Ten years ago this November, Brian Nibbe arrived in Romania. His family followed him in January, 1996. God has been blessing their efforts and, as Brian would say, "Let it be sufficient to say that anything that 'we' have done is solely attributed to what God has done."

What is God doing in Cluj-Napoca, Romania

"In 2004 we received title to the land we bought several years ago. In June we began to dig the foundation for our church building. In September we began construction on the main floor. We moved into the first half of the building January 2005. We had 117 in church yesterday (with 10 visitors) and it is already full; we have already packed out all of our rooms in the building and need the auditorium badly. What a good problem to have!"

The ministry of the Gospel Light Independent Fundamental Baptist Church of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is multi-faceted. Their annual Vacation Bible School this past year saw 45 professions of faith. A Sunday attendance record was broken with a high of 219!

Each week the church has an average of twenty people out for the weekly soul-winning time. Thousands of Gospel tracts and invitations have been distributed by the members of the church. The salvation message has been given out to hundreds of people in the area.

After a person comes to Christ for salvation, he and his family will receive teaching at the church to help them grow spiritually. There are classes for children, teens, college and career, ladies and a general adult class. Brian's wife, Lynette, teaches a monthly Bible study group with over thirty ladies attending. Their Bible Institute has recently graduated their first three men. This semester has seen an increase in enrollment with women as well as men taking the Bible training.

Music is very important at Gospel Light. As an accomplished pianist, Lynette has been an encouragement to others to use their musical talents. A choir of twenty-four people and a small orchestra of five instruments help to set the tone of the worship services. God has provided a former member of the Cluj Opera to help Brian with an important project. They have almost finished compiling a new songbook of about 350 songs for their services.

Another huge undertaking has been completed by a group of translators, proof readers and grammarians - all members of The Gospel Light Church. Their translation of the New Testament from the Greek Textus Receptus into the Romanian language is completed. The final review process will be finished in the spring and the printing of the New Testament will begin immediately.

Quite amazing - The Gospel Light Independent Fundamental Baptist Church of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, now pays for its own ministry from the tithes and offerings of its members!

Brian Nibbe states: "Blessings abound in Cluj-Napoca, and God is good - always. We have had battered women come to us; we helped an unwed, pregnant young woman; we have fed widows and their families; we have given out food, clothing and helped stranded people get home to distant cities and villages. We have attempted to do what Jesus would have done."

Do not be afraid to trust and unknown future to an all-knowing God.