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Charis Foundation – Retreat Center & Ministry, Oradea

Posted on August 6, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge, Wednesday August 06‏ 2014 Today we wish to introduce you to Daniel & Mona Ciupe of Charis Foundation in Oradea, Romania, close to the border with Hungary. What a great ministry they have! When we first met it … Continue reading →

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meet Pastor Horvath

Posted on August 6, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge, Tuesday Aug 5‏ 2014 Meet Pastor Horvath of Maranatha Church in Tg Mures, Transylvania, Romania. It was a chance Facebook connection just a few weeks before our Fall 2012 ministry trip that led to a schedule adjustment so … Continue reading →

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young adults of Onesti

Posted on August 5, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge, Monday Aug 4 2014 At first glance, the city of Onesti presents the typical reminders of the cold grey Romanian image of communist dictatorial times. But looking beyond the multitude of identical apartment blocks we found some joyous … Continue reading →

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why August is important for BB

Posted on August 4, 2014 by dougjohns

To all our friends, What a great Sunday we had at our church here in Kimberley today. The people of St. Andrew’s are so good at cultivating a climate of welcoming grace to all our visitors. Our church was full … Continue reading →

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story day 2 – Gherla

Posted on August 3, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge Aug 2 2014 This photo is from our last visit to Gherla, in May 2014. Yvonne is with Romi & Marta, their children Andrea & Sami, and Romi’s parents. They lead the Philadelphia Gypsy Church, renting a small … Continue reading →

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story Day 1 – Chinari

Posted on August 2, 2014 by dougjohns

The village of Chinari, which is near Targu Mures in Romania, is a small rural community on the Mures River. On visits to this part of Romania we regularly visit a church there on Saturday evenings. The music is loud, … Continue reading →

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Returning to Romania?

Posted on July 11, 2014 by dougjohns

SOON WE WILL BEGIN PLANNING THE 2014-2015 SCHEDULE: If you have a desire to join us on a future mission trip, or if you are in Romania and would like us to bring our preaching/teaching ministry to your location, please … Continue reading →

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glad we could help

Posted on January 8, 2014 by dougjohns

A few good friends of Barnabas Bridge joined forces last month to help two small churches in Romania. Biserica Stanca Vieti (Rock of Life Church) in Ghimbav, near Brasov, where the children were helped with Christmas shoebox gifts. We assisted … Continue reading →

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kids kids kids

Posted on December 10, 2013 by dougjohns

Etta Horvath and the dear children of her kids club ministry in Tg Mures, Romania. Invest in the next generation – let them know the love of Christ – help them to live responsibly. Show love, receive love. So glad … Continue reading →

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Romania in September

Posted on October 18, 2013 by dougjohns

    This was visit #4 for Yvonne and visit #7 for me – all in less than 3 years! We are thankful for the encouragement and support from people all around the world, and for the backing of our … Continue reading →

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