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THE SKELTONS
Lee, Stephanie, Elizabeth,
Hannah, Jacob, and Sarah
(photo taken
January 2009 by Mike Cabe - Click on the photo to see the
large version)
The Skeltons are in Sibiu,
Romania, spreading the gospel
in that city. Their sponsoring congregation is
the Ovilla Church of Christ in Ovilla, Texas, just south of
Dallas. That church's website is located at
www.ovillachurchofchrist.com (clicking this link will
open a new window).
E-mail address:
skeltonromania@yahoo.com
Click
here to see a video about the work in
Romania
(Running time: 9:20, Windows Media Player 9, 10, or 11 required)
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Lee sent several photos on October 16, 2007.
Click here to view the photo album
(opens in a new
window).
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We've
posted 90 photos that the Skeltons took of the beautiful
city of Sibiu and several of the people there.
Click here to view the photo album (opens in a new
window). |
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Photo
album - "How to prepare the Fruit of the Vine for
communion in Romania" - 11 photos from the vine to the
storage bottles. CLICK HERE |
Lee
spoke about the Romania mission work to the Family Builders
Class (South Plains Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas) on
August 20,
2006. Click
here to see photos from his presentation. |
LOTS of information and photos
about Sibiu and Romania is available online. For example:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibiu and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania
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 SEPTEMBER
2009
Photos from September VBS, Men's Coffee,
and Ladies' Day
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JULY
30, 2009 PHOTOS FROM VBS
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APRIL
4, 2009
Dear Family and
Friends,
Greetings
from.....well I don't know exactly where to send you
greetings from since I started this update in Sibiu,Romania
and have been in transit since March 28th. I am currently
at the National Bible Bowl at ACU with my son who is
competing with several hundred young people over the book of
John. I will be flying back to Sibiu on Thursday, April
9th. The majority of my family is currently in Sibiu so
please say a special prayer for Stephanie and the girls
during my short absence.
GRANDFATHER PASSES AWAY
A LIFE WELL
LIVED. This phrase describes the long life my grandfather
was blessed to have on this earth. He lived to be ninety
four years old in a committed marriage to my Grandmother
Ozzella Lilly for over seventy-one years. He was still
driving until Cancer began to take its toll. I was able to
fly down to Texas to be with my extended family and
participate in the funeral service. I will miss this dear
man. Please keep my Grandmother in your prayers.during this
difficult time. A memorial fund has been set up to honor the
life of this committed Christian. If you would like to
donate please send your gifts to:
Lamar Avenue
Church of Christ
Att: Mission
Fund
3535 Lamar Avenue
Paris,TX 75460
(903) 785-0387
 NEW
WORKERS
Alice Marinescu a
local Romanian Christian teacher has agreed to come and work
with us during 2009 to help my children with schooling and
my family with language instruction. She has been an active
member for many years and is an invaluable part of our
mission team. In addition she is helping with some of the
secretarial duties involved with the work.
Ryan Bungee spent
the month of March with us in Sibiu. Ryan is a recent
graduate of Sunset International Bible Institute. He has
been on a fact finding mission to see how we would work
together as well as find out about daily living in Sibiu.
We have decided we work well together and have invited him
to join our team. He has gone back to the United States to
raise his support. He hopes to join us full time in the
work in Sibiu beginning in August 2009. Please pray for him
as he begins to raise his support.
CONSTRUCTION
Thanks to the
generous contributions from our supporters we have been busy
constructing the cubicle walls and puppet stage for our
Vacation Bible School. We have the framing done for the
puppet stage as well as all the new cubicle walls built. I
still need to finish putting the cork board on for the
bulletin board but we are very close to completion. A big
thank you goes to Constantin and his coworkers as well as
Ryan for all their help.
 BIBLE
STUDIES
In addition to
the ongoing studies that I have been conducting we have had
several new contacts in the community. Ryan Bungee made
contact with the deaf school. There are approximately
seventy deaf students that live at this facility year
round. Ryan was able to make contact with the director as
well as many of the teachers and students. We believe this
might be a viable area for outreach in the future since Ryan
has been trained in the deaf language. Please pray for
these and other opportunities that may open up in the
future.
WEBSITES
You can see what
is going on with us via pictures and other informational
articles at:
www.romaniamissions.info and
www.skeltonfamilyadventures.blogspot.com.
E GROUP
Our class
continues to grow. It was a joy to see some of our VBS
students and new as well as mature Christians attending the
class. We have been discussing attributes people in society
need to have if that society is to flourish. Past topics
have included honesty, integrity, caring, and courage.
These and other concepts are necessary in the life of
Christians and are of interest in a society that is
considering how to grow and work among the nations around
them. Please pray for this special class as we bring people
one step closer to knowing what God wants of them as they
live in an imperfect world.
 LOCK
IN AT ORADEA
Here is a picture
of the group who attended the lock in at Oradea (click on
the photo to see the larger version). Sibiu took the
biggest group ever in recent years to a national church
event. Twelve from Sibiu went to attend the lock in as well
as staying an extra day to worship with the church on
Sunday. It is a joy for Christian brothers and sisters to
gather together to worship and to unify around the word of
God.
LOCK IN
AT SIBIU
We are hosting
our first national church event in Sibiu. Christians from
around Romania will be coming for a time of song, study, and
fun this coming Friday. Please pray that all will go well
as God's people come together for fun, food, and fellowship.
ACU
ANNOUNCEMENT
It is the end of
an era. After decades of hosting a bible bowl competition at
Abilene Christian University it was announced that the one
in 2009 would be the last one. I do not know the reason why
they are concluding this longtime event but whatever the
reason I find it sad that this Christian University will no
longer be hosting a program that has brought thousands of
young people closer to the word of God. In truth, many of
those individuals will be disheartened to hear that such a
good work has been disbanded for other pursuits, hopefully
in time there may arise another event like this in the
future.
FAMILY
Stephanie has
been busy with homeschooling the kids, making fabulous meals
for all of us, as well as updating the prayer list for the
church in Sibiu. I do not know how she is able to keep up
with everything sometimes (If you would like her to
send you the prayer updates email her at
stephanie_skelton2002@yahoo.com). Sarah,
Hannah, & Elizabeth have been very busy with school. It is
a joy to see them growing and learning. It is my honor to
be their father.
Well, that is all
I have time to write for now. It is time for me to get back
on the road. Jacob, who is living with the O'pry family in
Lubbock, was on the team that finished sixth place in the
Senior, experienced division. He also won a first place
medal in a UIL competition in computer science at Canyon,
Texas on Friday. I have really missed being part of these
activities in his life. Please continue to pray for him
and that he will continue to give honor not just to his
earthly father but more importantly, his Heavenly One.
In Christian
Love,
Lee Skelton
Matthew
28:18-20
MARCH
11, 2009
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
FEBRUARY
14, 2009
Dear friends and
family,
It was a pleasure
seeing many of you during our stay in the states and to
update you on our work in Romania. To
all those who gave us a place to stay the night during our
travels we want to extend a special thank you for your
hospitality. To our faithful supporters who are praying
and supporting the work we are doing we appreciate so much
your partnership and sacrifice. To the good people in Sibiu
we miss you dearly and will be home soon.
The congregation
in Beaver, Oklahoma digitally recorded my update talk when I
was there. If you would like a copy of this video DVD you
can call or write them at: Beaver
Church of Christ, P.O. Box 278,
Beaver, Oklahoma 73922,
Phone: (580) 527-1954
Listed below is
our travel schedule. Please say a special prayer during our
journey. May God bless you in your endeavors to serve the
Lord.
In Christian
love,
Lee Skelton
Matthew 28:18-20
Itinerary:
Saturday, February 14th
Leave from Wichita Falls to
Dallas, Texas
Sunday, February 15th
Worship with the
Ovilla Church of Christ in
Ovilla, Texas
Monday,
February 16, 2009
1st Flight
Departure: 11:59 Dallas, USA
- Dallas Ft Worth, Terminal B
Arrival: 15:53 Washington , USA
- Dulles International
Airline:
United Airlines UA 7519
(operated by another
airline) Aircraft: Embraer 170
Time between flights 1:41
2nd Flight
Departure: 17:34 Washington,
USA - Dulles International
Arrival: 07:35
Munich, Germany - Munich
International
Terminal 2
Airline: United Airlines UA
902 Aircraft: Boeing 777-200/300
Time between flights 5:40
Tuesday,
February 17, 2009
3rd Flight
Departure: 13:15 Munich,
Germany - Munich International, Terminal 2
Arrival: 16:05
Sibiu, Romania
Airline:
Lufthansa LH3466
Aircraft: Canadair Regional Jet 700
JANUARY
31, 2009
The
remainder of the Skeltons' USA schedule:
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Sunday, February 1st
AM Penalosa Church of
Christ in Penalosa, Kansas
PM Sylvia Church of Christ
in Sylvia, Kansas
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Wednesday, February 4th
Shamrock Church of Christ in
Shamrock, TX
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Sunday, February 8th
AM Church of Christ in
Gentry, Arkansas
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Wednesday, February 11th
Faith Village Church of
Christ in Wichita Falls, TX (unconfirmed)
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Tuesday 10th, Thursday 12th,
or Friday 13th
Church of Christ in Kamay,
TX (unconfirmed)
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Sunday, February 15
Ovilla Church of Chris in
Ovilla, TX
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Monday, February 16th -
Skelton family flies back to Romania - The route home
goes from Dallas, TX to Washington, DC to Munich,
Germany to Sibiu.
DECEMBER
12, 2008
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Greetings
from Sibiu, Romania!
It has truly been a busy year
for my family. We invite you to hear all about it while we
are on furlough in the United States. The following is our
travel itinerary and proposed speaking schedule of where we
plan on being while in America. Please contact our
overseeing congregation, the Ovilla Church of Christ, for
any updates or schedule changes at (972) 617-7447 or you can
reach me by email at
skeltonromania@yahoo.com.
Dec 17 7:25AM Depart Sibiu
on Tarom RO 315
9:00AM Arrive in
Munich
11:25AM
Depart Munich on Lufthansa operated by
Air Canada LH9636/
AC847
2:45PM Arrive
Toronto /LBPearson
6:55PM
Depart Toronto on United
operated by
Air Canada UA8147/ AC1047
9:24PM Arrive @
DFW
Confirmed schedule:
Dec 21 AM Central Church of
Christ, Burkburnett, TX
Dec 24-25 Christmas in
Wichita Falls with Family
Dec 28 AM Stratford church
of Christ, Stratford, TX
Dec 28 PM Hooker church of
Christ, Hooker, OK
Dec 31 PM Hugoton
church of Christ,
Hugoton, KS
Jan 4 AM
Beaver church of Christ ,
Beaver, OK
Jan 4 PM Western
Ave church of Christ,
Liberal, KS
Jan 7 Leave for Virginia
Jan 9-10
Romania/Albania Missions Conference
Stafford, VA
Jan 11 Sprinfield
church of Christ,
Springfield, VA
Jan 14 Maxwell Ave.
church of Christ,
Ardmore, OK
Jan 18 Lamar Ave church of
Christ, Paris, TX
Jan 21 - 24 Sunset
Workshop,
Lubbock, TX
Jan 25
South Plains church of Christ,
Lubbock, TX
Feb 1 AM Penalosa church
of Christ, Penalosa, KS
Feb. ? Ovilla church of
Christ, Ovilla, TX
This
is the confirmed schedule of events
so far. We still have several congregations to hear back
from.
Unconfirmed:
Dec 21 PM Burkburnett church
of Christ, Burkburnett, TX
Dec 29 Satanta church
of Christ,
Satanta, KS
Feb 1 PM Pratt Church of
Christ
Still planning out February's
speaking arrangements
We looking forward to seeing
you at some point in our travels while in the United
States. We do have some dates during the week or in the
month of February we could come to visit with your
congregation or Mission committee. Just contact us. We are
needing to raise $500.00 in monthly support
In Christian love,
Skelton Family
Lee, Stephanie, Jacob, Sarah,
Hannah, & Elizabeth
skeltonromania@yahoo.com
DECEMBER
7, 2008
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AUGUST
14, 2008
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Our
family in front of an old thatched-roof house at
the village museum in Sibiu. This museum
was created from homes and buildings being moved
from all over Romania. They represent many
different periods in Romanian history. At
times it is a living history museum. |
4th
of July celebration with the World English
Institute (WEI) students. |
WEI
graduation ceremony |
We
had Vacation Bible School at the church building
this year. The students were taking time
out from their lessons to enjoy some Kool-Aid
and cookies. |
Painting made by
one our members as a backdrop for a skit put on
for our VBS teachers. |
VBS class
co-taught by David and Ryan |
VBS class taught
by Michael |
VBS class taught
by Brittany |
World English
Institute sign on the church building.
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Lee and Stephanie and the WEI teachers
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website,
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JUNE
18, 2008
Dear friends and loved ones,
It is a joy to report that my family has
arrived safely in Sibiu and have hit the ground running.
Here are some of the joys and challenges we have experienced
in our labors for the Lord:
THE
MOVE
I do not know if I can adequately
describe the experience of what a missionary goes through
when he leaves for the mission field. I will try my best to
explain. Take a moment and look around
where you live. Imagine that you have to give, sell, or
throw away almost everything you have. Could you do it? My
family gave one car that we had to a struggling Sunset
student and his family, our van we gave to our overseeing
congregation which is trying to sell it so we can raise
funds for the purchase of a small vehicle here in
Sibiu. We gave many of our most precious items away to
friends and family all over the United States. With lumps
in our throats the trash man hauled off a lifetime of
memories attached to some child's drawing, a note of
encouragement, or a card that simply said, "I love you
Daddy." The children had to say goodbye to their toys,
their friends, everything that they knew. We saw three
trucks and a trailer travel to the Goodwill store with
everything that did not sell in the garage sale for pennies
on the dollar. A lifetime, gone. How could we do it? Well,
how does any missionary do it? Do you remember what Peter
said and Jesus reply? "Peter said to him, "We have left
all we had to follow you!" "I tell you the truth," Jesus
said to them, "no one who has left home or wife or brothers
or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God
will fail to receive many times as much in this age and, in
the age to come, eternal life." - Luke 18:29-30 All
the "stuff" we left behind pales in comparison to what we
have in Jesus Christ. I humbly ask for your prayers as we
start over here in Sibiu, Romania. May God be glorified
through the work that is undertaken to reach the lost!
THANK
YOU
We are very grateful to all our friends
and supporters who helped us in this move. We wish to thank
the members of the South Plains Church of Christ in Lubbock,
Texas for helping us load, sell, save, fix, throw away,
clean.....everything that had to do with the house
and our "stuff". Stephanie and I do not know what we would
have done without you. To the congregations in Beaver,
Oklahoma, Penalosa Kansas, and Ovilla, Texas thank you for
sending funds to offset this expensive move for which we are
in your debt for keeping us out of extensive debt. To our
supporters who have patiently provided the means for my
families needs throughout our ministry here in Romania we
would not be here if it were not for you. To our family
thank you for your words of encouragement and support. I
know I have left someone out but realize what my brain fails
to remember the Lord will never forget! Thank you for what
you have done in aiding this ongoing work.
WORLD ENGLISH INSTITUTE CAMPAIGN
BEGINS
What an exciting time to be involved in
the work of Sibiu. We now have a sign outside our building
advertising our campaign. It includes a web address where
people can go and do the studies on-line if they are not
available to come to our building during the campaign. We
are expecting a lot of studies resulting from this sign
since our church building has a bus stop right out front
with a medium amount of traffic going by our building each
day. It has truly been a blessing having Tom Langley from
WEI with us this week as he guides us through this
evangelistic campaign. We had an initial meeting in the
auditorium with many of our students who will be starting
classes this week. We did not have enough teachers from the
states commit to this first of what we hope will be many
campaigns in years to come. Instead of having one on one
studies the first two weeks we have three students per study
hour scheduled. In the last two weeks of this campaign we
are grateful that we will have three teachers from the
states coming to help us alleviate this problem.
 THE
FAMILY, NEW BEGINNINGS
I spent the last three months in Romania
alone engaged in the work and preparing for my family's
arrival to Sibiu. I can honestly say it finally feels like
home with them here. The girls are still trying to adjust
to the time change (If my five year old Elizabeth
stays up until 1:00 am due to jet lag one more time I may
just cry!). During the short time I was in the
states the thirty year old American washing machine here in
Sibiu broke. We cannot find parts for it here and are
having replacement parts coming with an American who will be
in Sibiu in two weeks. We have been hand washing clothes
which is very tedious. Everyone at Church has been very
welcoming to my family. I hope our presence here will
breathe new life and hope into the congregation. Stephanie
has been busy preparing menus on what she will cook while
the campaigns are going on as well as getting the building
ready. She is also working on children's bible class
materials. The girls have been busy helping Stephanie and
working on learning not only the Romanian language but
German as well. It is a big adjustment starting over and we
ask for your continued prayers and God's blessings in what
we are endeavoring to do for Him.
 WAYS
YOU CAN HELP
Our overseeing congregation has set up a
fund for the purchase of a small car. This will allow me to
travel to area villages to teach with the Romanian Bible
Academy. It will give me the opportunity to train future
Gospel preachers who cannot afford to come to Sibiu for
training. It would also be a great blessing in helping my
family take care of the day to day responsibilities around
town. If you can give in this effort please send your
contributions to the address listed below to the Ovilla
congregation with a notation in the memo section that says,
"Skelton- Romanian Car." We still need to
raise $8,000.00 for this purchase. My family is seeking
congregations or individuals to partner with us in the
Lord's work. One of our key supporters has informed us that
they will be involved in a building program and will be
unable to help financially at the current level. If you
would like more information please email us. In addition to
email you may send communication to us through our
overseeing congregation, the Ovilla Church of Christ at:
Ovilla Church of Christ
3420 Ovilla Rd
Ovilla, Texas 75154-3302
(972) 617-7447
May God's riches blessings be upon us all
as we strive to serve in His kingdom!
In Him,
Lee Skelton
skeltonromania@yahoo.com
Then Jesus came to them and
said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been
given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to
obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am
with you always, to the very end of the age."
(Matthew 28:18-20)
 JUNE
8, 2008
Greetings
from Sibiu, Romania!
It is a joy to share with you how God is
blessing the work in Sibiu, Romania. A lot has happened
since our last newsletter. Allow me to briefly share some
of the highlights.
ROMANIAN BIBLE ACADEMY
We are blessed in Romania to have a
national preaching school known as the Romanian Bible
Academy. I humbly ask for your prayers as I have been
placed on the Executive Board of Directors. Pray that I
will serve in an effective way that will will bring glory to
God through the training up of Christians to serve His
church in Romania.
WORLD ENGLISH INSTITUTE
The church in Sibiu has taken on a new
work to reach lost souls in Sibiu. We are having a campaign
with World English Institute. For the past three months our
congregation has been laying the groundwork for our teachers
who will work us this summer. Local Christians have been
canvasing beauty parlors, Internet cafes, universities,
schools, and a variety of area businesses to invite people
to this unique time of study. Church members have been
talking to friends and neighbors. They have spent time
placing fliers and posters around town. Many hours have
been dedicated to this task. Please pray for many souls to
be reached through this new evangelistic effort. This will
start in late June. We have eighteen students at this
writing who have committed to studying over several weeks.
SPIRITUAL
GROWTH
I am humbled by the Christians in Sibiu.
We recently had a holiday where all public transportation
ceased for the day. We had one member that lives in a small
village outside of Sibiu. Instead of missing services on
Sunday she hitch hiked into town! Other members literally
walk two miles to be at church on Sunday in
rain or sunshine. Members can recall sermons preached over
the years and tell you passages, topics, and what year it
was preached. It is an honor to work with this congregation
of believers. Please pray that they will continue to mature
in their faith.
CAMP RETREAT
Recently young Christians from different
parts of Romania came together for a time of study and
fellowship at a campsite outside of Cluj. Over fifty people
were in attendance. Young people were able to build bonds
of unity and friendship between the congregations in
Romania.
CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH INSTITUTE
(VBS)
The church has a unique situation here in
Sibiu. We are able to go into the local high school and
share God's word. We have thirteen teachers coming from the
states in July. The church in Sibiu has been in high gear
preparing for the summer activities. We are receiving a
great response to the invitations. Please pray for another
successful year in reaching out to children and their
families with the message of Jesus
WEEKLY
PRAYER GROUPS
There is a weekly prayer group that has
been meeting for the past four months on Tuesday
afternoons. It is a time where over an hour is spent
praying for the evangelism of Sibiu and the efforts that are
being made to reach the lost.
FELLOWSHIP MEALS
It has been a blessing to sit down and
break bread with the brethren. Over the past two months we
have a special devotional time where Christians share their
joys, struggles, and what would help encourage them in their
walk with the Lord. Through these discussion periods we
have been able to implement new ideas to bring the local
Christians together in a stronger spirit of unity.
COUNSELING
Romania is still working to come to grips
with the wonderful democracy they now enjoy. Their is a rise
in materialism among the people and all the problems that
come with it. A lot of my time recently has been spent
counseling people from God's word in and outside of the
church.
NEW BEGINNINGS IN ROMANIA
I have been apart from my family for
three months as preparations are at an end to move my family
to Sibiu, Romania. I will be in the states for two weeks to
help my wife with the final preparations. I am so thankful
for the Internet that allowed me to communicate with my
family during this difficult period apart. We are very
excited about the opportunities on the mission field of
Sibiu and appreciate all the people who have joined us in
the work through their prayers and support.
COMMUNICATION
In addition to email you may send
communication to us through our overseeing congregation, the
Ovilla Church of Christ at:
Ovilla Church of Christ
3420 Ovilla Rd
Ovilla, Texas 75154-3302
(972) 617-7447
A NEED
Our overseeing congregation has set up a
fund for the purchase of a small car. This will allow me to
travel for my work in area villages with the Romanian Bible
Academy. It will give me the opportunity to train future
Gospel preachers who cannot afford to come to Sibiu for
training. If you can give in this effort please send your
contributions to the address listed above for Ovilla with a
notation in the memo section that says, "Skelton - Romanian
Car". I want to thank those who are planning special
contributions at their church to help us in this effort.
May God's riches blessings be upon us all
as we strive to serve in His kingdom!
In Him,
Lee Skelton
skeltonromania@yahoo.com
(on behalf of Stephanie, Jacob,
Sarah, Hannah, and Elizabeth)
Then Jesus came to them and
said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been
given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to
obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am
with you always, to the very end of the age."
(Matthew 28:18-20)
South
Plains Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas held a going-away
reception for the Skeltons
on May 28, 2008. Click the
small photos below to see the larger version.
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