Dear brother and sisters,
Warm greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! I would like to sincerely thank you for your continued support, your prayers, and your involvement in the work God is doing here in Bazna. Every contribution—spiritual or material—is a true blessing and a testimony of God working through you.
Through this report, I would like to share some of the things the Lord has been doing in our lives and in the ministry over the past period.
1. Ministry
Recently, a significant part of our activity has been dedicated to resolving legal matters related to the church. Over time, many documents were lost and had to be redone. This process is still ongoing, and there are still aspects that need to be finalized.
We have launched an afterschool program with 17 children. Although more children wanted to enroll, we are currently limited by a lack of staff and material resources. We pray that the Lord will open doors for expanding this project.
Starting this week, we are launching weekly Kids Club meetings as a continuation of the VBS programs held in September and February.
We have resumed visits to Blăjel, a village about 5 km from Bazna, where we serve within a Roma community. Some of them are brought to Sunday services using my personal car, creating meaningful opportunities for ministry.
At the beginning of the month, I attended the General Assembly of the Sibiu Baptist community, where we had an encouraging time and the opportunity to connect with other pastors from the region.
Last Sunday, we were blessed by a team from Sweden who served in our church. We are grateful that God continues to send people to support the ministry in Bazna.
We are approaching Easter week, which will be a full and active time of ministry and gatherings.
We have started baptism preparation with two individuals, and we are hopeful that one or two more will join soon.
After Easter, we will organize the first youth meeting at Maranata Church.
Overall, the ministry is growing in a good direction, and our desire is to remain faithful to the Lord and be a strong testimony in the community.
2. Family
On the family side, my wife is preparing for an important exam. She is a kindergarten teacher, and the exam, initially scheduled for March 20, has been rescheduled for April 17.
Ionatan Junior is doing well at university, achieving good results in his exams. It is a blessing that he can come home on weekends and actively serve in the church, especially in worship, children’s ministry, and youth work.
3. Personal
Personally, I have adapted to a fairly busy schedule, with Monday being my only day off. Even so, I thank the Lord for the strength to serve and for the opportunity to be involved in His work.
It is a joy to see how God is working and to be part of the expansion of His Kingdom.
4. Future Plans and Prayer Requests
Looking ahead, we desire to continue developing existing projects and to initiate new ones as the Lord leads and provides.
Please pray with us for:
- God’s protection over our family and ministry
- His provision for all needs
- My wife’s upcoming exam, including the financial aspect
- Protection for our children in their environments
- That the church’s projects would have the impact God desires in the community
Thank you so much for your support, your prayers, and your partnership in the Gospel. May the Lord richly bless you!
With gratitude,
Ionatan Moldovan - PIEI Romania Missionary
