Narrative Romania Day 1

We all ate lunch at Betania Baptist Church and were greeted by the Texas and Romanian flags (see picture). Then the mascot needed some ear rubbing, Eliescu the dog. You don't offically get into the Church grounds without greeting the mascot (picture). Later met with the Pastor Brother Vallie concerning the order of the conference. The ladies began setting for their conference (see before & after pictures). Steve (missionary) and I went to the Romanian answer to "Lowe's" for last minute purchases. Oh, by the way notice the hand rail on the steps that last year's VBS purchased (picture). In short it was a long day!

1st Day Romania

Flight over

(This is Amsterdam Airport)

Left Dallas Monday at 3pm 9 hour flight to Amsterdam,

then 2.5 to Budapest. We stayed in Budapest 1 day

then 3 hour drive to Arad, Romania.

We arrived in Arad on Wednesday Afternoon.

Mission Trip to Romania & Ukraine

Kenneth Wayne Denniston
(October 2, 1942 - July 1, 2009)

Just like "Barnabas" (the son of encouragement) in the New Testament, Kenneth encouraged others toward the study of, involvement in and going on missions.

Kenneth and Marie were scheduled to go on the trip to Arad, Romania and Kiev, Ukraine next week. His untimely death will make the trip bittersweet. I therefore dedicate this trip to the memory of Kenneth Denniston.

Mission Trip to Quemado

Seven of us went ot Quemado June 8-12th, 2009. We worked at the Cornerstone Children's Home where Steve and Laurie Mercer are the directors. The home is 26 miles north of Eagle Pass & 35 south of Del Rio right on the Rio Grande River. Several of our team transferred beans from 2,000 lb. bags of beans into wal mart bags (3,000 lbs of beans were handed out on wednesday in just one morning), they painted the director's office, also cleaned rooms; while others of us worked on constructing a 30X40 steel building.

Border Mission Trip to Quemado

Thailand Missionary Ryan Roe Visits Central Baptist

Ryan shared his ministry








Steve followed up with a thank you








Tex Ryan and me








Ryan's parents (Steve & Judy)








The Welcoming Committee
Ryan is right of center