To God be the glory...in Romania

The days of ministry here are over. It is Sunday night and the team is now spending the final evening with their host families, packing to go home, and praising God for what He has done in these days.

The seeds sown and prayed over these past days have been harvested. At the meetings last night and today, God's Spirit has drawn many to the cross. For others, they have heard the gospel...and had specific prayers for their salvation. While we do not dwell on those who have not received Christ, we know their souls are precious. Whenever possible, we would pray with a person for God to open their hearts to Him.

Many times it was the divine appointments after the meetings that God used to bring people to repentance. Like last night after the large youth evangelistic meeting, two of our team boldly asked a 16 year old girl if she had been born again. She honestly shared that she had not. After talking with her about the issues of life that were keeping her from repenting, then praying for her, and lovingly telling her about Jesus, she bowed her head and prayed to receive Christ into her life. This type experience was repeated at many meetings these past two days as God brought in his harvest.

Another wonderful working of God has been in the hearts of our team. Time after time they have stepped out in faith...and out of their comfort zones...to obey God as He spoke to them about sharing a testimony. Each time, God has used it in ways that only He could have orchestrated. We have also seen an openness and transparency growing with the testimonies of the team; a tremendous sight to behold. There is a song that has coursed through my mind on many occasions as I witnessed what was occurring in their life..."I will never be the same again. I will never return, I've closed the door. I will walk the path, I will run the race. And I will never be the same again."

I truly believe they will never be the same again.

Thank you for your continued prayers as we begin the return trip tomorrow.

To God be the glory, great things He has done!