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The Fruit of Your Investment and the Next Steps

Together for Mission — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:50:46 +0000

You may sometimes wonder whether your prayers are making a difference.

You may wonder what happens with the financial support you give.

You may ask yourself whether this investment is truly worth it.

And you may wonder whether it makes sense to stay committed to our vision over the long term.

Only God sees the full picture, beyond what numbers and reports can show. Still, I want to give you a clear picture of what has happened in recent months, the fruit we are seeing, and why your investment matters. Below are three main areas of our ministry.

1. Craiova: Gospel, Church, and Trained Leaders

The work in Craiova has two clear aspects. Growth through evangelism and the strengthening of the local church.

In recent months, new people have come to faith. We had four baptisms. Lives have been changed. I want to share a few short excerpts from the testimonies of those who were baptized.

Last Sunday, I baptized Andreas. His testimony was simple and powerful:
“From the fear of death to eternal life.”

Mihai shared:
“Through exposure to the Gospel, I came to truly understand God’s love and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. I realized that God forgave all my sins and that His grace is greater than any mistake.”

Andrei shared simply:
“He saved me and made me His.”

David shared:
“One evening, while listening to a preacher talk about the Gospel, I thought I would hear the same message I already knew. But the preacher began by saying, ‘Today you are dealing with Jesus.’ That’s when I understood the message was for me.”

These testimonies are the fruit of your prayers and support.

Alongside this work, we intentionally invest in training leaders and elders. I personally work with them. Our aim is not to produce spiritual consumers, but servants who can shepherd, teach, and carry the work forward.

2. From Craiova to the Balkans: Evangelism and Mission

The second major area is mission work beyond Craiova.

The ministry among the Roma communities continues, both socially and spiritually. We proclaim the Gospel. We support vulnerable communities. We develop local leaders. At the same time, the reality is clear. There is a great need for full-time missionaries among the Roma communities in Craiova.

During the Christmas season, we organized 8 outreach events and distributed over 800 Christmas gifts to children. Most of these events were in Roma communities. At each event, we sang carols and shared a Bible story, clearly presenting the message of Christ’s birth. Each gift gave us the opportunity to talk with families, pray with them, and share the Gospel.

At the same time, the missionary work in Thessaloniki continued. In 2025, we had five mission trips. Hundreds of people heard the Gospel. We distributed biblical materials. We had open conversations on the streets.

A great joy came through our investment in online ministry. A young woman from Greece came to know the Lord through the content we shared. We never met in person, yet the Gospel reached her.

3. E2E: Disciples Who Become Workers

The third major area is E2E, Equipped to Equip. E2E is an intentional training program. The focus is not on diplomas, but on equipping people for service in the church and in mission.

This year, we completed the 8th generation, and five students graduated from the program. The fruit is already visible in their lives.

Two graduates desire to continue theological academic studies and already contribute to the exegetical work behind my sermons. One young woman is serving full-time in youth ministry. One brother is serving as a full-time worker.

What’s Next

In 2026, we are prayerfully pursuing the following clear directions:

To continue mission trips to Greece and, if God allows, to rent a mission house there.
To launch the 9th generation of E2E.
To continue ministry among the Roma communities in Craiova.
To invest strategically in missionary work in Craiova, with a special focus on the children of the city.
To train and strengthen elders.
To develop digital mission work with the goal of reaching one million people with the Gospel.

Today, in a small church like ours, we have speakers of Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and English. So far, we have launched Instagram pages in Italian, French, and Spanish to share the Gospel consistently. Through these pages, people in Italy, France, Spain, and other countries are hearing the message of Christ.

The direction is clear.

The fruit is visible.

The vision is at work.

Thank you for standing with us.
Your prayers matter.
Through your support, the Gospel reaches people and God changes lives.
God uses your faithfulness.

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Activity Report Oct-Dec 2025

Together for Mission — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:04:40 +0000

During the months of October and November, the church continued its work in a steady and consistent manner, following the usual rhythm of ministry. Our focus remained on preaching the Gospel, Bible study, and social assistance for those in need. During this period, we were also supported by the Food Bank, through which we were able to provide practical help to vulnerable families, offering not only food but also hope.

The month of December was a special one, marked by a different and more intensive involvement, shaped by the spirit of the celebration of the Lord’s birth. Our brothers and sisters from Spain were a great blessing to the local community, providing help in the form of firewood, medicines, and other essential supplies, especially needed during the cold season.
In addition, the “Hope” Group supported us in organizing a children’s event, where over 50 gifts were distributed, bringing joy to the children and their families.

A meaningful moment was also the Christmas event for the youth, coordinated by Priscila, with support from brother Stoica Marian, through the project: “A Gift in the Hand and Jesus in the Heart.” This simple yet powerful message deeply touched the hearts of the young people.

As every year, the youth from Sebeș, Alba County, were with us in large numbers—approximately 24 young people—contributing to an atmosphere of unity, fellowship, and service. The year concluded in joy and fellowship, as we spent the last evening of the year together with Hope Church from Drăgănești-Olt, in a blessed time of thanksgiving, prayer, and praise to God.

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The Lord Heals the Body and Touches the Hearts of Those We Serve

Together for Mission — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:43:14 +0000

It is my joy to share some thoughts with you from our ministry during the holidays. The ministry began with quite a challenging experience. The experiences I went through helped me see the goodness of the Lord Jesus in Darius’s life when he was healed

It was on my heart to first visit Alexandra and Darius, but when I arrived at their place, I saw something that was painful for me. Alexandra took the shopping bag I had taken for them and went straight to Darius, her brother, to whom she kept telling to wake up and eat sweets, but there was absolutely no reaction from him. Alexandra did that a few times, with no result.

Then the Holy Spirit encouraged me to get other believers to pray together for Darius, and the Lord touched him and he was healed. When I visited them a second time, I was really glad to see that Jesus had had mercy on him by giving him health and joy – Darius was happy about the teddy bear and the sweets I had taken to him. I was able to talk to them about the birth of Jesus and about the gift we can have in Him.

Another experience that teaches me depend on the Lord in ministry is the following. In one of the visits in the villages I went to see Mr Aurel (photo), to offer him a bag of food items and to share the Gospel with him, that he may know how he could be saved.

I shouted towards him, but he wasn’t answering. A widow was passing by and asked if I was the priest. I told her I wasn’t l, so she asked, “Then who are you?” The Holy Spirit inspired me to say I was going to go visit her as well. When we arrived at her house, I listened to her, I understood that she was by herself and that loneliness was difficult and heavy, that she had a 40-years-old son who didn’t look after her, and I could see how deeply rooted she was in tradition and formalism. That makes it difficult for her to think of the words of the Gospel, because she is bound by formalism and tradition. The good thing is that she was open to hearing the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit can work powerfully in her life.

Let us pray that this results in her being born again. These words are true: “Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 18:19)

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers and for the love you show toward the Lord’s work.

Your support is a great encouragement to me and to all those I serve in the Name of the Lord Jesus.

With respect and blessings,
Lucian Florin Brînceanu
Missionary

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Victory belongs to the Lord

Together for Mission — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:02:15 +0000

Peace, brothers and sisters!
We are grateful to the Lord for each one of you who are together with us, fellow workers in the Lord’s vineyard—through your prayers, moral and spiritual support, physical involvement, and financial help!

We see how good the Lord is and how beautifully He works in different ways, through different people. Glory to Him, for He prepares the ground before we even step on it so that we may walk in victory with Him!

Because we were deeply involved this summer—facing great battles, exhaustion, and intense spiritual warfare in the fight for souls—we can now say, even though it was difficult, that Jesus is good, He is working, and He gives victory. We give Him all the glory! Glory to Him!

Thank you for your prayers and for the love you have shown us and the ministry here!
Thank you for each of your acts of service, through which the Lord strengthens us as we remain here and witness the battles people face—their struggles, addictions, fears, and more. Your support gives us strength, hope, and encouragement to keep pressing on, striving to win them for Christ, through the power and guidance of the Lord alone!

The Lord is working in people’s hearts through the Gospel that has been preached—one-on-one and in gatherings—and continues to work and touch hearts, setting people free from their sinful state.

We had teams from Canada join us, and by the grace of the Lord, we were able to visit homes, evangelize, and hold evening gatherings to study the Scriptures together with people from the village.
We rejoiced to see people respond to the invitation to attend these events, where they heard songs of praise to the Lord, testimonies, and the preaching of the Gospel!

During the visits, we shared with people what repentance truly means, what Christ has done for us, how much He loves them, and what He desires from us—that we give Him our hearts and follow Him fully.
We told them that salvation is not something we can earn through our own efforts, because Christ has already paid the price with His blood on the cross at Golgotha in our place!

We give glory to the Lord for the strength He gave to the brothers—and to us—to share Christ’s love and to answer the many questions people had so they could better understand the Scriptures.

It was a time of grace, during which three souls decided to be baptized—three people who have been attending the church for 6 years and 1 year, respectively. Praise be to the Lord!

My wife and I visited them personally to make sure they clearly understood the Word of God, to answer any remaining questions, and to study the Scriptures together if they desired to grow in knowledge.

We urge you to pray for this victory—for these souls—as well as for all those who heard the Gospel this summer: children, youth, and adults. Pray that they would come to Christ and that the evil one would have no power over them. May the Lord strengthen them and keep them faithful and strong on His path!

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and thank you again for your lifted prayers!

Psalm 92:1-5

1. It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High,

2. proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,

3. to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp.

4. For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.

5. How great are your works, Lord, how profound your thoughts!

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Information Letter from Comani

Together for Mission — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:01:07 +0000

“The harvest is abundant , but the workers are few. Therefore, ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”
‭‭- Luke‬ ‭10‬:‭2‬ ‭

The Need for Workers

Just as the fields full of grain are waiting for the harvest, so the Lord’s field is rich and ready for workers. In Comani, we pray with perseverance that the Lord will raise up people with a harvester’s heart. We are deeply grateful to all of you who carry us in your prayers and encourage this ministry.

Baptism and Wedding

The Lord has brought us great joy through sister Geta, who in May chose to enter into covenant with Him through baptism. Coming from a non-Christian family, she first entered the church together with her daughter, simply out of curiosity. Yet her sincere desire to know God and her open heart for His Word led her on the path of salvation.

Before her baptism, since she had not yet made the covenant of marriage, we also officiated the religious wedding. It was moving to see her husband’s openness and acceptance of these ordinances. Thereby, we celebrated together both a wedding and a New Testament baptism — a double testimony to God’s grace!

Children’s Day

On June 1st, together with Priscila, we organized a special event for the children. We enjoyed singing, playing games, and sharing a meal together at the end. In a time when children spend more and more hours online, it is such a blessing to see them coming joyfully to the Saturday gatherings.

Pentecost Celebration

We experienced a special fellowship during the Pentecost celebration, together with brother Ed, who preached the Word of the Lord. At the same time, several sisters from Canada organized a special women’s event, where the Word of God was proclaimed and much encouragement was shared.

Youth Ministry

Together with some of our young people, we went on a trip to the cinema in Craiova. It may seem like a small thing, but for some it was actually their very first experience of this kind, and it brought much joy.

Gratitude

We are thankful to the Lord for all these wonderful things, and also for each one of you who support the ministry in Comani through prayer, encouragement, and giving. Our prayer is that the Lord will reward you in the way He knows best.

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Gratitude and Thanksgiving

Together for Mission — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:54:11 +0000

We thank our Heavenly Father for His goodness and the blessings He gives us through the brothers and sisters who intercede in prayer for the Lord’s work in Daneasa—for us as a family, and also for the construction of the church, which is of great benefit for the Kingdom of God!

Before we built the church building, we used to meet in homes, rotating through small home groups, and for a while, we even rented a house to gather in.
Then, by the grace of the Lord, He helped and guided us to start meeting in our own home until the church could be built up to the concrete slab.
With His help, when we managed to pour the slab for the church, we rejoiced to be able to gather in the large hall—even though it wasn’t finished—because having a place where we could meet and worship the Lord brought us great joy!

This space is very helpful for evangelistic events, for children and youth activities, for the women’s and men’s groups.
We are so grateful that the Lord is working in a wonderful way and that He takes care of everything!

We are now at the stage of working on the finishes and preparing rooms for guests—rooms that will be used by short- or long-term mission teams, or perhaps even by a family who may want to join in the Lord’s work here.

We are thankful, grateful, and joyful because every small task completed brings us closer to the final victory, where we will be able to carry out every aspect of ministry with joy, having a fully completed church building.

That is why we dare to bring before you these prayer requests, asking the Lord to continue working and helping us gather the remaining financial resources still needed:

1. We still need 150,000 RON (approximately $3,000) for finishing works (drywall ceilings, complete kitchen, ceiling insulation materials like mineral wool and OSB boards, leveling screed cement, sand for the mix, and doors for the rooms).

2. Good health so we can continue working.

3. Spiritual protection for the family.

4. That many more people would be saved and that the Lord’s work would continue to grow and prosper.

We thank all of you who support us in prayer and financially.
We are grateful and thankful to God for you, because together we are working to expand His Kingdom!
May the Lord bless you and keep you in His mighty and protective hand!

Romans 8:37-39

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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After A Full Summer — A Clear Cry: We Need Help!

Together for Mission — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 06:43:25 +0000

Looking back on this summer, I can only say: it was full! God gave us extraordinary opportunities — we hosted 4 short-term mission teams, organized day camps (VBS), evangelistic outreaches, fellowship events, a talent show that brought new youth into the church, concerts, and outings with teenagers. We had the privilege of preaching the Gospel both publicly and personally, in Craiova and beyond.

In addition to all this, we finished the sermon series from the book of Jonah, took 3 mission trips to Greece, and the work with the Roma community continues steadily. Andrei was baptized in June, a living testimony of God’s transforming grace!

In the midst of all these activities, God gave me the grace to have one-on-one meetings — for discipleship, pastoral care, or evangelism. But it’s exactly these personal meetings, alongside the events, that have highlighted a reality that weighs heavier and heavier on my heart: the urgent need for more workers.

There are dozens of people who need someone to disciple them personally. The children who now come regularly to church need a long-term, dedicated worker — someone who won’t just serve them at church, but will visit their families, evangelize their parents, and be present in their lives.

The vision is expanding: ministry with children, teenagers, and families. We cannot do all of this alone.

That’s why I wholeheartedly invite you to pray with me: “Lord, send workers to Craiova!”

We need:

Short-term teams to support practical and evangelistic efforts
Long-term missionaries (2 years) dedicated to discipleship and ministry among children, youth, and families
One full-time worker for children’s ministry
People who will visit, listen, encourage, and build real relationships with those coming to Christ

The harvest is plentiful. God is visibly at work. But we need people who will say: “Here I am, send me!”

Will you pray this with me? And maybe… ask yourself: Could the answer be you?

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Towards the target in ministry!

Together for Mission — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:50:49 +0000

“Simon answered, ‘Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets!’” Luke 5:5

“We prove before the world that He (Jesus) is worthy of being proclamed, even when His work inconverting the lost is not seen.” Ryan Denton

By the grace of God, I went to the town called Malul Mare for the second time with a team of volunteers today, to serve alongside missionaries from Speranța Church in Craiova, to plant the Word of God in the hearts of people. The first time I went there, there was opposition from a person who spoke badly and in a hostile manner to us. However, the Word reminded me that it is normal to have opposition in the context of sharing the Gospel and for the message of the Cross of Christ to be despised by people.

After a few weeks, we went there again to preach the Gospel to the people, eager and trusting Jesus. Even though I felt in my spirit the burden of worries and the lack of hope in people’s lives, the Holy Spirit encouraged me to preach about the Cross of Christ and the hope of his return! At the end of one of the discussions, Mr. Gabriel confessed that God had for a long time been making him aware, through a dream, that he should repent. I encouraged him not to postpone the moment, but to stand before the Lord and decide to follow Him; he expressed his desire to delve deeper into the Scriptures to know more about the work of Jesus at the Cross.

I think that, many times before sowing the Word of God in the lives of people, the enemy seeks to oppose and steal the truth, so that people do not repent. Therefore, it is very important to understand that each of us has a role in ministry. “One sows and another reaps” and this is the law of the Kingdom of Christ: to work together with the Lord, whether in SOWING or in REAPING!

May the Lord bless you for all the support you’ve given me in continuing this mission! I’m truly grateful that you carry this work in your prayers and in your heart.

May you be richly and deeply blessed.

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“Rejoice, and again I say, Rejoice!”

Together for Mission — Sat, 17 May 2025 14:37:18 +0000

Often in Scripture, we hear these words: “Rejoice, and again I say, Rejoice!” This is how the Lord encourages us — that in every trouble, we should look to Him, for He is our joy at all times. In every problem, He brings deliverance and its accompanying joy!

We rejoice because children are coming to the kids’ and teens’ program to hear the Gospel and listen to each Bible story attentively!
This is our goal: that through every Bible story, these children would hear and read the Bible. Praise the Lord, for He is good and gives us strength and everything we need for each program!

We spoke about the deliverance of the people of Israel — how God spoke to Moses, the plagues He sent upon the Pharaoh and his people.
How wonderful it is for them to see that God is sovereign over all — over the sea, over animals, over every person!

Pray for these children to know the whole Bible, and for the Lord to speak personally to each one of them, and at the appointed time, may fruit be seen for His Kingdom!
Pray also for the teenagers — that together we may study the Bible more deeply, and that through the Holy Spirit, their hearts would be touched to receive Him into their lives as Lord and King!

Philippians 4:4-6
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!
Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is near.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Thank you, and may the Lord Jesus bless all of you who pray without ceasing, and also for your generosity in supporting the Lord’s work so that His Kingdom may grow!
Be blessed!

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What is love?

Together for Mission — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:08:00 +0000

Love means everything in this life, and the one who speaks to us most beautifully about love and who gives love is God. He sent His only Son to earth to show us what love is. Through His Son, Jesus Christ—through His very life lived on earth and His death on the cross for us—He demonstrated the greatest love for humanity!

Even for the little ones, the Lord Jesus showed how much He loves them and taught His disciples how to love—not with favoritism, not with mere words, but with their whole hearts. He told His disciples and taught them that love means loving without expecting anything in return, with the innocence of a child, as the Word of the Lord says:

“Truly I tell you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
—Matthew 18:3

How wonderful is our Lord! Glory to Him, and may all honor be His alone!

What is love?

How should we show love to those around us? The Bible teaches us in His Word, in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8:

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails!”

We pray that the Gospel, shared with love to these little ones as we continue reading the Word together, will change their hearts through the Holy Spirit so that they may experience the new birth!

Please pray for us, that God may give us strength, guidance, and wisdom to do this work—to bring the Gospel from the youngest to the oldest—and may the Lord receive all the glory!

Also, pray for financial support for this ministry, as we need resources for various events we organize, such as this one for the celebration of the Lord’s birth. Gifts were given not only to those in attendance but also to those who joyfully praised the Lord through song and poetry.

We prepared a special surprise for them, especially for those who are consistent, always present at programs, and eager to learn more about the Lord Jesus—a small but meaningful joy, to show them they are appreciated and loved!

Thank you for all your support in prayer, for your love, and for your financial support!
May God bless you and carry you in His grace of victory!

1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

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