A Hot Summer Full of Blessing & Opportunity

This summer began with the privilege of dedicating a new life for God's purposes at the church. David Elcarte the son of Edmar and Carmen Elcarte dedicated their son to the Lord May 29th. This was an exciting event for all the church as the church had the opportunity to experience watching a couple who love the Lord choose to dedicate the life of their son David to the Lord and his service. I also think it was challenging as they enlisted the help of the whole church to live lives that reflect Christ so that as David grows up over the years he will be encouraged by everyone around him to believe in Christ. They are aware that it is their responsibility at home to lead David to Christ, but they also have challenged us to live in such a way that we assist them. For Naty and I we were very encouraged to see the church respond to such a challenge in such a positive way.

Dedicating David Elcarte to the Lord

This last Sunday we celebrated Father's day at the International Church. Celebrating Mothers and Fathers Day through the years has proven to be a very positive thing to do as it helps the church highlight the need for parents to be highly instrumental in the spiritual guidance and direction of their children's lives. We ask you to pray along with us for these dear parents that they will continue to strive to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Praying for our dad's on Father's Day

As well as celebrating Father's Day, we also said goodbye to a family who has become a very important part of the International Church. Tracy Arnold and her son David have been attending the church since their arrival in Bucharest almost seven years ago. Since her arrival she has been extremely instrumental in the children's ministry even to the extent that over the last five years she has served at the church as the director of our children's ministry. As we said goodbye to her and her son on Sunday she took a few moments to share with the church to share a few thoughts of encouragement for the entire church. For those of you who have been involved with us for quite some time you will want to take a moment and listen to her words, I know you will be encouraged as well.

Tracy Arnold's testimony about the International Church

Soon we will begin the season of summer camps that will take place in Moldova. We are prayerfully preparing for several camps to reach many young people there with the gospel of Christ. As we prepare we praise God for the provision He has made thus far for the camps and we continue to pray for the needs that still exists. Please pray along with us that God will bless the work of the camps and that many young people will come to trust in Christ for forgiveness of sins and salvation.

One of the camps last summer