A revelation in Herghelia
Missis L. C was very eager to introduce to me her sister S – who was accompanying her to Herghelia for the first time. When my presentation was over, the two ladies enthusiastically approached me and we happily chat together for a while. She brought me greetings from another sweet lady, a good friend of hers with whom she came to Herghelia the previous time, when we actually first met. She is a retired lawyer that continues to have a busy social life playing an important role in different organizations for successful women.
Patients in a group therapy session
Many times, during the session, as we’ve greeted each other on the hall ways, they mentioned how happy they are with the interesting program we have, called: “6 o’clock tea”. They also expressed their appreciation on how our chaplain, that leads the discussions there, is able to wisely lead the group to explore more their spirituality in finding the valuable answers for life’s challenges. One of these occasions, missis L.C shared with me that this time in Herghelia she had a revelation. For many years she was wondering, she said, what made the difference lately in his sister’s life? She is happier, more content, more full of energy and very dynamic. Missis L.C concluded that she had to come to Herghelia in order to have the answer. Some years ago her sister joined Jehovah’s Witnesses denomination. As sisters the two ladies were pretty close to each other but living in different towns, quite far away one from another, they didn’t spend enough time together to be able to realize how life for one of them was totally changed by her latest interest in religion. In Herghelia as they were sharing the same room for 11 days, they got this chance of observing each other and missis L.C concluded that religion is probably that component (still missing in her own life) that could bring joy and fulfilment in her sister’s life. I took the chance to tell her about Jesus, the special friendship that He is so eager to develop with each one of us. I also told her about the two books that were instrumental for me in getting to know Jesus and offer to give them to her. She was so delighted to hear about that. Actually, I ended up offering the books to both of them, as they both express the desire to read them. The books are: Steps to Christ and The Desire of Ages. I pray that the revelation Mrs. L.C had in Herghelia would make her aware of her own need of meeting Jesus and waking with Him ever since.
By Valentina Dan, Herghelia’s co-founder
Newsletter XIX Summary
In 2014, a few months before the passing of Vasile Dan (Nick’s father), he imparted his firm belief that God’s vision for Sanitariums and medical missionary work remains unchanged – to establish these institutions around the globe, situating one near each major city.
It was 2001 when I got a chance to visit Herghelia for the first time. I came here to present the program of Sola Scriptura’s Institute of Bible Studies, for the blind. At that time as a young couple – my husband and I were involved in this project as volunteers. We always believed in mission and found ways to get involved.
As a therapist in Herghelia I am delighted to meet people of different professional backgrounds, different social status, different personalities, different beliefs and spiritual orientations. One of my patients in a spring session was Mrs. F.H, a very delicate, special lady, that used to be an university professor in theatrical art and piano. She just got retired and had difficulties in handling the new amount of free time in her life…
One day as I was walking from the Center to my office, during the lunch break, I was about to pass by a nice elderly couple that seemed to start earlier their daily afternoon walk. We greeted each other and as we were heading in the same direction and they seemed delighted to socialize, I joined them. The lady shared the fact that this is the first time for them in Herghelia and that she is totally amazed of what is happening here. She mentioned that it was her husband’s idea to come but she congratulates herself for being open to it.
Missis L. C was very eager to introduce to me her sister S – who was accompanying her to Herghelia for the first time. When my presentation was over, the two ladies enthusiastically approached me and we happily chat together for a while. She brought me greetings from another sweet lady, a good friend of hers with whom she came to Herghelia the previous time, when we actually first met.
Coming back to Herghelia for audit this year I got the chance to meet again in the session old friends and also to make the new ones. Soon a good size study group was formed. Isaiah, my Pentecostal friend I met in Herghelia previously, was back this time and proposed to people interested in spiritual topics to join us, in our attempt to find answers to bible’s prophesies. So we decided to meet each evening at 9 p.m. in the library. We prayed together and study the Bible.
“Daniel 10 Days Challenge” is a lifestyle-changing program organized by Herghelia Lifestyle Center at the end of each Herghelia Cuisine online cooking course. Based on the prophet Daniel’s story, this challenge offers individuals a guided program to pursue a healthier lifestyle while also deepening their faith.
In a world where stories ignite change, we are blessed to share tales that touch the soul and inspire action. This year, God has graced us with narratives of courage and transformation that strengthen our mission and fill our hearts with gratitude.
Please pray for and support the Sanitarium Global Movement. We claim the following precious promise that the Lord will inspire, lead and protect each particular project started according with His plans: “The Lord has presented matters to me again and again, and given me instructions to say that God Himself is Ruler and Counselor and Guardian of every Sanitarium that shall be established”. Ellen G. White Letter 180, 1901
We want to establish a Worthy Students Fund to help prospective future Sanitarium leaders attend the annual “How to start and manage Sanitariums in the XXI Century” and cover part of the funds related to the production of a Loma Linda University Certificate online course in this field. We are working with LLU to produce such a course to be available to the SDA Church at large.
HERGHELIA – THE MOST URGENT NEEDS
- Worthy student fund for “How to start and manage Sanitariums in the XXI Century” – $5000
- Certificate online course on “How to start and manage Sanitariums in the XXI Century” – $2000
- Medical Missionary Nursing School – Reframing the Medical Missionary Training Program – $25,000
We are getting close to final accreditation and adding an English program.
- Extension of the Lifestyle Center – $1,000,000
Right now we are working with an architect to fine tune the architectural draft.
Contact person: Valentina Dan
Phone: +40-748-118-084
E-mail: valentinadan1964@yahoo.com
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