Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
We want to share with you news about us and about the work by the grace of God He is doing through us.
First, God allowed us to be tested, but even in the test, He showed us that He is fully in control in our lives. In our garden we have a 1,850-gallon water tank raised over 16.5 feet. Several times I had to get on it and Philip-Emanuel wanted to go up with me. Finally I took him up with me. Not being careful, he took a step to the side and came very close to the edge of the tank. Fearful, all I could do was scream desperately at him. He was scared and stayed in place. Then we went down safely together. I told him I would not take him up the tank until he grows up. He innocently asked me, “Dad, when I'm seven I can go up with you?” In the evening we prayed together, and still shaken by what could have happened, we thanked God for His protection. Emanuel also prayed, surprising me again, "Lord Jesus, thank you for keeping me from falling off the tank and helping my father not to go to prison because of me."
Second, we thank God that, as in past years, we have had good opportunities for evangelism in the Fall. I made full use of these opportunities at Mihalt, Ocna Mures and Bucerdea Granoasa. We pray the Lord to move in the hearts of those who have been coming for years to such events and have not made a clear decision to follow Jesus.
Edi came back from America and I talked to him a bit. Possibly because Edi is an introverted person, I don't know his spiritual state. He started courses again at the university in Cluj, and we meet quite rarely.
Prayer Requests:
For an efficient work in evangelism
For wisdom and guidance from the Spirit
For divine protection
For Edi
Daniel Petrut - PIEI Missionary