There Is Hope

2011 Trip

Thanks to Brenda Eller and Arlene Beal for sharing their perspective on the 2011 trip. We look forward to exciting reports from the 2012 team who will go this summer!

Reflections From Those Who Have Gone Before

Going to Romania is like stepping into a lost, forgotten country... forgotten by the world, NOT by God! You can see God's hand of blessing, on the smiles of children at School of Heroes, in the hugs of the toothless old Gypsy woman, and the handshake of the man with the glass eye. When I visit Romania, I am reminded of how blessed I am. I thank God more and more for my Christian upbringing. When I fly out of Romania, I cry tears of sorrow and joy...sorrow that I am torn from my Romanian, Christian family, and joy that I know I shall see them on this side of heaven, or the other someday. The Romanian people are a blessing to me and a glory to God in their love and faithfulness. I can't wait to return to beautiful Romania when God allows it again.

Rebecca C. ('10 & '11)

I just completed my 5th trip to Romania. I have never met a warmer or friendlier group of people. They are hungry for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you ever wanted to get involved in missions, Romania is a great place to begin, and There is Hope is a great organization to support.

C. Teacher, Columbus, Ga.

I have been to Romania seven times. In 1999, Tom Beal asked me to go with the group to Romania and I accepted his invitation. On my first trip, I came to know many new Christian friends and GOD richly blessed me. It is with great joy that I minister with our Romanian Brothers and Sisters. Lord willing, I am planning to return to Bistrita Romania in June 2007.

Wendell Culpepper

Columbus, Georgia

(Wendell went to meet the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. He made eight trips with the TIH team, his latest trip in 2007 when he and his "wife to be", Sybil, helped with the first Vacation Bible School project. Wendell was truly an inspiration to all involved in our Romania missions.)

I was impressed with how devoted the Romanian Christians are to their faith. I was also blessed by their attitude and how very appreciative they were of our help.

In the construction area, I was surprised how they were able to accomplish so much with so little to work with. It also made me realize how much we have and how blessed we are to live in America.

B. Melbourne, FL

There Is Hope Foundation, Inc., founded in 2002, is a mission ministry with emphasis in the former Communist country of Romania.

Ministering primarily in the Transylvania region and county of Bistrita, we work with 40 map-europe-and-romania[1].jpg

Baptist churches, orphanages, medical and educational facilities as well as city governments. By addressing basic, practical needs in the churches and communities, There Is Hope seeks to demonstrate and share Christ's love to the people of Romania.

We invite you to explore the many facets of our ministry found on this website. If YOU want a life-changing experience, contact us to see how YOU can become involved in this exciting ministry.

Children are the future of any country and Romania is no exception. There Is Hope has developed a unique curriculum called the "School of Heroes" where familiar Bible characters are used to teach children about God's love for them and to show how surrendering their lives to Him will open the door for doing great things in the Kingdom of God.

Did You Know?

Romania is in southeast Europe and is slightly smaller than Oregon. The Carpathian Mountains divide Romania's upper half from north to south and connect near the center of the country with the Transylvanian Alps, running east and west. North and west of these ranges lies the Transylvanian plateu, and to the south and east are the plains of Moldavia and Walachia. In its last 190 miles (306 km), the Danube river flows through Romania only. It enters the Black Sea in northern Dobruja, just south of the border with Ukraine.

Praise & Prayer

URGENT: It's a long story but we were just notified of an exciting opportunity to purchase some used kitchen, dining and room furnishings from a hotel in Germany. The amazing price is $35,000! Preparations are being made at this time to make the trip to Germany in order to dissassemble the pieces, pack and transport them back to Camp Hope. Trusting the Lord, we are moving forward knowing He will provide. Will you help? Click here for info on how you can be a part of this marvelous opportunity to move this camp one step closer to opening its doors!

Camp Hope Update

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Pictured above is some of the kitchen equipment we will purchase from a German hotel. Below you'll see dining room furniture. Click here for more information on how you can help make this a reality.

More Team Member Insights & Observations

This was my first trip to Romania in June 2011. I had no idea what to expect, but was overwhelmed with blessings from the Lord. I am a violin player, so I participated in the orchestra. We were able to play in various mission churches, and even the largest Baptist church in Eastern Europe. It was wonderful to be able to bless the Romanian people with praise music. We were also able to help First Baptist Bistrita develop their very first worship orchestra to accompany the choir and play with the congregation. I couldn't believe that one week after we left they had already begun to use their own worship orchestra in church. We also helped out with the School of Heroes Bible School. I was the music leader in my group, as well as a Bible teacher. It was wonderful to be able to lead the kids in Christian songs, and also have the chance to share the gospel with them. One of my favorite points about the trip was meeting Pastor Clappa. Our school of heroes was held at his church in Lechinta, and Pastor Clappa and I would play music together each day as the kids were walking in. He was such an inspiration to me, just thinking about all he had to go through during communist times in Romania. It was a trip that blessed my heart, and one I will never forget. The Romania people are such wonderful people, and I'm privileged to have had the opportunity to go.

Natalie H., Melbourne, FL

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"[Love] always protects, always trusts, always HOPES,
always perseveres" I Corinthians 13:7