

Here's Our April Prayer Calendar!

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our April 2023 Prayer Calendar here. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry in prayer as we spend this month focusing on vulnerable children in Romania.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

Pray Daily with our March Prayer Calendar

Prayer is a vital part of the work here at Romania Reborn. We invited you to download our March 2023 Prayer Calendar here. Each day there is a new praise or prayer request for our ministry, our staff, and the children we serve.

Thank you for your ministry in prayer as we spend this month focusing on vulnerable children in Romania.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18