^ Our first ever visit to the village of Cristotel, and we were overwhelmed by the gypsy families who came on this chilly morning. We delivered 30 food parcels, and Ben shared a message on the love and grace of God. Everyone was so attentive, and you knew God was speaking right to their hearts. Madelina (precious little girl in { read more… }
^ Romania Day 5 (Tuesday): These pics above are from the gypsy village of Almasu where we brought food parcels to families. There are not words big enough to express the need these families have, particularly the ones with children. The first picture is just one of many that break your heart the minute you see them. The second picture { read more… }
Today we had a few hours of time to explore Romania, and we visited the Roman ruins near Creaca. The countryside was incredibly beautiful dressed in its fall splendor. It was fascinating to see the well-preserved portion of the Roman road, along with remnants of buildings and gates. The coliseum where many early Christians were martyred was a somber reminder { read more… }
Eight long years since the last time I worshipped in Stupini and Simpetru… Over the years, the faces and names have been etched even deeper in my memory. Details I once remembered were no longer as vivid, yet my heart remained filled with great love for these two villages. From my first visit in 2012, they were like family, and { read more… }
Today was a day of feeding and feasting, and it had far more to do with hearts than stomachs. For the men on our team, the day was spent feeding others in Simleu. First, they served God’s Word through pastors’ training, encouraging those who lead and serve within the churches that form Maranatha Missions. These pastors have little, if any, { read more… }
On June 25, 2023, seven people gathered around a table to meet for the first time about a mission trip to Romania…. all because God had called us. Called us to go.Called us to love and serve. Called us to something bigger than we could know or imagine. 26 hours and 6,019 miles (at least according to Google), we have { read more… }