Presentation Video

Presenation VIDEO of mission trip.

Thank you Chris Cioloca for your photography and creative skills of putting this video together!

Thank you & Prayers

We want to thank the people from First Romanian Baptist Church of Altanta that volunteered with the fundraising events, prayed or helped financially to make this camp happen. We want to thank First Baptist Church Clarksville, Tennessee & Agape Orphan Ministries for partnering with FRBCA to make this summer camp a success. Thank you to all the volunteers at Timon Association with their help on their end. May God bless your lives and may we continue to work together for God's kingdom until He returns.

Please join us in prayer every Tuesday for the kids that we worked with this summer and their supervisors.

Summer Camp Elim, Brasov 2011 comes to an end

We returned home safe last night from our two week mission trip to Romania. The summer camp was more challenging this year, but God did great things with a handful of people that have a heart for orphans. Our prayers though out the year were felt when the devil tried to strike one way or the other. We give God all the glory for everything that took place, and we know his Word has power and will continue to change the lives of these kids. As we wrap up this chapter for this year, we meditate on the great things that took place there, from the weather, to the friendships we made to the kids' earning to read God's word, more importantly one life that was transformed of one of the girls that came there. Claudia, may the Lord continue to work in your life as you made the decision to believe in Him and make Him your savior.

Here are some testimonies from the volunteers at the camp:

"A fost o onoare pentru mine să pot sluji alături de voi şi anul acesta în tabăra de misiune şi să putem duce evanghelia acestor copii deosebiţi care aveau nevoie să ştie că Dumnezeu e alături de ei şi îi iubeşte! Îi mulţumesc Domnului că şi în tabăra din vara aceasta am petrecut un timp minunat şi m-am bucurat enorm să văd cum lucrează Domnul la vieţile copiilor! Slavă Domnului pentru harul de care ne-a făcut parte şi pentru că ne-a pus în minte chiar mesajele şi lecţiile pe care copii aveau nevoie să audă! Rugăciunile noastre din timpul anului au fost ascultate şi copii care au venit în tabără au putut să experimenteze frumuseţea şi bunătatea Domnului! " - Alina Carciumariu

"Pot sa spun ca in aceasta tabara versetul din Proverbe 16:7 a devenit o realitate! la inceput majoritatea copiilor erau imporivitori si nu doreau sa participe la activitati, dar asa cum e scris si in versetul mentionat mai sus, Domnul a schimbat mult atitudinea si inima copiilor in timpul taberei, iar la final ne-a fost greu sa ne despartim!!! Un alt lucru minunat pe care Domnul mi-l aminteste atunci cand lucrez cu copiii, e faptul ca, noi trebuie sa avem rabdare si dragoste fata de ei desi sunt mai dificili, pentru ca si El ne tine pe noi sub aripa Lui in ciuda imperfectiunilor noastre!!! Abea astept sa-i slujim din nou pe copiii impreuna!!! - Nastasa Ioana-Macrina

"It's crazy how much of a difference you can make in someone's life in such little time. This was the first time that I can probably say we saw a noticeable change in people's lives in just the short time we were there. Hopefully it's long term and they continue to follow God but we have to keep praying for them. I'm real glad Chris and Robert came so they could experience what one of these trips can do and what a difference they can make in people's lives just by showing you truly care for them. Hopefully others will get more involved because I don't think people truly understand how much of an impact they can really have.

I think 1 Peter 4: 8-11 says it best, "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen." (NIV version)" - Dani Isvoranu

"Am trait o saptamana de revarsare a harului peste noi si peste copiii care au participat la tabara. Nu credeam sa vad asa de multi copii cercetati. O parte dintre ei citesc din Biblie si deja sunt prigoiti pentru credinta lor. Copiii din Centrul de Plasament rad de ei ca sunt pocaiti. Ne rugam sa nu dea inapoi ci sa creasca in credinta.

Vreau sa va multumesc pentru fiecare cent daruit pentru aceasta tabara. Pentru ca ati cumparat biscuiti, ati venit cu masinile la spalat, ati participat la mesele organizate de echipa ce a aparticipat la misiunea din Romania. Daca sufletele acestor copii vor fi salvate, vor face parte si din snopul celor ce au daruit bani pentru aceasta misiune si sunt sigur ca rasplata Domnului va fi mare." Dumnezeu sa va binecuvanteze! Daniel Boca - Iasi

"Nu stiu daca ceea ce am simtit in tabara se poate scrie intr-un paragraf sau doua...dar clar imi este ca fara ajutorul Domnului nu cred ca as fi fost dispusa sa ascult tot ce copii aveau pe suflet si pot spune ca am capatat rabdare prin asta si ce era mai important pentru mine era faptul ca prin asta sa pot sa ma deschid si eu pt ca am unele ranii care nu s-au vindecat inca in interiorul meu. Cred ca sunt mai comunicativa si ca daca inainte nu imi pasa nici ce se v-a intampla cu mine,acum imi pasa atat de mine cat si de soarta acestor copii". - Roxana Prodan, Iasi

"Un an de rugaciuni, sase luni de anunari a fondurilor a culminat intr-o saptamina concentrata de activitati, lectii, cintece si pretenii de-o viata. Un timp in care am avut o usa deschisa spre inimile acestor copii care au crescut in conditii asa de nefavorabile sa le spunem de Domnul Isus. Au fost copii cu multe vicii si vorbire murdara, adolescenti care cred ca si-au spus, ca pentru ei nu mai este vre-un ajutor, si se vedea pe ei, ca tot ce faceau era pentru atentie, atentia care nu le-a fost acordata la timpul potrivit. Am auzit povesti care si acum ne infioara si am vazut cum cuvintul Domnului are putere sa schimbe si cea mai rebelioasa personalitate, sa moaie cea mai tare inima si sa elibereze cea mai grea povara. Am vazut cum doua fete au primit pe Domnul si ne vom ruga in contiunare pentru credinta lor frageda, ca Domnul sa le tina tari acolo in conditiile grele in care ele cresc.

Multumesc Domnului pentru oportunitatea care am avut-o si anul acesta sa lucrez cu copiii orfani, o sansa sa ma apropii de ei, sa le dau o imbratisare calda si sa le spun ca au un prieten pe viata, daca ii dau lui Isus o sansa. Domnul a impletit asa de frumos relatiile echipei noastre cu a celor din Romania, si ma rog ca in anii viitori sa mai putem lucra impreuna spre largirea imparatiei Lui." - Ramona Stalinescu

"O saptamana binecuvantata a fost rezultatul rugaciuniilor. Domnul a lucrat intr-un mod minunat la inimile copiilor si la inimile noastre. M-am bucurat sa pot marturisi despre Cel mai bun prieten dintre cei mai buni, despre Domnul Isus. Un prieten care ramane cu tine indiferent de situatie. Pe parcursul taberei am vazut schimbare la copii: in comportament, in vorbire si in traire. Unii dintre ei au luat decizii noi pentru viata lor. Stim ca nu le va fii usor, dar ne rugam ca Domnul Isus sa le fie ajutor si sa le dea biruinta. Am aflat de la copii trecutul lor; un trecut trist, plin de durere. Dar avem un Dumnezeu atat de mare, plin de dragoste care le poate da un viitor nou, o nadejde! Golul din inimile lor poate fii umplut cu dragostea curata a Domnului Isus.
Rugati-va impreuna cu noi ca samanta care a fost sadita in inimile lor, sa creasca si sa dea rod. Toata Slava si Lauda sa fie adusa lui Dumnezeu pentru ca tot ce a fost , a fost datorita LUI ! '' - Claudia Topala, Brasov

"Misiunea din anul acesta a fost mai mult o misiune personala in viata mea din partea copiilor pe care i-am intilnit. Nu cred ca exista o satisfactie mai mare de cit sa vezi cum Domnul iti raspunde la rugaciunea care ai inaltat-o sper cer, si exact asta am experimentat din partea Domnului. Ce e cu neputinta la noi, la Domnul este cu putinta. Intalnirea noastra, cuvintele rostite, cantarile cantate nu au fi avut rost si sens daca Duhul Sfant nu ar fi fost centru in ele. Seara cand ma rugam Domnului, ii spuneam.. Doamne, doresc o persoana sa te experimenteze saptamana aceasta.. cand a ajuns vineri seara am vazut, si experimentat exact ce scrie in cuvantul lui.. ca mai mult decit putem noi cere, sau spune.. el poate. Am vazut copii schimbati de dragostea si prietenia Domnului. Ma rog ca aceasta saptamana sa nu fie uitata niciodata. Am vazut mana Domnului la lucru, si in continuare rugaciunea mea ramana la fel! Domnu sa ramana cu ei, si cu noi toti!" - Ovi Cioloca

"There is no comparison between the unsatisfying and temporary joy that is felt in the world, and the glorious and inexpressible joy that is felt when one is privileged to be a servant for the glory of the Lord. This summer, I never felt such a more satisfying joy when I saw the kids singing their hearts out, singing that they are not an accident that God created them, that Jesus is their friend and that they are loved. I never felt such a more glorious joy when I heard the kids recite verses and saw them studying from the Word. I learned this summer that there is absolutely nothing more important than ones relationship with Jesus, there is nothing more important than for one to know that Jesus is their redeemer and deliverer. I learned that every ounce of energy is worth giving for one to know Jesus. I was given the opportunity by God to talk to a girl from camp named Ionela. She asked, out of the blue, if both my parents are still alive, I told her that they were. She told me her story about her mother and father and her siblings. I asked her where her brothers and sisters were; she told me that her three brothers and two sisters were with the family. She was the only one abandoned. My heart sank and I was speechless. I shared with her that there is someone that sticks closer than a brother, that no matter what, that person is not mad at her, but madly in love with her.

I am very happy that we had the chance to share to her, and all of the others, about Jesus love. The truth hit me that each one of these kids have a story. I could go on for pages and pages, but the most amazing thing is that the kids now know that Jesus loves them and that He is not dead, that he is surely alive, and that He is working. We saw God at work in amazing ways this summer. The kids got to experience answered prayers, they got to experience the love of Jesus for each and every one of them, and they got to learn about Christ and all that He has done and is doing. My heart breaks after these kids, there has not been one day that I have not thought about these kids and even shed a tear, I love each and every one of them. I am so grateful that God used us to be His servants. This was one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I thank and praise God for it. Seeing the change in these kids lives makes 1st Peter 1:8 a reality in my life. Let us continue to pray for these kids that what was planted in them will grow, by the power of the Spirit. Last but not least the missions team was honestly the best group that I have worked with for the advancing of the kingdom of Christ. This was the first time I met them, and yet I feel that I have known them for years. I love each and every one of them and I long to continue working with them." - Chris Cioloca

"I could easily say things went smoothly this summer because of my "expertise" with children or Ramona's artistic abilities or Ovi's musical gifts, but the truth is, it was all Jesus. If it wasn't for Jesus, there would be no Good News to spread. If it wasn't for Jesus, there would be no compassion and love in our hearts for these children. If it wasn't for Jesus, this year's mission trip could have been chaos. We saw this summer how easily Satan can disturb the unity in between brothers but we saw how Christ re-establishes that unity for His glory. I think it's so amazing how we go to Romania to teach others about Christ, and in the end, the kids weren't the only ones who learned something. I thank the Lord for the amazing mission team we had this year and how each person was so eager to serve and I can't wait to do it again. Until then, I pray that the Lord may continue to use each one of us, wherever we may be. " -Patricia Alice Niculas (Jeremiah 32:27)

"Nu stiam exact la ce sa ma astept dar ma rugasem ca Domnul in felul Lui sa ma foloseasca si sa ma pot apropria de acesti copii. Din prima zi atmosfera fizica si spirituala a inceput sa se incalzeasca. Fiind de la orfelinatul de stat, multi dintre acesti copii nu au avut contact direct sau o relatie autentica cu Dumnezeu. Majoritatea dintre ei nu aveau nici macar o Biblie, lucru care la noi pare straniu, deoarece noi avem o biblioteca plina, dar din pacate peste multe s-a asternut praful.. Sincer, ca in orice misiune, au existat cateodata conflicte si situati dificile inclusiv intre noi liderii care eram pretins sa oferim un exemplu constructiv, dar prin harul Domnului le-am depasit si nu ne-am abatut de la misiunea pe care o avea El cu noi. Rupandu-ma de mine insumi am inceput sa cunosc si sa ma apropii de cativa copii si tinerii care au inteles dragostea Lui Dumnezeu in asa fel incat in ultimile zile ale taberei se rugau cu lacrimi in ochii si cu o dorinta sincera de a gusta si ei harul acesta. Prin harul Sau, samanta a fost semanata in fiecare dintre acesti copii dragi. Multi care erau la inceput erau rezervati si reci au inceput sa se deschida prin cantare, memorarea versetelor si inclusive, prin jocurile jucate. Aici, au fost formate prietenii sanatoase si statornice si o armonie intre toti pe care doar Duhul Sfant o poate da. Am avut parte de o partasie frumoasa, de oportunitatea sa ii incurajam si sprijinim in a duce o viata curata, de a darui multe imbratisari tandre, si inclusive de a pansa cativa care au fost un pic prea “zburdalnici”. In una dintre zile am poposit la o drumetie in Domnul ne-a dat puterea si energia (numai El stie ca aveam MARE nevoie de ea) sa ajungem pana la culmea muntelui, de unde se putea vedea toata maratia creatiei Lui; a fost de neuitat. Jocurile, zambetele, si amicitiile in care am impartasit tristetile si bucuriile vietii, si de asemenea pe Cel care este in control peste toate acestea, vor ramane in sufletul meu ca o experienta a cu totul binecuvantata. Va mulumim din tot sufletul pentru rugaciunile si tot suportul dumneavoastra pentru misiunea aceasta. Dumnezeu sa ne ajute ca in continuare sa fim intodeauna la dispozitia Lui, pentru ca, cu adevarat prin aceeasta experimentam cea mai frumoasa binecuvantare, de a pune darul nostru la picioarele Domnului ca El sa Il foloseasca in lucrare asa cum numa El stie mai bine." Cristiana Faur

"A fost un dar din partea Domnului Isus sa ma cheme alaturi de El sa fac un bine acestor copii.M-am bucurat de echipa de voluntari cu oameni diferiti si uniti, de naturaletea copiilor si simplitatea care mi-au reamintit de copilaria mea.Sunt recunoscatoare de acest timp petrecut pentru vesnicie." - Roxana Clim, Iasi

Thirteen Commandments for Going on a Overseas Mission Work Trip

I. Thou shalt go with a positive attitude. Try to avoid complaints and anything else that could lead to arguments or dissension within the group.



II. Thou shalt realize that this is a mission work trip in which you seek to serve God by working to serve others to the best of your ability. We do not want to see able-bodied group members who are doing nothing—or as little as possible. Of course, everyone gets tired, and sometimes a brief illness may keep you from working. That's understandable, but always try to do your best. This is a work trip—not a luxury cruise.



III. Thou shalt stay together and not go wandering off on your own without the knowledge of one of one of the group leaders. 



IV. Thou shalt not delay group activities by being late when we are going someplace. It is not fair to make everyone else have to wait for you.



V. Thou shalt not leave valuables unattended or get into other situations that could invite theft. Fanny packs are safer than purses. 



VI. Thou shalt act as though cleanliness is next to Godliness when it comes to possible health hazards from contamination. When brushing your teeth; use bottled water as much as you can. Carry waterless instant hand sanitizer (Purell or other brand) with you. Dirty hands touching your mouth can invite illness.



VII. Thou shalt always remember to practice basic health and first aid principles. Use mosquito repellant with at least 30% DEET content to protect against both nuisance mosquitoes and those that carry dengue fever (somewhat similar to malaria). Sunscreen should be used if there is any chance of getting sunburned.



VIII. Thou shalt always practice safety in and regarding vehicles.



IX. Be especially careful when walking at night. Bring a couple of flashlights; there's a disposable kind that's about the size of your palm.



X. Thou shalt respect the privacy of our group members. In some instances, men and women may be staying in closer proximity to each other than you are used to doing in the U.S., and sometimes it may be necessary to use common bathroom facilities. Be careful not to accidentally cause embarrassment to yourself or someone else.



XI. Thou shalt remember that you are a guest in someone else's church, town, and country. Don't think that being an American from a more materially blessed culture makes you in any way better or smarter than your hosts. You should try to respect their customs and seek to learn from them as they do from you and your group. Realize that some words and forms of non-verbal communication that may be friendly in American culture can have opposite meanings in other ones. Remember that as an American, you are very conspicuous in places like your overseas host churches and the neighborhoods around them.

XII. Thou shalt not forget that your purpose is to glorify God through all of your actions. Prayer, prayer, and prayer are the three most essential elements for your success.



XIII. Thou shalt expect to have a wonderful, memorable, and life-changing experience that you will always appreciate. Doing whatever you can in advance to learn about the country where you are going and picking up a few basic words and phrases (of a complimentary nature) of their language will make your trip even more meaningful and productive. Feel free to contact the trip leaders or people who have been on previous trips if you have any questions.


Mission Trip Packing

Mission Trip Packing List:

• Passport
• Money (for occasional souvenirs, food, etc)
• Bible
• Lessons / Games
• Personal toiletries
• Towel
• Thick jacket / sweater
• Raincoat
• Filp flops
• Church clothes
• Baby wipes / tissue
• Small flash light
• Medicine for stomach aches/cold symptoms
• Insect repellent
• Sunblock
• Baseball cap
• Non perishable snacks
• Camera / Video camera

Transportation Budapest-Romania

Global Connection

Website: Global Connection

tel: 0744 47 47 92 | 0755 124 585 | 0356 103 007

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Lar TravelAgency

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tel: 0722 294 003 | 0747 700 488 | 0769802785

Mission Team T-shirts

This is a sample of what a potential t-shirt would look like. I wanted to do a survey, weather or not to do team shirts for this summer and if you're willing to pay for them. Please vote simply a yes or no in the polls to your right. Thank you.