Grace Upon Grace

Every time I get to the point of doing this report, I find it difficult to choose to condense them so that they do not take up a lot of space.

The month of October, for me and my wife has a special meaning: In this month both I and my wife reach an age, more specific, I will have my birthday on October 6th. and my wife’s birthday is on october 15th. And here, I would like to specify something very important, that around them, 2 very special families came to visit me: brother Cornel along with his wife Gabriela Ștef and also brother Alex with his wife Rodica Popa. I consider it the most beautiful gift. Also during this time they visited and did a nice program with the girls from the orphanage. They way this 2 families served, made the girls feel encouraged, build up, made them feel that someone cares for them and for a few hours had them feel the family feeling, like they belong to someone, they have a family.

On today’s Tigveni’s church program, on our prayer time we specifically prayed for everyone who stays behind PIEI and supports us, the missionarie on the field, but having the Stef’s and the Popa’s along with us, we just wanted to bless them and address them by name before God. May Jesus reward each and everyone of you for you efforts which are not in vain, you who pray for us and support us, with an eternal reward, something that lasts.

I also bring another news, namely to the widow Grozavu Florina: with God's help, we were able to put the roof on the house we want to build for her.

 Likewise, the training of workers for the ministry or making disciples according to a Biblical term continues and this will last 3 years. On the same terms, PIEI Romania has organizaed a special seminary called “Fathers and Sons” lead by Norm Wakefiled, at Alba Iulia PIEI Center. By the grace of God I was present with the 2 sons of mine Daniel and Marius Samuel and I was sosurprised tofind out new things. I was sorry that I didn't know some things earlier. But it was something so important that I already made a decision that one day a week together with my 2 sons we would have a meeting for an hour and invest in them. We will dive into the scriptures and have moments of prayer. I reckon that this Servant of God Norm did what John the Baptist did: prepared the way of the Lord. He encouraged us to invest in our sons, in other words to hand over the baton to continue until the coming of Jesus. Until then, we must pray and not separate from Jesus to do His will, amen!

 We continue to pray for the PIEI Committee from Romania: brother Timotei with the whole family, brother Jenu Ștef and his wife Violeta as they serve the Lord, brother Mike and Alysa Dima who labors alot for the ministry

Also we continue to pray for Cornel Ștef and sister Gabi who are continuasly working on sustaining this bridge between the missionaries from Romania and the sponsors from America, as well as sister Rodica together with her husband Alex who on the accounting side is a very big job, we can only pray for them that Jesus let him reward them as HE will find a way.

I want to mention Matei and sister Naomi and the beautiful and numerous family that he has, we pray that God will reward them in His Grace!

I will end with a verse from Romans 16:16 – Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.

 Traian Chilau PIEI ROMANIA MISSIONARY.

Service in God's Grace

This month, no matter how briefly I try to describe it, I cannot fully convey all the events that have taken place so far. To be clearer, Brother Timotei brought a team of 10 young people from Germany to the area where I am a missionary to do practical mission work. What does it mean to do mission work on the field? We went to widows, orphans, and very poor families, cutting wood with chainsaws, splitting it with axes, stacking it, cutting grass, painting with paint bought by Brother Timotei, both inside and on fences, etc. What I want to say is that in the five villages they visited, they gave a testimony that cannot be described. The villagers saw a group of young people speaking a different language, enduring unbearable heat, committed to helping poor widows who couldn't do the work themselves. Besides the voluntary work, each widow received groceries worth 50 euros. This action by Brother Timotei was a great service to me, raising my standing in the eyes of the villagers where I am a missionary.

Another blessing was when Brother David and his wife Carol came for four days to hold seminars on a very delicate subject: ANGER. Each time, about 40 people attended, and to be brief, it was a great BLESSING. At the orphanage, both the girls and Carol had a hard time parting. Among other things, the girls at the orphanage said they keep in touch with Sister Gabi Ștef and consider her like a mother who loves them. They received many memorable gifts from both Sister Gabi Ștef and the sisters from the church where Sister Gabi and Brother Cornel Ștef attend. Along with David and his wife, we had Brother Costel, who translated for us and accompanied us both to the orphanage and the churches. They were all a great blessing, and we pray that the Lord Jesus will reward them.

We traveled to the center in Alba Iulia, where a large number of American brothers and sisters were present, and we had sweet fellowship. To sum it up, we were spoiled with fellowship in the Word of God and with exquisite foods, making us feel like princes. We spent the last day together in Negrilești, in a pleasant atmosphere surrounded by a dreamlike landscape, making it hard to leave those places. It's easy to understand why Peter told the Lord Jesus on the mountain, "It is good for us to be here." I mentioned from the beginning that this update is different due to the many events that have taken place this month. The mastermind behind all these events was Brother Cornel Ștef, along with the team, including those in the kitchen, Maik, Alis, and Violeta Ștef, who worked enormously. May the Lord Jesus reward them. We cannot forget the national director of PIEI, Brother Timotei, Jenu Ștef, and others.

In this update, I would like to mention families I bring before the Throne of Grace: the family of Ed and Daiana, the family of Matei Scheau and Sister Naomi, who sent me medicine, also Sister Rodica and Brother Alex, who sent medicine for my wife, Sister Mărioara Barac and her daughter Gabriela. Along with our thanks, we assure you that we pray for you every evening. May the Lord Jesus reward you and bless your entire household. Amen! I conclude with a fitting verse: Revelation 22:12, "And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be." Amen. In the grace of God.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Serving with Joy and Gratitude

With God's help, we find ourselves in June when summer has taken its rightful place. As always, it is difficult for me to describe in detail all my ministry activities. The most important thing is that the Lord Jesus is present in our lives every day. And if I describe anything, we must understand that it is not my merit, but exclusively God's.

As I mentioned in previous updates; every day I have a schedule, but I have noticed that it varies from one village to another, from one gathering to another. There are also horizontal issues, which I believe exist in all churches, namely (Brotherly Relationships), and this is because we do not look to the Lord Jesus.

I would also like to share a joy from the village of Berindesti Corbeni, where, after years of work, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of this church. Since 1976, the year my wife and I returned from Pitesti to Corbeni, there were only 2 churches in the Arges Valley: one in Oiesti and the other in Corbeni-Berindesti. Now, thanks to God's grace, there are 9 more evangelical churches.

Currently, we are involved in making disciples in several Christian gatherings in the surrounding villages. Disciple-making has a history; Brother Cornel Stef from the States, whenever he came to Romania, his first question was "Where are my disciples?" So, for a year and a half, every Thursday we gather at the church in Oiești and go through the courses brought by the national director Timotei, who is a mature brother concerned with our spiritual growth. He has facilitated a Zoom meeting every Monday evening with brothers from Alege Viata. I can only say, What a Great God we have!

I would like to mention that about 200 people from the locality and beyond attended the 100th-anniversary celebration of the Corbeni-Berindesti Church. A tent was set up to accommodate us all. A choir from Bucharest came, and the gospel was preached! I had the opportunity to say a few words as well. We pray that the Lord Jesus will work in the hearts of those who heard God's Word.

I will stop here, not before testifying that you are all in my prayers, all who help me both spiritually and materially, and the PIEI committee from Romania and the USA. I would conclude with a verse that has done me much good, Matthew 28:20, "... And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Amen.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Reflections and Gratitude in Ministry

With God's help, we find ourselves in June, when summer has fully arrived. As always, it is difficult for me to describe in detail all my ministry work. The most important thing is that the Lord Jesus is present every day in our lives. When I describe anything, we must understand that it is not my merit but exclusively God's.

As I mentioned in previous updates, I have a daily schedule, but I have noticed that it varies from one village to another, from one gathering to another. There are also horizontal problems, which I believe exist in all churches, specifically (Brotherly Relationship), and this is because we do not look to the Lord Jesus.

I can also share a joy in the village of Berindesti Corbeni, where I have worked for years. We celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of this church. Since 1976, when my wife and I returned from Pitești to Corbeni, there were only two churches in the Valea Argeșului area, one in Oiești and one in Corbeni-Berindesti. Now, nine more evangelical churches have appeared. This is due to God's Grace.

Currently, we are involved in making disciples from several Christian gatherings in the surrounding villages. Disciple-making has a history. Brother Cornel Ștef from the States always asked when he came to Romania, "WHERE ARE MY DISCIPLES?" So for a year and a half, every Thursday, we gather at the Church in Oiești and go through the courses brought by the national director, Timotei, who is a mature brother concerned with our spiritual growth. He has facilitated a Zoom meeting every Monday evening with brothers from Alege Viata. I can only say, What a Great God we have!

I would like to mention that at the 100th-anniversary celebration of the Church in Corbeni Berindesti, about 200 people from the locality and beyond attended. A tent was set up to accommodate us all. A choir came from Bucharest, and the gospel was proclaimed! I had the opportunity to say a few words as well. We pray that the Lord Jesus will work in the hearts of those who heard His Word.

I will stop here, not before testifying that you are all in my prayers those who help me both spiritually and materially. I would like to mention the PIEI committee in Romania and the USA, Brother Timotei, who has a large volume of work, Brother Jenu, who has a big heart for all missionaries, Brother Mike and his wife, who always spoil us with their service whenever we gather in Alba Iulia, Brother Cornel and Gabi Ștef, who underwent surgery— the girls at the orphanage are more aware than I am of how Sister Gabi feels, and I am happy when they tell me about Sister Gabi as their mother. Sister Rodica and Brother Alex are like parents to the missionaries; they have often sent me and my wife medicine from the States. For the family of Ed and Dydi, whom we have known for a long time, I pray for all of them with joy for their health in both body and soul. For the family of Matei Scheau and Sister Naomi, whom we have known for a long time and cannot forget. Sister Mărioara Barac, who works hard sending me packages for the ministry—may the Lord Jesus bless her and her daughter, Gabi Grama.

I would conclude with a verse that has done me much good: Matthew 28:20 "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Amen!

In God's Grace

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

A Journey of Faith and Service in Ministry

Through the Grace of God, I would wholeheartedly like to share some of what God does through my ministry. As always, it's hard to summarize the events that happened in a month. However, at the suggestion of Brother Timotei, National Director of PIEI, to mention events from the beginning of the year, I would like to mention that God helped us start discipleship courses at the beginning of 2023, which we have not yet completed. But we rejoice each time and aim to grow together in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus. The purpose of going through these 10 steps (courses) is to produce capable workers for every good work. From the beginning, we must understand that we need to work in teams according to the gifts we receive from God. In short, I would mention a joy, namely Brother Timotei's visit this month, who got involved in the 2 places where we went, Rotunda and Oiesti, in the school program, maintaining an atmosphere through questions posed to the students and forming a constructive and pleasant dialogue. I would also mention the program at the Church in Tigveni where the girls from the Orphanage are active; here, we aim to grow in a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus and to do missions within the Orphanage. This is our goal in all mission points: to all have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus. Occupying ourselves with Him, with the treasures hidden in Him, we are freed from the snares of the Enemy. We thanked the Lord Jesus for the fellowship in Alba-Iulia and prayed for the organizers who made us feel good. May the Lord Jesus reward them! I would mention Jenu, who told us how God worked in his life. Mike and Alis served us meals. If I were asked what I took away from there, I would answer with the verse Hebrews 10:24 "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works." A practical help is prayer; we all need to mention each other by name before the Throne of Grace. There, we also bring our beloved sponsors, and I would mention the PIEI committees from Romania and the USA (Brother Cornel and Gabi Stef, who now need prayer the most through the difficult surgery Brother Gabi underwent, and Brother Cornel is undergoing I do with my wife to serve her. Sister Rodica and Brother Alex who labor for us to maintain our sponsors as best they can, for Ed and Didy, I think they are determined not to give up until we reach the Throne of reward. Sister Mărioara Barac called me to say she sent me 3 packages and they will arrive by Easter, I also talked on the phone with Brother Matei Scheau and prayed for both him and Sister Naomi with Joy. And at the right time, He will give us the appropriate reward. Amen. I would conclude with Hebrews 10:22 "Let us draw near... with a true heart in full assurance of faith..." because we have a Great High Priest. In the Grace of God.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Journeying with Joy

By God's grace, here we are at the end of March! As always, I glean from the activities I undertake with joy. All that I illustrate, I would like to see Jesus working in and through the ministry I engage in. For example, yesterday Brother Timothy called me, and I told him that my only free day is Monday! And he replied that he knew, which is why he called me since his free day is also Monday. On Tuesdays, we have a Bible study and prayer gathering at the church in Oiesti. On Wednesdays, I have a program at the church planted in the Roma village of Valea Uiasca. Thursdays are reserved for activities in Rotunda village, and after that, we go to the church in Oiesti for Discipleship School. By God's grace, we have reached Step 8, "The Christian as an Administrator." I don't know if we realize the benefits this study can bring to each of God's children. There have been many things that have helped me tremendously. For example, with the current step, I expected this course to address physical administrative aspects, but not spiritual ones like "Time" – if we can recover lost things, but time lost never. "Lord, help us" not to lose it anymore, as we can never recover it. Amen. On Fridays, I have a program with the girls from the orphanage at the local church, and in all my travels, I collaborate with Brother Aurel Stamoiu, who is also responsible for the gatherings in Oiesti. Saturdays are filled with various conferences with workers from all over the county on different topics. I would like to make a note: we have multiplied these courses by 20 each, and I would like to suggest at the county level to introduce them (of course) where they are accepted. I have archived them and can send them to whoever accepts them. I would like to share a line with you as well. Wherever I go, I have a keen desire for people to discover the sweet beauty of a personal relationship with Jesus. If you can understand that when this happens, my work is much smaller, and I am convinced that I meet that person at the feet of the Savior. Amen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, both in prayer and financially. I am glad my wife has gained weight; we pray together every night and have many reasons to be thankful that He controls all aspects of my life. I cannot fail to mention those whom I pray for every evening at 9 o'clock: The PIEI Committee from Romania and the USA, Brother Cornel and Gabi Ștef, here the girls from the orphanage inform me that Gabi Ștef, who they also call "mother" along with Sister Rodica and Alex Popa, who pays attention to my personal needs, I still have some of the medicines she brought me from the States. Brother Timothy, despite his hectic schedule, takes the time to inquire about each missionary. I cannot forget the Ed and Dydi Family, the Matei Scheau family and Sister Naomi, and Sister Mărioara Barac, and it was a great pleasure for me to talk on the phone with their daughter Gabriela, who is attentive to the needs of the mission. I pray for all of them every evening with joy. Surely only heaven can reward us because all our deeds are accounted for there. I conclude with a verse that has done me much good: Colossians 2:2-3 "their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ."

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Make Disciples

By the grace of God, here we are in this winter month, albeit without snow. Right from the beginning, I would like to share that at the beginning of this month, I was scheduled for tests and investigations at Fundeni Hospital to obtain the Medical Letter to get my Immunosuppressants. And I am joyfully announcing to you that the tests came out very well, especially regarding my liver. Another reason for joy is that my wife can eat and has gained weight. Especially after meals, I take her to the Church program. Another reason for joy is Sunday afternoon, on the way to another village, namely Gura Văii, where, together with the Maruntelu family and a soul named Ilie, we shared the gospel, and he accepted the Lord Jesus. With the Disciple Making School, we have reached step 7, it's been over a year since we started, and we all enjoy it because every time we learn new things. We now have Christianity and Confession as subjects, which we also share in other churches where we are invited. If we want local churches to grow, every child of God must be involved in Witnessing. For effectiveness, before going to the person with whom we are going to share the gospel, let's go to God in prayer ,and pray that God will prepare the hearts we are going to share the gospel with. In this regard, I encouraged the girls from the orphanage when I went with a brother last Friday to the program at the Church. I told them that they are Missionaries in the Orphanage, that's their field. Lately, I have been invited to many christian gatherings because they have heard that here in Oiesti we have started a Disciple Making School, and it is an opportunity to implement this vision in as many places as possible. And it is a great joy for me to tell them that before rising to heaven, the Lord Jesus said, "GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND MAKE DISCIPLES!" Not children because God begets children. This is our responsibility. I am glad that this week we have a fellowship meeting in Drăgănești-Olt at sister Florina's, and I am eagerly awaiting it. I would also like to say that every evening I mention you by name in Prayer, both the PIE Romania and US committees. For brother Cornel and Gabi Ștef, I heard you have a very strict regimen, for sister Rodica and Alex Popa, who are like parents, for Timotei I am a bit worried, he has a lot of work, and I am afraid he might fall under the burden! For Jenu and Mike, I pray that the Lord Jesus will protect them in His grace. For our wonderful sponsors, I wish them everything heaven desires for them: for the Ed and Dydi family, for the Matei Scheau family and sister Naomi, for sister Mărioara Barac, and her daughter Gabi, who donated to PIEI. And many others, I pray for everyone's health and for the Lord Jesus to reward them as He sees fit! Amen. I conclude with a verse that has done me much good: Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania

Sowing The Good Seed

Since this is the first update this year, it is appropriate to begin by expressing gratitude for the assistance of the Lord Jesus thus far. We do not know what the Lord Jesus has in store for us this year, but perhaps this year His promise, "I am coming soon," will be fulfilled, or we may be moved; in any case, we should be ready. Let us also say, "The Spirit and the Bride say, 'Come!'" Revelation 22:17. I would like this update to be brief and to convey something other than my weak words, namely, "The work to which I have been called and which I believe accompanies me according to His promise. By His grace, I have a mission every day. Monday was considered my day off, but for some time now I have decided to reserve it for visits. First, I pray, and then I visit a family, usually those who do not attend church, with the sole purpose of sowing the good seed of God's Word.

We have a program at the Oiesti Christian Church on Tuesdays for prayer and Bible study. We have been going through the Bible from Genesis, and now we are studying Leviticus.

On Wednesdays, we have a program in the Romani village of Valea Uiasca. I particularly enjoy it here because more children come, and we emphasize memorizing verses.

On Thursdays, we have a program in Satu Rotunda from 2:30 to 4:00, and then we move to Oiesti for the Discipleship Training School, where we are at step 7. I mentioned that it has been one year since we started.

On Fridays, we have a program with the girls from the Orphanage.

Whenever I do missions, I have this appeal: "How to have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus." John 15:5 "Apart from Me you can do nothing."

On Saturdays, various fraternal fellowship meetings take place in different locations.

Sundays are the busiest day because I have to be in two places, one in the morning and one in the evening, but I do all this with joy and hope that at the Rewarding, we will rejoice together with all who have worked with me for the advancement of His Kingdom.

And because both of you and I want to write to you in the order you are listed on the prayer list: The PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA. Regarding the entire Committee, when I mention you before the Throne of Grace, my heart is more connected to you, because since we met, you have not left me. And you have helped me in the mission all this time. Along with you, I cannot forget our wonderful sponsors: the ED and Didy family, the Matei Scheau and Naomi family, and Sister Mărioara Barac. I had the opportunity to speak on the phone with their daughter (Gabi), which brought me great joy. I am convinced that more is involved in this partnership service, but the Lord Jesus knows them, and in due time, they will all be rewarded.

I would like to mention one more thing before concluding this update; My wife is feeling better, eating well, and gaining weight. I mention this because I know you are praying for her. I conclude with a verse that has greatly encouraged me: Hebrews 12:2 " Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God..") In the Grace of God,

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Less Talking More Doing

I would like to express my gratitude to God for all the care received thus far. We find ourselves at the end of the year, and we have many reasons to be thankful. As I reflect on my journey, this month marks 8 and a half years since I underwent the transplant. Also, this month, we distributed 550 gifts to two orphanages and three Roma villages. With God's help, we have brought a drop of joy to many hearts.

This month, I aimed to be modest in words and richer in illustrations, so that you could rejoice with me about the lost sheep, lost coin, or lost son. Another reason for gratitude is that my wife has gained weight, from 49 kg to 57 kg. Upon closer examination, it is evident that God has been behind everything I have done.

I cannot overlook the fact that the entire PIEI committee in Romania and the USA and our dear sponsors.

I believe that together we form a team, and in due time, we will receive our reward from the gracious hand of our Great Savior, Jesus Christ.

Until then, and considering that the moment of the Lord's coming is very near, it is time for us to work. I would conclude with a verse that aligns with recent events: Blessed is he that considereth the poor:

Psalm 41:1-3

“The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive, and he shall be blessed upon the earth:

And thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing:”

 In the grace of God,

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Reason For Gratitude

With the help of God, we find ourselves at the end of the year, specifically at the end of November! I say this because we do not know what tomorrow holds! I am not sure where to start, but I think it would be appropriate to begin with joy. My dear wife has gained weight, going from 49 kg to 56 kg. Regarding memory, she still knows me, and that is also a reason for gratitude. Every day, we read the Word and pray together, and I take care of her more than myself. Until now, I take her to church, although not everywhere.

I would like to mention that every Friday, we have a program with the girls from the Tigveni Orphanage at church. The goal is to make disciples out of them and for them to be missionaries in the orphanage because we have an objective (that when the Lord Jesus comes, the orphanage will be empty). We see the villages of Rudari, Valea Dumiresti, Valea-Uiasca, and Rotunda weekly, and here, too, we have an objective to make disciples.

In this direction, we started a Discipleship School with materials from Brother Timotei, the national director of PIEI. I announce that we have reached step 6, and it is a great joy and blessing. I confess that for me, walking step by step with the flock, some things are new. I also do this work joyfully because the Lord Jesus accompanies and strengthens us.

Before sending a few pictures, I would like to mention that both the leadership of PIEI in Romania and in the United States are on the same wavelength and are interested in the progress of the work for each missionary. Therefore, we pray for them, and I would like to name them as they are listed in the prayer list: Brother Cornel and Gabi Ștef, Brother Alex and Sister Rodica Popa, Brother Timotei and Brother Jenu. We pray with joy for all because we form a team.

I cannot forget our wonderful sponsors: ED and DAIANA, who have not left me for many years, the Scheau family, and Sister Naomi, Sister Mărioara Barac. I pray with joy for all that the Lord Jesus will reward and bless them as God sees fit.

I would like to conclude with a verse of great comfort: John 17:24 "Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world."

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Recompense

By the Grace of God, here we are at the end of October and autumn. First of all, I would like to mention that both my wife and I celebrated our birthdays this month, and we thanked God that He has helped us up to this point.

I would like to begin this update with the Joy that our brothers and sisters in Alba Iulia prepared for us at the meeting we had with the PIEI missionaries. (Partners In Evangelism International) I have called this fraternal fellowship "Fellowship From Heart To Heart". In a word, we felt "Blessed". Everyone went out of their way to serve us. I would mention Mike along with his wife Alis, Jenu with his wife Violeta, sister Rodica with her husband Alex, brother Timotei, brother Cornel, Stef from the United States, and others.

It was as if we were royalty; we can only thank them from the bottom of our hearts, and may the Lord Jesus reward them as He sees fit. How national PIEI National Director Timotei, along with brother Cornel Ștef and the Popa family, maintained this atmosphere made it more of the heart than theological.

A few words about the places where I serve: Weekly, we meet at the Church in Tigveni with the girls from the Orphanage, and we have Bible study and prayer. A joy that I would like to mention is that Gabi Stoica brought a girl from the Orphanage for the first time, and she received the Lord Jesus! A cause for great joy both here and in heaven. She never leaves empty-handed.

Then, in the Roma villages of Valea Uiasca, Valea Dumiresti, and Rotunda, I strive to bring them into a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus! And the good news is that every week at the Evangelical Church in Oiesti, we have a Discipleship Bible School! From several villages, every Thursday at 5:30 PM, we meet and go through the courses that brother Timotei brought me, and we have reached step 5 out of 10. Their purpose is to train workers for service. I felt the need to contribute with gasoline for their transportation.

I would like to show one more thing, and with this, I will conclude. Every evening at 9 PM, I bring you all in prayer to the Throne of Grace, everyone who has been involved with us in this beautiful work of proclaiming the Gospel and growing the Kingdom of God. I would mention the PIEI committees in Romania and the USA, the Ed and Didi family, the Matei Scheau family and sister Naomi, sister Mărioara Barac, and all the missionaries wherever God places them.

I would conclude with a word of relevance: Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.” 

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

At His Disposal

By God’s grace, I have reached this month, and I say this every day, giving Glory to the Lord, for it is a miracle that I have surpassed 8 years since the transplant. God, who is Sovereign, determines how long each should stay on earth. 

Also, I know from the Word that everyone must appear before the Judgment Throne of Christ to receive their reward according to their faithfulness. In this regard, I work and strive so that, depending on the Lord Jesus, I may be at His disposal. I would like to share a few words and at the same time briefly recount a memory that brother Timotei stirred in me by asking a question about preparing workers for church planting. I would like to point out that each planted church is unique. Many years ago, the brothers Stef came to my area and evangelized in many villages, but they left, leaving me with a great field of work. Evangelical churches sprouted, but the hardest work was just beginning. In each locality, I prepared people among them who have the work of God on their hearts. I always entrusted them with responsibility and sought for them to have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus. At present, every Thursday from 5-6 PM, we have a Discipleship School at the Church in Oiesti. We prepare them for the already established churches; we have 4 villages, and we are at step 5, 'The Christian And The Bible. I mentioned that I received these courses from brother Timotei. I would also like to share a great joy, a young family who returned about one year ago but who had two children, and one on the way. They did not have a civil marriage at the City Hall, and this month they formalized their marriage and also held a Love Feast at the Missionary Building in the City, with about 50 guests in attendance. It was a great joy that we were witnesses to this event.

The program at the Orphanage is progressing, and here we prepare girls to serve inside. Although there is much more to say, I stop here, but not before saying that each evening you are in my prayers, and I bring you before the Throne of Grace. I conclude with a verse that has greatly comforted me: "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10."

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

My Goal

Through God’s grace, we find ourselves at the end of August, and I wish to write a few lines, expressing gratitude towards God and then offering a prayer. It's very difficult to convey the emotions I experience at each mission point, but what I cannot express, the Holy Spirit can. Therefore, I try to write every report with my heart, hoping that it will be read with the heart as well.

In this message, I would like to emphasize that at every mission point, my goal is to meet in Heaven with all those who hear the Gospel. Whether it's a funeral, a program with the girls from the orphanage, visits to samll villages, various conferences with workers, or disciple-making work, the Name of the Lord Jesus may be glorified. And when the Lord Jesus returns, may we receive our reward, and I pray that all those who have supported me in this great work will be rewarded as well.

I think of the PIE Romania and USA committees, and as I have written in my notebook, every evening at 9 o'clock, I remember you in my prayers: Cornel and Gabi Ștef, who surprised me greatly by joining me in my mission for almost four days – I could hardly believe it; may the Lord Jesus reward them. Rodica and Alex Popa, Timotei and Jenu, Mike Dima, and sister Oara who handle the reports. I joyfully pray for all of you. Of course, our wonderful sponsors are not forgotten: the Ed and Daiana family, the Matei Scheau family, and sister Naomi, who sent medicines for my wife on behalf of Liviu Dragomir, and sister Mărioara Barac. I pray for every missionary on the frontlines, that the Lord Jesus may be with them in their battles, whether it's at the orphanage, in the neighboring villages, or at gatherings where I am called to preach the Gospel, build up, encourage, and comfort, all in dependence on the Lord Jesus. Amen.

A great joy is that my wife has started eating, and she now weighs 53 kg compared to 49 kg. Her illness is progressing, but I pray, and I ask you to pray as well, that it progresses more slowly. I take her with me to gatherings, but not everywhere. I am sending you some photos of the work I am involved in. I would like to conclude with a verse that I read today, and it comforted me, especially in these times when the Lord Jesus is ready to return: Genesis 45:20 “Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.”

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Sweet Fellowship

I would start with the Meeting with the Missionaries that we had in Alba Iulia at the PIEI Center. In those 3 days of fellowship, we all encouraged each other with words given to us by the Holy Spirit from His Word. We were honored at this gathering by brother Cornel and Gabi Stef, along with Grace. I don't think I can accurately convey how I felt in those moments. We all competed in how to serve one another, a "Lesson of Service," in which we missionaries were the elders. Then the greatest joy was when brother Cornel and Gabi Stef, along with Grace, came to the area where I serve. For 4 days, like never before, they participated in the mission with me. On Saturday, July 15th, we organized a fellowship meeting with a few families at the cabin where Christian Camps are held. Some of these families had recently returned to God. What happened in Alba Iulia continued in Curtea de Arges. Only the Spirit of God can describe the atmosphere of growth in which everyone felt encouraged, built up, advised, and comforted!

Both brother Cornel and sister Gabi prepared food better than at a restaurant. Brother Cornel suggested that we do something like this once a month. Then on Sunday, we went to the village of Oiesti to the Evangelical Church, where we had the entire program again, encouragement, comfort…

In the end, the people from the village agreed to take a group photo, like a grand celebration. After lunch, we went to the village Uiasca, where 3 families recently turned to God. Here, sister Gabi became friends with a young woman who desires to work with children and memorize God's Word.

On Monday, the whole day at the building where Christian Camps are held, sister Gabi, Grace, and brother Cornel took care of a group of girls from the Tigveni Orphanage. It was a sweet fellowship! Brother Cornel confessed to me that he is envious of me, but in a positive way, so that I feel encouraged. When you're surrounded by such brothers, how can you not serve with more zeal? I have to stop here, but I've only shown a glimpse of the joy these wonderful brothers have poured into us.

I would conclude with a word that greatly uplifted me, "1 Peter 4:11  If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen."

We pray for the PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA. I joyfully pray for all of them, and I know they also pray for me.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Not I but the grace of God

First of all, I would like to begin with a joyous occasion; this month, specifically on the 9th, I celebrated 8 years since the transplant. The second joy is that my wife, who was 49 kg, has reached 52 kg. And we can feed her now, without needing assistance, she goes to the bathroom on her own, and much more.

Regarding the School of Apprentices, we are progressing slowly, it's true, but we all enjoy it. We don't learn for grades, but I had to clarify, namely that grades are recorded in Heaven, and the examination is also held there. "Behold, I am coming soon. And My reward is with Me..." 

Here on Earth, we have practice. Dear brothers and sisters, what brings me the most joy is that every day I have a schedule, and for this, I thank God every day for the health He gives me.

With the girls from the Tigveni Orphanage, we have a weekly schedule, and every time we learn something new from the course we finish number 2, and next week we will start number 3. In the nearby villages, we see them weekly and do the work of building, encouraging, comforting, and evangelizing when needed. I am not the one working, but as Apostle Paul said, "Not I but the grace of God."

Nevertheless, I would like to mention that in the field, we face many unforeseen circumstances such as widows, orphans,... For example, an orphaned child named Daniel for coming to Church and buy things for his family, we bought him a bicycle. We wish to put into practice everything we learn, and for that, we need prayer to be helped.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the help you provide, both in prayer and materially. And we bring each of you by name before the Throne of Grace. We pray for the PIEI Committee in Romania and the USA.

I recently read Matthew 11:29 "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."

Prayer Requests:

• For my wife and me to know how to proceed with her. 

• For the School of Apprentices to instill the desire to serve everyone. 

• For planting 5 church communities in the next 5 years.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Daly Mission

First of all, I thank God that we have reached this day and that He daily carries our burdens. Dear brothers and sisters, as I write this report, I am coming from the program we have every week, namely Friday with the girls from the Tigveni Orphanage. I thank God for keeping me healthy so that I can go on missions almost daily. It is very difficult to describe in detail both the joys and the sorrows that you encounter daily, but I wholeheartedly believe that the Spirit of God will complete what I cannot convey.

Every Sunday morning, I rotate among four churches where I have worked on planting them, and I hope that they will be able to function independently without assistance. After lunch, every Sunday, I go to Uiasca, where I have visited a few families, and we are implementing a program to strengthen the local assembly. On Monday, I contacted a family near me who expressed a desire to have a Bible study at their home. On Tuesday, we have a Bible study and prayer gathering in Oiesti. On Wednesday, we have a program in two villages, Uiasca and Dumiresti, and I usually return home around 9 p.m. On Thursday, we have a program in Rotunda from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., we have a Discipleship School at the Oiesti Church, where we are currently at Step 3, "The Christian and the Holy Spirit." On Fridays, we have a program with the girls from the Orphanage.

I would like to mention that I am accompanied by brother Aurelian Stamoiu in Rotunda and Uiasca, and on Sundays, my son Daniel accompanies me. If I were to prioritize in order of importance, I would place Discipleship-making in the first place. Since we live in the northern part of Arges, we have identified only five localities without churches, and within our group, we have discussed that after completing the Discipleship School, our objective is to establish evangelical churches in these localities.

And we can say that the entire northern area of Arges County is an evangelical Christian church. These localities are currently in prayer, and they are as follows: Capatineni, Corbeni, Cicanesti, Aref, Valea Danului. I have written their names down, and if you remember, please bring them before the Throne of Grace, and may the Lord Jesus reward you. Also, in our prayer, please pray for my wife, who has started eating a little more and has reached 50 kg. Our daughter is helping me a lot. I conclude with a verse that has done me so much good: Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Time of Fellowship

By God’s grace, here we are at the end of March. As I have shown in previous reports since the beginning of this year, I am focusing on a work that Jesus has put on my heart. The work is called making disciples. We started at two and now we've reached 12 and the list remains open. The ten courses with the ten steps that brother Timotei gave me I started multiplying the courses and alongside the book he also received a notebook. Every Thursday at the Church in Oiesti from 16:30 we meet as in school and teach each other. We are at the beginning but everyone loves learning many truths from the Word of God. At the girls' orphanage I finished the course on Christian Journey.

Their job or home is the orphanage. We now focus on preparing workers for the service. I have in mind the following villages: Rotunda, Uiasca, Dumiresti, Tigveni and Oiesti. Another pleasant surprise that brother Timotei gave us all of the missionaries, is the meeting at the Alba-Iulia Center. The Spiritual Field was the Holy Spirit both of Michael and of Relu and of Timotei who served us but with freedom to intervene. Brother Mike served us at the table. Brother Jenu told us about the difficulties he had encountered in the building. Everyone worked a lot. The great joy was brought to us by sister Rodica who was with us at the video conference meeting. For all of us, we pray that Jesus repays you as he finds all the effort you make for us.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

God Knows When

In February, Grozavu Elijah the man who received his hearing aid 3 months ago has now passed away and now we understand how sovereign God is.

The Bible School of Making Disciples that we started last month in the Church of Oiesti, now has five members. We are following the course of Christian Journey that we have received from brother Timothy our National Director.

5 Sundays my son Daniel along with his wife are accompanying me on the mission, they don't have children and I want a grandson or granddaughter to hold. I remember many years ago, I was at Ed and Daiana’s house and a daughter of theirs named Sara was married and had no children and we prayed to have children and the Lord gave them. Now it's their turn to help me in prayer for Daniel and Gabriela.

During the week I am assisted by a collaborator named Aurelian Stamoiu.

Another reason for prayer is for my wife. Now when I write I have a hospitalization ticket and I have to present myself Wednesday. I can't give her food but more forcefully because she's going to vomit.

I would also like to pass by the program at the Tigveni Orphanage and it is about moving them to different locations in Project Houses but probably next year. 

I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who support this Mission and assure them that every evening from 09:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. we meet at the Throne of Grace and bring them in their name so that He repays them.

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary

Living Desire to Make Disciples

Through God’s grace, we have entered a new year and we are thankful to God for the way he has protected us and His promise that he will be with us until the end. We said we entered this year but we don't know if we will end it here. God is sovereign. I would like to say from the beginning that this year I have a living desire on making disciples, and for this I have drawn up a plan: based on a word from the Scripture in Isaiah 32:8 "But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand."

Because I don't know when I will go Home to Jesus, I have a vivid desire to meet all of us who have led us to the Lord Jesus. The work may continue even after my departure. That is why the material that brother Timotel gave me is good for making disciples to use it. The plan that I have made and started is this: In the village of Oiesti which I started now Thursday with 4 students each has a notebook and there is rather a dialogue in the other villages. At Oiesti is brother Stamoiu with his 2 sons Adrian and Daniel and brother Radu Gratian and the list remains open. At Rotunda I have 2 brothers Topliceanu lon and brother Andrei, a promising young man.

In Dumiresti is Maruntelu Cristan with the 2 boys Leonard and Samuel. In Uiasca I have only one young man who comes once a week from work and who I saw has the heart for the work called Grozavu Liviu. This is the Plan and because my workload increased I had to reduce from the place where the number of workers grew to the Church in Curtea de Arges where I served for 7 years. For this I go less often and because my wife is sick and dependent on someone. I am pleased to announce that when he is free from work my son Daniel is helping me along with his wife. I would also like to show that this year the girls from the orphanage at the church in Tigveni are gathering and we have an objective that the girls who are taking classes and we have the Christian Adventure course we have the goal to go through the orphanage and the mission to proclaim Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Traian Chilau -PIEI Romania Missionary

According To Our work

With God’s help, I will speak about what happened this month so that we can once again acknowledge that we do not know in advance what God, who is the Sovereign, has in store for us.

On November 3rd, a brother from our church left this earth at the age of 54. I've known him for over 30 years and he was a good English translator. God is Sovereign, what He does now we don't understand but we will someday.

At the funeral more than 200 people participated. It is hard to part but we are comforted that soon we will all be around our Lord Jesus. Until then is time to work so that upon His arrival we receive our reward according to His promise: “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” (Revelation 22-12)

I would also like to recall that I enjoy so much the time spent with the girls from the orphanage both with the program we have and the fact that Sunday comes to the program a pretty big number. Another joy that I have comes from the villages around, that they return to the Lord Jesus and receive Him in their hearts.

For example, with the Grozavu Ilie who has a hearing problem, but now it has been solved by obtaining a hearing aid at half price, meaning 500$.

I would like to note the encouragement I have received from brother Cornel Stef to solve this problem as brother ED and sister Didy support this charity financially.

Another news I received from sister Rodica and brother Alex to gather some support for Christmas gifts from sister Barac and brother Matei Scheau.

Next month I'm gonna start ordering wholesale but first I want to consult with the girls at the orphanage about what each bag should contain, no more than five dollars each bag because based on my calculation I have 500 bags along with children from other villages.

Thank you very much for the support in prayer and financially that our Lord Jesus put on your heart to do. We also do not forget to mention before the Throne of Grace each and every one of you.

Prayer Requets: 

• For my wife Nely, the disease progresses to be slower 

• For the mission I have for next month regarding Christmas gifts to do it under our Lord Jesus care

• All those who have heard the gospel on the occasion of the funeral of brother Cristi Petricioiu, to return to God.

I would end with a word that has brought me so much good: “He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.” (Proverbs 16:20)

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary