Sunday in Cluj (July 27)

Greetings from cool Cluj! We have enjoyed a great Lord's Day here in Romania. We spent the day in worship to God with our brothers and sisters in Cluj. Following service we helped to of the members here in Cluj celebrate recent birthdays. I've included photos of Robert Szatmari and Isabelle Bodi.

Justin spoke during the Bible class hour and did a fantastic job. Curtis delivered the lesson during worship and delivered a fine sermon. I am deeply grateful to these two men for their dedication in being here.

We have a few studies scheduled for tomorrow, but not as many as we would like. Please join us in prayer that the advertising being done will be effective in bringing students to God's word. We're only here as messengers and we understand fully that it is not our place to give the increase.

I mentioned the weather earlier and it has been SPECTACULAR! The high today was around 80 and the low overnight was in the high 50's. For those of us from the southern U.S. it seems very strange to see people in jackets in July, but that is the case. We hope it stays that way for 8 another week!

As many of you are aware, the young preacher here in Cluj, Claudiu Murtaza, recently married a fine Christian young lady from Sibiu, Anca Dinu. They have only been back "at home" in Cluj for a week and it is a thrill to see them so happy. Some of you have heard me say that I believe that the future of the church in Romania will be much brighter when we see Christian homes being formed. In addition to Claudiu and Anca, there are two other couples who will be married between now and the end of October. Please keep all of them in your prayers as they begin their lives together.

Again, continue to pray that the Lord will send us students who need the good news of Jesus. We love you all very much!

Marty