0.2% of the population in this city are Christians. At least 80% do not have jobs. Witchcraft is practiced throughout and is primary among religious beliefs. The most frequent travel method is by way ofhorse and buggy. We live in the same community as the gypsy president of Romania. There is a high quantity of trafficking that happens on the streets here.
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We are located in Draganesti- Olt, South-East of Slatina.
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The Ministry is run by Raul and his wife alongside many other Missionaries who have endured many trials to be here and serve this community. From being beaten to being told there would NEVER be a church here they have pushed forward, relied on the Lord’s strength and gained confidence by the many ways God has continued to show through and remain consistent in His love. This area is in great need of missionaries both short and long term to help further the gospel.
This is a photo of my team (Perisseuo: Bri, Katie, Brittany, Jake, me, Madisson, & Kyle) in front of Hope Baptist Church, the ministry we're working with.
This Sunday, September 25 is the Grand Opening & dedication for the Church that we have been working on this past week which has been a process THREE years in the making! We are so excited and blessed to be a part of it! Please pray for all the visitors that fly in from other places in Romania, America & Europe, the villagers from this community that have received invites and that God would just come and fill the church with His presence and let Himself be made known.
This time is in MUCH NEED of your prayers. There is an adequate amount of spiritual warfare here. There are battles that arise every day and we need to be totally focused on Christ. There is freedom yearned for in this place. We proclaim freedom here. Divine appointments to be had. And love to be shed as we walk in the light.
A photo from our walk to Stoicanesti, looking back at part of Draganesti in the distance.
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This is a verse I've been reminded of. 🙂
"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring goodnews to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to thecaptives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound…" Isaiah 61:1
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Stay tuned for more adventurous stories.
sweet love & grace,
Kaitlyn
