Journeying with Joy

By God's grace, here we are at the end of March! As always, I glean from the activities I undertake with joy. All that I illustrate, I would like to see Jesus working in and through the ministry I engage in. For example, yesterday Brother Timothy called me, and I told him that my only free day is Monday! And he replied that he knew, which is why he called me since his free day is also Monday. On Tuesdays, we have a Bible study and prayer gathering at the church in Oiesti. On Wednesdays, I have a program at the church planted in the Roma village of Valea Uiasca. Thursdays are reserved for activities in Rotunda village, and after that, we go to the church in Oiesti for Discipleship School. By God's grace, we have reached Step 8, "The Christian as an Administrator." I don't know if we realize the benefits this study can bring to each of God's children. There have been many things that have helped me tremendously. For example, with the current step, I expected this course to address physical administrative aspects, but not spiritual ones like "Time" – if we can recover lost things, but time lost never. "Lord, help us" not to lose it anymore, as we can never recover it. Amen. On Fridays, I have a program with the girls from the orphanage at the local church, and in all my travels, I collaborate with Brother Aurel Stamoiu, who is also responsible for the gatherings in Oiesti. Saturdays are filled with various conferences with workers from all over the county on different topics. I would like to make a note: we have multiplied these courses by 20 each, and I would like to suggest at the county level to introduce them (of course) where they are accepted. I have archived them and can send them to whoever accepts them. I would like to share a line with you as well. Wherever I go, I have a keen desire for people to discover the sweet beauty of a personal relationship with Jesus. If you can understand that when this happens, my work is much smaller, and I am convinced that I meet that person at the feet of the Savior. Amen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, both in prayer and financially. I am glad my wife has gained weight; we pray together every night and have many reasons to be thankful that He controls all aspects of my life. I cannot fail to mention those whom I pray for every evening at 9 o'clock: The PIEI Committee from Romania and the USA, Brother Cornel and Gabi Ștef, here the girls from the orphanage inform me that Gabi Ștef, who they also call "mother" along with Sister Rodica and Alex Popa, who pays attention to my personal needs, I still have some of the medicines she brought me from the States. Brother Timothy, despite his hectic schedule, takes the time to inquire about each missionary. I cannot forget the Ed and Dydi Family, the Matei Scheau family and Sister Naomi, and Sister Mărioara Barac, and it was a great pleasure for me to talk on the phone with their daughter Gabriela, who is attentive to the needs of the mission. I pray for all of them every evening with joy. Surely only heaven can reward us because all our deeds are accounted for there. I conclude with a verse that has done me much good: Colossians 2:2-3 "their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ."

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Make Disciples

By the grace of God, here we are in this winter month, albeit without snow. Right from the beginning, I would like to share that at the beginning of this month, I was scheduled for tests and investigations at Fundeni Hospital to obtain the Medical Letter to get my Immunosuppressants. And I am joyfully announcing to you that the tests came out very well, especially regarding my liver. Another reason for joy is that my wife can eat and has gained weight. Especially after meals, I take her to the Church program. Another reason for joy is Sunday afternoon, on the way to another village, namely Gura Văii, where, together with the Maruntelu family and a soul named Ilie, we shared the gospel, and he accepted the Lord Jesus. With the Disciple Making School, we have reached step 7, it's been over a year since we started, and we all enjoy it because every time we learn new things. We now have Christianity and Confession as subjects, which we also share in other churches where we are invited. If we want local churches to grow, every child of God must be involved in Witnessing. For effectiveness, before going to the person with whom we are going to share the gospel, let's go to God in prayer ,and pray that God will prepare the hearts we are going to share the gospel with. In this regard, I encouraged the girls from the orphanage when I went with a brother last Friday to the program at the Church. I told them that they are Missionaries in the Orphanage, that's their field. Lately, I have been invited to many christian gatherings because they have heard that here in Oiesti we have started a Disciple Making School, and it is an opportunity to implement this vision in as many places as possible. And it is a great joy for me to tell them that before rising to heaven, the Lord Jesus said, "GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND MAKE DISCIPLES!" Not children because God begets children. This is our responsibility. I am glad that this week we have a fellowship meeting in Drăgănești-Olt at sister Florina's, and I am eagerly awaiting it. I would also like to say that every evening I mention you by name in Prayer, both the PIE Romania and US committees. For brother Cornel and Gabi Ștef, I heard you have a very strict regimen, for sister Rodica and Alex Popa, who are like parents, for Timotei I am a bit worried, he has a lot of work, and I am afraid he might fall under the burden! For Jenu and Mike, I pray that the Lord Jesus will protect them in His grace. For our wonderful sponsors, I wish them everything heaven desires for them: for the Ed and Dydi family, for the Matei Scheau family and sister Naomi, for sister Mărioara Barac, and her daughter Gabi, who donated to PIEI. And many others, I pray for everyone's health and for the Lord Jesus to reward them as He sees fit! Amen. I conclude with a verse that has done me much good: Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Sowing The Good Seed

Since this is the first update this year, it is appropriate to begin by expressing gratitude for the assistance of the Lord Jesus thus far. We do not know what the Lord Jesus has in store for us this year, but perhaps this year His promise, "I am coming soon," will be fulfilled, or we may be moved; in any case, we should be ready. Let us also say, "The Spirit and the Bride say, 'Come!'" Revelation 22:17. I would like this update to be brief and to convey something other than my weak words, namely, "The work to which I have been called and which I believe accompanies me according to His promise. By His grace, I have a mission every day. Monday was considered my day off, but for some time now I have decided to reserve it for visits. First, I pray, and then I visit a family, usually those who do not attend church, with the sole purpose of sowing the good seed of God's Word.

We have a program at the Oiesti Christian Church on Tuesdays for prayer and Bible study. We have been going through the Bible from Genesis, and now we are studying Leviticus.

On Wednesdays, we have a program in the Romani village of Valea Uiasca. I particularly enjoy it here because more children come, and we emphasize memorizing verses.

On Thursdays, we have a program in Satu Rotunda from 2:30 to 4:00, and then we move to Oiesti for the Discipleship Training School, where we are at step 7. I mentioned that it has been one year since we started.

On Fridays, we have a program with the girls from the Orphanage.

Whenever I do missions, I have this appeal: "How to have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus." John 15:5 "Apart from Me you can do nothing."

On Saturdays, various fraternal fellowship meetings take place in different locations.

Sundays are the busiest day because I have to be in two places, one in the morning and one in the evening, but I do all this with joy and hope that at the Rewarding, we will rejoice together with all who have worked with me for the advancement of His Kingdom.

And because both of you and I want to write to you in the order you are listed on the prayer list: The PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA. Regarding the entire Committee, when I mention you before the Throne of Grace, my heart is more connected to you, because since we met, you have not left me. And you have helped me in the mission all this time. Along with you, I cannot forget our wonderful sponsors: the ED and Didy family, the Matei Scheau and Naomi family, and Sister Mărioara Barac. I had the opportunity to speak on the phone with their daughter (Gabi), which brought me great joy. I am convinced that more is involved in this partnership service, but the Lord Jesus knows them, and in due time, they will all be rewarded.

I would like to mention one more thing before concluding this update; My wife is feeling better, eating well, and gaining weight. I mention this because I know you are praying for her. I conclude with a verse that has greatly encouraged me: Hebrews 12:2 " Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God..") In the Grace of God,

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Less Talking More Doing

I would like to express my gratitude to God for all the care received thus far. We find ourselves at the end of the year, and we have many reasons to be thankful. As I reflect on my journey, this month marks 8 and a half years since I underwent the transplant. Also, this month, we distributed 550 gifts to two orphanages and three Roma villages. With God's help, we have brought a drop of joy to many hearts.

This month, I aimed to be modest in words and richer in illustrations, so that you could rejoice with me about the lost sheep, lost coin, or lost son. Another reason for gratitude is that my wife has gained weight, from 49 kg to 57 kg. Upon closer examination, it is evident that God has been behind everything I have done.

I cannot overlook the fact that the entire PIEI committee in Romania and the USA and our dear sponsors.

I believe that together we form a team, and in due time, we will receive our reward from the gracious hand of our Great Savior, Jesus Christ.

Until then, and considering that the moment of the Lord's coming is very near, it is time for us to work. I would conclude with a verse that aligns with recent events: Blessed is he that considereth the poor:

Psalm 41:1-3

“The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive, and he shall be blessed upon the earth:

And thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing:”

 In the grace of God,

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Reason For Gratitude

With the help of God, we find ourselves at the end of the year, specifically at the end of November! I say this because we do not know what tomorrow holds! I am not sure where to start, but I think it would be appropriate to begin with joy. My dear wife has gained weight, going from 49 kg to 56 kg. Regarding memory, she still knows me, and that is also a reason for gratitude. Every day, we read the Word and pray together, and I take care of her more than myself. Until now, I take her to church, although not everywhere.

I would like to mention that every Friday, we have a program with the girls from the Tigveni Orphanage at church. The goal is to make disciples out of them and for them to be missionaries in the orphanage because we have an objective (that when the Lord Jesus comes, the orphanage will be empty). We see the villages of Rudari, Valea Dumiresti, Valea-Uiasca, and Rotunda weekly, and here, too, we have an objective to make disciples.

In this direction, we started a Discipleship School with materials from Brother Timotei, the national director of PIEI. I announce that we have reached step 6, and it is a great joy and blessing. I confess that for me, walking step by step with the flock, some things are new. I also do this work joyfully because the Lord Jesus accompanies and strengthens us.

Before sending a few pictures, I would like to mention that both the leadership of PIEI in Romania and in the United States are on the same wavelength and are interested in the progress of the work for each missionary. Therefore, we pray for them, and I would like to name them as they are listed in the prayer list: Brother Cornel and Gabi Ștef, Brother Alex and Sister Rodica Popa, Brother Timotei and Brother Jenu. We pray with joy for all because we form a team.

I cannot forget our wonderful sponsors: ED and DAIANA, who have not left me for many years, the Scheau family, and Sister Naomi, Sister Mărioara Barac. I pray with joy for all that the Lord Jesus will reward and bless them as God sees fit.

I would like to conclude with a verse of great comfort: John 17:24 "Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world."

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Recompense

By the Grace of God, here we are at the end of October and autumn. First of all, I would like to mention that both my wife and I celebrated our birthdays this month, and we thanked God that He has helped us up to this point.

I would like to begin this update with the Joy that our brothers and sisters in Alba Iulia prepared for us at the meeting we had with the PIEI missionaries. (Partners In Evangelism International) I have called this fraternal fellowship "Fellowship From Heart To Heart". In a word, we felt "Blessed". Everyone went out of their way to serve us. I would mention Mike along with his wife Alis, Jenu with his wife Violeta, sister Rodica with her husband Alex, brother Timotei, brother Cornel, Stef from the United States, and others.

It was as if we were royalty; we can only thank them from the bottom of our hearts, and may the Lord Jesus reward them as He sees fit. How national PIEI National Director Timotei, along with brother Cornel Ștef and the Popa family, maintained this atmosphere made it more of the heart than theological.

A few words about the places where I serve: Weekly, we meet at the Church in Tigveni with the girls from the Orphanage, and we have Bible study and prayer. A joy that I would like to mention is that Gabi Stoica brought a girl from the Orphanage for the first time, and she received the Lord Jesus! A cause for great joy both here and in heaven. She never leaves empty-handed.

Then, in the Roma villages of Valea Uiasca, Valea Dumiresti, and Rotunda, I strive to bring them into a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus! And the good news is that every week at the Evangelical Church in Oiesti, we have a Discipleship Bible School! From several villages, every Thursday at 5:30 PM, we meet and go through the courses that brother Timotei brought me, and we have reached step 5 out of 10. Their purpose is to train workers for service. I felt the need to contribute with gasoline for their transportation.

I would like to show one more thing, and with this, I will conclude. Every evening at 9 PM, I bring you all in prayer to the Throne of Grace, everyone who has been involved with us in this beautiful work of proclaiming the Gospel and growing the Kingdom of God. I would mention the PIEI committees in Romania and the USA, the Ed and Didi family, the Matei Scheau family and sister Naomi, sister Mărioara Barac, and all the missionaries wherever God places them.

I would conclude with a word of relevance: Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.” 

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At His Disposal

By God’s grace, I have reached this month, and I say this every day, giving Glory to the Lord, for it is a miracle that I have surpassed 8 years since the transplant. God, who is Sovereign, determines how long each should stay on earth. 

Also, I know from the Word that everyone must appear before the Judgment Throne of Christ to receive their reward according to their faithfulness. In this regard, I work and strive so that, depending on the Lord Jesus, I may be at His disposal. I would like to share a few words and at the same time briefly recount a memory that brother Timotei stirred in me by asking a question about preparing workers for church planting. I would like to point out that each planted church is unique. Many years ago, the brothers Stef came to my area and evangelized in many villages, but they left, leaving me with a great field of work. Evangelical churches sprouted, but the hardest work was just beginning. In each locality, I prepared people among them who have the work of God on their hearts. I always entrusted them with responsibility and sought for them to have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus. At present, every Thursday from 5-6 PM, we have a Discipleship School at the Church in Oiesti. We prepare them for the already established churches; we have 4 villages, and we are at step 5, 'The Christian And The Bible. I mentioned that I received these courses from brother Timotei. I would also like to share a great joy, a young family who returned about one year ago but who had two children, and one on the way. They did not have a civil marriage at the City Hall, and this month they formalized their marriage and also held a Love Feast at the Missionary Building in the City, with about 50 guests in attendance. It was a great joy that we were witnesses to this event.

The program at the Orphanage is progressing, and here we prepare girls to serve inside. Although there is much more to say, I stop here, but not before saying that each evening you are in my prayers, and I bring you before the Throne of Grace. I conclude with a verse that has greatly comforted me: "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10."

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My Goal

Through God’s grace, we find ourselves at the end of August, and I wish to write a few lines, expressing gratitude towards God and then offering a prayer. It's very difficult to convey the emotions I experience at each mission point, but what I cannot express, the Holy Spirit can. Therefore, I try to write every report with my heart, hoping that it will be read with the heart as well.

In this message, I would like to emphasize that at every mission point, my goal is to meet in Heaven with all those who hear the Gospel. Whether it's a funeral, a program with the girls from the orphanage, visits to samll villages, various conferences with workers, or disciple-making work, the Name of the Lord Jesus may be glorified. And when the Lord Jesus returns, may we receive our reward, and I pray that all those who have supported me in this great work will be rewarded as well.

I think of the PIE Romania and USA committees, and as I have written in my notebook, every evening at 9 o'clock, I remember you in my prayers: Cornel and Gabi Ștef, who surprised me greatly by joining me in my mission for almost four days – I could hardly believe it; may the Lord Jesus reward them. Rodica and Alex Popa, Timotei and Jenu, Mike Dima, and sister Oara who handle the reports. I joyfully pray for all of you. Of course, our wonderful sponsors are not forgotten: the Ed and Daiana family, the Matei Scheau family, and sister Naomi, who sent medicines for my wife on behalf of Liviu Dragomir, and sister Mărioara Barac. I pray for every missionary on the frontlines, that the Lord Jesus may be with them in their battles, whether it's at the orphanage, in the neighboring villages, or at gatherings where I am called to preach the Gospel, build up, encourage, and comfort, all in dependence on the Lord Jesus. Amen.

A great joy is that my wife has started eating, and she now weighs 53 kg compared to 49 kg. Her illness is progressing, but I pray, and I ask you to pray as well, that it progresses more slowly. I take her with me to gatherings, but not everywhere. I am sending you some photos of the work I am involved in. I would like to conclude with a verse that I read today, and it comforted me, especially in these times when the Lord Jesus is ready to return: Genesis 45:20 “Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.”

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Sweet Fellowship

I would start with the Meeting with the Missionaries that we had in Alba Iulia at the PIEI Center. In those 3 days of fellowship, we all encouraged each other with words given to us by the Holy Spirit from His Word. We were honored at this gathering by brother Cornel and Gabi Stef, along with Grace. I don't think I can accurately convey how I felt in those moments. We all competed in how to serve one another, a "Lesson of Service," in which we missionaries were the elders. Then the greatest joy was when brother Cornel and Gabi Stef, along with Grace, came to the area where I serve. For 4 days, like never before, they participated in the mission with me. On Saturday, July 15th, we organized a fellowship meeting with a few families at the cabin where Christian Camps are held. Some of these families had recently returned to God. What happened in Alba Iulia continued in Curtea de Arges. Only the Spirit of God can describe the atmosphere of growth in which everyone felt encouraged, built up, advised, and comforted!

Both brother Cornel and sister Gabi prepared food better than at a restaurant. Brother Cornel suggested that we do something like this once a month. Then on Sunday, we went to the village of Oiesti to the Evangelical Church, where we had the entire program again, encouragement, comfort…

In the end, the people from the village agreed to take a group photo, like a grand celebration. After lunch, we went to the village Uiasca, where 3 families recently turned to God. Here, sister Gabi became friends with a young woman who desires to work with children and memorize God's Word.

On Monday, the whole day at the building where Christian Camps are held, sister Gabi, Grace, and brother Cornel took care of a group of girls from the Tigveni Orphanage. It was a sweet fellowship! Brother Cornel confessed to me that he is envious of me, but in a positive way, so that I feel encouraged. When you're surrounded by such brothers, how can you not serve with more zeal? I have to stop here, but I've only shown a glimpse of the joy these wonderful brothers have poured into us.

I would conclude with a word that greatly uplifted me, "1 Peter 4:11  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."

We pray for the PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA. I joyfully pray for all of them, and I know they also pray for me.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Not I but the grace of God

First of all, I would like to begin with a joyous occasion; this month, specifically on the 9th, I celebrated 8 years since the transplant. The second joy is that my wife, who was 49 kg, has reached 52 kg. And we can feed her now, without needing assistance, she goes to the bathroom on her own, and much more.

Regarding the School of Apprentices, we are progressing slowly, it's true, but we all enjoy it. We don't learn for grades, but I had to clarify, namely that grades are recorded in Heaven, and the examination is also held there. "Behold, I am coming soon. And My reward is with Me..." 

Here on Earth, we have practice. Dear brothers and sisters, what brings me the most joy is that every day I have a schedule, and for this, I thank God every day for the health He gives me.

With the girls from the Tigveni Orphanage, we have a weekly schedule, and every time we learn something new from the course we finish number 2, and next week we will start number 3. In the nearby villages, we see them weekly and do the work of building, encouraging, comforting, and evangelizing when needed. I am not the one working, but as Apostle Paul said, "Not I but the grace of God."

Nevertheless, I would like to mention that in the field, we face many unforeseen circumstances such as widows, orphans,... For example, an orphaned child named Daniel for coming to Church and buy things for his family, we bought him a bicycle. We wish to put into practice everything we learn, and for that, we need prayer to be helped.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the help you provide, both in prayer and materially. And we bring each of you by name before the Throne of Grace. We pray for the PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA.

I recently read Matthew 11:29 "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."

Prayer Requests:

• For my wife and me to know how to proceed with her. 

• For the School of Apprentices to instill the desire to serve everyone. 

• For planting 5 church communities in the next 5 years.

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Daly Mission

First of all, I thank God that we have reached this day and that He daily carries our burdens. Dear brothers and sisters, as I write this report, I am coming from the program we have every week, namely Friday with the girls from the Tigveni Orphanage. I thank God for keeping me healthy so that I can go on missions almost daily. It is very difficult to describe in detail both the joys and the sorrows that you encounter daily, but I wholeheartedly believe that the Spirit of God will complete what I cannot convey.

Every Sunday morning, I rotate among four churches where I have worked on planting them, and I hope that they will be able to function independently without assistance. After lunch, every Sunday, I go to Uiasca, where I have visited a few families, and we are implementing a program to strengthen the local assembly. On Monday, I contacted a family near me who expressed a desire to have a Bible study at their home. On Tuesday, we have a Bible study and prayer gathering in Oiesti. On Wednesday, we have a program in two villages, Uiasca and Dumiresti, and I usually return home around 9 p.m. On Thursday, we have a program in Rotunda from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., we have a Discipleship School at the Oiesti Church, where we are currently at Step 3, "The Christian and the Holy Spirit." On Fridays, we have a program with the girls from the Orphanage.

I would like to mention that I am accompanied by brother Aurelian Stamoiu in Rotunda and Uiasca, and on Sundays, my son Daniel accompanies me. If I were to prioritize in order of importance, I would place Discipleship-making in the first place. Since we live in the northern part of Arges, we have identified only five localities without churches, and within our group, we have discussed that after completing the Discipleship School, our objective is to establish evangelical churches in these localities.

And we can say that the entire northern area of Arges County is an evangelical Christian church. These localities are currently in prayer, and they are as follows: Capatineni, Corbeni, Cicanesti, Aref, Valea Danului. I have written their names down, and if you remember, please bring them before the Throne of Grace, and may the Lord Jesus reward you. Also, in our prayer, please pray for my wife, who has started eating a little more and has reached 50 kg. Our daughter is helping me a lot. I conclude with a verse that has done me so much good: Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

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Time of Fellowship

By God’s grace, here we are at the end of March. As I have shown in previous reports since the beginning of this year, I am focusing on a work that Jesus has put on my heart. The work is called making disciples. We started at two and now we've reached 12 and the list remains open. The ten courses with the ten steps that brother Timotei gave me I started multiplying the courses and alongside the book he also received a notebook. Every Thursday at the Church in Oiesti from 16:30 we meet as in school and teach each other. We are at the beginning but everyone loves learning many truths from the Word of God. At the girls' orphanage I finished the course on Christian Journey.

Their job or home is the orphanage. We now focus on preparing workers for the service. I have in mind the following villages: Rotunda, Uiasca, Dumiresti, Tigveni and Oiesti. Another pleasant surprise that brother Timotei gave us all of the missionaries, is the meeting at the Alba-Iulia Center. The Spiritual Field was the Holy Spirit both of Michael and of Relu and of Timotei who served us but with freedom to intervene. Brother Mike served us at the table. Brother Jenu told us about the difficulties he had encountered in the building. Everyone worked a lot. The great joy was brought to us by sister Rodica who was with us at the video conference meeting. For all of us, we pray that Jesus repays you as he finds all the effort you make for us.

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God Knows When

In February, Grozavu Elijah the man who received his hearing aid 3 months ago has now passed away and now we understand how sovereign God is.

The Bible School of Making Disciples that we started last month in the Church of Oiesti, now has five members. We are following the course of Christian Journey that we have received from brother Timothy our National Director.

5 Sundays my son Daniel along with his wife are accompanying me on the mission, they don't have children and I want a grandson or granddaughter to hold. I remember many years ago, I was at Ed and Daiana’s house and a daughter of theirs named Sara was married and had no children and we prayed to have children and the Lord gave them. Now it's their turn to help me in prayer for Daniel and Gabriela.

During the week I am assisted by a collaborator named Aurelian Stamoiu.

Another reason for prayer is for my wife. Now when I write I have a hospitalization ticket and I have to present myself Wednesday. I can't give her food but more forcefully because she's going to vomit.

I would also like to pass by the program at the Tigveni Orphanage and it is about moving them to different locations in Project Houses but probably next year. 

I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who support this Mission and assure them that every evening from 09:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. we meet at the Throne of Grace and bring them in their name so that He repays them.

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Living Desire to Make Disciples

Through God’s grace, we have entered a new year and we are thankful to God for the way he has protected us and His promise that he will be with us until the end. We said we entered this year but we don't know if we will end it here. God is sovereign. I would like to say from the beginning that this year I have a living desire on making disciples, and for this I have drawn up a plan: based on a word from the Scripture in Isaiah 32:8 "But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand."

Because I don't know when I will go Home to Jesus, I have a vivid desire to meet all of us who have led us to the Lord Jesus. The work may continue even after my departure. That is why the material that brother Timotel gave me is good for making disciples to use it. The plan that I have made and started is this: In the village of Oiesti which I started now Thursday with 4 students each has a notebook and there is rather a dialogue in the other villages. At Oiesti is brother Stamoiu with his 2 sons Adrian and Daniel and brother Radu Gratian and the list remains open. At Rotunda I have 2 brothers Topliceanu lon and brother Andrei, a promising young man.

In Dumiresti is Maruntelu Cristan with the 2 boys Leonard and Samuel. In Uiasca I have only one young man who comes once a week from work and who I saw has the heart for the work called Grozavu Liviu. This is the Plan and because my workload increased I had to reduce from the place where the number of workers grew to the Church in Curtea de Arges where I served for 7 years. For this I go less often and because my wife is sick and dependent on someone. I am pleased to announce that when he is free from work my son Daniel is helping me along with his wife. I would also like to show that this year the girls from the orphanage at the church in Tigveni are gathering and we have an objective that the girls who are taking classes and we have the Christian Adventure course we have the goal to go through the orphanage and the mission to proclaim Jesus as Lord and Savior.

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According To Our work

With God’s help, I will speak about what happened this month so that we can once again acknowledge that we do not know in advance what God, who is the Sovereign, has in store for us.

On November 3rd, a brother from our church left this earth at the age of 54. I've known him for over 30 years and he was a good English translator. God is Sovereign, what He does now we don't understand but we will someday.

At the funeral more than 200 people participated. It is hard to part but we are comforted that soon we will all be around our Lord Jesus. Until then is time to work so that upon His arrival we receive our reward according to His promise: “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” (Revelation 22-12)

I would also like to recall that I enjoy so much the time spent with the girls from the orphanage both with the program we have and the fact that Sunday comes to the program a pretty big number. Another joy that I have comes from the villages around, that they return to the Lord Jesus and receive Him in their hearts.

For example, with the Grozavu Ilie who has a hearing problem, but now it has been solved by obtaining a hearing aid at half price, meaning 500$.

I would like to note the encouragement I have received from brother Cornel Stef to solve this problem as brother ED and sister Didy support this charity financially.

Another news I received from sister Rodica and brother Alex to gather some support for Christmas gifts from sister Barac and brother Matei Scheau.

Next month I'm gonna start ordering wholesale but first I want to consult with the girls at the orphanage about what each bag should contain, no more than five dollars each bag because based on my calculation I have 500 bags along with children from other villages.

Thank you very much for the support in prayer and financially that our Lord Jesus put on your heart to do. We also do not forget to mention before the Throne of Grace each and every one of you.

Prayer Requets: 

• For my wife Nely, the disease progresses to be slower 

• For the mission I have for next month regarding Christmas gifts to do it under our Lord Jesus care

• All those who have heard the gospel on the occasion of the funeral of brother Cristi Petricioiu, to return to God.

I would end with a word that has brought me so much good: “He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.” (Proverbs 16:20)

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Grace Every Month

The month of October for my wife and I is a special month because this month we also celebrate our birthdays on the 6th and on the 15th.

I made a program and every day I intended to spend time sharing the Word of God. I want to motivate others to read the Word of God and meditate it for the rest of the day. For example, today I received the verse from 1 Chronicles 28:9: know God your father, and serve Him with all your heart.

Tomorrow it will certainly be something else but all I want is for all of us to have a personal relationship with Lord Jesus. If I have succeeded in connecting them to Him then I consider that I have fulfilled part of the objective, because I am going to 3 villages and an orphanage in Tigveni. My wish and prayer is for them to grow in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus. 

I am preparing to go with another brother to the village Uiasca. I have a family there that came this year and were baptized. Brother Ilie has an issue that he doesn't hear much and needs a hearing aid. 

On Monday I'm scheduled in Pitești for consultation and prescription. Because it's expensive I need a lot of prayer.

Regarding the orphan girls that are meeting at the Church where they also has the key and we do a program with Bible study, songs, prayer, also things that they need. We keep in touch every day and today we have paid them a visit to where they work and I am amazed by the way God works with them. Where they work they are not ashamed of our Lord Jesus.

Prayer Request: 

• For my wife with Alzheimer disease

• For Brother Ilie to be able to get a hearing aid

• To make disciples in the places where I'm on mission locations. 

I would conclude with a verse:  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2)

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Working in God’s Service

By God’s grace we are here at the end of September, and like the disciples I do not forget to say what God has done through my service.

We sent a few photos last month. By God’s grace six people accepted baptism and 40 people were witnesses. It is a great joy for me to be able to announce such news. I invite you to rejoice with me.

Brother Timotei told us about a project to help poor widows. I am praying for this project, but now I am helping them in any way I can, and not only them but also orphans and poor families.

I also need help in prayer for a project of 550 Christmas gifts. I have nothing so far, but God is with me and I know He will work.

Every week with another brother I go to three villages. What our Lord Jesus has put on my heart is that in two villages, Rotunda and Uiasca, I would like to train workers for God’s service.

Every day at 9:00 PM you are brought in prayer to the Throne of Grace. 

Prayer Requests: 

• For my wife's disease (alzheimer) to progress slower

• To begin discipleship training in two villages

• For Christmas gifts (550) for the orphanage and villages. 

• Pray for the PIEI Committee Romania and USA, for our wonderful sponsors who support us both spiritually and financially. 

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Reach Further

Great grace to be able to give this briefing this month. By God’s grace, I have counted the places where I must reach in a month, and I would like to call them by name: Rotunda, Uiasca, Dumiresti, Tigveni, Malureni, Oiesti, Arges, Corbeni, and Pitești. 

I have shown all this more for support in prayer than to show myself because we have no merit. All the credit belongs to God. But to be clearer in the vision that I have is to prepare servants there, where they live. Because there is also a testimony that is a church most likely to come out of their midst. We have found in the Bible that this work of training workers for the purpose of serving our Lord. 

In addition to this work, which I consider first of all, I am also involved in terms of aid. This is also in the Tigveni Orphanage as well as in the villages with food and clothing.

I have great news, this month I have a baptism. I would also like to recall that every evening at 21:00 p.m. on my notebook there are many names I pray for: Ed and Didi, together with the whole family, the PIEI committee in Romania and USA, for the family Scheau Matei and sister Naomi, for sister Barac and her large family. 

A verse I have in my heart: “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” (Hebrews 6:10)

Reasons for prayer:  

• For my wife Nely for her health

•  For God to open doors to the Gospel

•  For God to discover to me those who have been chosen as workers

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Sweet Partnership

From July 5-8 I enjoyed a partner time fellowship with PIEI missionaries to a team from a US team led by brother Cornel Stef.

My prayer book has new names. This team from the United States over four days filled our hearts with the Word of God. These names are written in my notebook for which I mention in my prayers: Cornel Stef, his daughter Sarah who helped us how to make our reports; sister Marta although retired is eager to serve the Lord; Carole and David with five children and twelve grandchildren (the first time in Romania) encouraged us in our service.

The pastors of Global/ Local Engagement at Liberty Bible Church Kevin and David held a seminar throughout these days that made us feel like we'd gone to Heaven. Sister Elizabeth, born in China but living in the US, was interested and attracted to the orphanage.

We maintained sweet partnership with each other throughout the five days. They listened to where we are working, what we are facing, and much more.

This month I was scheduled at Fundeni for analysis and I am happy to announce that my reports are really good. An opportunity to give praise to the Lord that He works in His way. I go weekly to the orphanage as well as to two villages. I'm aware that I'm working, but it's all God's credit.

I would like to offer for prayer:

• My wife has the beginning of Alzheimer disease

• To make disciples as the Lord Jesus leads me to His chosen ones

• May new doors open to me for spreading the gospel

I conclude with this verse 2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.”.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

To Do Good Work

This month, specifically on June 9th, is my anniversary since my transplant. Next month I am scheduled at Fundeni for analysis.

I am aware that all who do not put themselves first also serve with missionaries, I pray that Lord Jesus will protect them, their families and their work.

In a few words I'd like to tell about the work to which Lord Jesus called me. I've done the math and within a week I will go to five localities even though I have disciples in other locations: 

1. Tigveni where there is the orphanage

2. In Rotunda

3. Dumiresti and where the program starts after coming from work 

4. Uiasca where I have to become involved again because other men from other confessions are prooting a false gospel

5. Curtea de Arges where I go every Sunday afternoon with my wife.

   We also help different poor families with food and clothes as we are able. We also buy prescription medicines.

Blessed be His name! I will conclude with a verse that is a foundation for me: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do”(Ephesians 2:10)

We continue to pray for the PIEI committee in the United States and Romania

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania MIssionary