A witness to the Light

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:

We enjoyed our time in the village this afternoon. After Bible study and teaching some of the kids a few songs, the kids enjoyed spending some time playing games. All too soon it was time to leave as we have a couple more weeks of school and the kids have to get up on time. Here a few pictures from our afternoon in Pintic.

Two days before Easter one of the houses burned to the ground. Everyone was able to get out safe, but they lost everything. Please pray for Victor and his family as they have nothing. They are currently staying with his wife's relative in one of the two rooms that make up her house. They have five children. Pray that others in his village would come together and help this family. Pray that God would use this to change the hearts of the people in this village. Pray that God uses the Bible study to change their hearts to follow Jesus.

We thank the Lord for all the much needed rain that we have had over the last week and a half. Pray for a beautiful sunday afternoon as we once again head to the village. We will be sharing from John 1:6-13. Be in prayer with us as we go. Pray for open ears and soft hearts to hear, change, and follow our Lord and Savior. Pray each of us that go, those that come, that we will be used, heard, and understood.
Thank you for your prayers. God bless each one of you.

Light of the world

And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (John 1:5 NKJV)

Sunday morning in Sunday school the kids and I have started the book of Philippians. Paul, though bound by chains, was full of joy in his situation. He did not sit back sulking, complaining or grumbling, but took this opportunity to share the gospel with the guards, and anyone that would listen to what he had to say.

 He knew that God was in control and one way or another he would be set free- to live and continue to share the gospel, or to live with Christ in eternity. It is a win win situation. 

How many times do we complain, grumble, and sulk when everything does not go our way? 

Sunday afternoon began our second bible study in the village of Pintic. Faith and the kids came along this time. As soon as we arrived the kids gathered around and even the adults came out and sat in the shade.  

Sitting in the grass under a tree sharing God's Word with the people reminded me once again why the Lord called us here to Romania.

I did not go bearing gifts of earthly value, I had no food to give; just God's Word to share with those who sat and listened. Jesus, the light that shines in the darkness, that pierces even the darkest corners, the only light that gives true life, this is what I have to offer them. 

With over fourty people listening, others talking, horse and wagons scurrying by, kids coming and going, and others listening intently I was able to share who was the Light of life and why we need Him.

Pray for wisdom and discernment in ministering and sharing In Pintic. Pray for the English class to be used by God. Pray for the Thursday night bible study. Pray for the after school kids program at the space to be a light to the lost.

Thank you for praying. 

Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. (Proverbs 11:4 NKJV)

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.

Pintic

Sunday afternoon started off the first Bible study in Pintic, a village 30 minutes outside of Bistrita. During the summers we have done a Vacation Bible School and went swimming with the kids there at the salt pond. An introduction to What the Bible is and What it is about, began our study. Pray that the lives of those there would be changed through God's Word. Pray that there would be a hunger for it.

Easter pictures

Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

-John 8:12

Easter here in Romania fell on May 5th weekend as it follows the Orthodox calendar. Here are a few pictures of the family to enjoy.

 Pray for the village of Pintic as we become more involved the the lives of the people there. Pray for the Bible studies and those attending that Jesus would be glorified, and His light would shine through us as we Go. Pray their hearts and minds would be open and willing. Pray for Alex to find a job as he has been looking, but there is not a lot available in his village. He wants to go back to school and finish school so that he can get his drivers license so that he has more opportunities for jobs.
Pray for finances for traveling back and forth to the villages as the cost of gas is very expensive here in Romania.
Thank you for all your prayers and support.

Calatorie

Marcu 16:15
Apoi le -a zis: ,,Duceţi-vă în toată lumea, şi propovăduiţi Evanghelia la orice făptură. (Mark 16:15  And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.)

April 2013 started off with not only the kids' spring break, but the beginning of a trip around Romania with the ministry team from Two Percenters (http://www.twopercenterministries.org/). 

Calvary Chapel Bucuresti

listening

Calvary Chapel Bucuresti

As a family we met the team at the Bucuresti airport before heading to Calvary Chapel Bucuresti. Our stay at Calvary Chapel Bucuresti, April 5-7, was a wonderful time of meeting old friends, meeting new friends, learning how to share the Gospel, and putting it to practice in the beautiful park right there within walking distance from the church. Sunday afternoon came all too fast as we packed the van for a three hour trip to Sacele, our next stop at Calvary Chapel Brasov.

Preparing to go

workshop

Sharing in the Park in Bucuresti

View more Bucuresti pictures at: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.478987748823495.1073741827.315106218544983&type=3

Calvary Chapel Brasov

Sacele

After a few hours we arrived in Sacele at the Fast Foundation where we not only had the workshop, but were able to stay while in Brasov. The workshop was held in the evenings and during the day we shared the Gospel in the center (of Basov) and at Poiana. 

Translator

Sacele

sacele

sacele workshop

To view more pictures of Brasov go to: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.485158288206441.1073741828.315106218544983&type=3

Our next stop will be in a village between Brasov and Bucuresti. A beautiful drive through the mountains of Romania took us to the village of Ciorani.

In the village of Ciorani

on the way to Ciorani

traveling to ciorani

We arrived in Ciorani Thursday afternoon ready to settle in for the next few days before we head on once again. After relaxing and having a wonderful supper with the Quarles we discussed the plan for the next few days.

Friday began with a trip to the villages to bring everyone together for the workshop. Two vans, a car and three hours later we all arrived back to the Church. Friday night began the first session. After worship the children broke up into two groups. The older children learned what and why God gave us the Ten Commandments.

During one of the sessions a lady stood up, interrupted the workshop and not wanting to wait a second more gave her life to the Lord. 

Saturday after the session we went to another village to share. 

Sunday came almost too soon. 

After church and a wonderful meal we were once again on our way. But this time to Bistrita, our home town.

To view more pictures go to: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.485568771498726.1073741832.315106218544983&type=3