Saturday, April 11, 2009

Newsletter April 2009

THE STEPHEN WILHELM FAMILY
Missionaries in Romania
O.P. 10 C.P. 50, Oradea Romania, 3700

Vacation Bible School and Camp
We are very excited to report that after much prayer we will be able to serve the Lord this summer in 6 different Vacation Bible Schools, and at least two camps. We estimate that the cost of these programs will be $2200 that breaks down to about $300 per week. This will provide a bible, food, and school supplies for the children that come. Each day we will have song time, Bible lesson time, handwork, game time and snack time. We ask that you would prayerfully consider giving toward this ministry. Please continue to pray that each decision made this summer will be followed up by discipleship.
Children’s Class
Upon our return we will also be restarting the Sunday school class. The size of the class is finally settling down to 35-40 children. They were beginning to learn to sit still, not hit each other, and answer questions. They have been taught Bible songs, Bible verses and Bible stories, which they share in the church services. We are very excited to continue teaching the next generation, because
JESUS IS COMMING SOON !!!!
Csilla's Physical Health
We have talked with some doctors and they have confirmed, through an MRI that Csilla has a brain tumor. The doctors in Romania informed us that the mass in her brain has grown and that the swelling in her brain is becoming more dangerous. More sections of her brain are not functioning. The good news in all of this is after many test no cancer has been seen. Csilla's rate of survival for a brain surgery is less than 30%. Since Csilla's medications are controlling some of her seizures, we were recommended not rush into this very risky surgery unless it is absolutely necessary. We praise the Lord for some encouragement. We continue to pray for God's guidance in this situation.
Reporting In
If you have any questions about our ministry you can e-mail us at, godscrossfire@cs.com and put in the "Subject" box your name and or church name, or call us at (803) 223-8684. We NEED to report to churches and to raise our support level, which right now is approximately 20% of what we need. With the regular decrease of the value of the dollar against the Romanian new Ron, and with the terrible increase in the cost of living since entering the EU, we simply cannot make ends meet. We know that God can supply all our needs but we also know that God will burden His people for specific needs.
In order to finish the visa papers and passport for Csilla, we will need to raise an additional $1500. We appreciate your prayers regarding this very specific need.



TRUE2HIM
Stephen, Lori and Csilla Wilhelm
SAVE BAPTIST MISSIONS INT.
P.O. BOX 1844, MIDDLEBURG FL. 32068

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