March Update - Lee Skelton

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

We want to thank everyone for their prayers as we traveled back to Romania.  To hear more about our journey visit my wife's blog at www.skeltonfamilyadventures.blogspot.com

The adjustment of setting our internal clocks forward eight hours to Romania time is almost complete.  We are back in the full swing of things once more. 

One of the reasons for this update is to share with you how God is blessing the work in Sibiu.  We have emphasized the importance of the members getting involved in the Lord's work.  This has become evident during our absence when we were in the states.  Ana Maria was baptized into Christ on Sunday, February 15th.  This Junior university student has been in our thoughts and prayers for some time now.  Please pray for her as she continues to grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord.  Pray that her faith be strengthened and that the Church can be a source of encouragement as she begins her walk with the Lord.  In addition to the baptism the members have been doing some visitation, planning an upcoming lock-in, as well as continuing to meet for worship. 

We are excited about what 2009 will bring in terms of church growth.  Here are a few other specific things I ask that you bring before our heavenly Father in prayer:

1.  Our time with Ryan Bunge

     Ryan wants to come and work as a part of our missionary team in Sibiu. Ryan and I are 

     working together during the month of March to discuss his future role in  

     the work in Sibiu.  Ryan has a working knowledge of sign language and has been going 

     to the local deaf school to work with the professors and young people.  There are 

     approximately fifty kids in the school.  The professors are excited to have him there.  

     One of the teachers has indicated that he would like to study with us.  Please pray 

     for this new avenue of outreach into Sibiu, Romania.  Please pray for Ryan as he 

     continues to raise his support.  He wants to join us full time by the month of 

     September. Please pray for him and that God will send congregations and individuals 

     his way to partner with him so he can join in the Lord's work in Sibiu.

2.  Lock- In

     This will be happening during the second week in April.  Please pray for a successful 

     turnout from congregations we will be inviting to Sibiu.  Pray that Christians will be 

     encouraged and those who are considering obeying the Gospel will take one step closer 

     through this activity.   At the present time ten of our members have committed to going

     to a lock in at the end of the month in Oradea.  Please pray for us as we travel and that 

     our congregation will grow spiritually as a result of our members participation.

3.  Vacation Bible School

     Please pray that we will find enough teachers to come.  We have eleven but would like 

     at least four more.  Contact Michael Elrod at the Ovilla Church of Christ if you think you 

     may be interested in coming this summer.

4.  WEI Campaign

     We are planning to have a campaign beginning in June.  Please pray that we find the 

     teachers necessary to conduct this beneficial outreach.

5.  School teacher

     One of our members is considering working with my wife full time in the school   

     instruction of our children.  Please pray for her as she decides what role she will play 

     in this important avenue of service.

6.  Bible Studies

     We are starting our studies up again with our students.  It is a special joy because 

     many of them have been visiting with their friends.  The result we have several new 

     studies that we will begin this month.   Please pray for the open hearts and minds of 

     these individuals as they come to know more about the Word of the Lord.

I hope all is well with you and your family.  Thank you for your continued prayers and support of my family and the work we are endeavoring to do in Sibiu.

In Christian love,

Lee Skelton