February 2007 Update

Psalms 9:1 I will praise You , O lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works.

Its been an interesting winter to say the least in Romania this year. 2 weeks ago we received our first significant snow of the year and it looked to be turning into a normal winter in Bistrita with lots of cold and snow. But here we are again with days that are looking like spring. Its not that the adults are complaining its makes it a lot easier to travel when the roads are clear this time of the year.

This last month we managed to travel down to Brasov for the monthly pastor's meeting. We had not made it down to visit with Keala and Heather yet since they moved to Brasov in August of last year. While we were in Brasov we spent a couple of extra days visiting with Keala, Heather and family. What a great time that was. It was exciting to see what the Lord is doing there in their fellowship and to see the new place where they are meeting for church. While we were down in Brasov we were also able to celebrate Keala and Heather's twin daughters 7 year B-day. It was a lot of fun.

While we were having our pastor's meeting the ladies also decided to start planning a women's retreat for next fall. We had a great time seeing familiar faces that we had not seen for a few months due to being in the States. It was a great time of prayer and fellowship. We were also able to be a part of a three year pray request. One of the families that have become great friends of ours, Shane & Randi Herman from Calvary Chapel of Bucharesti, have been trying to adopt a Romanian boy for the last 3 years or so and running into a lot of set backs and frustration through that process. As of Thursday the 8th of February Brennan is finally theirs. What a great answer to prayer and encouragement to all of us. God is great!

Cynthia and I also managed to fly on Hungary for a pastor and wives marriage conference. We had a wonderful time at the conference. The conference was focused on having a oneness to your marriage. It was a great time of refreshing and focus. While we were there we were able to visit with Ethan and Elysa Larson and Andrew and Dori McCall. It was great to see faces from Boise and spend some time with them. Cynthia and I also managed to have some time before our plane ride home to walk around the city center in Budapest and enjoy the beauty of the city.The last news that we have for this month is the changes that we have made to the church website. We have added a section for photos that we can easily update. The other thing that we have added to the website is a photo section on the opening page that updates automatically with the latest 10 pictures that have been added. you can check it out by clicking on the following link. www.calvaryromania.org/bistrita/

prayer requests:

Prayer for the completion of the religious association papers for the church
Prayer for the the church to grow in Faith, Hope and Love
Prayer for wisdom in leading the church and the household
That the Lord would use the little church as a light to the city of Bistrita
Prayer for more workers
Prayer for the rest of the funds to come in for the church heating system