Here We Go…
I have had major issues with trying to post a blog for everyone. The internet comes and goes on the mobile device I am trying to use. Sorry for the delay in sharing our progress.
As I am writing this it is about 12:15 on Monday. The construction project is going well. The worship services in the churches yesterday were wonderful. The Christ-Followers here are so sweet and genuine. They are treating us like kings. I told the church last night that people had been so good to us that we had decided to send for our families and stay here. I have to be careful about what I say because they were all like “OK, the Americans will stay.” O well, we will just have to break hearts when we leave.
Every member of our Team shared their testimonies yesterday in the two worship services. The guys did an amazing job. I can’t wait for you to hear them share on August 2nd. I think this experience is proving to be much more than they could have imagined. We can try to share with you what we experience when we come on these trips but you really cannot grasp it until you come. God is working mightily through these Believers in our lives. They are so simple in their lifestyle and so deeply committed to Christ. I have allowed the men to form their own conclusions without telling them what I knew they would experience. We have some of them on video shedding tears liberally during the worship service. We could not understand the words of the songs the Romanians were singing but the Holy Spirit girpped our hearts!
Pray today for us to get the necessary materials to continue the construction. Also, we will begin the children’s camps today. We have a Team of 6 who have come from Cluj to help us with the camps. They are all wonderful Christ-Followers and they all speak very good English. Praise the Lord! They will be such an asset in our attempts to communicate with the children. Pray for a good start to the day camp and for many children to come. Of course, even if there are only a small group to come, we will enthusiastically work with them.
All of the guys are doing well with the food. We had a cookout last night. We had pork chops, chicken and bacon cooked on a home-made grill. It was fantastic. We also grilled cauliflower, squash, and something else? I think you will see that our guys are eating well. I am not supposed to say anything but even one member of our team who does not eat chicken said that the chicken was very good. (that means he ate it but don’t say anything because I was not supposed to tell)
I am in the city now trying to purchase building materials so I will have to end now. Hopefully I will be able to write again on Tuesday or Wednesday. Continue sending your comments. I am sharing them with the Team. They are very inspired to know that they are using their construction skills to help some of the most committed Christ-Followers they have had the chance to meet. We are all very blessed to have this opportunity. We miss our families, friends, and church family but just can’t explain what a Spiritual High this is.
There is still much work to be done here in this part of the world and God has opened the door for us. Pray now about coming back with us. We will return with a list of all the work that needs to be done on this building and what it will cost to finish it. God Bless!!
Love the blog! I am so proud of you all. To hear the excitement in Bill’s voice makes my heart rejoice. Keep up the good work guys. We will continue praying for you. PS, I will have Bill some chicken prepared when he gets home.
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME! We are praying and hoping you will be touched and touch others through Christ. I am so excited to hear the testimonies when you all get back.
What an AWESOME GOD we serve! Sometimes things just don’t go the way we think they need to but thatis when He says,move out of the way…I know what is best for you right now this time and everytime! WOW! He is so amazing! Ron & I am praying for each of you and know that God is blessing and will continue to bless you and your families. We pray for strength and for many opportunities to share Christ with others. We can’t wait to hear from each of you when you return. However, Jennifer said yesterday that she thinks Paul might not be coming home that he loves it! Ron said that life is so simply there but so full of genuine love for Christ and for others to come to know Him! May each of you feel His loving touch today and know that we are praying for everyone! We love you all!
It is so good to hear that so many awesome things are happening there. I can’t even imagine what kind of person to expect when I see Kevin again. I’m looking forward to that reunion! Glad that you all are doing well. The three of us say special prayers for you each night before we go to bed. Can’t wait to hear the testimonies! We love you all!! See you soon!
Had a awesome time with God on susday. Matt did a geart job Preach.Had 181 in both service, not sure how many where in the nursery. Read your good report on your blog. Praying for the team. keep up the good work,and my God keep blessing. Tell the Church their thanks, for taking good care of our Pastor and his team
Chuck, I am so excited about all of the great things God is doing over there. Sounds like it is a life changing experience for everyone!!!! Todd and I are lifting everyone up in prayer!!
Good Morning Romania!!!! Sounds like you guys are really having a great time. We can feel the excitement. We pray for you daily for strength, peace, comfort and health. I believe all those have been answered already. Bobby says the food has improved since his last visit. Don’t throw away the peanut butter yet. All of your families are doing well. We pray for them daily. Can’t wait to hear all of you share on Sunday. We pray that many souls will be reached through your willingness to serve our wonderful Saviour. Blessings to all. Bobby and Sheri Stowe
It’s really great that everyone is doing well and the building is going so great. We are praying for all of you daily. Keep up the good work. God is awesone!!!!!!
Awesome! Glad to hear how God is working. I can’t wait to hear all that your experience.
We are praying for each of the members of the Romania team and am so excited to read about what God is doing so many miles away! Praying for your families here at home and can’t wait to see and hear from each of you when you return. May God bless you and those precious Romaninan brothers and sisters and may those precious children see what a mighty God we serve through you.
Blessings,
Randy & Sharon Ellis