When OMer Ellie went on a short-term outreach, she saw a lasting impact on all the participants — including herself.
Moldova
Moldova began running short-term mission (STM) trips around 30 years ago. OMer Pavel describes these trips as a “spiritual adventure.”
Training with REACH led to a flourishing ministry among Turkish Roma communities in Romania.
“I’ve never been so proud to be a Moldovan as I am today. People from all over the country are jumping to help the refugees from Ukraine,” Eugen, the OM country leader in Moldova, shared after witnessing the poorest country in Europe rise to the task of caring for those fleeing Ukraine.
Traumatized by her past, Catea never wanted to return, but God led her back to her home village, where she now shares God’s love with neglected elderly.
After struggling with her own limitations, Oxana now trains others and encourages them that they don’t have to wait until everything is perfect before they can be used by God.
An annual outreach attracts not only children but also two women, who listen attentively and respond to the message.