The people of Romania have a bleak year ahead of them. The drought and heat have long since destroyed the crops in the south and east of the country, and animals have either been released to wander in search of food or butchered. Now, in the Transylvania region 3 weeks without rain and 8 straight [...]
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I just posted a short MPEG clip on the photos page. It shows what some of the scenery around here looks like (a month ago when it was still green). I had intended to post a longer, “real” video but ran into some problems, so this will have to do for now…. [...]
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If you’re a regular reader, you know that prices have doubled or even trebled in Romania since last year (thereby thwarting early plans for the Archers to buy land for mission work here - the search goes on). The most obvious factor is rampant speculation in the wake of Romania’s ascension to the European Union. [...]
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So far, here in the city of Hunedoara it has been between 100-112 degrees for 6 days and another 2 days are fore-casted. The surrounding fields and crops are starting to show the signs of severe heat and drought, that up to this point have been absent (in this region). On Wed it [...]
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A severe heat wave has settled over the country of Romania this week. Here in the city of Hunedoara, it was 111+ degrees yesterday and 102+ degrees in the shade, and this is by no means the hottest part of the country. There is a real danger here for the elderly and the [...]
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Hey everyone, our guests, Susan and Joanna arrived safe and sound yesterday. (our internet server was down yet again last night, so I couldn’t update any sooner) They had an uneventful trip over here and other then being a bit tired from all the travel with no sleep are in good spirits. [...]
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In a few more hours, 2 young ladies from upstate NY will be leaving the USA to spend about 3 weeks with us in Romania. Susan Bohall and Joanna Holden represent two of our supporting churches and will be experiencing Romania and intercontinental travel for the first time. Please prayer for them as [...]
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Please check out the new slideshow of the churchfolk in Bretea Romana. The first 6 pictures are of the church and the regular attendees, the last 4 pictures are of the English/Bible class we started with some local kids on Wednesdays.
http://outreachhunedoara.wordpress.com/photos/
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Last night I had the privilege of attending the youth group meeting at the Hateg Baptist Church. This church is in the small city of Hateg, which is about 15 minutes in the opposite direction of Bretea Romana (from our current apt.). This is one of the largest churches in the area, and [...]
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Greetings to Family and Friends!
We trust that you are well and enjoying the summer that the good Lord has given to us. In Romania there is a record breaking drought in most regions which has severely affected the agricultural sector and in some cases the availability of drinking water. We are blessed [...]
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