Piata in the Rain

Here a few quick photos of our trip to a piata in Arad and one of Pastor Cristian and his wife Alina.  The singing and speaking begins tonight right here at Betel Baptist! 

Pastor Cristian and Alina Zaharia

Produce in the Piata

Team in the floral section

Pastor John getting strawberries for dessert!

One of the many produce isles

More produce

Rain?  What rain?

Many isles of beautiful flowers

Beautiful Lily

Rachel experimenting with hats

Safe in Romania!

 Just a few traveling photos!  We have arrived safely in Romania.  We are recovering today and will begin speaking and singing in churches tomorrow. And that is what we will be doing for the next 13 days!  Please pray for the people God will bring us in contact with.  Pray that we will have wisdom, love, and compassion.

More photos and update to come!  Thanks for praying!

The Beauty of Music

Matthew Walker

Music is something the Lord really used through the team last year in Romania.  The beauty of music is that it doesn't matter what language the song is in!  You can simply recognize the tune and sing along.  Whether we were singing along to a hymn in English while the rest of the church sang in their native language, or whether the team was introducing some different praise songs, music was an important part of our ministry.  

Unlike last year, we will have different instrumentation for our times of singing as we travel this year; from a guitar and mandolin to a simple box drum.  And as I work up our different set lists I am excited to see how the Lord will use our music again in 2014. 

(Read more about our team members.)

Where Will We Be In Romania?

We will travel to several cities while in Romania!  We will fly into Budapest, Hungary (which is not circled but is near the upper left corner of the map).  We will spend several days in Arad, then we will travel for six days speaking in Sibiu, Brasov, Bucuresti, Ploiesti, and Targu Jiu.

As we travel, when we have an internet connection, we will post updates on where we are and what is happening.  We just wanted to give you a quick overview in the form of a map.

We are looking forward to all the new friends we will meet and the opportunities God is going to give us to share His love, grace, power and might to change lives and bring hope and joy!

Wholeheartedly Excited About This Trip!

Amy Edmonston

As the prospect of adventure approaches there is a natural mixture of excitement and fear.  Obviously, I am very excited to be going back to a country that I have such wonderful memories of.  A year ago I was blessed and challenged in ways I never imagined by my time in Romania.  

In anticipating this return trip, however, there is a certain amount of fear.  How can this years trip possibly live up t last year's experience?  but that is where the problem lies; it won't. The two weeks that we will be in Romania will be entirely different from anything I can remember or can anticipate.  

God has obviously brought this team together and led us to make this commitment.  when I look at that, I can put aside any naggings I may have and say I am wholeheartedly excited about this trip.  I know it will result in furthering my trust and sense of wonder in the God I strive to serve.

Embarking On This Journey With Us!

Stephanie Eubank

I can echo Sarah and say that I am so excited about our trip to Romania!  I have not been to Romania before, and I can't wait to begin the adventure!  God has already provided my needed funds for the trip, and I'm so thankful to "fellow workers of the truth" who have given so generously.  God is faithful to provide!  

I pray that God would prepare our team to encourage our brothers and sisters in Romania and that God would work in us as well as through us.

Thank you all for your prayers!  You are embarking on this journey with us through your prayers and support.

My Hope and Prayer

David Edmonston

I'm getting excited about this trip to Romania.  I haven't spent any significant time in another country since 1982, so this trip almost feels like a brand new experience for me!  I'm looking forward to seeing the sights and the countryside.  Also, everyone who goes on a missions trip comes back talking about how much they were blessed.  Of course, I hope that happens.  

But what I really am excited about is meeting and talking with the Romanian people.  My biggest hope and prayer is that by sharing God's word and how He has worked in our lives, the team will be an encouragement and blessing to the people of Romania.