Sanders Family in Moldova

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The Night of Scum

Last night was our 2nd  official Scum Game night here in Moldova!  We invited young Christian singles from our church, Lord's Resurrection, and our friend Tanya who is serving here as a missionary with Child Evangelism Fellowship and her friend, Kelly, who is in the middle of a business intern here in Chisinau.  Jennifer graciously hosted everyone with delicious food coming out of the oven all evening and the Moldovans were particularly interested in the Chicken nuggets, Bruscetta (lightly toasted bread topped with a mix of Brinza cheese, tomatoes and basil), Apricot Scones and Apple Crisp with ice cream.  In the beginning explaining this game was challenging, but once everyone got the hang of it, they were hooked.  Of course we were thrilled when Nadia, our beloved childcare assistant, beat everyone of us hands down.  We are thankful for the special memories made through the universal body of Christ being able to share in their joy of laughter.  Laughter is the language that knows no barriers.  These games are a great way for us to connect with some of the young leaders of our church.  There are also several guys in this group that I (Richard) have been intentionally meeting with to disciple. 

Welcome!

Thanks for your interest and visiting our home on the web.  We are excited to share with you what God is doing here in Moldova and in our family.  Since everything begins with God, it is appropriate that we explain the reason we have followed His plan for our lives here to Moldova.  It begins in Psalm 67 where the Israelites start off in verse 1 by asking for God's blessings.  The second verse is just as important, but sadly is often not talked about.  It reminds us that we have been saved for a purpose; "SO THAT your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all the nations."  Many times in our lives we forget the so that and settle just for His blessing. 

In 2004 Jenn and I took our first short-term trip to Moldova and God burned into our hearts His new plan for living out His purpose, to make His salvation known to the nation of Moldova and then beyond.  After 2 years of preparation, prayer, the birth of our daughter and learning to trust Him for our financial provisions, we arrived in Chisinau, MD in October of 2006.  Our mission is to mobilize national church planters to plant multiplying churches to the ends of the earth.  God is at work here in MD and in our hearts.  We are blessed to have loving family and friends to partner with us in this great adventure!