Joy in the ministry

I want to start by thanking God also for this month because from Him we have and receive everything.

At the same time, I would like to thank you for the help you have sent, may God reward each of you with grace, peace and health.

Part of this month’s ministry, was to visit our brother Stefan and sister Maria, in Rotunda, where we enjoyed some time together and had fellowship. May the Holy Spirit be added to them.

On October 5 and 6, our beloved brother Cornel Stef and sister Gabriela, came and visited us.

Everyone was involved in the ministry - sister Gabriela with the sisters, brother Cornel Stef with the brothers. The sisters enjoyed so much Gabriela’s ministry. Apart from the biblical teaching supported by sister Gabriela, the sisters felt this meeting so warm, they felt listened to, strengthened in the word and on top of that, they enjoyed some women time where they served some exotic teas from the USA and some cakes aswell. They all felt like they don’t want to go home. They told shared their sorrows, and they were encouraged by sister Gabriela with practical and biblical testimonies.

May the Lord bless her and every person that attended!!

They also have received gifts from sister Gabriela 👏

On Sunday, brother Cornel Stef, preached about JESUS the ​​Vine.

One other aspect of our octomber ministry is that we got to visit sister Mioara, a widow with 5 children which is going through some hard times. We have assited her with food and other material needs that she and her kids have.

Please continue to pray for:

church unity, growth of our faith

goverment

for the unsaved

for those in prison

May God bless you!

Gabi Cuc, missionary PIEI Romania

Trusting God's Plan

ISAIAH 12:2

"BEHOLD, GOD IS MY SALVATION; I WILL TRUST AND NOT BE AFRAID..."

I THANK GOD FOR THIS MONTH, AS IT HAS BEEN BLESSED IN EVERY WAY.

I am grateful for the church in Caciulatesti for their desire to be sanctified through fasting and prayer, so that each one may see God's will for their personal lives.

I visited the prison weekly.

On July 12, I brought 640 kg of watermelons to the children in the prison.

On this same day, I met with Brother Cornel Stef and three other brothers from America. We visited the location in Podari, and then came to Caciulatesti.

Brother Cornel left with Brother Iosif the next day. Brother Timi, Mark, and Isak went to Rotunda, where we visited Sister Maria and Stefan's family.

We had discussions about Stefan's situation, as he is still not convinced that what he did is a sin. God has a plan.

From July 15, I was at the Christian center in Alba together with brothers from PIE and those from America.

The theme was Counseling and the Church in Corinth.

On July 23, I was visited by Brother Timotei along with two brothers from America. It was a short visit of 2-3 hours, during which we discussed the issues within the church. We lifted the needs of each church in prayer.

I entrusted my fate and my needs to the Holy Spirit, that He may work in all according to His will.

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Gratitude

Dear brothers from the PIE organization,

Since thanksgiving is a pleasing sacrifice to the Lord, I also give thanks for the entire month—for health, for the strength to continue moving forward while looking at the Lord’s promises, and for the material support that allows me to do this work.

May the Lord bless each of you and reveal to you, through the Holy Spirit, the fulfillment of your spiritual and material needs.

On September 6th and 7th, I went with three brothers from Caciulatesti to Alba Iulia for the counseling ministry.

All people are precious in the eyes of the Lord, but it is the Holy Spirit who convicts of sin, in the hope that God will grant them repentance.

On Friday evening, we had fellowship with Brother Timotei and the brothers from Caciulatesti.

In August, I continued my weekly visits to the prison in Craiova, to both the girls' and boys' groups.

On September 3rd, I handed out attendance certificates.

It is a difficult ministry, but with rewarding moments. Both the girls and boys have begun to open up; some have even started praying.

I met a 19-year-old boy named Raul, who committed a crime and has tried to take his life several times while in prison. I contacted his grandfather, who is an elder in Medias, and I requested a visitation.

I was allowed 20 minutes with him.

• Please pray for Raul.

• Pray for this world (1 Timothy 2:1-7).

• Pray for those in prison.

• Pray for the Lord’s church.

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Blessed Outreach

Isaiah 12:2 "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid..."

I thank God for this month, for it has been blessed in every way. I am grateful to the church in Caciulatesti, for their desire to sanctify themselves through fasting and prayer, so that each one may see God's will for their personal life. I went weekly to the prison, and on July 12th, I brought 640 kg of watermelons to the children. On that same day, I met with Brother Cornel Stef and three other brothers from America. We visited the location in Podari, and then we came to Caciulatesti. Brother Cornel left with Brother Iosif the next day, while Brother Timi, Mark, and Isak went to Rotunda. We visited Sister Maria and Stefan's family. We had discussions regarding Stefan's problem, who still isn't convinced that what he did was a sin. God has a plan. Starting from the 15th, I was at the Christian Center in Alba with the brothers from PIE and those from America. The theme: "Counseling and the Church in Corinth." On July 23rd, I was visited by Brother Timotei along with two brothers from America. It was a short visit of 2-3 hours, and we discussed the issues in the church. We brought the needs of each church before God in prayer. I entrusted my fate and needs to the Holy Spirit to work in everyone according to His will.

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Experiencing God's Grace

And in these months, we have experienced the grace and protection of the Lord.

Thank you for the help you sent me; may Jesus Christ bestow health and divine protection upon each of you.

In May, I had a meeting with the brothers from the Alege Viata organization.

We have regular courses. I visited the brothers in the church with whom I had fellowship and prayer. I saw the power of the Holy Spirit at work.

Three years ago, Brother Nicu and his wife from the church in Sadova had a conflict with the pastor and certain brothers and came to the church in Caciulătești. I told him that he would not be given a speaking opportunity until he resolved his issue, and then he fell ill.

On May 27th, I visited them, insisting that they ask for forgiveness.

That evening, they decided to go to the pastor to make peace. I went with them; it was a repentance according to the Lord's will. I told them that it was not enough and that they needed to ask for forgiveness from the brothers as well. On June 23rd, I went with them to the church in Sadova, and they asked for forgiveness from everyone they had offended.

Another work that I have greatly desired is the ministry at the prison in Craiova.

Years ago, I read a book called "The Cross and the Switchblade," set in prisons, and since then I have longed for this ministry. I met a brother from Turnu Severin who does prison ministry, and I told him that I wanted to join him.

He entrusted this work to me, and since June 18th, I go once a week to Craiova, currently to the minors, where there are 10 girls and 12 boys, separately, one hour for the girls and one hour for the boys. Vera, a sister, and three brothers will join in the autumn. Glory to the Lord, a dream fulfilled!

The Lord works when the heart is one hundred percent for God, and you put Him first in your life.

Your brother in Christ.

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Faith in Action

Christ is Alive!

I thank God for April because He kept me alive so that I could continue to proclaim Him. I thank all the brethren from PIE for the help you send me month by month. My prayer is for God to reward each of you individually and for me to be a witness for Christ. In the village of Sadova, there is a teacher who lost her home. I meet with her periodically, bring her food, and share the Gospel with her. Also in Sadova, I visit a very poor family, a father, son, daughter-in-law, and child. I bring them food and talk to them about the great gift brought by Jesus Christ, salvation. Also in Sadova, I visited Brother Pasăre, who has a broken leg. He thanked God for this incident, as it gave him time to set his life in order with God. He repented of pride, anger, and greed for work. Psalm 46:10 says: "Be still, and know that I am God!" I experienced this verse. I did not stop in time, but God stopped me.

I visited most of the families in the church; most of them were sick. I had fellowship with each one. I encouraged them, and we prayed together.

On April 12-13, we had a meeting in Alba-Iulia with the brethren from PIE. Saturday evening, I had fellowship with Brother Jenu, Mr. Bogdan, and Brother Mike. We continued with Brother Timotei, who presented the vision of PIE and what the missionaries are currently doing. The missionaries from the South did not agree with this vision. May God enlighten each of us! Pray for the Holy Spirit to search each missionary. Also, pray for me, because the times are hard!

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Sunny Days

I wish you to have sunny days, as the sun brings light and warmth to people's souls, and we greatly need light to shine in the darkness of this world.

I am trying to fight, the good fight of faith, even though I encounter difficulties. It happens that when I fight for those in the world, problems arise in the church, misunderstandings in families, illnesses, and earthly matters take precedence, and then the church.

Thank you, dear brothers from the PIEI Organization for your help and understanding. I also have issues with Ștefan at Rotunda. Sister Maria needs encouragement, she needs help. I never expected Ștefan to have a divided heart, I relied on him, I was preparing him for ministry, and he is also the church treasurer. I have a great pain in my heart and a great disappointment.

On February 23-24, together with Brother Timotei, Brother Walter, Brother Mike, and the working brothers from the south, we had a meeting at Sister Florina's. Mr. Bogdan also attended this meeting; we signed the contracts with PIE and discussed involvement in the work.

Together with Vera, we visited the Avram family in Sadova (husband, wife, daughter-in-law), who are church members, but they had misunderstandings. We discussed, and prayed, and I believe God brought peace. They came to church on Sunday.

Prayer and fasting can bring light to the church and to families with problems. It is normal to have discussions; what is important is that God's truth prevails.

Please pray for me!!! Be blessed and protected by God's great power!

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Entrusted

Romans 15:13

“Now the God of hope fills you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Dear brothers and sisters in the PIEI organization, I wish you a blessed year filled with peace, health, and abundant fruits. May God keep you in His grace, and may you feel His kind hand and saving power.

The year 2023 was a blessed one, and even the trials turned out to be blessings in the end. We received teachings and warning signs. In December, I visited Sister Maria several times; she was bedridden. After a successful brain operation, she fell and broke her leg.

Also in December, we assisted a family in Suceava, a family in Ukraine, and a widow in Russia with 5 children. The support was in the form of financial aid from our church.

At our last meeting, I was entrusted with the prayer ministry for the brothers and sisters in PIEI, so that each of our ministries may result in the salvation of people, addressing each one's family issues, spiritual needs, and health.

I thank God for the daily strength I receive and the desire to serve Him with all that I am. The essence of Christianity is prayer. You are all in my daily prayers, with all the needs you have entrusted to me. Thank you for your assistance. May you have success in all things!

Philippians 4:19

“But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Full of Grace

Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Father full of grace, I want there to be a single loyalty in my entire being. I no longer want to rest until I come under the dominion of the Absolute, when the Absolute will have the final word. In the name of Jesus!

Dear brothers, I want to carry out this work that has been entrusted to me with and in the presence of God. Thank you for the trust, for the prayers, for the help. You are in my daily prayers, and I wish for these prayers to be reflected in your lives.

I bless you with all my heart! With the cold, it's harder to connect with people from the world; they've entered the warmth. I go to Rotunda weekly, I receive 2550 kg of potatoes and give some to the brothers in the church, and the rest I distribute to needy families with children, widows, and people without help.

I brought them a little joy! This month, I visited sick families who could not come to church; other people took them and brought them by car. 

Prayer Requests: 

• To walk with God every day, love to love difficult people,

• The awakening of the church from a lukewarm state. 

1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

Thank you, and I wish that God's peace will flood your life, reflecting Jesus. 

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary.

Be Steadfast

1 Corinthians 15:57

"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

And behold, I will send upon you the promise of My Father..."

Dear brothers and sisters in the PIE organization, I pray that God may pour out upon you strength, health, and reward each one of you individually, for the love with which you assist me, for the prayers lifted up for me and my household.

I feel blessed every day because I wake up from bed and breathe God's air. And the month of October has been a blessed month. I visited Podari several times, and I pray that God may bless this work.

On October 15th, we had an evangelization event in Rotunda. On the 19th, 20th, and 21st, I had the privilege to meet with the missionary brothers from PIE, BROTHER CORNEL STEF, ALEX, and RODICA. It was a blessed meeting. Brother Timotei and Daniel Petruț spoke from the Word. It was a different meeting because each received different ministries within the mission. I received the ministry of prayer. I pray for the spiritual needs of the missionaries and for revival in each of their areas. My wife Vera and I pray together.

Thank you for supporting us in prayer for this work! “Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 15:58

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Empower Every Work

Philippians 4:19

"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."

May God fulfill with power every work born of faith! Thank you for your participation in the work in this area through the help you sent in September.

I pray that God bless you with health in body and soul so that you can continue the Lord's work. This month, we had prayer and fellowship in each home with Sister - Rila Elena, Duduianu Viorel and Minodora, Staicu Emilian and Leonora, Staicu Mihai and Niculina, and Sister Trana Enache.

We continued to go to Rotunda weekly, and we decided to have an evangelization event in this locality on October 15th.

I found out that a brother in the village of Celaru near Caracal had his leg amputated. I visited him several times, and then with two brothers from the church, we cleaned his house, brought him food, and on September 24th, we managed to get him a wheelchair.

He cried tears of joy, and I was even happier that I could help him.

On September 17th, we had an evangelization event in Caciulatesti, unfortunately, there were only two people.

With great sorrow, I must say that the church did not engage in fasting and prayer; the brothers are cold.

Prayer requests:

• The fervency of the church

• Involvement in fasting and prayer

• Faith to be seen through deeds

• Prayer for the village of Rotunda

May our God empower every work born of faith!

Gabi Cuc -PIEI Romania Missionary

Lord's Work

Here's what I still have in my heart, and this is what gives me hope... Your faithfulness is so great!

I offer thanks to the Lord for the month of August. I am searching for a person because I have seen how young people are lost when they go out into the world, even from our own church. I have a burning desire to rehabilitate them, and I believe it is not impossible, but it requires people who are fully committed.

I have found these people in Balotești, near Bucharest. Together with Brother Timotei, I visited this center. At this center, we found rehabilitated girls. About 90 percent of them return to God, reintegrate into society, and become useful in the Lord's work.

I continue to go to Rotunda, thanking the Lord for these dedicated brothers with a holy desire. Sister Maria, who underwent brain surgery, is doing well, and we meet at her home. I thank God for Stefan and his entire family; his brother periodically visits, and he works in the police force.

We have decided to conduct evangelism in Rotunda and Căciulați in September; please pray for us.

The Lord has not been idle; that's why I send you my thanks, accompanied by daily prayers and rewards from the Lord.

With love,

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

God honors sincere heart

”For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:11‭-‬13)

Blessings to you, dear brothers and sisters from the PIEI organization. Thank you for the support, for the help, for being a part of this family. This month, God has been with me every day. I felt him close to me.

On June 5th, I went with brother Timotei to Brebu (Caras-Severin) for the pension paperwork. It was a blessed journey, at the Brebu City Hall, we met Mrs. Nuti, who was very receptive to the Word.

On June 23rd, I visited sister Maria in Caracal, and then we went to brother Stefan in Rotunda. We had a study and prayer time together with his wife and mother.

On July 6th, 7th, and 8th, I had a meeting with brother Cornel Stef, brother Timotei, brother Jenu, and their families, along with other brothers from PIEI. Many issues were discussed, one of them being the situation of our children and young people in general.

Prayer Requests:

• For the children of the Caciulatesti church, who attended regularly until the eighth grade but then left for studies and strayed away.

• For me, the salvation of the young is paramount; they have the capacity and power to carry the Gospel forward.

May the Lord bless you all!

Thanks to brother Cornel Stef, Alex and Rodica Pop, brother Timotei, brother Jenu for your efforts, involvement, help, and prayers.

May you be protected every moment by the power of the Lord! Those who truly trust in God become trustworthy. Help me, Lord, to bring everything I start to a good end.

Gabi Cuc – PIEI Romania Missionary

Blessing to Many

Psalm 91

You who stretch out and embrace me in Your unconditional love, help me to do the same! I give glory to the Lord for everything that has happened in my life. For He will command His angels to guard you in all your ways. Thank you, Lord, for all the things that have happened in my life, in my family, and in the church. I have felt the hand of the Lord fully upon me, upon the work.

• In May, I went to Rotunda every week, where I met with Stefan's entire family and studied 1 and 2 Peter. 

• In June, I went to Caracal twice to visit Sister Maria. She had surgery on her head. 

• In May-June, I had a fellowship time at brother Duduianu's house (in Sadova). 

• In May, I went for two days to help with mowing in Podari. 

• On May 29th, I went to Transylvania to get my pension documents.

I had a blessed time together with my mother and brothers. On June 1st, I left Transylvania for Craiova, making a few hours stop at my brother Jenu in Alba to change the tires on my car. At 3 PM, I continued my journey to Craiova. 

In Lainici, I had a car accident, but thank God I was unharmed. On June 10th, we had a time of fellowship at the church council.

Among other administrative issues, we prayed for the work in Podari. In Oitenia, nothing has been done for the rehabilitation of the youth, and many have fallen into sin. I am convinced that it is a difficult task that requires significant involvement from the church, but the impact is very powerful.

Please pray for me as well, as I need light and wisdom in all my decisions. I wish you spiritual and physical health and may you be a blessing to many. 

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Working For A Greater Good

Psalm 91:1   "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." 

I give glory to God because I once again felt His father's love when I walked through the valley of the shadow of death. We had a busy period, then the fatigue spoke its word. On March 25th, I fell off my feet, again at the mercy of God.

In March I went to Podari together with my wife to graft some trees, and fill the gas tank for the ministry house. Later on March 3rd I went to Rotunda and on March 10 to Podari.

On March 24, I took three boys from Caciulatesti to Podari to help fix the roof for the ministry house. From March 25, I stayed in bed for a few days because I was sick.

Now that I've come to my senses, Vera's giving me an injection complex of vitamins, I feel better and I can sleep. Thank you for your indulgence and understanding and not least for your help. And brother Timothy is tired and needs rest. I am convinced that we must support each other and be tolerant. I help him as much as I can. Now we have also started work at the church in Caciulatesti, repairs, painting and we want to make a toilet inside the church. Pray that God will give me wisdom to perform the works of the Lord so that no one will suffer. God bless you and give you health and make you a blessing for many!

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Everything For God

”Living for the glory of God For Him are all things’’ (Romans 11:36) 

I give glory to God for this month. Thank you for being a part of this work with the material help of sending it to me. God bless you!

I wish with all my being to be able to live in dependence on God, so that the power of the Holy Spirit can be manifested in my life and in my entrusted works.

Thank you for brother Stephen, his wife, his mother, for sister Mary of Rotunda. They are not absent from the church, Sunday by Sunday, and on Thursday biblical study in their homes. I pray that God adds to the church, stable and God-fearing people. A person named Fortian (55 years old), has come to receive Lord Jesus. He is a trustworthy man. I visited the older sisters, praying in the house to a sick sister who can’t walk. Stefan is active and devoted in his work of spreading the Gospel. His child has autism and needs attention, his wife started reading the Bible and sometimes comes to church.

Prayer Requests:

• For the Church and bothers from Rotunda (the new church plant)

• For my guidance through the Holy Spirit

• For spreading the Gospel in this area of Caciulatesti and surround

Peace and joy may not miss you!

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Spring of Life

”Fear of the Lord is a spring of life” (Proverbs 14:27) 

I am grateful for this month in which the Lord has accompanied me. I am thankful for the discoveries that the Lord has made to me. Thanks for your help!

May you be in abundance of health, and may the grace and power of God accompany you in all family and spiritual actions! I continue the work in Rotunda, a great joy to see brothers with heart for the Lord.

On October 14th Alex and Rodica Stef visited us and we had a very warm companionship. God bless them!

On October 16th, I visited the sick brothers in the church. On October 25th I held a funeral in Sadova. On October 20th, I visited a family with 20 children, and I also helped them with everything I could.

Prayer Requests: 

• For the church in Caciulatesti

• For me, I need guidance and protection in the battle I have to fight.

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

Faith in Action - Reaching, Helping, Going, Giving - To Win them for Christ

On October 2nd, Stefan had the opportunity of partaking the Communion of the Lord. After a long period of time he returned to the church with a shocking testimony of repentance. Through his testimony the whole church was touched and moved.

Every Thursday I go with another brother to the village of Rotunda to visit sister Mary. In the last week a neighbor also came to study with us.

In the month of September I studied the book of James. Also this month, I was also able to help a family with 20 children in Bistret Village. I built a stove for a family with seven children in Piscu Sadovei. I also bought them some food, I took notebooks to the children, from the ones that brother Cornel Stef brought them.

Thank you for the grace and power we receive to preach the Gospel and through deeds. Thank you for your material help, for supporting me in prayer, for I have many struggles too. Further, please pray for Sara, our daughter.

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary

We Are Blessed

Beloved brothers in the Lord.

August 21st, we had a new baptism. Sister Maria from Rotunda - 65 years old. The baptism was attended by brother Timotei Stânea, and people from Rotunda and Caciulatesti. The baptism was performed by me, the pastor of the church. This sister's testimony had an emotional impact on the church.

After marriage, the sister lived with her husband's parents, who were Adventist. Sister, being a very unfaithful woman she completely ignored repentance, but she remained with a very good opinion of her father-in-law although she divorced her husband with whom she had two children. He remarried and divorced again. Her first husband died. After many internal struggles she researched and began studying the Bible. For about a year I visited her, after which she decided to receive the Lord Jesus.

We are blessed that this event has made a difference in the lives of the people of the villages of Rotunda and Caciulatesti. Every Thursday I go to Rotunda to sister Maria’s house where the neighbors come.

Thank you for the prayer support for Rotunda, the family of brother Stefan, the family of sister Maria.

Thank you for your material help and prayer for me and my family, not least the church in Caciulatesti! 

GAbi Cuc - PIEI Romnaia Missionary

Remain Faithful

Dear brothers, 

I personally live in constant pain for those in my home and for those who preach the Gospel to them. There is no faith. Lord, thank you for your grace.

The meeting in Alba Iulia, brought me out of the "comfort" zone and we had the opportunity to share our pains, joys and hardships that we encounter in the work.

The hope that God put in my heart relieves my pain. Sunday, August 14th, we have a baptism in Rotunda. Sister Mary has been coming to church for a year. Pray that the power of God touches other people.

I'm in trouble in church too. We have two families who want to preach in church at any price. Pray for me to remain faithful in the Word, and to receive light, to see everything through the eyes of the Lord, not to compromise with sin.

Thank you for your help! Even if the mountains were to shake, I will remain faithful to Him who gave His life for me.

Blessed be my dear brothers in PIEI organization! 

“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” (Romans 4:20-21)

Gabi Cuc - PIEI Romania Missionary