Romanian Summer Mission Report 3
Geoffrey's Report - It has been a good week for us. We started our classes on Monday and have been meeting with 7 students a day. We have students on MWF and a different group on TT. They read a chapter to us from a World English Institute book and we help them with pronunciation and comprehension. The first few lessons are designed mostly for introducing basic concepts about God and man's fall from grace. Over time, as students become comfortable, we start having discussions with them about

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Dana's Report--What an exciting first week! I had no idea how encouraging, humbling, and rewarding these Bible studies would be. With 12 new students, the breadth of their life experiences is overwhelming. From chemical engineer, hotel manager, to university faculty, each of my students are unique in their jobs, their home lives, and their relationships with God. I believe that the next 3 weeks with these students will provide me with the opportunity to know them on a personal level and with many prayers, some interesting conversations may arise. God has already surprised me this week, as some of my students have already felt comfortable enough to share personal information about their lives.

Another student who has also been very special to me this week is Dana (pronounced Donna). Although she has a beautiful name, this is not the reason she has become special to me. In our first session, she shared with me that she hasn't ever read the Bible, nor does she have one of her own. I was able to give her an English Bible and spoke to her about the power of the word and its importance in my own life. Since Monday, Dana has taken time to compare the Bible with the first 3 lessons in our WEI booklets. She is excited to see that the booklets are in line with God's word and she is very suprised at how powerful God is. Dana expressed her skeptism that God is present in a world that has much pain and suffering. I assured her that God does love each of us and that He has demonstrated this in many ways. I feel Dana is open to receive God's word and I pray for her to desire a relationship with Him.
Although each of our students are studying at different reading levels, with different people, and may be in different stories, I trust that God's word is working. God blessed me with the opportunity to see and feel how powerful His word is. It is also important for each of us to share the word and to plant the seeds, even when we cannot or do not see His results. I praise God for the work He is doing here and thank you for your continued prayers.
2 Comments:
I am so proud of the good work you are doing, and am particularly happy that you are sharing your joy with those of us who sit at home, dreaming.
God bless and keep you in His loving care.
mom betty
May God Continue to Guide, Bless, Protect, and Strengthen you all!
Jenny, Derick, and Ericka
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