Off We Go..
In just two short weeks my team and I will be settling into Romania's capital city, Bucharest, to begin our first month of ministry.
Join me in getting to know a little bit about the country, and our purpose there.
A Few Fun Facts
Capital: Bucharest
Currency: The Leu (L)
Population: 21 million
Languages: Romanian, Hungarian, and German
National Anthem: Trei Culori (Three Colors) Listen here: 
Time Zone: EEST(Eastern European Summer Time) or 8 hours ahead of CST (Central Standard Time)
Weather: between 60-80 degrees F during our stay, according to TimeAndDate.com
Major Ethnic Groups: Romanian, Hungarian, and Roma People
Landmarks: The Carpathians mountain chain, the Transylvanian Alps, and the Black Sea
Sports: One of the first four countries to participate in the FIFA World Cup
Known For: Housing the Prince of Transylvania, referred to as Dracula (the devil)
A More Serious Note
Religious Obsticles:
While the constitution gives freedom of religion, the government maintains much control of religious groups and activities. In addition, the Romanian Orthodox Church holds a lot of political power, and is known to oppress the minority groups.
Cultural Obsticles:
-Prostitution and human trafficking
-Poverty resulting in high unemployment and low education
Check out Romania 101 to learn more about what our ministry to combat these obsticles could look like there.
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