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How Your Prayers are Helping Change Lives<\/strong><\/p>\n

An essential part of effective missions is to be able to share the Gospel with the people in their heart language. Therefore, during our first three-year term here in Romania, our primary priorities are to grow in the language and start building relationships with people around us. Whether it\u2019s in a store, at school, or over coffee, our goal is to be present, connect deeply, and build relationships. So far, we have had to build those relationships in English, but now we are starting to be able to build relationships in Romanian, even if imperfectly.<\/p>\n

\"Sean<\/a>

Sean and Katie in Oradea meeting people for coffee.<\/p><\/div>\n

Here are some of the opportunities the Lord has given us recently:<\/p>\n

Dr. Costa<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may remember that after my surgery last September, something unexpected happened: My doctor, Dr. Costa, had a stroke right in my hospital room, just the day after my surgery.<\/p>\n

\"Dr.<\/a>

Dr. Costa with Katie at her latest appointment.<\/p><\/div>\n

At the time, I asked many of you to join us in prayer for him, and I let him know we were all praying. Dr. Costa isn\u2019t a Christian, but over time, it\u2019s been clear that he\u2019s curious about the Christian life. He\u2019s even said that he sees something \u201cdifferent\u201d in us (a good different!).<\/p>\n

He shared recently that our prayers meant more than he could say. \u201cI didn\u2019t know how comforting it could be to know that people were thinking of me and praying for me. It made a huge difference,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s now fully recovered and back at work, with no signs of the stroke at all! I was able to see him for a follow-up in early July, and he\u2019s doing wonderfully.<\/p>\n

During that same visit, he gave me a clean bill of health, too; no signs of the infection remain. God has been so faithful, and we\u2019re so thankful for your prayers.<\/p>\n

Thank you for praying! Please keep lifting Dr. Costa to the Lord!<\/strong> We are praying that God will continue placing believers in his path and that he will come to know the difference between religion and a true relationship with Jesus.<\/p>\n

Street Evangelism in the City<\/strong><\/p>\n

This month, Sean joined a group from our church doing street evangelism in the town center. Before going out, we all prayed for God to lead us to the people He wanted us to speak with.<\/p>\n

We shared the Gospel with about 12 people, and three gave their lives to the Lord! The group leader followed up by giving them his contact information so they can stay connected and continue growing in their new faith.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s so exciting to see this kind of ministry just getting started here in our city, where there is a church, and already making an impact! Please pray that the outreach team will stay bold and Spirit-led in the weeks to come.<\/p>\n

Language Progress & A New Home<\/strong><\/p>\n

We recently finished our second Romanian language intensive! It\u2019s been a challenging couple of months, but we can really see progress. We\u2019re already preparing for intensive number three.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m (Katie) finally getting to the point where I can understand most of what\u2019s being said around me. Recently, I was even able to have a full conversation with the school secretary (who didn\u2019t speak English) while turning in the kids\u2019 paperwork! Is my grammar perfect? Definitely not. Can I be understood? YES, and that\u2019s a huge answer to prayer!<\/p>\n

We also recently moved to a new home. While we\u2019re still getting settled, we\u2019re so thankful for this next step and excited about the opportunities it brings to connect with new neighbors and new classmates (for the kids), and deepen local relationships, as we are still near the city of Oradea.<\/p>\n

Romanian Corner: Language Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are a few fun expressions we\u2019ve picked up this month:<\/p>\n

\u2022 “f\u0103r\u0103 s\u0103 ne batem capul prea mult” – Literally, \u201cwithout hitting our head too much.\u201d We\u2019d say, \u201cwithout bothering too much.\u201d
\n\u2022 “\u00ee\u021bi \u021bin pumnii” – \u201cI\u2019m holding my fists for you!\u201d (Romanian version of crossing your fingers)
\n\u2022 “floricele” – Means popcorn but literally translates to \u201clittle flowers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although the language may be tricky at times, it\u2019s full of meaning and beauty, and we love sharing the cool expressions we discover along the way with you!<\/p>\n

How You Can Pray<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you for continuing to partner with us through prayer. Here\u2019s how you can join us this month:<\/p>\n

\u2022 For Dr. Costa, that his curiosity about being a believer would grow, and God would place followers in his life who show him the love of Jesus.
\n\u2022 For the three new believers from street outreach, that they would grow in faith and stay connected.
\n\u2022 For our ongoing language learning and local relationships, that we\u2019d have grace, new opportunities, and open doors.
\n\u2022 For our family as we settle into a new home, that it will be a place of peace, rest, and connection.<\/p>\n

A Note on Support<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the past several months, the Lord has taken home some of our faithful partners. Others have faced financial struggles or illnesses and have had to pause or drop off in their support, and we completely understand! We’re so grateful for the generosity that has carried us this far. At the same time, we\u2019ve also felt the impact of the U.S. Dollar decreasing in value. When we exchange funds into Euros or Romanian Lei, it now stretches less than it did a year ago.<\/p>\n

That said, we are currently about $600\/month short of our full budget. If you feel led to help fill that gap, whether through a one-time gift or ongoing partnership, we would be deeply grateful. And if you can\u2019t give right now, we\u2019d love your continued prayers for provision and stability.<\/p>\n

Stay Connected<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019d love to hear from you! Connect with us and let us know how we can be praying for you.<\/p>\n

With love and gratitude, Your missionaries in Romania<\/strong><\/em>
\nSean, Katie, Elsie, Bryan, & Liliana<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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QUERIDO SOCIO DE LA MISI\u00d3N,<\/span> <\/h3>

Saludos a ustedes en el poderoso nombre de Jesucristo nuestro Se\u00f1or y Salvador. S\u00e9 que has estado en cuarentena durante mucho tiempo debido a COVID19. Mi oraci\u00f3n ha sido para que Dios Todopoderoso te proteja y te mantenga seguro y fuerte. <\/p>

APRECIACI\u00d3N<\/span> <\/h3>

Quisiera agradecerles por sus continuas oraciones por m\u00ed y otros misioneros en todo el mundo. Sus contribuciones financieras mensuales me han mantenido en la obra de Dios en Tanzania. Muchas gracias. <\/p>

EL PROGRESO DEL TRABAJO EN EL CAMPO DE LA MISI\u00d3N<\/span> <\/h3>

He supervisado el trabajo de perforar un pozo en una de nuestras iglesias de PH en una comunidad llamada Mvumi. Esta iglesia est\u00e1 en una comunidad donde el agua es un bien escaso. Normalmente compran agua en cubos. Estaban muy contentos y agradecidos por el agua limpia. Gracias, Rev. Lloyd Ackerman, y los santos de la Unidad Christian Fellowship Church por apoyar este proyecto. <\/p>

\"Pueblo<\/a> <\/p>

LA IGLESIA MVUMI<\/span> <\/h3>

La iglesia de Mvumi no ten\u00eda paredes cuando Mrema se fue a su casa, pero comenzamos los trabajos de construcci\u00f3n en febrero, y ahora las paredes est\u00e1n levantadas. \u00a1Gloria a Dios! Gracias, SC Conference, por ayudar con este trabajo. Cuando el virus desaparezca haremos el piso y el yeso. <\/p>

\"Edificio<\/a> <\/p>

\"Edificio<\/a> <\/p>

PETICI\u00d3N DE ORACI\u00d3N<\/span> <\/h3>

Ore por la econom\u00eda de la iglesia en Tanzania. La mayor\u00eda de las familias solo tienen una peque\u00f1a porci\u00f3n de una comida al d\u00eda para sobrevivir. <\/p>

Gracias de nuevo y sigue siendo bendecido. <\/p>

Yasinta Mrema<\/em><\/strong><\/span> <\/h3>

Para apoyar mi ministerio, env\u00ede sus contribuciones directamente a:
Ministerios de Misiones Mundiales
PO Box 270420 OKC, OK 73137.
Por favor, asigne su cheque Mrema Support Account # 12041S, Ministry Account # 12041M <\/p>

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