Donor Letter, Autumn 2010

Autumn 2010

Dear Ministry Partners,
Not many — if any — of us were involved in the historical events of Romania’s Revolution during the winter of 1989. What began as a candle-light vigil outside the private residence of a persecuted pastor ended days later in the overthrow of a ruthless dictator. More than a 1,000 Romanians perished during this tumultuous period of personal sacrifice and national drama.

Today, some of the very same Romanians who participated in the historical events of 1989 are participating in a Revolution that will just as surely have significant implications for years to come. That quiet revolution is the deep work of God evidenced in transformed lives through the work of his people in Romania—and this revolution is one in which you are participating!

• Because of your partnership twenty-eight abused girls are being rescued and restored today through the tireless work of Missio Link International’s Deborah Centre.
• Because of your partnership there are today more than 175 church leaders involved in a biblically-based training program coordinated by Missio Link International. Three years ago the program started with a few more than forty people.
• Because of your partnership this summer several hundred Romanian youth heard the Gospel in terms relevant to their lives and in a context—camping in the TransylvanianAlps—that fosters their faith and bolsters their capacity to witness to skeptical friends.
• Because of your partnership orphaned children are today experiencing Christian love and attention through Harmony, a one-of-a-kind music ministry sponsored by Missio Link International.
• Because of your partnership more than 150 pastors and spouses will enjoy this month a four day Spiritual Formation retreat.

How radical is that? You are participating in a Revolution! For all of us here who are the Missio International team and for everyone there in Romania who are the Missio Link International ministry family, I say thank you — thanks for standing arm and arm with God’s people and participating in this quiet but powerful Revolution.

Kenny Woodhull
President-Executive Director, Missio International

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