This is one of the remaining original gates of the wall that once protected the old City of Brasov, Romania. The town of Brasov was founded by Teutonic Knights at the beginning of the 13th century, no, this isn't Disney World!
Randy and I have recently moved to Bucuresti. Our team mates Bob and Margie Craig are hosting a short-term mission team from their hometown Hannibal, MO. Last week they wanted to take the team on a one day excursion to Brasov for a visit to the Black Church. The Black Church earned it's name from the great fire of the 1600's which destroyed the entire city and left the church severely damaged and covered with soot. We were invited to join the team for the day and thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship with people whose hearts are for "Missions" and sacrifice so much to come and work along side those of us on the field toward the advancement of God's Kingdom.
During the week in Bucuresti Bob, Margie, the team from Hannibal, Randy and Jeremy worked on the streets with the college students. This is Bob's target group. They made many contacts, passed out gospel tracts, talked to the students about Jesus Christ, and handed out New Testaments. There are up to 250,000 college students in the city of Bucuresti, pray for Bob and Margie as they work to develop relationships and start Bible studies with some of these students.
Randy and I would ask that you pray for us as we develop our new ministry here as well. We have attended a very nice, warm and friendly church here in Bucuresti. Randy is planning to meet with the Pastor to see just how he can work with him to be an asset to his church and community. Our team leader, Richard Clark has been more than helpful and encouraging since our arrival. He has assured us of nationals available and willing to help us with our ministry for translation and encouraged us to use them as much as necessary. We are excited to get out and get things rolling. Winter in rolling in and soon our work will be mostly limited to the metro down in the subways. We covet your prayers and thank you for your faithfulness in lifting us up to our Heavenly Father.
