Traveling to Europe, especially to the former 'Iron Curtain' countries that

have so long been closed for visitors, is very exciting, but can also be quite tiring.

Jet lag is common when changing 7 or 8 time zones, so the team will discuss

strategies for avoiding that as much as possible as the trip nears. More importantly,

you must be prepared to walk everywhere you go in the small towns that we'll be in,

and there won't be any air conditioning! Here are some other things you need to know:

* It is recommended to get your hepatitis A and B vaccinations (may take 6

   months, so start now)

* Get your passport as soon as possible

* Attend the team meetings for preparation (probably one or two per month)

* Pray regularly that God would enable each one of us to be a true light for Him

   on this mission trip, and that He will protect us in every way.

* Start saving money! Costs are outlined below.

If you do not have funds already, you may want to talk with your pastor and the

mission leader in your church about your plans to serve the Lord in Romania during

the summer months. Also share with your family and friends, and ask them to pray

for you and support you. If you need a letter from us to your pastor or missions

director, please let us know.

You should have your passport application submitted by March 1st to ensure you

 have your passport well ahead of time. If you currently have a passport,

please check the date of expiration. To obtain a new passport, you will need the following:

* 2 passport pictures (taken at AAA or a photo shop)

* A certified copy of your birth certificate

* A photo ID or your social security card

* A completed passport application form, to be submitted to any of the

passport issuing offices in person. www.travel.state.gov/passport_services.

We have limited space available, so don't wait too long. The following must

be submitted to One to One to reserve your space on the team:

* A completed application form, mailed to your Team Coordinator

* A completed agreement form

* A $200 non-refundable deposit, made payable to One to One International.

This deposit will later be deducted from your total cost.

* Food, lodging, transport, air travel, and insurance come to US$2800.00

dollars per person. You also need to send the total amount at least 20

days before the departure date to our office in Pensacola, Florida.

* We also want to encourage you to share with your church about One to

One's ministry and ask the pastor and others to make a donation, so that

we can sponsor the poorest of poor to still attend a youth camp this sum

mer.

This year's trip will take place in July, but keep yourself updated with latest on our

websites. www.121usa.org. All updates and other information are posted there on a

regular basis.

We will be stationed in the town of Arad, and nearest airport is in Timisoara.

To give you an idea of what a typical day in Arad will look like, see the schedule below:

7:30-8:00 Breakfast

8:15-8:45 Prayer and Devotion

8:45-12:00 Ministry

12:30-2:00 Lunch

1:00-5:30 Ministry

5:30-6:30 Dinner

6:30-9:30 Ministry, Fellowship, or Free Time

9:30-10:00 Group debriefing, prayer, and devotion

Capital: Bucharest. Borders: Black Sea, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Hungary,

Ukraine, Moldovia.

Area: 237,500 sq. km. (slightly smaller than Oregon). Population:

21,657,162.

Languages: Romanian, Hungarian, and German.

Ethnic Groups: Romanian 89%, Hungarian 9%, German 0.4%, Ukrainian,

Serbian, Croatian, Russian, Turkish, and Gypsy 1.6%.

Religions: Romanian Orthodox 70%, Roman Catholic 6%, Protestant 6%,

unaffiliated 18% Life Expectancy: 65.5 male, 73.5 female (1996 data).

Climate: temperate; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow and fog; sunny

summers with frequent showers and thunderstorms. Government: republic,

proclaimed on December 30, 1947; gained independence from Turkey in 1881.

Currency: lei (L).

Industry: mining, timber, construction materials, metallurgy, chemicals,

machine building, food processing, petroleum production and refining.

Agriculture: wheat, corn, sugar beets, sunflower seed, potatoes, grapes,

milk, eggs, and meat.

Minerals and resources: petroleum (reserves declining), timber, natural gas,

coal, iron ore, and salt.

This mission trip to Romania is a ‘team’ mission project, and not a pleasure trip to Eastern Europe.

The following is a set of expectations for each team member. This page must be signed and returned with your application and deposit. Please read the following items very carefully and initial each line to indicate your understanding of what is involved in this mission trip.

Initial each line after carefully reading the information

___ I understand that the living conditions may be more primitive than in the U.S., and that there may be times when things do not go according to plan. I will endeavor to see God’s sovereign and gracious hand in every change and in every inconvenience.

___ I understand that since Romania is a foreign country, I could unknowingly come in contact with persons carrying communicable diseases that are not typical in the United States.

___ I understand that it is my responsibility to speak to my physician about the health risks of traveling to Romania and will seek his/her counsel concerning immunizations and precautionary measures against any possible communicable diseases.

___ In advance of this mission trip, I will seek to prepare myself by reading and studying about Romanian history and current events, by attending team planning meetings to the best of my ability, and by personally praying for the preparations and our team’s ministry in the U.S.

___ I understand that while in Romania this trip will involve times of personal spiritual reflection, Scripture reading, journal writing, group discussion, singing, sharing personal testimonies of God’s work in my life and team meetings, and I am committed to participating in these activities that I might grow in my faith.

___ I will commit to finding two prayer-partners to pray for me daily during our trip to Romania.

___ I understand that One to One International is taking the lead and I am committed to following their directions and to maintaining a joyful, servant-like spirit while on this mission trip.

___ I will make it a priority to share with others what I have learned from this experience upon my return.

___ I understand it will be expected of me to endeavor to show myself as a disciple of Jesus Christ have the support of my family in participating in this project make it a priority to attend the preparation meetings, before the trip begins cheerfully do without some of the comforts to which I am accustomed dress modestly and appropriately.

___ I understand that the Romanian culture is different. I understand that in worship,

      I must wear a skirt (over the knee) if I am female, I should not wear excessive jewelry,

      makeup, or draw excessive attention to myself. Also, I understand that it is not acceptable to smoke, drink alcohol, or use any illegal drugs.

___ I will not be carrying any fire arms or other prohibited items with me on this trip.

Signature: ___________________________________

P.S. At this time we are only inviting people who are 18 years or older to be part of our team to Romania.

Please send the completed agreement, application form, a $200 non-refundable deposit and a copy of your passport to our Pensacola office to reserve your place on the team.

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"one of the most oppressive and cruel regimes the world has seen"   "The HIV rate in Romania’s orphanages is the highest in Europe"   "one of the highest abortion rates in the world"     Romania For 45 years Romania was ruled by one of the most oppressive and cruel Communist regimes the world has seen. People starved while dictator Nicolae Ceaucescu sold the food the country was making to other countries. Government policies tried to make families have loads of children by making contraception illegal. Because of this, many unwanted children were left in overcrowded and squalid orphanages. Under Ceaucescu’s regime Christians were under great persecution. Their lives were severely restricted – denied access to higher education and refused decent jobs. Many were thrown into prison or tortured. Many Christians bravely refused to deny Jesus and risked their lives to demonstrate against the dictatorship. In 1990 Ceaucescu was over thrown and executed. Conditions in Romania struggle to improve while drug abuse, abortion rates and prostitution are all on the increase.   Youth Facts Translyvania, home to the legendary Count Dracula, is now part of modern Romania. A Dracula themepark is opening soon and hoping to attract tourists from all over the world.     Answers to Prayer Since 1989 there has been a steady movement of church planting. On average 5 new church buildings were opening every week until 1999. Pray that these churches will become established and effective. Pray that more money and people will be able to be released, so that more churches can be planted.     Challenges for Prayer Romanian society is affected by high rates of violent crime, prostitution, alcoholism and drug abuse. Romania has one of the highest abortion rates in the world. Pray that people would find hope and freedom in Jesus. Unfortunately some minority religious groups still suffer from persecution from the Orthodox Church rather than the government itself. Pray that there might be even greater opportunities and freedom for people to share the gospel in Romania. Thank God for the survival of the Romanian church through the years of persecution. Pray that the church would continue to adapt and grow, without compromise, now that there is more freedom to worship. One of the most haunting of Ceaucescu’s legacies is the hundreds of thousands of children abandoned in orphanages or living on the streets. The HIV rate among them is the highest in Europe. Pray for all those who are working with these children that God would use them to love and reach out to this broken generation. Home Page