Update on Snowbound Villages that were hard hit this winter:

We last shared that there was a great need for prayer for the thousands of people in isolated areas that were buried in by the heavy snowfalls of this past winter - both their homes and roads were in snow up to 15 ft. high and made it impossible to get food and help into their villages.  Death tolls are estimated in the hundreds and many did not survive the cold temperatures. 

At the beginning of March, roads to the snowbound areas finally were cleared, temperatures slowly started warming and snow began to melt).  JeJe traveled with 2 other CC pastors and a group of men from one of their fellowships to minister to the people of this area.  One pastor (and long time friend), Steve Quarles lives in the area.

While much of the snow had cleared, the people were so glad that people cared about them and reached out to them.  Many of these families are very poor; with up to 3 generations living in one room. 

The men representing Calvary Chapel shared the hope found only in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and distributed oranges, clothing and the last of the boxes of hats/scarves and blankets that were provided by CCEA's Stitches ministry. 

Pastor Steve shared his thankfulness and was encouraged by this outreach to the villages around him.  It was a blessing to be able to come alongside him at a time when these people need the hope and the love of Jesus. 

Our heartfelt thanks to you for praying for the people of Romania.

PHOTOS OF FIRST BASEBALL CAMP of 2012 - MARCH 31st (Be in Prayer for the Next Camp on April 7th)

MARCH FOR LIFE (MARSUL PENTRU VIATA) - CLUJ

This was our first year participating in the March for Life in the center of Cluj.  On Saturday, March 24th approximately 500 Christians gathered, mostly from the handful of independent churches in Cluj, and also a presence from the Orthodox, to bring awareness to God as the Creator of all Life and to take a stand against abortion.  The event received recognition on the national news stations.

March 8 - International Women's Day (by coleen)

"Be still and Know that I Am God! I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10

I hadn't much time to plan, Elli had been sick with the flu and there was a lot going on all around me; but the Lord placed in my heart to have a breakfast in our home to celebrate women's day here in Romania (the actual day is March 8 but we planned for the Saturday March 3rd).  I thought "Lord, I have less than 2 weeks to plan...", but He gently spoke to my heart not to worry and to give all the plans to Him.  I prayed for His guidance in what He would have me to do, He spoke to my heart "Just serve them.".  I prepared invitations and we announced the event to our small fellowship and friends, but just a week prior to the date both JeJe and James (our 9 year old son) became sick with the flu and we were homebound most of the week (the outside temperatures were still very cold).  Most of the ladies I have personal contact with, I had spoken to, and they had said they were coming (about 4) but I wasn't able to hand the invitations out to the others in our community, and March 3rd was coming upon me quickly. 

On March 2nd, the Friday (day) before the breakfast - JeJe took a turn for the worst and we contemplated his being admitted to the hospital; but the Lord intervened and got us to a Doctor who quickly prescribed the necessary medicines.  This same Friday, it is now night and JeJe is stabilized and resting, and I am receiving phone calls that women are coming to my house the next morning - the Lord brought 19 women !!!  It was a very precious time from the Lord.  We enjoyed yummy food and sweet fellowship as we had many different age groups come (a handful unsaved); the majority were college age and anxious to hear how the Lord brought me to Romania and how JeJe and I met and married (a great trusting God Țlove story").

Please pray as we now will now have women's breakfast once a month.  Several ladies are already planning to bring unsaved friends and I am resting in my Lord to lead me.

I am blessed to see the Lord answer as He stills my heart in storms and reminds me "Be still and Know that I am God.".  I can rest in Who He is and surrender all my plans to Him, allowing Him to work and be glorified.