Advance 2012- January 27&28, 2012

We will see you on the mountain next weekend!  We are praying for this time with the Lord!

Moldova 2011 Mission Report

“He will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore” (Psalm 121).

So it was as we traveled to and from the beautiful country of Moldova for the
fourth year of women’s conferences.  God had gone before us to prepare the way
for the ministry team to be involved in a youth service and women’s conference
in Chisinau, the capital of the country.  On two afternoons we traveled to
villages in the rural areas to speak to ladies in the churches. Then on Sunday,
prior to our departure the following afternoon, we enjoyed a worship service
with a local body of believers in Chisinau.  What a glorious week we had,
visiting old friends and making new ones.

Early in the week we had the privilege of meeting six couples who were in
Moldova for training at the Ministry Training Center where we stayed.  Each of
the men was a pastor in a church plant in a small Muslim country, which is
closed to the gospel.  Through interpreters we had wonderful conversations at
meal times, learning about what it is like to truly suffer for the sake of the
gospel.  Each couple was far from somber.  Each was filled with the joy of
Christ.  When they prayed or said the blessing at meals, they opened their hands
heavenward.  In their country they must worship secretly in home churches and
sing very softly so they will not be heard by neighbors or government officials. 
What a delight to hear them sing in exuberant praise to God in their native
tongues.  I plan never to forget these precious saints, praying expectant
prayers for them in future days!

There was a strong sense of the presence of God at each of the conferences,
especially during the weekend conference in Chisinau.  The response of the women
to the teaching of the Bible was thrilling as they shared with us what God had
taught them.

Our team is praying about the invitation we received to return in 2012 to lead
women’s conferences in Moldova and Siberia.   Wherever God leads we will go.

Thank you to each one who supported our journey in any way.

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

Delaine

Advance 2011

Below are some pictures of our time together last January at the Cove.