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Final two days in Romania
Over the past two days, the Lord has given us a full and meaningful conclusion to our trip. A big thank you to all who prayed for our team and this trip. On Saturday morning, we wrapped up our Bible club with around 80 children in attendance. We shared the final...
Records are meant to be broken
Wednesday was another full and memorable day of ministry—and another record! We had 85 children attend Bible Club in the morning, the largest group we’ve had yet. Faith James taught a wonderful lesson from 1 Samuel, focusing on the birth of Samuel and his call from...
Tuesday—A Record Bible Club Day
This village ministry was developed for many years under Brent and Sara George and now continues under the capable leadership of Mircea, the national pastor. At 11 a.m. Tuesday, we launched our first Bible club in Mediesu Aurit—and 80 boys and girls showed up. In all...
Monday—Transition and Sightseeing
Monday was our transition and sightseeing day as we checked out of our hotel in San Mihi and concluded our time with missionaries Jordan and Ruben Cristinoiu. The Lord then moved us about two hours away to the Romani village of Mediesu Aurit, where we would begin a...
Sunday of Worship and Ministry in Romania
Today was a full and encouraging day of ministry as we wrapped up Week 1 here in Romania. We began the day at Bethlehem Baptist Church in San Mihi, where Pastor Ruben Cristinoiu faithfully shepherds a growing body of believers. Our team participated in the morning...
Saturday
Today, we had our third day at Santa Maria with an action packed two and a half hours, jammed with a Bible lesson, songs, memory verses, games, and crafts. Reagan led a great Bible lesson teaching that those things that are God’s are to be valued and respected. In...
Friday Focus: Obedience to God
Today’s central theme was simple but powerful: obedience versus disobedience to God. Our Bible lessons focused on 1 Samuel, contrasting Samuel’s faithful obedience with Eli and his sons’ disobedience. The children were challenged to reflect on their own lives—where...
The ENERGY of the FIRST DAY
ENERGY – the power and ability to be active, natural enthusiasm and effort. That was certainly the atmosphere of our first full day on the field and the beginning of our Bible clubs. E – Everyone finally together after flight delays. Miss Melany,...
Day 1—Arrived…sort of
That caught your eye, didn’t it? Twelve of us have landed in Romania and arrived in San Mihi to work with Missionaries Ruben & Jordan Cristinoiu. As of this post, three more team members, Miss Melany, Elizabeth, and Reagan are still in the US and will...
Four Days to Romania 2026
Our team is in their final preparations for Romania – just four days away. We’re thankful for the final support monies that have come in and we are just about at full support. Praise the Lord. We depart for Romania on Tuesday, July 21 and hit the ground running...
touchdown in nyc
we’re back on US soil. Thankful for a great team, a great trip, and a great God!
headed home
After a wonderful week in Mediestu with Brent & Sara George, we’re headed home. Just landed in Munich, Germany. Five hour layover before flying to JFK
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