I am so blessed with the way people have been encouraging me and partnering with me as I prepare for Moldova. These past few Sundays have been busy with sharing about Moldova in different churches. I have received a lot of good responses. Four churches have decided to partner with me though prayer and one-time or monthly support. Thanks so much to the Stillwater Church, Valley Christian Assembly, Bethany Christian Assembly and my home church: The Duvall Church. May God use us to affect change in Moldova and around the world.
Its hard to know how my finances are looking because each gift or pledge takes time to process. I should have a better idea in the next few weeks of what else needs to be done before I can leave. I am looking forward to joining my team in Moldova: The Raatz Family (Andy, Nancy, Elissa, Natalie and Lauren) The Darrins (Troy, Heidi and Heather) Shauna (teacher for the missionary kids) and Corrina (Technical Services). Pray for unity among us.
Some of you may be aware that there is a situation with living permits in Moldova and the Raatz Family (left). Moldova has become home to this wonderful missionary family over the past few years. The five of them, along with Shauna, are in the country right now beginning new projects. But Moldova, like many developing countries in the world, is constantly changing its laws. Although no visas are needed to visit the country, a living permit is now needed to stay. After hours of paper work, meetings and lots of prayer, the Raatzs, except for Andy, are all being denied their living permits. On Thursday they all must leave the country of Moldova and their home for three months. Their schooling is interrupted, they must be away for Christmas and the work on the home for trafficked will be delayed. The family is heading to Kiev to stay with friends. Andy will come back to Moldova for two weeks and do his best to get the permits before the family makes any permanent decisions. Please pray for the Raatz family that God's will would be done. Also, I am not sure how this will affect my leaving in the near future. I will continue praying for and raising up partners here until my budget is met and some more definitive decisions are made.
Many Blessings and Thanks for your prayers.
Sara Tady
Sara_Tady@msn.com
