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The Town We Work In

CIACOVA

(CHOCK-OH-VAH)

Ciacova is a 600 year old town in Timis County, Western Romania.  It is located  28 km South from the city of Timisoara. (Timisoara is where the revolution against the dictator Ceausescu began)

According to the 2002 census, Ciacova had a population of 7282 inhabitants.  It received the status of town in 2004.  Approximately 20,000 people live in the surrounding area who can benefit from Tabita Ministries. 

See pictures of people being helped ...

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News 24.com

Romania issues flood alert

2010-07-05 20:08

Bucharest - Romanian authorities on Monday issued a flooding red alert for several towns along the Danube, which has risen to a record level, threatening to cause further damage in the hard-hit country.

The Danube has topped its record level in three eastern Romanian cities - Fetesti, Braila and Galati - which run major flooding risks in the coming days, the national water authority said.

Romania has been hit by severe storms and floods since June 21, which have left 25 people dead and forced 16,500 more to leave their homes. Some have been able to get back since then.

These towns are not in the area where we work;however please pray that the Christian Churches in these areas can extend help. Many predict these floods will take a heavy toll on the already struggling economy.




With Your Help -The Exterior is Finished ... THANK YOU !!!

Enterprise Land     MULTI PURPOSE BUILDING
  • Agape Sunday Outreach
  • Drop-in Center
  • Life Skills Coaching
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Fellowship Hall

The Exterior and Lower Level of the Learning for Life Center is complete!  This building will facilitate Tabita Ministries Programs such as the Agape Sunday Outreach, Drop-in Center, Life Skills Coaching, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Fellowship Hall for Church activities and Wedding Receptions etc.  The upper level, still in need of funding for completion, consists of an apartment for a future Life Center Program & Outreach Director. It is a very solid building constructed to the highest European Union standards. 

Click here to view construction pictures.
It's Not Just a Building...
Flavius' at his 18th Birthday Party
 
The Learning for Life Center is not just a building.  It's like a huge bill board saying 'Jesus Loves You, Jesus wants to help you, and Jesus cares for you'. 

Communism, especially under a dictator, does not promote the concept of sharing or helping your neighbors, let alone the existence of a loving God.  Romania has been free from Dictatorship for 20 years but the damage is far reaching. Communist ideology doesn't disappear overnight and the controlling tentacles of the State Religion reach deeply into the communities.  Along come the Christians, often referred to as the 'Repentance Church', and they are not to be trusted, so people are told. Tabita Ministries,with the help of the Lord, is beginning to chang these notions in the town of Ciacova and the surrounding area. Recently a youth outreach was held in the Learning for Life Center with very positive results.  Youth from other villages were invited and they had a great time of fellowship, music and receiving the word from Pastor Marius.  They didn't realize they could have so much fun in a church setting. Christian Community is being established.  Many of the people in the town of Ciacova are quite curious about the 'Repentance Church'.

 (Just a note: Marius Pastors the Baptist Church: however, Tabita Ministries is trans-denominational, operating out of the Learning for Life Center constructed on the church property.) 

Another event that has made a positive impact is the recent 18th birthday party of one of the young people.  This is an important birthday in Romania and many of his friends from school were invited.  The party took place in the Learning for Life Center and these youth, who do not attend Christian events, were so excited about the good time, they want to have their 18th birthday parties at the Center!  This is a real breakthrough!  By the way, Pastor Marius gave a salvation message and they are all very interested in hearing more about Jesus.  We can see this facility being used by the Lord to bring many to his Saving Grace.  This is what it is all about. 

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Salutari din Romania
The Biserica Crestina Baptista Ciacova congregation can  hardly believe the blessing they are receiving from the people in Canada.  They are so grateful.  This would not be happening if it were not for your willingness to give beyond your church community.  Thank You to all who have helped and will continue to help.  This truly is your work also.


Milton and Kathi
forTabita Ministries Romania

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