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Urban life in Moldova

Urban life in Moldova

typical Soviet housing in bad repair


Back in the capital of Moldova

Back in the capital of Moldova

After a long day, Dave and Oleg discuss the day's events


Hospitality

Hospitality

Alexandra and her mom wanted to send some home-grown vegetables with us, as a gesture of hospitality for our visit.


Beth and Dave with Alexandra

Beth and Dave with Alexandra

Beth and Dave visited with Alexandra and her family. Alexandra (pictured with her mom) is a special young lady who we've been able to help with some challenging physical problems. It was a joy to finally meet and spend some time with her.


Beth and Oleg

Beth and Oleg

Beth needed to cover her head so she could teach both men and women in the church. Oleg, our friend and director of New Hope International in Moldova, interpreted at the first of three seminars. The themes of her talks were as follows: "Work...Rest...Suffering, or How to accomplish God's will, God's way; Loss and hope; and Know Him, God's character in relation to His eternal purposes."


the wine country in Moldova

the wine country in Moldova

Before the Communist rule, Moldova was the second largest wine producer after France.


A remote location

A remote location

These youth came to worship with us. Their village had no water, and the men of the village had left to find work elsewhere.


Learning to make disciples

Learning to make disciples

Men, women, and youth came to learn so that they could make a difference.


Village workshops

Village workshops

Beth and Dave teach a three-day seminar on small group discipleship and inductive Bible study. These dear believers came from surrounding areas to patiently learn and participate.


Bible students

Bible students

Those who attended trainings were hungry to learn the Scriptures.


Beth and Oleg's youth group

Beth and Oleg's youth group

Beth in the midst of some responsive young women. These delightful youth lived in the capital city of Chisinau. Many were training in professional occupations.


A typical village in Moldova

A typical village in Moldova


Fence and flowers

Fence and flowers

While in Moldova, getting to know life in a Communistic country and the precious believers there, I saw this small vignette. It is a picture of the Christian brothers and sisters there-- beautiful blossoms growing out of cement! That's right, conditions are not ideal; there is no rich life-sustaining soil in their environment, just a meager, harsh subsistence. "But God..." and His love and power to transform death into life.


Village life in Moldova

Village life in Moldova

Those with horse-drawn carts are fortunate.


Moldova market day in the village

Moldova market day in the village


New friends from the North American Regional AMCF Conf.

New friends from the North American Regional AMCF Conf.


Great conference center outside Rocky Mt. Nat'l. Park

Great conference center outside Rocky Mt. Nat'l. Park

Site of both the annual Colorado Christian Writer's Conf. and the North American Regional AMCF Conference, which was attended by those ministering to military personnel


On the road at sunset

On the road at sunset


Crossing back into the U.S.

Crossing back into the U.S.


The Way

The Way

"I am the way, the truth, and the life..." John 14:6


The Path

The Path

"Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path." Ps. 27:11


Home on the road

Home on the road


Artic Wear

Artic Wear


Alternative transportation on the road

Alternative transportation on the road


TAPS

TAPS

A new friend and one of the many volunteers serving Memorial Day weekend at TAPS


TAPS store carried Beth's book, What Do Daddies in Heaven Do?

TAPS store carried Beth's book, What Do Daddies in Heaven Do?

Dave and Beth were given numerous opportunities to meet, pray with, and listen to widows, their children, and other family members affected by loss …


TAPS Conference in Washington, D.C.

TAPS Conference in Washington, D.C.

Yes, that's Ben Stein. What a generous and talented man. He spoke encouraging words to hundreds of military families at our banquet.


The Blue Ridge Mts. in gorgeous North Carolina outside Asheville

The Blue Ridge Mts. in gorgeous North Carolina outside Asheville


Rapid Responder Training, The Cove

Rapid Responder Training, The Cove

Beautiful setting, wonderful people, great ministry


Brienne, our hiking friend

Brienne, our hiking friend

Somebody has way too much energy left.


The Cove, Asheville, NC

The Cove, Asheville, NC

After our Rapid Responder Training session some of us hiked up in the heat and humidity (and bugs) to this glorious view.


Music Evangelism Foundation

Music Evangelism Foundation

Manning the book table


Dave and Beth at Music Evangelism Foundation

Dave and Beth at Music Evangelism Foundation

A week of unbelievable blessing in teaching, music, and lives


Prison Ministry friends

Prison Ministry friends


Collage

Collage

Collecting experiences (faces, stories, prayer needs...) and memories in ministry. "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve..." Matt. 20:28


Prison Ministry in CO

Prison Ministry in CO

Sites: Fremont, Four-Mile, Arkansas Valley, Territorial (Canon City), La Vista Women's


Day-long seminar to pool resources locally for military aid

Day-long seminar to pool resources locally for military aid

Brought resources and made our ministry available to those attending


6-hour Workshop offering hope in loss

6-hour Workshop offering hope in loss

Sites: Cheyenne Mt. Chapel, C/S, CO, Bear Valley Church, Lakewood, CO, Woodland Park Community Church, Wdld. Pk., CO, Colorado Christian Writer's Conf., Estes Pk., CO, Music Evangelism Foundation Bible Conf., C/S, CO, Temple Bible Church, Temple, TX so far...


Colorado Christian Writer's Conference in Estes Park

Colorado Christian Writer's Conference in Estes Park

Dave and Beth attended numerous sessions and offered How to LIVE with a Broken Heart each evening.


Sampling of Beth's nametags (Dave didn't save any)

Sampling of Beth's nametags (Dave didn't save any)

2009-10 was filled with ministry events


Couple picture

Couple picture