the land

Romania is an Eastern European country with a population of about 19 million people. Although some areas of Romania are becoming more urban, most of the country remains rural and agrarian. The rolling countryside is covered with endless hills, hay fields, small villages, and wooden churches.

The village of Sânmihaiu Almașului is located between the cities of Zalau and Cluj. It is very similar in weather and terrain to Medieșu Aurit which is between Satu Mare and Baia Mare near the Hungarian border. It can get hot and humid in these areas, but at times it can also be surprisingly cold as well.

the people

The majority of the Romanian population consider themselves Orthodox, while the second-largest religion is Catholic. The people have a knowledge of God and Jesus but have little understanding of the Bible’s truth and the good news of what Jesus Christ has done for them.

Romanian is the Latin-based language spoken in Romania, but many of the boys and girls are taught English in their school system and enjoy talking to Americans using English. Romanian people also love to hear Americans attempt to learn and speak their language and are appreciative of the effort team members make to learn songs in Romanian as well as some simple presentation lines.

the missions work

The Romania team will work with the Romani churches near Satu Mare and Cluj-Napoca, helping to extend the growth of the ministries of both Brent & Sara George and Ruben & Jordan Cristinoiu.

Team members will get to help with VBS programs, games, and Bible teaching for local children and teens. Later during the trip, they will visit up to four villages a day, teaching children, encouraging believers, and helping with village church services through preaching, testimony, and music.