Great Joy!

From the very beginning of this new year, 2026, I want first of all to thank God for all His faithful care throughout the past year. We do not know what this year holds for us. God is sovereign, but we know with certainty that we are under His holy and gracious watch.

Although there is much that could be written, I would like to share one great joy: the planting of a new mission point in the village of Vâlsănești, 15 km from the city where I live, Curtea de Argeș. We began with four people, and after five Sundays we have reached twenty. Even though the conditions are difficult—we stay bundled up in warm clothes and gather close to a wood stove that gives only a little heat—we rejoice that the Spirit of God is working among us. The joy of God’s presence is real.

There are Sundays when I must travel to three different mission points. Perhaps the most challenging ministry is with the girls at the orphanage. In order to bring them to church, we need to go with two cars to pick them up.

If those who read this report would join us in prayer, I would be deeply grateful. For nearly a year now, I have not had a sponsor to support the mission work. There are many expenses, and it has become increasingly difficult to cover them, as new needs continually arise. We recently finished building a bathroom for Florina Coman, a widow from the village of Rotunda who has a 9-year-old child, but we still have debts to pay. We continue to pray and trust that God will not forsake us.

In the village where we started this new mission, Vâlsănești, there is also a young mother, Nadia, with four children. She has been abandoned by her husband and has no support. Many nights I cannot sleep, wondering how I can help them all. It is true that we bring the Gospel and tell them that the Lord Jesus loves them, yet they have so many practical needs. How do we bring theology together with practice?

I do not wish to complain or to ask for anything—only to ask you to pray that God would open doors. We are praying that the PIEI committee in the United States and Romania will also see doors opened in this regard.

I pray for the family of Ed and Daiana, who supported me for decades but are no longer able to do so. May the Lord Jesus resolve all their problems and reward them abundantly in His grace. I also pray for brother Matei and sister Naomi, and for everyone who reads this report—may you be blessed by God. Amen.

I close with a verse from Psalm 41:1:

“Blessed is the one who considers the poor; the Lord delivers him in times of trouble.”

 Maranatha.

 In His grace.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Did I live more for Him this year?

By the grace of God, we find ourselves nearing the end of the year 2025.

And every time I reach the end of a year, I ask myself this question: How did I live this year?

Is the Lord Jesus pleased with the way I lived?

Did I live more for myself, or for Him?

What “grade” would He give me?

 In 1 Corinthians, chapter 11, I found these words: “Let each one examine himself.”

It is not wrong to take stock of our lives. Salvation is received by faith, but the reward is according to each one’s faithfulness.

 This month, in particular, we have had a great deal of activity. One new and joyful development is that we have reopened a church where, for almost a year, no one had been gathering. The village is called Vâlsănești.

 Another joy I would like to share is that Sarah Ștef came to visit us. I must testify that she was a great help in preparing and distributing gifts for the winter holidays, and I can truly say that she has been a blessing so far. We pray that the Lord Jesus will reward her as He sees fit.

 So far, we have visited the village of Rotunda, the Tigveni Orphanage, and two smaller orphanages in Băilești and Ciofringeni. Everywhere we went, Sarah was at the center of attention—all the girls wanted to take pictures with her. I believe it was a unique experience.

 Because the children are now spread across different centers, it is more difficult for us to transport them from various locations to the church in Tigveni for the services. But God, who is with us, will grant us grace.

 I would also like to mention that it has been a long time since I last went to church three times in one day (on a Sunday), in different villages. I found myself praying as the disciples once prayed:

“Grant Your servants boldness to proclaim Your word.”

 In closing, I want you to know that we carry you in prayer every day and bring you before the Throne of Grace, asking the Lord Jesus to include you in His chariot of victory:

the PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA; sister Gabi and brother Cornel Ștef, sister Rodica and brother Alex Popa, brother Liviu Dragomir and his wife, as well as brother Timotei, brother Jenu, and brother Mike;

and also all current and future sponsors—may God reward each one abundantly, both as families and as churches.

 Amen.

 In the grace of God,

Traian Chilau - PIE Romania Missionary

When you are commited to the path of the ministry, the Lord Jesus gives you both joys and sorrows!

By the grace of God, we are approaching the end of this year, and we must look back to see the Good Hand of God the Father, who has protected us until now. He is Sovereign and calls His children home whenever He wills. Only this month we had to accompany on their final journey a faithful sister, 67 years old, and a brother, 71 years old. These moments become opportunities to boldly proclaim the Gospel, and we prayed that the message would reach every heart that heard the Word of God.

When you are committed to the path of ministry, the Lord Jesus gives you both joys and sorrows. When you lead someone on their final journey and see the tears of those left behind, you feel sadness—but when you see a soul receive the Lord Jesus, you rejoice, for Heaven itself rejoices.

The Lord Jesus pours out His grace everywhere I serve, and I serve with joy. But I must testify that when I live my life in dependence on the Lord Jesus, seeing Him go before me, I also see the results: guidance and joy.

The girls at the orphanage, where I go every Friday, bring me another kind of joy—one that is hard to describe. I pray that the Lord Jesus will help me finish my course with joy. And not only for me, but for all of you who labor together with the PIEI missionaries for the advancement of God’s Kingdom in Romania.

Recently, the PIEI Conference in the United States concluded, and brother Timotei informed us in detail about the tremendous effort made by the PIEI Committee in the U.S.—brother Cornel and sister Gabi Ștef, brother Alex and sister Rodica Popa, and others. They also shared the reports from all the countries where PIEI has missionaries, including Romania. We pray that the Lord Jesus will reward each one as He sees fit.

I rejoice that every day I have a mission to fulfill, but even more I rejoice in the strength I receive in order to serve.

 I also want to update you about my wife, who has Alzheimer’s, but whom we all love dearly. She is now eating well, and I thank God that He is in control. Amen!

 I would also like to mention, alongside the PIEI committees in the U.S. and Romania, all those whom God moves to donate to the missionaries on the mission field and to their families. May the Lord Jesus reward them and their entire households who have made this commitment. He is coming soon.

 Revelation 22:12

“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to his work.”

Amen!

 In the Grace of God,

Chilau Traian - PIEI Romania Missionary

Sweet fellowship

I would like to begin this report by mentioning that on October 6 it was my birthday — and the meeting held on October 9–11 at the Alba Iulia and Negrilești Center was, for me, the most beautiful gift I could have received from the PIEI Romania Committee.

The sweet fellowship we shared as missionaries, and the things we learned together, led me to realize that there are many aspects of reading the Word of God that I had not fully understood before — particularly regarding Observation, Application, and Prayer.

Brother Timotei always surprises us in a good way, ensuring that every time we meet, we learn something new.

For me, it was a completely new experience to read a verse from God’s Word, then move directly to Observation and Application, without first making an interpretation. I came to understand that, too often, we rely on interpretations we have heard from others, whereas this method encourages us to be as original and authentic as possible in our study.

The books we received, written by Greg Ogden — “Discipleship Essentials: Your Life in Christ” and “Micro: A Guide for the Transformation and Multiplication of Jesus’ Disciples through Micro-Groups” — are truly valuable resources.

Soon, I plan to start a group of four young people, as I received four copies of the book. But first, I want to study them carefully myself, to understand them well and then apply what I learn.

At the same time, Brother Timotei encouraged me not to stop planting churches, reminding me that discipleship plays a vital role in ministry.

This vision of making disciples was also shared by Brother Cornel Ștef, who often spoke to me about the importance of discipleship. Now, by God’s grace, I also have professional material to work with, and I pray that the Lord Jesus will help me achieve this goal.

Something new I’d like to share: I took Marius with me to the orphanage, and he purchased 15 caps and 15 skirts for the children. Now, Brother Mike and Brother Timotei have given me 15 T-shirts, which we keep at church — and the children wear them during services. I’m sending a photo for now of the skirts and caps, and when I go to Tigveni, I’ll bring the T-shirts we received from the Alba Iulia Center. This was Marius’s idea, and it has brought much joy!

I’m also happy to report that we’ve completed the bathroom for the widow and her child! Praise the Lord Jesus, who opened the necessary doors for this construction — which includes a room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The family has already moved in! This project has become a beautiful testimony to the entire village. Though the work was challenging, all the glory belongs to God.

Monday is my only free day, which gives me time to write this report. Other than that, we continue to make ourselves available to God, doing as much as we can for His glory. I know for certain that everything we do here is recorded in Heaven, and one day we will receive the reward that the Lord Jesus has prepared for us. Until then, may we continue to pray for one another.

I especially enjoy remembering before the Throne of Grace the following:

            •          The PIEI Romania Committee,

            •          Brother Timotei, who brought Brother Gigi Dobrin, a teacher from Mediaș, to teach us from this manual,

            •          Brother Mike and his wife, Sister Alis, who served us with delicious food — I believe they both worked very hard, and may the Lord Jesus reward them abundantly,

            •          Brother Jenu and Sister Violeta — we continue to pray for their health.

We also lift in prayer the PIEI USA Committee:

Brother Cornel Ștef and his wife Gabi, who is currently suffering — may the Lord strengthen them, as we know how difficult it is to raise funds for us missionaries;

Sister Rodica and Brother Alex, who faithfully manage the accounting and funds — may the Lord repay them as He sees fit;

Brothers Dragomir, Walter, and David, along with their wives — may the Lord protect them and grant them good health.

We are deeply grateful to our wonderful sponsors:

Brother Ed and Sister Daiana, Brother Matei Scheau and Sister Naomi, and all others who contribute in one way or another.

May God reward them richly and bless their homes with His grace.

I conclude with this verse from 2 Corinthians 9:13:

“Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God…”

 Traian Chilau – PIEI Romania Missionary

Where God call you to be, that's where your ministry is.

Every time I prepare this report, I first pray that the Holy Spirit would guide me to share only what He Himself has accomplished through my ministry. As many of you know, in the place where God has set me, He has also shown me the needs that surround us.

Before writing this update, I read a verse from God’s Word that touched my heart: Nehemiah 3:28 – “Above the Horse Gate, the priests made repairs, each in front of his own house.” I understood that wherever God has placed you with your family, you are called to serve.

Although my schedule is full—sometimes even with meetings in two villages on the same day, since they are close by—I want to say that I serve with joy, because I am convinced that through this very service we are building for eternity. For example, last night I had a meeting in Valea Uiașca, and afterward I crossed the hill and went on to the village of Valea Dumirești. Though it is tiring, the Lord Jesus gives me the strength I need.

Let me briefly mention the places where I am involved:

• Rotunda – here we finished building the widow’s little house together with her 10-year-old son, though we had to stop at the bathroom since we no longer had resources. (We ask for your prayer support in this matter. Thank you sincerely!)

• Oiesti – considered the “mother church,” since it is legally registered, while the others are seen as branch churches.

• Valea Dumirești, Valea Uiașca, Rotunda, and Tigveni – where we have another very important point of ministry, especially the orphanages, since there are several.

Because all these works must be covered, the most urgent and important need remains: the preparation of workers for ministry. I am increasingly aware that the baton must be passed on, but we are confronted with the reality that fewer and fewer believers are available for the Lord’s work. Let us pray that “the Lord Jesus would send out laborers into His harvest.”

The one thing we can certainly do is pray—for all who are our partners in advancing God’s Kingdom in this area.

I recently had a special joy: last Sunday, after the church service, we were invited by Brother Liviu and Sister Dăfinuța Grozavu to their home. They had also invited many friends who normally do not attend church, and we had the opportunity to share the Gospel with them.

Since you are partners with us and help us in so many ways, the least we can do is bring you daily before the Throne of Grace. I would like to mention in prayer:

• Brother Cornel and Sister Gabi, who is now suffering;

• Brother Alex and Sister Rodica, who faithfully think of all the missionaries;

• The entire PIEI Committee in the States, who make such a great effort to promote each of our ministries for sponsorship;

• Families Ed & Daiana, Matei Scheau, Sister Naomi, and all those whom the Lord Jesus has placed on their hearts to be fellow workers with God.

Also, the PIEI Committee in Romania:

• Brother Timotei and his family, especially for his health;

• Brother Jenu and his wife and family;

• Brother Mike and Sister Alis with their whole family.

For all of them I pray for health, strength for the work, and the Lord’s protection!

I close with a verse that has strengthened me greatly: Acts 1:8 – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionaries

God is with us

This month has been filled with many events, but I would like to highlight just a few.

First of all, I want to begin with a joy: I went to Fundeni Hospital for tests and investigations related to my transplant, which I received 10 years ago, and all the results came out very good. This is a wonderful reason to thank God for the way He works and for the way He is in control of even the smallest details in the lives of His children.

Recently, I was meditating on what it means for the Lord Jesus to be your very self. As Galatians 2:20 says: “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me…” May He be my very personality.

In the place where God has set me, even though there are many obstacles and much opposition, we must continue to labor for the interests of Heaven. I have noticed that God Himself takes care of our needs.

I also saw how my son received a powerful lesson while on mission in Ukraine with the team led by Brother Cornel Ștef. The lesson was this: Because of Brother Cornel, in Ukraine they were welcomed like princes! The greater lesson: Because of the Lord Jesus, we will be welcomed into Heaven!

The girls from the orphanage, every time we meet, always mention you in their prayers!

In the poor Roma villages, whether at funerals, weddings, or other occasions, we always seek to proclaim the Gospel, the Good News. My great desire is that in Heaven, at the Reward, it may also be said of us, who are PARTNERS in the advancement of God’s Kingdom on earth: “He did what he could.”

That is why I bring you before the Throne of Grace in prayer every evening between 9 and 10.

We also lift up the PIEI Committees in Romania and the USA:

            •          Brother Cornel Ștef and Sister Gabi, who is now walking through the path of suffering—may the Lord Jesus strengthen her and assure her of His presence in this trial: “I will be with him in trouble.” And may Brother Cornel receive much grace in his ministry.

            •          Sister Rodica and Brother Alex Popa, who faithfully make sure the support reaches the missionaries every month—may the Lord Jesus reward them!

            •          For Brother Jenu’s wife, much health.

            •          For Brother Timotei—may the Lord Jesus lay His healing hand upon his suffering; though he serves in weakness of body, he refuses to remain in bed. May the Lord strengthen him!

            •          For Brother Mike and Sister Alis—though they are younger, heavy burdens are placed upon their shoulders, almost impossible to carry. May the Lord Jesus richly reward them.

            •          For our wonderful sponsors—whom the Lord Jesus has moved to give—we pray that on the Day of His Coming, a great blessing and reward will be gathered to their account: families Ed and Daiana, Matei Scheau, Sister Naomi, and others.

 I close with the words of 2 Corinthians 9:11–15.

 In the grace of God.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Enjoying In God's Grace

By the grace of God, we find ourselves in the month of July, and as with every update I share, I find it especially difficult to fully describe all the events and blessings of the past month.

Now, by God’s grace, I’ve reached 10 years since my transplant—a great milestone.

One of my constant prayers has been:

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

And I rejoice that both of my sons, Daniel and Marius, are actively involved in the Lord’s work, serving alongside me. This is truly a source of great joy.

In addition to this, the ministry with the girls from the orphanages continues to be a deep joy.

Our goal is to lead them into a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus.

They often say that their objective is that when Jesus comes to rapture the Church, the orphanage will be left empty.

We thank the Lord Jesus that I now have co-laborers who help us reach a wider area in the region where I serve as a missionary.

Still, the main priority remains making disciples.

I thank the Lord Jesus for sustaining my health and giving me strength to minister wherever I’m invited—within a radius of about 40 kilometers.

I travel to various events such as funerals, workers’ meetings across the county, evangelistic outreaches, weddings, and more.

I also want to mention a recent joy and blessing that touched many hearts in this region: the visit of our great brother Dave Beckwith from the U.S.

He held two courses on the topics of “Anger and Wrath”—both at the Mission Center and at the church in Oiești, as well as with the girls at the Tigveni orphanage.

These sessions were a great blessing.

We prayed that the Lord Jesus would protect and bless him, and reward him as He sees fit, especially now as he travels with Brother Cornel Ștef to Ukraine, where the reality of war is ever-present.

In these days, we have committed to bringing them before the Throne of Grace, asking for protection and that they may return home safely.

We also pray continually for the entire PIEI leadership, both in the U.S. and Romania, fully aware of both the effort and responsibility they carry before the Lord.

 The very name of the mission—“Partners” in Evangelism—says it all: we are a team.

I want to mention just a few by name:

— Brother Timotei and his whole family

— Especially for the health of Brother Mike and Sister Alis, who are making tremendous efforts in the mission

— Brother Jenu, whom I personally consider very close to the hearts of the missionaries

— Sister Gabi

— Brother Cornel Ștef, who has a very large area of ministry; I’m often amazed at how much he carries on his heart—for both Romania and Ukraine

— Sister Rodica and Brother Alex—I’ve always considered Sister Rodica a mother to the missionaries, especially to me. We’ve known each other for a long time, and there’s a special heart connection between our families.

-Brother Liviu Dragomir and his wifeand their heart for the ministry

-brother Walter who constantly is talking with brothers and churches to support Romania’s missionary.

I cannot forget the wonderful family of Ed and Didy.

The last time we saw each other—together with Brother Cornel—I was near death, back in 2013, but the Lord Jesus had another plan for me.

Since then, they have sponsored me through PIEI, and I am deeply thankful.

I also want to mention Brother Matei Scheau and Sister Naomi, who, alongside their prayers, sent medication for my wife (who has Alzheimer’s) through Brother Cornel.

Even in this, we have reason to give thanks to God the Father, who holds all things under His control.

To all of you who donate or pray for the PIEI Mission,

May the Lord Jesus reward you as He sees fit. Amen!

With deep gratitude,

In His service,

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Growing mature through fellowship

First of all, I thank the Lord Jesus that even this month I can write a few words about what He is doing through us, the missionaries.

I do not wish to claim any merit—we have simply done what we ought to do as His servants.

To begin with, I want to share a joy! Recently, we had a beautiful time of fellowship in the mission center building in Alba Iulia, where we, the missionaries, gathered together!

We studied the Book of Titus over the course of three days. It was a fruitful dialogue, where we could see both the blessings and the responsibilities entrusted to us.

We also made a trip to Negrilești, where we prayed that God the Father would bless that place and protect it, and that everything done there would be for the glory of God.

 In the kitchen, Sister Violeta and Sister Alis treated us with delicious food!

We prayed that the Lord Jesus would reward them all by His grace.

Brother Timotei also challenged us through discussions on the epistle to Titus, and it turned out to be a very beneficial dialogue for everyone involved.

 Regarding the local ministry where God has placed us, I want to say briefly—it is grace.

We serve at four orphanage points. (Let me open a parenthesis here.) We travel in two cars, and the children are taken based on an attendance list, where we sign for responsibility. We bring them to the church in Țigveni, where we conduct Bible study and prayer programs.

 Our goal is to bring them into a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus, and at the same time, to make disciples who will minister among the other girls.

Our vision is that when the Lord Jesus returns to take His Church, the orphanages would be EMPTY. In total, there are over 200 girls.

 I also want to mention that in the area there are three Rudar (Roma) villages, each with a planted church. We are focused on raising local leaders, especially young people.

To do this, we use a strategy—we invest more into these local families so that, in turn, they can minister among their own people.

Our focus is on a holy life, delivered from sin, and sound teaching.

We know it’s a hard and difficult road, but we have placed our trust in the grace of God.

 For prayer, I would like to mention the three Rudar villages: Rotunda, Valea Uiașca, and Valea Dumirești.

In all these villages, Brother Cornel Ștef and his wife Gabi, along with Brother Alex and his wife Rodica, are actively serving.

Those who have come to Romania and served with us are familiar with these villages.

I thank the Lord Jesus that whenever they come, they encourage us and see the challenges we are facing.

 I also deeply thank all those who support the missionaries.

We are praying for the PIEI Committee in both the USA and Romania, as well as for the sponsors who send monthly support: the ED and Daiana family, the Matei family and Sister Naomi, and the two daughters of Mărioara Barac: Gabi and Leontina.

We pray that the Lord Jesus will reward them as He sees fit. Amen!

 I would like to end with a verse that strengthens me:

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

The great leagacy

By the grace of God, I am able to bring you a brief update about the ministry in the area where the Lord has placed me.

First of all, I would like to begin with a joy: this month, on April 28th, I celebrate 53 years of marriage.

The promise I received at the beginning has been fulfilled by God’s grace:

“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” (Acts 16:31)

Regarding family life, I had a conviction early on: every evening we would have what we called “the family altar.” Before going to bed, we would take the Book of Psalms, each of us would read a portion, share what touched our hearts, pray one after another, sing a song, and then go to sleep.

The great joy I now have is that almost all of our children have their own families and are continuing the same tradition with their children.

Concerning the mission field, I am responsible for five localities where I was involved in church planting and which are close to my home.

I would like to mention them: Oiesti, Valea-Uiasca, Valea-Dumiresti, Rotunda, and Tigveni, where we also minister to a State Orphanage, which itself has branched into five different nearby locations.

I will not go into details for each location here, as it would take too much space.

Everything I share is brief, trusting that the Holy Spirit will fill in what I cannot fully express.

In each location, I focus on training workers for ministry, in accordance with the command of Matthew 28:19. This is also part of PIEI leadership’s vision. Every time Brother Cornel Ștef visited Romania, he would ask me about the disciples being trained.

Because the volume of work is very large, co-workers are necessary in order to work more efficiently and extensively.

It also lightens the burden for me personally.

As for my own spiritual life, I strive to maintain daily fellowship with the Lord Jesus:

I read four pages of God’s Word every day — which means eight pages total — and at this pace, I read through the entire Bible twice a year.

Every evening from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM, I dedicate an hour to prayer, and all those I pray for are recorded in a prayer notebook.

I share these things to express the joy the Lord Jesus gives me when I have these precious moments of fellowship with Heaven.

From this vertical fellowship springs the joy of fellowship with others horizontally.

I pray for the PIEI Romania Committee — Brothers Timotei, Jenu, and Mike, along with their families — as well as for the USA Committee:

the families of Cornel and Gabi Ștef, Alex and Rodica Popa, brother Walter and brother Dragomir.

We also do not forget all those whose hearts the Lord Jesus has touched to support PIEI financially, and we pray that He will reward them as He sees fit.

I would also like to mention Ed and Dydi’s family, Matei Scheau’s family and Sister Naomi, and those from the Barac family, among others.

For all of them, I pray with joy that the Lord Jesus would reward them at His coming.

Prayer Requests:

• That my wife’s illness would progress slowly.

• That I would be accompanied by His grace in every place I serve.

I would like to close this update with a verse that has greatly blessed me:

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty.

For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours;

Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head over all.

Both riches and honor come from You, and You reign over all.

In Your hand is power and might; in Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all.”

— 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

In the grace of God,

Traian Chilău - PIEI Romania Missionary

Life has ups and downs..

By the Grace of God, spring is here and I must admit that every time the Lord Jesus has something new to work with us in the Mission Field that we have. Although there are many things to say, I have chosen to just share a few things from the part where I am missionary, namely: in and around the city where I live, Curtea de Argeș.

First, I would like to express my joy and at the same time the pleasant surprise of receiving the visit of Brother Timotei together with Brother Walter and another Brother from the Church in Victoria!.

We talked for about 3 hours from the Word of God, we had a sweet brotherly Communion together. From the questions he asked me, I was encouraged to write this Information in this way. What it is about? In the village of Rotunda, there was a family with a child who lived opposite the Church and we had them as a base in the Assembly, especially from an administrative point of view, repairing the fence, cutting wood, making fire in the winter and cleaning. He poured a foundation with the intention of building a house because he was living in a small room and it was about to fall. And to finish it he went to work in Hungary and that's where the misfortune happened, he died in Hungary, it cost us $2000 to bring him home and take care of the funeral!

! After praying we received this word from James 1-27 ....LET US SEEK THE ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN THEIR TRIBES...... So I set out on my journey with approximately $500 the only thing I had in mind was not to involve PIEI.Romania because they had many projects and I didn't want to bring one more. So I used the doors that God opened to me. I started going to churches near Curtea de Argeș and along with the Word that I considered should have priority I also told this story and I asked the Churches where I went to "PRAY FOR THIS WIDOW AND THE ORPHAN CHILD". The Lord opened many hearts and in a short time we collected about $7000 which together with a brother Stamoiu Aurelian we keep strict records of every penny spent. . So far we have built the house 10 m long by 5 m. Width, 2 rooms and a bathroom, we poured the slab, we put the roof with the sheet metal, we put the windows and the door from the entrance all of insulating glass. We plastered the interior and will come with the finish and paint if we have the materials for this. Now we are going to install the interior doors, 3 in number (we have them) and make the stoves and the parquet, and everything that is needed for the bathroom. We trust that God will help us to move this widow together with her son by autumn. I would like to say that I had a beautiful fellowship with fr. Timotei and fr. Walter and to also answer the question of fr. Timotei "WHAT IS THE PLAN FOR THE YEAR 2025?. Good question that matched what was in my heart. I answered: my plan is that in each local Church there be a Worker or more from each local Church so that the local testimony will be even stronger after my departure. And secondly that by the fall we finish this little house of this widow named Florina Grozavu and the orphan child, Nicușor. Although there are very much to say, I will stop here thanking with all my heart everyone who carries us before the throne of Grace and prays for us. I would like to finish with a verse that is found in Joshua 22:34 -  THE SONS OF REUBEN AND THE SONS OF GAD CALLED THAT ALTAR ( ED) ( WITNESS) IT IS A WITNESS BETWEEN US .... We also pray for the PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA: we are praying for brother Cornel and Gabi Ștef, Rodica and Alex Popa,brother Timotei and brother Jenu, are praying for brother Mike, brother Matei and sister Naomi!  Also I will bring one more verse from Proverbs 3-5-6. TRUST in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding! We acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will make your paths straight.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Serving Jesus with passion

By the Grace of God here we are in FEBRUARY this year.  And also by the Grace of God we can say: Great is God, and He is in Control in all things. Every time I have occasion to give exhortations in all the Assemblies I go to I would put in the First place - the personal relationship with Jesus John 15-5 and part two "Apart from Me you can do nothing!"

Reading the Word of God every day and a heart connected to the person of Jesus with the heart called Unceasing Prayer does good in this Journey to Heaven. What I have proposed and if it is possible to infect everyone I come in contact with; TO DEAL WITH THE PERSON OF JESUS ​​AND TO DISCOVER THE RICHES, TREASURES, BLESSINGS, WHICH GOD THE FATHER HID IN JESUS!  Amen.

Colossians 2-3 Hidden all the Treasures!  Let us only discover them by Faith and appropriate them because they are given to us. In this area where I am seated I try to put myself at God's disposal so that everything I do I can say with all my heart that He did not me. Amen.  The work to which the Lord Jesus called me is to search for widows and orphans and the poor to announce the Gospel to them.  The Tigveni Orphanage, the impoverished villages, and last but not least Making Apprentices. The Record and Accounting of my work I am sure will be done by Lord Jesus in Heaven. That's why I believe with all my heart that all those who were Partners with me, both Sponsors and those who carried me to the Throne of Grace through Prayer, will certainly receive their Reward at the Coming of Jesus!  Amen.

I would like to mention the PIEI committee from Romania: Bro. Timotei who initiated that every Monday all PIEI Missionaries meet at 9 pm for prayer and to exchange the news that has appeared between us so that we can pray.  Fr. Jenu and br. Mike is also very happy that we can see each other through this technology. The PIEI Committee from the States supports us by finding Sponsors so that we have for the work and a part for our needs.  I would mention fr. Cornel and Gabi Ștef, Rodica and Alex Popa, Fam. Dragomir and last but not least our wonderful sponsors I would mention the ones we know, but surely there are many we don't know but HEAVEN knows.

I would remember fam. ED AND DAIANA who since we met in God's house and had a similar experience between us welded something from God that will last for all ETERNITY.  I can't forget fam.  Matei Scheau and sister Naomi who carry every evening in Prayer to the Throne of Grace. Sister Mărioara Barac's daughters who left Home and stayed to carry on Mother's work; Gabriela and Leontina.  For all of them, I pray with Joy that the Lord Jesus rewards them, blesses their whole family, and let us aim to discover the Treasures hidden in the Lord Jesus!  Amen.   COLOSSIANS 2-3 IN WHICH ARE HIDDEN ALL THE TREASURES OF WISDOM AND SCIENCE. In the Grace of God

Traian Chilau PIEI Romania Missionary

Grateful Reflections

Glory to the Lord Jesus that we have entered the year 2025! Certainly, we have many reasons to thank God the Father, whose watchful eyes we live our lives. Recently, I meditated on 2 Corinthians 12:2 and imagined myself in Paul’s place: What if I had an experience similar to his? And if I were brought back, what kind of life would I live before God? By God’s grace, I consider every day a miracle because this year marks 10 years since my transplant. By God's grace, the tests I did this month came out very well.

Locally, where God has placed us, we desire to dedicate ourselves to His work. The only free day I have is Monday, which I use to write this update. But even on this day, we have a prayer hour at 9 PM on the phone with all the PIEI missionaries in Romania.

• On Tuesdays, we have Bible study and prayer at the Evangelical Church in Oiești.

• On Wednesdays, we have meetings in the village of Vău Uiasca.

• On Thursdays, we meet in the village of Rotunda.

• On Fridays, we serve at the orphanage, though a small issue has arisen: the girls are being relocated to new facilities, so we have to bring them to the meeting hall in Tigveni.

By God’s grace, in the area where I am a missionary, I reflect on my responsibility and how I can ensure I hear these words: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

I’ve also resolved to focus on something else at the start of this year: John 15:5 — “Apart from Me, you can do nothing.” How can I maintain an uninterrupted relationship with the Lord Jesus?

Every evening, you are in my prayers, and I give thanks that God has blessed me with such brothers and sisters (PIEI) who carry us in their hearts and support us both spiritually and financially! We pray that the Lord Jesus will reward them as He sees fit! Amen.

I would like to mention the PIEI committee members in Romania and the USA:

In Romania: Brother Timotei and his family, Brother Jenu and his family, and Brother Mike and his family. In the USA: Brother Cornel and Gabi Ștef, Brother Alex and Sister Rodica Popa, and Brother Dragomir and his family.

I also cannot forget our wonderful sponsors: the family of Ed and Daiana, the family of Matei Scheau, Sister Naomi, and Gabriela and Leontina Barac. For all of them, I pray with joy that the Lord Jesus will bless and reward them as He sees fit, meeting all their needs! Amen.

I close with a verse from John 14:3: “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with Me, that you also may be where I am.”

By God’s grace,
Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Trusting God as the Provider

First of all, I thank the Heavenly Father for the unspeakably great Grace that I received, namely that of being God's child. He poured into my heart REPENTANCE and Faith in the SACRIFICE OF THE LORD JESUS. He wrote my name in the Book of Life put the Holy Spirit in my heart and gave me His Word to feed on every day. And to complete this picture I received the favor of having a fellowship with Him through Prayer and fellowship with one another in His presence. Dear brothers who read these words, I would like to thank you very much for supporting both spiritually and financially the mission I have in this area where God has placed me. What I have on my heart at this time is that the small testimonies that have come into being may continue even after I leave home. In this sense I give great importance to making disciples which has a great role. At the present time, all I want is that in all the churches that are planted, I should train workers from the locality. I know it's a great concern, but when we rely on God's Grace, nothing is impossible. I thank God that in one small town ,Corbeni has 4 villages and as many churches; Berindesti, Rotunda, Oiesti, and Valea Uiasca. In Tigveni, where Jesus opened a door for us at the orphanage, a Church appeared in the locality where every week we gather together with the girls from the orphanage. To those who are born again, I give them the responsibility to clean, make the fire, and I have also given the financial responsibility of the church. I would also like to show that by the grace of God, on Sunday after the meal I have the invitation to participate in the Churches in the area such as: Pitesti, Micesti, Badești, Pietrosani, Mihaiest, Malureni, etc. But I go either with a brother or with my son Daniel because in the evening he drives the car better than me.

There is so much to say about what’s going on in the gospel field, such as weekly news from certain Christian Assemblies, knowing that I go to many poor villages, where I take clothes to these areas but I can't do them all so I learned about team work and delegation of responsibilities and what's good you make an even bigger volume but even better. I'm about to finish my message but not before I ask you what's in my heart. This month, is the gift month, and I have 2 orphanages and 3 villages with many children in total 550 gifts and so far I have nothing collected if you remember to pray for this work I pray that the Lord Jesus will reward you and bless you how will he find a way, Amen. I would also like to remember the meeting I had in Alba-Iulia with a part of the Missionaries. At the same time I would like to show that it is a great blessing that for a while we get to see each other every week at a prayer time on mondays from 9 pm. with brother Mike and Timotei, which are the initiators of this prayer hour. I consider it a great BLESSING because it works on fraternal fellowship between us and we support each other in prayer. Before the throne of grace, we also bring PIEI Romania committee and the USA committee: brtoher Timothy, brother Jenu, Mike and from the USA brother CORNEL and Gabi Ștef, brother ALEX and sister Rodica Popa, we can't forget family ED and DAINA, brtoher Matthew and sister Naomi, sister Mărioara Barac and sister Gabriela, etc. I would like to conclude with the verse from 2 Corinthians 5-18 AND ALL THESE THINGS ARE FROM GOD, WHO HAS RECONCILED US TO HIM THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, AND HE ENTRUSTED THE WORK OF RECONCILIATION.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Mission of Grace

First, I thank our Heavenly Father for the indescribable grace I have received, namely, being His child. He has poured repentance and faith in the SACRIFICE OF THE LORD JESUS into my heart. He wrote my name in the Book of Life, placed the Holy Spirit in my heart, and gave me His Word to nourish myself with every day. And to complete this picture, I have been granted the privilege of fellowship with Him through prayer and communion with one another in His presence.

Dear brothers who are reading these words, I would like to sincerely thank you for your spiritual and financial support for the mission I have in this area where God has placed me. What is on my heart at this time is that the small testimonies that have been established will continue even after I go home [to the Lord]. In this regard, I give great importance to disciple-making, which plays a very significant role. Currently, my greatest desire is for all the churches that have been planted to train workers from the local communities, not to bring them from elsewhere! I know this is a very challenging endeavor, but when we rely on the grace of God, nothing is impossible.

I thank God that in a commune called Corbeni, which has four villages, there are also four churches: Berindești, Rotunda, Oești, and Valea Uiască. At Tigveni, where the Lord Jesus opened a door at the orphanage, a church has also emerged in the community. Every week, we gather together with the girls from the orphanage, where the work of new birth takes place. They have been given the keys, they clean, light the fire, and even take financial responsibility for the church.

I would also like to share that, thanks to God's grace, on Sunday afternoons, I am invited to attend churches in the region, such as Pitești, Micești, Bădești, Pietroșani, Mihăești, and Mălureni. However, I go either with a brother or with my son Daniel, as he drives better than I do in the evenings. There are so many things to share about the field of the Gospel; there are weekly updates. For example, from certain Christian gatherings, knowing that I go to many poor villages, I receive many clothes to distribute in these areas. However, I cannot do everything on my own, so I have learned the value of teamwork and delegation of responsibilities. This allows us to achieve a greater volume of work and do it better.

I am nearing the end of this message, but not before sharing a heartfelt request: the coming month, December, the month of gifts, I have two orphanages and three villages with many children, totaling 550 gifts. As of now, I have not gathered anything. If you remember, please pray for this work. I am praying that the Lord Jesus will reward you and bless you as He sees fit. Amen.

I would also like to mention a meeting we had in Alba Iulia with some of the missionaries, where we were blessed to be joined online by Brother Cornel Stef along with a family of American pastors. We are grateful for the encouragement we received.

At the same time, I wish to highlight a great blessing that, for some time now, we have been meeting every week for prayer on Mondays at 9 PM, with Brother Mike and Brother Timotei initiating this prayer hour. I consider it a great blessing because it fosters brotherly fellowship among us, and we support each other in prayer.

Before the Throne of Grace, we also bring requests from brothers and sisters in Romania and the USA: Brother Timotei, Brother Jenu, and Mike, and from the USA Brother Cornel and Gabi Ștef, Brother Alex, and Sister Rodica Popa. I cannot forget Brother Ed and Sister Daina, Brother Matei and Sister Naomii, Sister Marioara Barac, and Sister Gabriela, their daughter, and others.

I would like to close with the verse from 2 Corinthians 5:18:
"All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."

In God's grace

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Grace Upon Grace

Every time I get to the point of doing this report, I find it difficult to choose to condense them so that they do not take up a lot of space.

The month of October, for me and my wife has a special meaning: In this month both I and my wife reach an age, more specific, I will have my birthday on October 6th. and my wife’s birthday is on october 15th. And here, I would like to specify something very important, that around them, 2 very special families came to visit me: brother Cornel along with his wife Gabriela Ștef and also brother Alex with his wife Rodica Popa. I consider it the most beautiful gift. Also during this time they visited and did a nice program with the girls from the orphanage. They way this 2 families served, made the girls feel encouraged, build up, made them feel that someone cares for them and for a few hours had them feel the family feeling, like they belong to someone, they have a family.

On today’s Tigveni’s church program, on our prayer time we specifically prayed for everyone who stays behind PIEI and supports us, the missionarie on the field, but having the Stef’s and the Popa’s along with us, we just wanted to bless them and address them by name before God. May Jesus reward each and everyone of you for you efforts which are not in vain, you who pray for us and support us, with an eternal reward, something that lasts.

I also bring another news, namely to the widow Grozavu Florina: with God's help, we were able to put the roof on the house we want to build for her.

 Likewise, the training of workers for the ministry or making disciples according to a Biblical term continues and this will last 3 years. On the same terms, PIEI Romania has organizaed a special seminary called “Fathers and Sons” lead by Norm Wakefiled, at Alba Iulia PIEI Center. By the grace of God I was present with the 2 sons of mine Daniel and Marius Samuel and I was sosurprised tofind out new things. I was sorry that I didn't know some things earlier. But it was something so important that I already made a decision that one day a week together with my 2 sons we would have a meeting for an hour and invest in them. We will dive into the scriptures and have moments of prayer. I reckon that this Servant of God Norm did what John the Baptist did: prepared the way of the Lord. He encouraged us to invest in our sons, in other words to hand over the baton to continue until the coming of Jesus. Until then, we must pray and not separate from Jesus to do His will, amen!

 We continue to pray for the PIEI Committee from Romania: brother Timotei with the whole family, brother Jenu Ștef and his wife Violeta as they serve the Lord, brother Mike and Alysa Dima who labors alot for the ministry

Also we continue to pray for Cornel Ștef and sister Gabi who are continuasly working on sustaining this bridge between the missionaries from Romania and the sponsors from America, as well as sister Rodica together with her husband Alex who on the accounting side is a very big job, we can only pray for them that Jesus let him reward them as HE will find a way.

I want to mention Matei and sister Naomi and the beautiful and numerous family that he has, we pray that God will reward them in His Grace!

I will end with a verse from Romans 16:16 – Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.

 Traian Chilau PIEI ROMANIA MISSIONARY.

Service in God's Grace

This month, no matter how briefly I try to describe it, I cannot fully convey all the events that have taken place so far. To be clearer, Brother Timotei brought a team of 10 young people from Germany to the area where I am a missionary to do practical mission work. What does it mean to do mission work on the field? We went to widows, orphans, and very poor families, cutting wood with chainsaws, splitting it with axes, stacking it, cutting grass, painting with paint bought by Brother Timotei, both inside and on fences, etc. What I want to say is that in the five villages they visited, they gave a testimony that cannot be described. The villagers saw a group of young people speaking a different language, enduring unbearable heat, committed to helping poor widows who couldn't do the work themselves. Besides the voluntary work, each widow received groceries worth 50 euros. This action by Brother Timotei was a great service to me, raising my standing in the eyes of the villagers where I am a missionary.

Another blessing was when Brother David and his wife Carol came for four days to hold seminars on a very delicate subject: ANGER. Each time, about 40 people attended, and to be brief, it was a great BLESSING. At the orphanage, both the girls and Carol had a hard time parting. Among other things, the girls at the orphanage said they keep in touch with Sister Gabi Ștef and consider her like a mother who loves them. They received many memorable gifts from both Sister Gabi Ștef and the sisters from the church where Sister Gabi and Brother Cornel Ștef attend. Along with David and his wife, we had Brother Costel, who translated for us and accompanied us both to the orphanage and the churches. They were all a great blessing, and we pray that the Lord Jesus will reward them.

We traveled to the center in Alba Iulia, where a large number of American brothers and sisters were present, and we had sweet fellowship. To sum it up, we were spoiled with fellowship in the Word of God and with exquisite foods, making us feel like princes. We spent the last day together in Negrilești, in a pleasant atmosphere surrounded by a dreamlike landscape, making it hard to leave those places. It's easy to understand why Peter told the Lord Jesus on the mountain, "It is good for us to be here." I mentioned from the beginning that this update is different due to the many events that have taken place this month. The mastermind behind all these events was Brother Cornel Ștef, along with the team, including those in the kitchen, Maik, Alis, and Violeta Ștef, who worked enormously. May the Lord Jesus reward them. We cannot forget the national director of PIEI, Brother Timotei, Jenu Ștef, and others.

In this update, I would like to mention families I bring before the Throne of Grace: the family of Ed and Daiana, the family of Matei Scheau and Sister Naomi, who sent me medicine, also Sister Rodica and Brother Alex, who sent medicine for my wife, Sister Mărioara Barac and her daughter Gabriela. Along with our thanks, we assure you that we pray for you every evening. May the Lord Jesus reward you and bless your entire household. Amen! I conclude with a fitting verse: Revelation 22:12, "And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be." Amen. In the grace of God.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Serving with Joy and Gratitude

With God's help, we find ourselves in June when summer has taken its rightful place. As always, it is difficult for me to describe in detail all my ministry activities. The most important thing is that the Lord Jesus is present in our lives every day. And if I describe anything, we must understand that it is not my merit, but exclusively God's.

As I mentioned in previous updates; every day I have a schedule, but I have noticed that it varies from one village to another, from one gathering to another. There are also horizontal issues, which I believe exist in all churches, namely (Brotherly Relationships), and this is because we do not look to the Lord Jesus.

I would also like to share a joy from the village of Berindesti Corbeni, where, after years of work, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of this church. Since 1976, the year my wife and I returned from Pitesti to Corbeni, there were only 2 churches in the Arges Valley: one in Oiesti and the other in Corbeni-Berindesti. Now, thanks to God's grace, there are 9 more evangelical churches.

Currently, we are involved in making disciples in several Christian gatherings in the surrounding villages. Disciple-making has a history; Brother Cornel Stef from the States, whenever he came to Romania, his first question was "Where are my disciples?" So, for a year and a half, every Thursday we gather at the church in Oiești and go through the courses brought by the national director Timotei, who is a mature brother concerned with our spiritual growth. He has facilitated a Zoom meeting every Monday evening with brothers from Alege Viata. I can only say, What a Great God we have!

I would like to mention that about 200 people from the locality and beyond attended the 100th-anniversary celebration of the Corbeni-Berindesti Church. A tent was set up to accommodate us all. A choir from Bucharest came, and the gospel was preached! I had the opportunity to say a few words as well. We pray that the Lord Jesus will work in the hearts of those who heard God's Word.

I will stop here, not before testifying that you are all in my prayers, all who help me both spiritually and materially, and the PIEI committee from Romania and the USA. I would conclude with a verse that has done me much good, Matthew 28:20, "... And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Amen.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Reflections and Gratitude in Ministry

With God's help, we find ourselves in June, when summer has fully arrived. As always, it is difficult for me to describe in detail all my ministry work. The most important thing is that the Lord Jesus is present every day in our lives. When I describe anything, we must understand that it is not my merit but exclusively God's.

As I mentioned in previous updates, I have a daily schedule, but I have noticed that it varies from one village to another, from one gathering to another. There are also horizontal problems, which I believe exist in all churches, specifically (Brotherly Relationship), and this is because we do not look to the Lord Jesus.

I can also share a joy in the village of Berindesti Corbeni, where I have worked for years. We celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of this church. Since 1976, when my wife and I returned from Pitești to Corbeni, there were only two churches in the Valea Argeșului area, one in Oiești and one in Corbeni-Berindesti. Now, nine more evangelical churches have appeared. This is due to God's Grace.

Currently, we are involved in making disciples from several Christian gatherings in the surrounding villages. Disciple-making has a history. Brother Cornel Ștef from the States always asked when he came to Romania, "WHERE ARE MY DISCIPLES?" So for a year and a half, every Thursday, we gather at the Church in Oiești and go through the courses brought by the national director, Timotei, who is a mature brother concerned with our spiritual growth. He has facilitated a Zoom meeting every Monday evening with brothers from Alege Viata. I can only say, What a Great God we have!

I would like to mention that at the 100th-anniversary celebration of the Church in Corbeni Berindesti, about 200 people from the locality and beyond attended. A tent was set up to accommodate us all. A choir came from Bucharest, and the gospel was proclaimed! I had the opportunity to say a few words as well. We pray that the Lord Jesus will work in the hearts of those who heard His Word.

I will stop here, not before testifying that you are all in my prayers those who help me both spiritually and materially. I would like to mention the PIEI committee in Romania and the USA, Brother Timotei, who has a large volume of work, Brother Jenu, who has a big heart for all missionaries, Brother Mike and his wife, who always spoil us with their service whenever we gather in Alba Iulia, Brother Cornel and Gabi Ștef, who underwent surgery— the girls at the orphanage are more aware than I am of how Sister Gabi feels, and I am happy when they tell me about Sister Gabi as their mother. Sister Rodica and Brother Alex are like parents to the missionaries; they have often sent me and my wife medicine from the States. For the family of Ed and Dydi, whom we have known for a long time, I pray for all of them with joy for their health in both body and soul. For the family of Matei Scheau and Sister Naomi, whom we have known for a long time and cannot forget. Sister Mărioara Barac, who works hard sending me packages for the ministry—may the Lord Jesus bless her and her daughter, Gabi Grama.

I would conclude with a verse that has done me much good: Matthew 28:20 "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Amen!

In God's Grace

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

A Journey of Faith and Service in Ministry

Through the Grace of God, I would wholeheartedly like to share some of what God does through my ministry. As always, it's hard to summarize the events that happened in a month. However, at the suggestion of Brother Timotei, National Director of PIEI, to mention events from the beginning of the year, I would like to mention that God helped us start discipleship courses at the beginning of 2023, which we have not yet completed. But we rejoice each time and aim to grow together in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus. The purpose of going through these 10 steps (courses) is to produce capable workers for every good work. From the beginning, we must understand that we need to work in teams according to the gifts we receive from God. In short, I would mention a joy, namely Brother Timotei's visit this month, who got involved in the 2 places where we went, Rotunda and Oiesti, in the school program, maintaining an atmosphere through questions posed to the students and forming a constructive and pleasant dialogue. I would also mention the program at the Church in Tigveni where the girls from the Orphanage are active; here, we aim to grow in a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus and to do missions within the Orphanage. This is our goal in all mission points: to all have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus. Occupying ourselves with Him, with the treasures hidden in Him, we are freed from the snares of the Enemy. We thanked the Lord Jesus for the fellowship in Alba-Iulia and prayed for the organizers who made us feel good. May the Lord Jesus reward them! I would mention Jenu, who told us how God worked in his life. Mike and Alis served us meals. If I were asked what I took away from there, I would answer with the verse Hebrews 10:24 "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works." A practical help is prayer; we all need to mention each other by name before the Throne of Grace. There, we also bring our beloved sponsors, and I would mention the PIEI committees from Romania and the USA (Brother Cornel and Gabi Stef, who now need prayer the most through the difficult surgery Brother Gabi underwent, and Brother Cornel is undergoing I do with my wife to serve her. Sister Rodica and Brother Alex who labor for us to maintain our sponsors as best they can, for Ed and Didy, I think they are determined not to give up until we reach the Throne of reward. Sister Mărioara Barac called me to say she sent me 3 packages and they will arrive by Easter, I also talked on the phone with Brother Matei Scheau and prayed for both him and Sister Naomi with Joy. And at the right time, He will give us the appropriate reward. Amen. I would conclude with Hebrews 10:22 "Let us draw near... with a true heart in full assurance of faith..." because we have a Great High Priest. In the Grace of God.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

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