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The E astern E urope F amily (EEF) . Impressions We Had. Make Jesus known. A VAN. Be blessed for the people. Listen. Practical work. bakery. City/village near river. Psalm 32:8. Family meeting. 1 samuel 16:7. Bake cookies. I love you. Bring a Russian Bible. north.
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Impressions We Had... Make Jesus known A VAN Be blessed for the people Listen Practical work bakery City/village near river Psalm 32:8 Family meeting 1 samuel 16:7 Bake cookies I love you Bring a Russian Bible north Furniture store Tracts Focus on the weak (orphans, homeless, sick, etc.) A mountain with sleds going down it Put away stones that hinder the river from flowing Work together with the people who will stay a long time in these areas Let the life of David bring your team hope, comfort & wisdom
Romania...History, Culture, People • Population:21,700,000 • Languages: Romanian, Hungarian, German, French, English • History • Strong roots in Communism, especially under Nicolae Ceausescu after the World Wars • Under his rule, people were forced to live a very low standard of life • Culture • Very rich in tradition - festivals with traditional dancing, wood carvings, skillfully woven carpets and pottery, folk art • People • People in the small towns and villages outside the cities have changed their lifestyle very little over the years • Not uncommon that the villagers will use horse-drawn carriages
Our Focus in Targu Mures... YWAM Targu Mures Helping the base wherever needed, in the different areas of their outreach to the community (discipling families, etc.); in mercy ministries (orphans, the poor); and in church empowerment. The base has a special focus on reaching Slavic, Islamic, and Jewish people. We will have opportunity to run with our own program in the afternoons, doing what we can to reach people through worship, testimonies, games, and activities.
Group Prayer Points for Romania YWAM Base & Staff in TarguMures Creative Ideas for Our Programs The People of Romania (Pray for godly leaders, communist ties to break, sadness to leave the land)
Ukraine – A Quick History Population:45,870,700 Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, Hebrew, German 1941-1944 Romania fights with Russia against Germany. 1945-1947 Abandoned by the Western powers, Romania fell under control of the Russians. December 1947, Communist regime begins. 1948 Banks, industry and means of transport are nationalized. 1990-2000 The path to freedom, democracy and free economy is not so simple. Wrong decisions, lack of experience and political fights prevent Romania moving fast in development. 2004 -2007 Romania becomes a NATO member (2004) and an EU member (2007)
Our Focus in Lutsk... ORPHANS • 100,000 orphans live in Ukraine’s 450 orphanages • 100,000 more children are on the streets because the orphanages are full • 60% of the girls end up in prostitution • 70% of the boys end up in crime • 400,000 estimated in Ukraine • Gypsies have always been persecuted and are the poorest of society • The education level of gypsies is the lowest in the country • Inadequate education and professional training, together with distrust resulted in almost 100% unemployment of gypsies GYPSIES
Group Prayer Points for Ukraine Open Doors & Open Hearts Orphans & Adoption into Healthy Families Gypsy Outreach & Street Ministry People of Ukraine (communist ties broken, depression broken over land)
FINANCES CREATIVITY OPEN DOORS Blessing &Prayer For Us As A Team HEALTH SAFETY UNITY