Norway “Youth With A Mission” Team in Northern Moldova
That is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine. Romans 1:12
Briceni meeting at the Music School
As we have partnered with the Youth With A Mission organization for several years, God continues to give us new ministry opportunities in the cities where we currently work, as well as in new cities and villages. This year we hosted a YWAM team from Norway that visited us from May 21-24.
Not having previously met, it was fun finding each other at the International Airport in Chisinau. After some time, we found each other and drove to Northern Moldova where ministry opportunities were planned for the coming weekend. Together in a van, we got to know each other, share testimonies and ministry stories from our churches. We were ready to go as one and preach the Word of God to the people of Moldova.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18
Praying for Romania in Costesti city
As we were approaching Cupcini, our hometown, we made a left turn toward the Western Moldovan border with Romania and stopped in the city of Costesti, which is situated right on the border with Romania. In the center of the city we went to a small hill, where for one hour we prayed for Romania and for Christians in this neighboring country. We could actually see Romania on other side of the Prut River, which is the border between the two countries. After worshipping God through song and prayer, we thanked Him for the believers in Romania, asked Him for more churches to be planted and more people to be saved in this country.
Fetesti outreach meeting
Ministry in Northern Moldova included home church services in the villages of Fetesti, Parcova and in cities of Cupcini, Balti and Briceni. We were blessed to see new faces at every service that came to hear the Word of God. In the Village of Parcova, we met under a small roof in brother Vasile’s yard, where many children and adults came. In the Village of Fetesti, we met in a home, around a ping-pong table, where neighbors and relatives joined us in the meeting. In the city of Briceni, we had our service at the local music school where we began with a concert. In the city of Balti, we had our prayer meeting on the second floor of a bank. And in Cupcini, we met at the church building. The most requested song was a Norwegian song, which is well known worldwide. “Blessed Assurance” is sung in dozens of languages in today’s churches all around the world, and our brothers sang it in their native language.
When they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith. Acts 14:27
Balti church meeting
Everywhere we went the Word of God was proclaimed, testimonies of God’s work in our lives were presented, and prayers for the country of Moldova and for personal needs were given. As it was the first team we ever hosted from Norway, it was very insightful and encouraging to hear about the church in Norway and about their stand for God.
We thank God for the partnership He built for us with the Youth With A Mission organization. We pray God will allow us to partner with them again in the future, for His Glory and for the salvation of new souls!
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