Wednesday, July 18, 2012

UPDATE - July 18, 2012


I really don't like having to start with an apology - but we do apologize for not having written in a bit - we have just been SUPER BUSY (and it is all good but VERY busy). 

Any free time, we have had, is spent as a family or catching up on necessary church business stuff and making sure our time with the Lord is first.

We will get a better update (with photos) on in a few weeks (or before if possible) when the season of teams settles down.

That said, WE NEED PRAYERS !!!  and have lots to GIVE PRAISE for !!!

Let's start with the "Thanksgivings":

PRAISES

*For the CCEA team of 21 who served here for almost two weeks.  They did an awesome job at evangelism outreaches and being lights for Jesus in Cluj.  They really made HIM known and we praise God for His divine intervention in getting necessary permits in place, and all He did to bring them here.  We have missed them since they have left.

*Many seeds were planted and rejoice at the approx. 25+ individuals who prayed to receive Jesus as their Lord & Savior.

*For the CCEA 6 who have been here helping these past couple weeks after the bigger group left.  They have been doing park evangelisms, teaming with our friends at YWAM for the sports camps and helping out wherever needed.

*More than 70 children at baseball camp this week.  It has been an amazing and awesome time.  We are at the mid-way point and pray for much fruit to continue from this.

*The fruit we see in our children's lives and what a blessing it is to have them serve with us - they just fit into their own places without being asked and step up in service - our hearts are overjoyed.


PRAYER REQUESTS

*Fruit to come forth from the baseball camp this week.  Also for the workers to be

energized in the Lord and stay strong in Him - it is a tiring week but so very joyous.

We have the coach from Northwestern Christian University and a sports team from YWAM, Kona-Hawaii helping lead the program.

*The many seeds planted from evangelism to take deep root and bring forth fruit.

* ELECTION DAY July 29th - PRAY for God's will as the Romanian people vote whether to impeach the current President (Basescu) or replace him.  He hasn't been perfect but has lead in many good ways, unfortunately he has been strong against those in the government who are corrupt and they are making this move to impeach him.  Many of those involved are pro-socialism (and have ties to the old communist group here).

*The Summer 6 (here until Aug. 4) - for God to work in them and thru them.  Safe travels when they return to U.S.

*CCYork (England) team coming this Saturday for one week to join us in evangelism and park outreaches.

*Us to be salt and light in this city and amongst the Romanian people, as well as in the lives of one another.

*Continued boldness to preach the Gospel and the Truth.

*Outreach planned to Christian Children's Home in Ocna Mures on Friday July 27 - that we would be a sweet aroma to Jesus to His orphaned children there - they are not orphans with Him !!!

*Wisdom and love as we follow the Lord in His building of His church here in Cluj.

* *Servants to come along side of us.  We need "servants" who want to come serve the Romanian people.  Specifically, we need one or two guys who could come for a while (couple years) and help us train Romanians in  baseball skills and who want to help in the church here with outreaches, worship, wherever God leads.  We have a shared vision with YWAM to see little league here in Cluj and they have several who want to help but need on-going training.

*Spiritual hedge of protection about our family and the ministry here.

*Good health !!!

Our family cannot express enough gratitude for your prayers, love and support.  We feel so privileged to be here serving Him and know He is going to do great things for Romania - but we know the battle is best fought through prayer.  Please partner with us in prayer and "stand and see what the Lord will do".

We will be in touch again in a few weeks - with photos and greater outreach details.