Support Letter

Hello Friends,

I am writing about what God is doing in my life towards missions and Outstretched Hands of Romania, (OH). I have been studying the Romanian language over the last year and a half, and have been to Romania twice, a month in
2012 and six weeks in 2013.

Because I feel called to long term missions in Romania, I am looking for people who will commit to prayer and financial support from the home front. Prayer support is essential; pray that I will be led by God, that I will recognize His will, for the OH team that we would work in unity and out of love for God, and for the Romanians who receive this ministry. Financially, I need $700 per month; if 50 people commit to give $14 a month I will be at full support.

I have also applied for an online course in Biblical Studies through Moody Bible Institute. This would cost about $4,275 per semester if I study full time. I can earn a certificate in one year or an associates degree in two. I plan to apply for grants and scholarships. Please pray that God will provide for this as well.

I will be leaving for Romania the 5th of May and returning to the States on July 1st for my sister's wedding. After this I plan to return to Romania to stay there until God would put me elsewhere.

Financial gifts can be sent to Church of Acts 900 S. Grand Ave Waukesha, WI 53186. Checks should be made out to Acts Missions and make sure to MARK CLEARLY that it is for me.

Please contact me if you'd like to know more. Thank you in advance for your partnership with me in God's work.

God bless,
Rachel Richardson

Fishers of Men

    Last Summer in Chiselet there was a baptism. Everyone met at the church earlier than usual and we went down to a little lake on the outskirts of the village. As we went down the road, we sang the Romanian version of "No Turning Back," the same song that I remember singing at my own baptism. Some of us were riding in carutsas, a cart-like, horse-drawn wagon. The driver was shouting to people along the way things like "Come to the baptism!" and "Praise the Lord!"
    As I was photographing the baptism, I turned and saw someone fishing in the lake. It reminded me of when Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James and John. He said, "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men."
    I was privileged to watch these six people declare that they have decided to follow Jesus and will never turn back.