The Eastern Europe Family(EEF)

Impressions We Had...

Put away stones that hinder the river from flowing

I love you

A VAN

Practical work

Focus on the weak (orphans, homeless, sick, etc.)

BE BLESSED FOR THE PEOPLE

Tracts

Family meeting

NORTH

bakery

WORK TOGETHER WITH THE PEOPLE WHO WILL STAY A LONG TIME IN THESE AREAS

BAKE COOKIESBring a Russian Bible

Psalm 32:8

FURNITURE STORE

1 SAMUEL 16:7

Romania...History, Culture, PeoplePopulation: 21,700,000 Languages: Romanian, Hungarian, German, French, English

History Strong roots in Communism, especially

under Nicolae Ceausescu after the World Wars

Under his rule, people were forced to live a very low standard of life

Culture Very rich in tradition - festivals with

traditional dancing, wood carvings, skillfully woven carpets and pottery, folk art

People People in the small towns and villages

outside the cities have changed their lifestyle very little over the years

Not uncommon that the villagers will use horse-drawn carriages

Our Focus in Targu Mures...

YWAM Targu MuresHelping the base wherever needed, in the different areas of their outreach to the community (discipling families, etc.); in mercy ministries (orphans, the poor); and in church empowerment.

The base has a special focus on reaching Slavic, Islamic, and Jewish people.

We will have opportunity to run with our own program in the afternoons, doing what we can to reach people through worship, testimonies, games, and activities.

YWAM Base & Staffin Targu Mures

Creative Ideas for Our Programs

The People of Romania

(Pray for godly leaders, communist ties to break, sadness to leave the land)

Group Prayer Pointsfor Romania

Ukraine – A Quick HistoryPopulation: 45,870,700Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, Hebrew, German

1941-1944Romania fights with Russia against Germany.

1945-1947Abandoned by the Western powers, Romania fell under control of the Russians. December 1947, Communist regime begins.

1948Banks, industry and means of transport are nationalized.

1990-2000 The path to freedom, democracy and free economy is not so simple. Wrong decisions, lack of experience and political fights prevent Romania moving fast in development.

2004 -2007Romania becomes a NATO member (2004) and an EU member (2007)

Our Focus in Lutsk...

G Y P S I E S

O R P H A N S 100,000 orphans live in Ukraine’s 450 orphanages

100,000 more children are on the streets because the orphanages are full

60% of the girls end up in prostitution

70% of the boys end up in crime 400,000 estimated in Ukraine

Gypsies have always been persecuted and are the poorest of society

The education level of gypsies is the lowest in the country

Inadequate education and professional training, together with distrust resulted in almost 100% unemployment of gypsies

Open Doors & Open Hearts

Orphans & Adoption into

Healthy Families

Gypsy Outreach & Street Ministry

People of Ukraine (communist ties broken, depression broken over

land)

Group Prayer Pointsfor Ukraine

Impressions?

Blessing &Prayer For Us

As A Team

OPEN DOORS

SAFETYUNITY

FINANCES CREATIVITY

HEALTH