Friends & family – it is time for an official update.
Many of you know bits and pieces of my journey to Romania but I also know there
are a lot of questions.
Where exactly are you going?
I am returning to Hope Church in Romania. Hope Church is a gospel-centered
community dedicated to growing and impacting people with the hope of Christ
from Draganesti-Olt, Romania to the ends of the earth. Their mission is to
fulfill the spiritual and physical needs of people according to the teaching
and practice of Jesus Christ. For more information: www.hoperomania.org
How long are you going?
My plan is to be in Romania for at least two years.
What is your timeline?
I am currently working as a nanny and spending time in prayer
and preparation. In April and May I will be attending the Center for
Intercultural Training (CIT) in North Carolina for long-term missionary
training. I will spend my summer doing ministry partner development as well as
enjoying time with my friends and family, including my youngest sister’s
wedding in June. My plan is to return to Romania by early fall 2016.
What will you be doing?
My main role will be Director of the Social House. The goal
of the Social House is to provide a physically, emotionally and spiritually
safe place for those transitioning from hard situations, especially orphans and
young mothers, which is something I am passionate about. My role will include
administration, counseling and mentoring but most importantly sharing the love
and hope of Christ.
What sending organization are you going
through?
I will be a missionary with Commission To Every Nation
(CTEN). CTEN is an inter-denominational missionary co-op serving 600+
missionaries in over 50 countries through administrative support and pastoral
care. Their motto is “Helping ordinary people partner with God to accomplish
the extraordinary.” For more information: www.cten.org
What will your needs be?
As a missionary with CTEN I am responsible for raising 100%
of the funds needed to live overseas. However, it is about more than raising
money. I need people to partner with me and my ministry through prayer,
emotional and financial support over the next two years. Right now I am in a
time of prayer and preparation but in a few months I will begin the active
process of ministry partner development. It is an important process and I want
to be prepared, intentional and focused as I move forward. However, if you are
interested knowing more about giving now, please contact me or visit www.cten.org/naomidemmon.
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Hope this helps answer some of your questions. I am getting
ready to send out my first newsletter which shares more about my journey and
how I decided on Hope Church and CTEN. If I do not already have your address
and you are interested in getting my newsletter and any future newsletters,
please message me and I will be happy to add you to my list. I am also open to
sitting down with anyone who wants to hear more! Thank you to all who have
already been supporting and encouraging me over the last few years!
