The Choir are doing amazingly well, endearing hearts every where we go but more importantly, testifying wonderfully to how God has blessed the Tileagd Community - The School, The Church and of course The People.  

Just one more week to go before we'll be heading back to the airport for the long journey home from Jacksonville FL to Atlanta GA .... Onto Amsterdam Holland and to Budapest Hungary. There the final bus ride to Tileagd and Cihei. Continue to pray for safety and blessings and if you are in Sebring or Jacksonville, Florida - try to see us on our final concerts.

Call 423-239-9525 or e-mail info@thesmilesfoundation.org

It's been an amazing month. Apart from all the Concerts of Praise and Testimony to God's Goodness and the tremendous support for the work of Smiles, many Churches and individuals have been moved to make a Mission Trip to Romania. As at February 28^th, bookings and reservations for Mission Trips this year currently stands at 291. We believe we could have another bumper year with well over 300 visitors to the Smiles Mission Centre in Cihei.  

To be one of them .... Call or Click today!
Call UK: 0113 276 5060 or USA: 423-239-9525 or e-mail info@thesmilesfoundation.org

The Choir Tour has had a great impact on many people, not least the Choir themselves as they see God's family offering such wonderful hospitality and love around the World. One of our stops in Fairfield, near Cincinnati Ohio - had a lovely impact on Camille and Alex Dainton. Their mother, Holly sent this little encouragement to us:

"I just wanted to say thank you for the impact you have had in these
2 short days on our children, Camille and Alex.  Last night after the concert when we got home, Camille gave Mike $20 that she had received for her birthday and told him to "make sure it got to the right place for Romania."  Alex, as you can see by the attached picture, can barely stand to part from his new Smiles hat.  As I have shared already, we have talked of making the trip to Romania when Camille and Alex get a little bit older.  Since being there in 2004, Romania has remained near and dear to Mike's heart.  Thank you also for coming to my school to perform.  I am excited to see what doors the performance may open up for future visits!  Blessings on you and your families as you continue your journey.  And thanks again for touching the hearts of my kids!" 

Also in Ohio, actually the first time the Choir had performed in the state, gave the opportunity for us to visit Madison Christian Church in Groveport. Betty Davidson coordinated much of our visit and loved meeting the Choir after so many years of encouraging the Church to support Smiles. Don't miss her report on the visit and some of her pictures.

Also, through-out the Tour, American DA Greg Willis has been travelling and hasn't resigned yet!

Be sure to catch Greg's report for the month and get involved with all he has planned for America.

During our absence, Romania and United Kingdom have been as busy as usual.

Our Family Crisis Centre and Emergency Housing Unit were both once again, in great demand this past month - stretching resources to the limits. Firstly, a nine month pregnant 20 year old was desperate for help to be able to keep her baby and the Family Crisis Centre was able to step in. 

A few days ago Mina was urgently taken to hospital thinking the time had arrived! But no, not yet and after a short stay, Mina was back at Cihei waiting for God's miracle to come. Mina is in good spirit and so thankful to God for His provision of a safe and secure place for her and also her soon to be born child. Update next month on the baby!

We also had another domestic abuse case for the Emergency Housing Unit but we are so thankful to be always able to help these desperate mothers and children who need protection, support and God's Love. Our resources in both programs are really stretched currently. If you can help with a special gift this month, please do so now.   Click to SUPPORT

In addition there has a busy start to the year with our work in Salard. Smiles 100 Love Club Manager, Adi Matis, shares some news from Salard.

In United Kingdom, the Leeds office and DA's are getting ready for Smiles Conferences in March all across the UK. Every day a different city and we hope to see you amongst all our UK supporters at one of the conferences.    

A quick recap of where we are:
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland (20^th) Troon, Scotland (21^st) 
Kendal (22^nd) Redcar (23^rd) Chesterfield (24^th) Chelmsford (25^th) Mitcheldean (26^th) Carmarthen, Wales (27^th) Worthing (28^th)

A reminder who's there:
Joining chief executive, Kevin Hoy will be from Romania - Director of Operations, Maria Cimpoca along with Adi Matis (Smiles 100 Club Manager) and Mioara Tarau (Social Worker for Clubs 100 & 200).

Every one interested in the work of Smiles is invited. Check the special page and call or e-mail to inform us you're coming for refreshment planning. Don't miss this special opportunity to meet the team and hear the news and future plans of Smiles. It is a truly inspiring occasion. Start times vary, but if you can't make the entire 4 hour conference, come for what you can. You will be most welcome.

And talking of DA's - don't miss this months Regional News Update from Sue Allen of Region 3.

While some of us are pounding the Motorways of the UK in March, others will be busy on other projects, especially as Mission Trips start in earnest in Romania. A team of more than 30 will be at the Cihei Centre in March, and further teams of 30+ again in April and May. Some of our summer Trips are already full, but there is space during the summer and later in the year. If you have any interest and thoughts about making a Mission Trip to Romania - you won't do better than with Smiles.

Find out now how easy it can be to make that ‘life-changing' trip.

This past month we have also been incredibly busy with details related to the proposed FARM purchase. There is a great deal of work involved as we move ahead in faith believing ‘God will provide for this God Sized task'.  

After 60 days of launching the Challenge - many have responded wanting to support, which is very encouraging. Today, donated, loaned or pledged totals £130,286 / $201,943.  Virtually 50%

This is amazing and we thank-you for your support thus far. Now we have 30 days to raise the balance of what is needed for the purchase instalment due March 31^st.

We need a further £137,257 / $212,750 in these next 30 days.

Please prayerfully consider if you can help with a donation to the Farm, or a Loan which can be either Interest Free or with 5% interest paid per annum. This will enable us to fulfil our commitment of taking Management Control of the Farm on April 1^st!!  WOW - that's only 32 days away.

Your support of the Farm, whether donation or loan, will truly help this new HARVEST project to produce Jobs, Social Support and a Financial Harvest - each and every year through the Smiles Small Enterprise Programme.                     

We believe God will do it through His people. Please Help and Be Blessed.

We are also sure you'll be blessed reading Maria's Report from Romania this month.

With sincere thanks for all you do to help Smiles and others.

God Bless You

The Smiles Foundation