Pray For Romania

Nicu Sotir (wife Marta) serves as one of the pastors at Biserica M28 Bucuresti (Church M28 in Bucharest). The M28 stands for Matthew 28 and represents the church’s commitment to the Great Commission. The church recently hosted a VBS where over 40 children attended.  The two youngest Sotir children, Abbi & Anna Greta, were participants while their oldest, Nikolas, helped his parents and others as volunteer workers.  As the church has grown, Nicu & Marta were able to transition to an advisory role.  M28 plans to repeat this event again this summer. 

Still A Need For Christ In Romania

Nicu has expressed a deep concern for Romania as the culture continues to embrace an open tolerance to sin and an unhealthy interest in self-esteem - even within the churches.  They are noticing a lack of love for truth, love for the Scriptures, and any desire at all to sacrifice for the Gospel and Christ. One way they have tried to combat this trend is to get more involved in Biblical Counseling.  There are a few ACBC certified counselors at M28 but they are praying for more and working on another training seminar in October of 2024.  This is a bigger task than we might realize since all ACBC curriculum is in English.  It is upon them to translate all of the materials and brochures.  They have also started a podcast within this part of their ministry.

Bringing Good News To The Gypsies

Nicu has been more intentional working with the few Gypsy pastors in the area to help equip them for ministry.  They were able to reach out to children in two different towns and spend time in local Gypsy churches.

Pray for wisdom as they take steps to advance Biblical Counseling in Romania.

Pray they will rest on God’s providence. 

Pray for safety and fun during the Sotir’s summer vacation.