Little Bit Of Joy

First, I would like to say that the great surprise the Church in Curtea De Arges gave me has not yet faded from my memory: there were 80 guests. I didn't know I was so appreciated in their hearts and remembering the atmosphere of celebration that has created 50 years of marriage!

I am called by God to serve, and I would like to remind all to pray:

• At the orphanage where I focus more on making disciples to serve in the orphanage. I am now at the second course where we meet once a week at the church. We have spent time in Bible study and prayer. We have sandwiches, sanitary items, etc… 

• In three villages of Rudari: Rotunda, Dumiresti, and Uiasca we focus on preparing apprentices for service.

This month I recall the visit of the team from the States, Cornel Stef, Alex and Rodica Popa as well as brother Timotei Stanea, the National Director of PIEI.  It was short but full of love that we hardly ever parted. Timotei spoke at the orphanage pouring into the girls' hearts a little bit of joy. Then we spoke at the building with different information and also with prayer. 

We went on to the village of Rotunda pouring a little bit of joy into the hearts of those present with a word of encouragement and singing. We traveled to the Missionary Building where we told many things about brotherhood and the need for constant prayer due to a busy schedule, including visiting Ukraine..

Although there is a lot to say I stop here. Both my wife and I know the work where God set me are carried in the prayers of many in both the Committee in the USA and the Committee in Romania. I will add: Ed and Diana and their family, as well as the Barac family, the Matei Scheau family and sister Naomi, who sent me a bag of medicines for my wife through my brothers from the States. Thank you with all my heart for your love. May the Lord Jesus bless you!

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

He Is Risen

April 28th I celebrated 50 years of marriage. Brothers and sisters from church prepared a surprise for my wife and me.

Today I moved on to the second course named ”Christian Adventure” with the group of girls from the orphanage. In the villages I'm most concerned with making disciples. I have noticed my work is easier and also more effective. In the past in some villages people gathered only if I was there. Now they are gathering themselves. I made them aware of God's promise: "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18:20)

Recently, I received a call from my former boss at work. He asked me to come to his house and give him a treatment every day for 10 days at 9 A.M. (In the army I was a medical officer). I prayed and told him that I agreed, but every morning I will do Bible study for an hour with him. This was an opportunity and in the end he received the Lord Jesus in his heart. He continued his biblical study with his wife, and when they didn't understand they called me. Isn't this an opportunity to praise God and rejoice?

In Rotunda village we gave food to 22 poor families; this is an opportunity to show that we care about them. We continue to pray for each one until the Lord Jesus comes.

I conclude with a Bible verse: ”In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” (Luke 24:5)

He is risen! We pray for the PIEI Committee in the USA and Romania, more specifically for: Gabi and Cornel Stef, Rodica and Alex Popa, brother Timotei and brother Jenu. We do not forget our wonderful sponsors: Ed and Diana, the Matthew Scheanu family, sister Naomi, and sister Barac.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Pray Without Ceasing

This month by God’s grace we find ourselves with many reasons to thank our Father who is with us every day.

Making disciples, although an arduous road, I have received encouragement from the Word. Every Friday with the group from the orphanage we have a program within the local church. We are in lesson 4, and the objective is outreach throughout the orphanage to both children and employees.

In the churches where I preach and besides the material I present, we look together at a word from the Bible: “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.”(Mark 5:19) 

When going to different houses we went to Barsesti to the Dincuta Nicuşor family with two boys and a girl. We took the course of Unity in Jesus. They will study it every evening at home with the family.

This month I had two baptisms with a faithful girl from Curtea de Arges and a sister from Rotunda. We also helped with aid for believers in Ukraine. We participated in the $1,000 dollars for those who donated the car. The car leaving for Ukraine was from Campulung and going to a Christian church. I exhort you with a Bible verse: ”Pray without ceasing.”(1 Thessalonians 5:17) 

We pray every day for our sponsors: The Ed and Daiana family, the family of Marioara Barac , the family of Matthew Scheau and sister Naomi , and not least the PIEI committee: Cornel and Gabi Ştef, Rodica and Alex Popa, brother Timotei, brother Jenu and many others.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

A Purpose

By God’s grace we are towards the end of the month, and I want to tell some of what God is doing through my service:

”And when had greeted them, he told in detail those things which God had done among the Gentiles

through his ministry.”(Acts 21:19)

I do not think that after my departure there will be an heir for my work. In 2 Timothy 2:2 Paul speaks of four generations: Paul, Timothy, faithful men, and others. 

In Dumiresti,  Cristian and his son Leonard, who is finishing college this year, started this course. In Tigveni I have a Christian teacher, Tiberius, who takes care of the Dincuta family who has two boys Alexandru and Iulian. In Rotunda, Grozavu Vasilica has two young children.

I have structured the first course and made several copies. I am watching to see if all can meet in one location. They are too scattered and also have their own services, but I am confident that things will go in the right direction. I know God can make a way. Also I've finished my courses with the girls from the Tigveni Orphanage, the girls told me they loved the course. I cannot enter the orphanage but the girls live there and their mission is to tell the Gospel to everyone within the orphanage, including the employees.

Although I am busy with many projects, I am glad that I have brothers and sisters who share the same vison. The seminar held by Gabi Stefg impressed me that she shares the same vision for evangelism.

The seminar held by sister Gabi Stef, I have been pleasantly impressed that she has the same vision as me in the field of Evangelizations.

I thank everyone for prayers and financial support. We pray for you

”I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me,” (Galatians 2:20)

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Teach Others Also

Since the beginning of the year and following the visit from brother Timotei I have been praying about training workers for the Lord’s service. This fits well with what is in my heart, and I made a plan to start with five churches. The biblical motivation is:

”And the things you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also”. (2 Timothy 2:2)

Discovering people with open hearts

In Malureni a father and his son gave the first course. The church is small and he wants to do it with the whole church. In Dumiresti the Maruntelu family’s son is finishing college. Here the family will do the course first. I have shown them to answer with their words after reading the references in the Word. In Tigveni I have a teacher who works in the church and wants to work first with a family that has two older boys and a girl. They come to church regularly and want to take the course together. At Rotunda and at Uiasca, I haven't chosen the ones to lead. I am praying for God’s guidance yet.

2 Timothy mentions four generations; Paul, Timothy, faithful men, and others. This is His plan. Jesus trained disciples for three and a half years. It will certainly take me longer. I’m looking for those who will continue the responsibility of making disciples. I would also like to start with the girls from the orphanage who are already working in the orphanage. This month I was at a funeral in Corbeni, an opportunity to preach the gospel. Thank you for praying for me and for my work here!

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

A Drop Of Joy

”Lord, you establish peace for us, all that we have accomplished you have done for us.”

Isaiah 26:12

At the end of the year I find the faithfulness of the Lord Jesus, the way he has worked, and  His protection wherever I went. I would not mention anything that Christ has not done through me. Apostle Paul said:

”I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

Until Jesus comes for his church I strive to be faithful in the work entrusted to me: Rotunda, Dumiresti, Tigveni where there is the Malureni orphanage, and Arges. Recently I started going to Rudari every Wednesday.

This month we worked hard to buy and pack Christmas gifts and transport them, primarily to two orphanages. These 550 presents were like a drop of joy in the hearts of many people. Thank you all who prayed or contributed financially to the drop of joy poured into these hearts. Every evening at 9:00 PM we bring you to the throne of grace, and we pray that Jesus rewards you and blesses you with health.

I know there are many but I remember the PIEI committee in Romania and in the USA, brother Timotei who regularly encourages us, brother Jenu who sends financial aid every month, brother Emanuel who is a trusted brother with a genuine heart, and sister Sara who processes our reports. The USA committee Gabi and Cornel Stef who together with Rodica and Alex Popa have never forgotten our family. I always remember Ed and Diana, sister Marioara Barac and her beautiful family, Matei Scheau’s family, and sister Naomi. Be blessed!

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

A Moment of Great Joy

Through the grace of God we find ourselves towards the end of the year and each year at this time many events happen. From funerals to marriage, from tears of sorrow to tears of joy, from sadness to a moment of great joy we all live under the eyes of the Lord Jesus and His grace. 

Although we still remember the visit of the team from the States led by Cornel and Gabi Stef out of the desire to pour a drop of joy into the hearts of everyone wherever they walked, they exposed themselves to an effort beyond the limits of a man. That is why we pray every day for them: Sister Gabi and Cornel Stef, Rodica and brother Alex Pope, Walter, Timothy, Jenu and others.

Brother Timothy proposed that we all make disciples in the places where God has placed us and sent us some helpful material: The life and the teachings of Jesus by Bill Bright. I had to go through it myself and now I am in the selection phase of those willing to grow spiritually and become disciples. I would like to mobilize more leaders who in their time will make more disciples. I find this both biblical and necessary. The mission given to me by Jesus is to share the Gospel and now to make disciples, with a view to planting new churches in places where there are no Christian meetings, and this is a project for the future. I confess to you that this project is very difficult but we pray that we receive grace in this regard. 

Another reason for prayer is that next month I have to make about 600 gifts for children from the orphanages of Tigveni and Buzoiesti as well as in 3 villages of Rudari: Dumiresti Valley, Rotunda, and the Uiasca Valley.

I would like to bring before the throne of grace the PIE Committee in Romania and the United States as well as our dear sponsors who have not yet left us and who represent a very important part of this team called PIE. We pray that our Lord Jesus will repay you in every way! I would also remember Ed and Didi with the whole family, Marioara Barac, the family of Matei and Sister Naomi etc...

For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. -Ezra 7:10

Traian Chilau, PIEI-Romania Mssionary.

Most Beautiful Gift

This month has been special for two reasons:

1) Both my wife and I celebrated our birthdays, mine on October 6th and my wife on October 15th.

2) We received visits from the team of brothers from the United States: brother Cornel Stef with his wife Gabi, brother Alex Popa with his wife Rodica and brother Walter from the USA. I said it was special because I thought this mission visit was the MOST BEAUTIFUL GIFT my wife and I could receive.

The schedule was busy and exhausting, especially for sister Gabi as there were days when she taught two or three studies on the same day. When she left us, she was sick. Since then I have been praying for God to strengthen her and get her home safely. In our town we had a meeting with the girls from the orphanage. Sister Gabi poured joy into their hearts. The departure was very difficult.

Then we went to Curtea de Arges where we had two meetings around the Word. A meeting for sisters led by Gabi Ștef and another for brothers led by Cornel Stef and brother Timothy. We brothers enjoyed a dialog of fellowship. After the meetings, a few brothers visited Bogdan Enescu to see his trout farm and business. In the evening, we went to the missionary building for rest. After praying the next morning, we said goodbye to each other.

A few days later brother Alex and sister Rodica Popa visited. Another great joy, although it was short because they had to be quarantined, it was still a blessed visit. Sister Rodica met with the girls from the orphanage and we had a program of songs, prayers, encouragement and the many gifts sister Rodica distributed to everyone. (Scarves, hats, candy, etc.) We prayed for them, too.

Returning home we continued the fellowship and among other things we bought vitamins for the girls from the orphanage. We also talked about Christmas presents, for which we pray that the Lord Jesus will open doors in this regard as well. As they were about to leave, they presented the Gospel to a lady from the neighborhood.

Years ago the Ștef family held many evangelistic meetings in different places including my area. As a result of this evangelism, churches were raised up and created a working front for me. For years I have been going to these localities: Rotunda, Dumiresti Valley, Uiasca Valley, Tigveni (where the orphanage is), Suici (where there is now an home of elderly people), Curtea de Arges, etc. From all of us, we pray that God will reward them!

In these difficult times, we pray for our sponsors protection from all evil until the coming of Jesus. I mention here : Ed and Diana’s family, Matei Scheau's family, and sister Naomi, sister Mărioara Barac and her beautiful, large family.

“And behold, I am coming quickly and my reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.” (Revelation 22:12)

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania missionary

A Civic Marriage in a Church Building

Through the grace of God autumn has come. Looking back we see the good hand of God who leads and protects us every day. It’s difficult to give a detailed report, but Holy Spirit will give help. 

As an example, one dayI was invited to a wedding of a young man who united his destiny with a young Christian lady. For the first time the civil and religious marriage was officiated in the church. City officials from City Hall came to the church. There were over 120 guests in the church, and people from the City Hall were very impressed.

On a Sunday I was invited to Pitesti to the Evangelical Church in the city. After the  morning service, I immediately went to the village of Malureni for a funeral of a 78-year old brother.. In the evening I came back to the Evangelical Church in the city where I  officiated over communion. On Friday we will have a day of fasting with the whole church because it is the last Friday of the month. 

I go to the local church in Tigveni where the girls from the orphanage come for church. We enjoy the fellowship that God gives us. Once a week I visit the villages of the gypsies in  Rotunda and Valea–Dumiresti. When I have clothes and food, I give to the poor families. I have seen that the Gospel can go forward when one takes care for the needs of those around you. 

Last night I talked to brother Timothy who had good news! In October sister Rodica and brother Alex will visit me for two days. Also, another two days brother Cornel and wife Gabi will come together with a small team. We will have meetings with women and meetings with men including Christian businessmen. 

I will highlight these events in another report.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Live and Believe in Me

At the beginning of the month I met with the missionaries in Alba-Iulia. It is difficult to describe the atmosphere and the heavenly fellowship I had. For three days God through the care of the brothers who served us made us feel important, and it was as if we forgot about the worries we had at home. I thanked GOD and the brothers who organized this meeting.

Brother Cornel Stef came from the States along with brother Walter, who I met for the first time. I immediately saw that he has a heart for Romania. Also brother Timothy, brother Jenu, brother Emanuel all encouraged us.

I also had the privilege to be visited in Arges at the center where we host Christian camps, which can hold about 30 people. I had fellowship with brothers Cornel and Timothy where we discussed many possibilities for the future provided they are in the will of God.

In the villages of Rudari and at the orphanage we always strive to do God’s will so we can be found faithful when the Lord Jesus comes again. We hope to receive our heavenly reward together with all those who have been our partners in missions. We pray daily that God will reward our supporters in three areas: family, health and business.

I would like to recognize the PIE Committee from Romania and the USA as well as our dear sponsors by name: Ed and Diana, the family of Matei Scheau and sister Naomi, sister Mărioara Barac, etc.

I will close with words that I preached from recently:

“And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” [John 11:26]

By the grace of God,

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Spreading the Gospel through Television

Yesterday, I was invited to an evangelical church in Câmpulung, about 40 km from Curtea de Arges. This church has a contract with the local television network, to broadcast twice a week the program of the Assembly with sermons and songs. This is an opportunity for the Word of God to penetrate many houses. After the meeting, we went to Leresti for a funeral. The thing that impressed me the most was that Sister Paula and her husband had gone to the Lord only two days apart. This couple left a beautiful testimony throughout the village of Erea, because they were seen all the time going to the Assembly, hand in hand.

I would also like to say that I have a program with the girls from the orphanage and I almost finished the curriculum for the course “Read Me." In the village of Rudari, there is still work to be done in making disciples, but we are moving forward.

As for my health, I feel perfectly well and thank you very much for your prayers. Next month I will go to the hospital in Fundeni for tests, and my wife is being treated for Alzheimer's disease and a kidney cyst, but here too the Lord Jesus is in control. I would also like to thank Brother Cornel, Sister Gabi, Sister Rodica, who are interested in our health and we feel close to them with all our hearts. We also pray every night at 9 pm, not only for them but also for the entire PIEI committee in Romania and the USA, as well as for our wonderful sponsors, who so far have not left us. They are partners with us in the work we have from God Our Father.

I would mention ED and Diana and their family including the business they have. Sister Marioara Barac, who often sends me packages of clothes and shoes that have been very useful to me. I also remember Brother Matthew and Sister Naomi and all those who do not know them, but are known by the Lord Jesus.

God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus"- Ephesians 2:6

Traiain Chilau, PIEI-Romania Missionary

Meeting God Hand in Hand

Like every month when I write this short report, I find myself in some difficulty because I don't know what to write first. For example, yesterday I was invited to an evangelical church in Cîmpulung about 40 km away from Curtea de Arges. This church has a contract with the local television station to broadcast twice a week a program of the assembly with sermons and songs. This is an opportunity to get God's Word into many homes.

After finishing the church service I went to the village Leresti to participate at a funeral service. Here I met other opportunities. What impressed me most was the husband of sister Paula who went to the Lord Jesus had died just two days earlier. Their testimony to the whole village was that everyone saw them when they went to church, always hand in hand. They joined our Father in heaven almost at the same time.

I have a program with the girls from the orphanage. We only have a little bit left before we finish the course "EXAMINE ME." In the gypsy villages there is still work to be done in making disciples, and we continue to move forward. In terms of my health, thank you very much for the prayers. I feel perfectly fine.

Next month I go to the hospital in Fundeni (Bucharest) for medical analysis. My wife is being treated for Alzheimer's disease and she has a kidney cyst, but the Lord Jesus is in control.

I would like to thank brother Cornel, sister Gabi and sister Rodica who are interested in our health. We feel them close to our hearts. We pray every night at 9 pm not only for them, but also for the entire PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA. We also pray for our wonderful sponsors who have not left us until now. We can say with all our hearts that they are partners in the work we have from God our Father.

I would mention Ed and Diana and their family and their business; also Sister Mărioara Barac who often sends us packages of clothes and shoes (the goods are very useful); brother Matthew and sister Naomi; and all those who I do not know, but whom are known by God.

I would like to end with a verse from Ephesians 2:6: "He raised us together and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus."

Traian Chilau - PIEI Missionary

Coming before God

Tomorrow I must go to Corbeni for a funeral. Every time I stand before God I pray that He opens his heart, and that the saving faith of God's gift is born.

Today I had a meeting with the girls from the orphanage, and we were able to nearly finish the curriculum. I am very happy that some participated with sister GABI Ștef in the “Masterpiece” Bible study. Today we prayed for a summer camp, if it will be God's will.

In the villages of Rotunda and Valea-Dumiresti as well as in Tigveni through the grace of God we made a few disciples at Rotunda, but here too we see a hope to pray for available Christians. I really like how we are helped by Brother Timothy, even if we are at a distance, because he keeps us connected to practical, useful topics that make us think more deeply. So we pray that God will bless him.

In terms of health, I am fine so far and my wife is happy with the way God works. I would also like to say that the fellowship by phone is also a blessing. I recently spoke with brother Cornel Ștef and also with sister Rodica Popa. This makes us very encouraged when we see that they care about us missionaries practically, making us even more responsible and giving us wings. So we pray and we bring them to the Throne of Grace every night. It's easy for me because my phone rings to remind me to take my medicine, and so I retire to a room to pray. What a blessing to have the privilege to bring them all to the Throne of Grace. So I don't forget them (because there are so many) I have written names in a notebook. And I pray not only for the PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA, but also for our wonderful sponsors who so far have not let us down.

God the Father knows what we need: we pray for health for the whole family, and I think of Ed and Diana, the sister Barac and the large family, Matei Scheau and sister Naomi. Even if I don't know them all I pray for them with all my love. AMEN!

I conclude with a phrase that has done me much good: IN THE GRACE OF GOD

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

The Unpredictable Mission

First I want to remind us to pray for each other although our situations and needs may be different.

Just now I was told that a husband and wife from the village of Rotunda went to Hungary for work. They had come to church and lived in a small room opposite the building. He had laid the foundation of the building. However, before he found work he died there in Hungary. Now we are in charge of bringing them home. I've sent a brother with my car to Hungary. Pray with us for God to work all things together for His glory.

Another work which is a great blessing to me is the work with the girls from the orphanage. We started the "Research Me" course, and we are in the second lesson. We had a program with Easter gifts, which I had bought for them from a list. I went to a village (Dumirești Valley) on Sunday, and I delivered food gifts. I still have to go to Rotunda with gifts, but I have to see when I can deliver them because this week I also have a funeral.

I delighted in the fellowship in Alba-Iulia with the brothers. Timothy, Emanuel and Jenu made us all feel equal; I can say it was a partnership of the heart. As they led the sessions we were updated in each others ministries. I like these sessions, but the most important part remains the meeting together at the throne of grace every night at 9 pm. There all the missionaries meet together in sweet communion.

In May Timothy will visit me at the places where I minister. Please know we pray every night for all the missionaries, the PIEI Committee in Romania and USA. We pray for the health of your whole families, for your the work, and for all our sponsors. We carry you in prayer before the throne of grace as you have us in your hearts.

I conclude with Romans 8:38-39: “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

In the grace of God,

Traian Chilau - PIEI Missionary

The gospel works in mysterious ways

By the grace of God I have reached the end of March, and as always I am not sure how to begin to summarize what has happened this month.

I can't put them in order, but I'm sure the HOLY SPIRIT will reveal more than I do. Yesterday, on March 19, we had to bury the body of a brother named Liviu Pletea, only fifty-one years old, and in this way I ask you to pray for his parents, wife and children. God IS SOVEREIGN and never WRONG! This was an opportunity to proclaim the word DIVINE because people who are not believers come to such events and we are glad to hear the gospel! Faith comes after hearing.

Another reason for joy is that in the village of Rotunda more and more people come to the meeting, and this is an occasion of joy, but also of responsibility because they have more and more questions. The book of authority remains the Holy Scriptures because it has an Author with Authority, who is GOD! We pray that the HOLY SPIRIT will work in the heart of every one who hears the WORD OF GOD.

I also keep in touch almost daily with the girls from the orphanage who told me that Sister Gabi Stef told them on the phone to read the psalm that matches the day and that is: to read Psalm 1 on the first day of the month, etc, and the girls were very excited about this project.

At the same time, the "REVEAL ME" course for the sisters ended and was a beautiful and pleasant fellowship of the sisters.

I have heard about the course that Brother Timothy suggested to us about the "ASCENTION", and I would be glad if we did it among the PIEI missionaries. We need to pray about it. Also, for a while, Brother Timothy has been asking all missionaries very deep questions, which I like because he is personally researching us.

I continue to pray for the PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA, but I like to remember them by name: Brothers Timothy, Jenu, Emanuel, and from the USA: Brother Cornel and Sister Gabi Stef, Sister Rodica and Brother Alex Popa, and for our wonderful sponsors I would mention the Ed family, Diana and their business, Sister Mărioara Barac who sends us packages of clothes, the family of Matei Scheau and Sister Naomi. For all of them we pray daily with great joy, and every evening at 9 pm we pray for all the missionaries as well.

I know that you also pray for me personally. I feel all the prayers that the saints say for me, and since last October when I fell ill with Covid and you prayed for me. I feel wonderful and I just want you to keep praying like that! Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart! May Jesus bless you and reward you as He finds His way.

By the grace of God,

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Looking to Eternity

As always, I find it difficult to choose the events of this month or to say a little about each one. If we were to refer to the word of God- CRY WITH THOSE WHO CRY AND JOY WITH THOSE WHO JOY.

Today as I write these words I received news that another believer has gone to meet the Lord. They lived close to me in the block of flats where I have lived for 61 years. But we are aware that our last breath is not in the hands of man, because sooner or later we will all move to ETERNITY. I want with all my heart to see all the souls we have proclaimed the Gospel to in heaven some day. At the same time here on earth we are partners in winning souls for heaven. I am thinking also of our sponsors, who support us both financially and in prayer, through the PIE committee in the USA and ROMANIA.

Gabriela Ștef has organized a virtual Bible Study for our SISTERS every week. The sisters heard that it is the course of Sister Mandi Cornett, who visited in our city during a short-term mission trip and left a good testimony. This is the reason why so many sisters enrolled in the Bible study.

A second event this month is that I received a visit from the new Director of PIEI Timotei Stinea. I was very happy with the visit. It matched what I had in my heart. The whole discussion was focused on 3 directions: What I have done, what I am doing now, and what I would like to do in the future? Of course, in all ways God's help is needed through HIS HOLY SPIRIT. I confess that it was a blessing and I can't wait to work on it in the future. I would also like to say that both in the orphanage and in the villages I can see the good hand of God.

In conclusion, I would like to say that EVERY evening at 9 pm together with all the missionaries we are on our knees. We bring to the Throne of Grace all those who support us in all respects. I would like to mention the PIEI Committee in Romania and USA and these sponsors: ED and DAIANA, Matei Scheau and Naomi, as well as sister Mărioara Barac who sends me packages of clothes. I thank everyone and pray for your reward in heaven.

I end with a verse that did me a lot of good. Hosea 6: 3- Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD!

In the GRACE of God,

Traian Chilau, PIEI-Romania Missionary

Together in Precious Fellowship

Although there is much to write, I'll choose only a few things that you may share fellowship in my work in the Gospel. On January 3rd, a sister named Daniela went to God. She was the hostess of the assemblies from the village of Oiesti Biserica, where I first heard the Word of God. She had five children, but God is Sovereign; He has claim to each of us as our Redeemer and we are His. Today as I'm writing I received a phone call from the village of Rotunda. Another believer has died at the hospital. I will go there to see what is needed. I know she was poor, and I think I'll have to take care of the funeral and mourning arrangements.

Please support in prayer resuming activity for the orphans that we stopped due to COVID-19. We have decided to meet at the church every Friday from 10 to 12. I take what they need along with the spiritual nourishment of the Word, Songs, and Prayer. In a word, moments of Heaven. I cannot describe their joy on the phone with sister Gabi and sister Rodica! As part of the USA partnership committee they have visited the orphanage program so many times, and  poured into orphan hearts many drops of joy. 

Other news this month: I was scheduled at Fundeni Hospital for a checkup of my liver transplant. The news is beyond good expectations! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the help you have given both through prayer and financially. 

Lastly I would like to say that it is also a joy at 9 pm every night the phone rings to take a medicine. Also at that hour it informs me that I have a meeting at the Throne of Grace with all PIEI missionaries for prayer and fellowship. May the Lord Jesus bless brother Timothy, the new Romanian PIEI Director who proposed this. Now the great joy of this hour of prayer I have proposed in all the churches where I minister and many practice it. 

Concluding with Genesis 39:2-3 “The LORD was with Joseph and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all he did to prosper in his hand.”  I want the same thing and I pray that it will be so for the PIEI committees in Romania and the USA, over the family of Ed and Diana, over the family of Matei Scheau, sister Naomi, sister Mărioara Barac and her children.

In the grace of God,

Traian Chilau,  PIEI-Romania Missionary

Reflecting on the Year

Although I was very busy this month with Christmas presents in 4 locations with the proclamation of the word in many churches, I still did not forget the responsibility I have first before GOD and then before those on earth who care about us . In this regard, I would like to specify, the PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA did not consider themselves as leaders but rather as SERVANTS who serve us missionaries. And because we are at the end of the year I have a habit of taking stock and everything the LORD JESUS ​​did through me and everything I did wrong. I know and I am aware that we will each be accountable BEFORE THE JUDGMENT OF JESUS ​​CHRIST, that is why I strive to receive some reward through the GRACE OF GOD. And I pray not only myself but all those who helped me in the mission that the LORD JESUS ​​gave me.

I would also like to say that wherever I go either to relatives' villages or to the orphanage or to any Church, I encourage a personal relationship with GOD and where I find the right hearts to place leaders who are connected to GOD, not me, and to give importance to the Word and to PRAYER. All I want is to meet as many as people possible in heaven. Faith comes from hearing what God's gift is.

Greetings to the new National Director of PIEI-Romania Timotei Stinea, who brought a new beginning to us missionaries. Every evening at 9 pm we find all the missionaries on our knees and meet at the Throne of Grace with precise demands and in these times of the Pandemic the Lord has solutions that make us cross the Valley of Lamentations together with GOD. We do not know how long we will stay here but we hope that soon we will all meet in GOD'S house and then we will shake hands and PRAISE GOD THE FATHER together with all the CHILDREN OF GOD. Until then, we strive to be pleasing to GOD.

Thank you to ED and DAIANA, Mărioara Barac who often sent me packages of clothes and donated gifts, Matthew Scheau for praying for me with Sister Naomi, and many others. Good health and much Grace to you all, I am convinced that you will receive a REWARD in heaven.

I would like to end with a verse that seems appropriate to me at the end of this year:

HERE I COME SOON AND MY REWARD IS WITH ME TO GIVE TO EVERYONE AFTER HIS DEED.

Traian Chilau, PIEI-Romania Missionary

November Baptism

On November 22 I had a great joy and I wanted to share it with you, namely at the Free Evangelical Church in the city there was a baptism and Brother Ion Dincuta asked to be baptized by me. I thought that it would be too long to wait to tell you all until the end of the month. That's why I'm sending you joy now!

About 80 people attended the whole church. I wish all you much peace and health.

Traian Chilau, PIEI-Romania Missionary.

My Calling

By the Grace of God we have reached the end of November and we must have a satisfied heart that in all things God is in control. When we go through troubles we have some earthly blessings and we have come to the conviction that the closest to God you can be is when you go through certain troubles and trials. So it is that after the trial I went through with getting Covid I came out stronger and I could say I am more Blessed because I saw God's hand at work and I felt the reactions of the saints.

So it is that after coming from the hospital I started to go on a mission through the villages that were waiting for me and I understood that there is my place to be on the mission field- this is my calling. In these times when we have more and more to do with a spirit of fear when younger brothers and sisters avoid coming to meetings in cities for fear of getting sick. HOWEVER, here in these villages of relatives, more and more people come to the Church, though we try to wear a mask and wash our hands as much as possible.

At the same time I would like to announce that at the Tigveni Orphanage a large number were found with Covid and some are hospitalized and others are isolated in bedrooms but I was very happy that although they are isolated they still wanted to hold a meeting every day in the bedrooms. I keep in touch with these girls and they make me more and more happy with the way they tell me about their relationship with God, even if it is in the simplest way. It is true that this is my goal for any soul who hears the word of God to have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus, but when it is necessary to see a practical gospel, so it is that for 24 poor families we give them basic food or clothes when they we have it to give. For example, we received 3 packages of clothes from Sister Maroara Barac, we put them in smaller bags and we distributed them to poor villages and then we prayed for Sister Marioara and her family.

We do the same with food, so no one escapes prayers, not even the PIEI committee Cornel and Gabi Stef, sister Rodica and Alex Popa, ED and DAIANA, Fam. Matthew Scheau, Sister Naomi, etc. who without their service we missionaries can not be effective because you keep in touch between us and our wonderful sponsors.

We pray that our sponsors will be blessed with much wisdom, protected in all respects. I would end with a verse that has done me much good in these times of trial for us Christians.

Hebrews 3:1- Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.

Traian Chilau, PIEI-Romania Missionary