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Twice Rejected

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Fifteen years ago, the authorities in Cluj Napoca found two babies abandoned in the railway station, Sebastian (2), and Larisa (4). These siblings were then placed in the Cluj Napoca orphanage where they grew up until they were School-age. At this point the two were separated and transferred to placement centres: Sebastian in Gilau and Larisa in Huedin.
When Larisa was in the second grade, she was adopted by a family from Denmark. Larisa and her adoptive parents visited Sebastian at the Placement Centre in Gilau before leaving. Sebastian remembers “Larisa hugged me and cried. Then, they left together but they didn’t take me with them, because I was sick”. This separation from his sister, and rejection by her new family, caused Sebastian much pain. This rejection, coupled with the original abandonment, had a profound affect on his life.
Sebastian spent many years in the Home in Gilau, before being moved to Huedin, a family-type home. At this point he enrolled in the Child Rescue International (CRI) Program, was soon sponsored by a Norweigan sponsor, and enrolled in MWB’s Bible Correspondence Course. Sebastian now attends all Christian Input activities and Emotional Support classes held by the Mission’s workers and volunteers in the Home. From this participation, Sebastian began attending church and made the decision to receive Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. On September 23, he was baptised at the Pentecostal Church in Huedin. This momentous occasion was shared with two of Sebastian’s best friends: Ciprian Dimbean and Sorin Lacatus. All three boys had grown-up together in the Huedin Placement Centre.
Ciprian was the first of the three to be Baptised. Ciprian prayed and continued to ask God that his friends from the Home would also find Christ, and God answered him in a wonderful way! So far, four of his friends have been baptised and are living their lives according to God’s will.
Mission Without Borders Romania is grateful to God for his faithfulness and answer to prayers. It is a privilege to be a part of this work!
We cannot do our work without prayer and the Lord’s help. We appreciate your support and would appreciate your prayers.


Homeless families helped after Devastating Floods in Romania

Friday, November 9th, 2007

Torrential downpours bombarded Valcea County a week ago. The already swollen rivers burst their banks washing homes completely away. Crops were submerged, roads and bridges were destroyed. Families were made homeless, facing the oncoming winter with nothing more than what they wore.
MWB was the first to offer them a helping hand. We were able to provide insulating materials, beds, mattresses, warm blankets and food.
The Humuzau family were fast asleep when the waters hit their house. They just had time to snatch their little baby and run. They lost their home, all their possessions including their livestock. “We lost everything, but we’re so grateful to God that we’re alive!” Elvira Humuzau said.
Maria, the mother of three, added “Government aid for flood victims is usually slow in reaching those in need. You acted instantly. Thanks to you, we have a bed to sleep and my children have something to eat. Thank God that there are some big-hearted people like you!”
Thank you everyone. It is you who helped the homeless after the floods.