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MM 2026 Blog #9:
The Three Amigos or because we are in Moldova, The Three Prieteni working in tandem.
(looking forward to an exciting day, just the 4 meetings to occupy us).

GORDON:
Gotești, Țiganca & Chircani

10:00 FRANK group – Gordon
14:00 Church group – Gordon (speaking to football players)
16:00 FRANK group – Gordon & Steve
18:00 FRANK group Gordon & Kevin

10:00 Frank group Steve & Kevin
18:00 FRANK group – Steve & Kevin

MM 2026 Blog #8:
Counties Hampshire is in Colibaşi, Moldova.
I spoke at 3 meetings today in Colibași, 2 in homes and 1 i the Church building. A thrill to see people respond to the preaching of the gospel by making a public commitment to Christ.

When you are flanked by Elijah and Pastor Zachariah you expect things to happen!

MM 2026 Blog #7:
Tomorrows meetings are in Colibași, lovely area of Moldova, alas not sight-seeing but working!

Three Meetings:
11:00 Home group 14:00 Emanuel Church Group. 16:00 Home group

KEVIN Brînza
12:00 Home group. 15:00 Home group. 17:00 Home group

STEVE Vadul lui Isac
13:00 Home group. 15:00 Home group. 17:00 Home group

MM 2026 Blog #6:
It felt good d to be ‘up and running’ and have mu first two preaching opportunities.
A return to Churches I have preached in on previous visits, and so it was good to renew friendships as well as to share the Word.
AM: Biserica Baptista Vadul lui Isac
PM: Bisericii Baptiste Emanuel din Larga Nouă.
It was Village Day in Larga and everyone was at the town square celebrating. The Church was rather depleted but those who were there seemed to enjoy the message.

MM 2026 Blog #5:

Preaching today…
Activity: Morning Service
Venue: Biserica Baptista Vadul lui Isac.

Activity: Afternoon Service
Venue: Bisericii Baptiste Emanuel din Larga Nouă.

Kevin –
AM Speranța Church. Cahul.
PM Emanuel Cahul

Steve –
AM Emanuel Church. Cahul.
PM Church group meeting

MM 2026 Blog #4:
A readjustment of the programme!
We had planned for two meetings today, one for men and the other for ladies, both to be held at Biserica Emanuel (Emanuel Church) Cahul.
When the time came to start, we only had a few and decided to do a joint meeting. True to form just as we started the meeting people started to trickle in, so we added a third table to the other two that we had set up, then we added a third and then a fourth!
Steve shared his testimony and Kevin preached, their last chance to gain a bit more experience before they go out on their own with translator and local Pastor.

MM 2026 Blog #3:
Two meetings today, one for men and the other for ladies, both held at Biserica Emanuel (Emanuel Church) Cahul.
Once again Steve and Kevin will take these events to gain more experience for when they ‘Fly solo’ from Sunday onwards.
It makes for a strange 48 hours for me as I watch on, “chomping at the bit*’ but looking forward to my first preach Sunday morning.

*Chomping at the bit (also written as champing at the bit) means to be very eager, restless, or impatient to start an activity or move forward with a plan
The Metaphor: The phrase comes from horse racing and riding. A “bit” is the metal bar placed inside a horse’s mouth. When a horse is excited or held back from running, it impatiently bites, champs, or grinds down on the bit.

MM 2026 Blog #2:
The joys of working in Moldova are the hidden surprises, the need to adapt and make the most of the opportunities that arise. The planned 16:00 at a factory had to be moved forward to 15.00, this meant a struggle with the heavy traffic to try and get there on time. We arrived 45mins late and Mark McCormick had already started the meeting, so we just joined in on arrival. A Moldavan first for the team, from the airport to a meeting without “drawing breath”!

Thanks to our driver Ecaterina for collecting us at the airport and battling the elements (it poured down with flooded areas on many of the roads) and with the other drivers who were either crawling along or auditioning for the next Grand-Prix.
The plan is to let Steve & Kevin take the first few meetings to help them get used to preaching with a translator and the ‘F.R.A.N.K.’ set-up,
So, Steve took his very first meeting, literately on arrival!
For various reasons meeting two was cancelled, which gave us the opportunity to find our accommodation, unpack and grab an hour’s respite before the evening Youth Group.

The Youth Group at Biserica Emanuel (Emanuel Church) was a joy, over 50 young people pouring into the building for Pizza, friendship and to hear some good news.
Steve shared his testimony and Kevin did his very first preach with a translator, challenging the young people from John 14:1-6.

A long day travelling but so good to be here and so good to join the believers in Cahul in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.

MM 2026 Blog #1:
Counties Hampshire is in Cahul District. Moldova,

We touched down in Moldova around 11.35am and after a bumpy 2 hour car journey we arrived in Cahul, our base for the mission.

There are 3 preaching meetings planned for Friday:

First: is at 16:00* at a factory,
Maybe the office workers or the factory floor we have done both groups in the past.

Second: is at 18:00 a FRANK meeting help in a home.
Third: An evening youth group in a local Church.

Nice to hit the ground running!

*Moldova is 2 hours ahead of the UK

And they’re off
Penny Curley (attendee) & Kathy Curley (looking after the crèche) heading off to the Living the Passion conference.
A weekend of Bible teaching, seminars, fellowship, worship, children’s programme, refreshments, etc.

Counties Connect Conference 2026
We are looking forward to welcoming church leaders, evangelists and church members from across the UK together for a weekend of inspiration, teaching and encouragement.
This year’s theme is “Ready for the Harvest”, with guest speakers Mitch and Amanda Mitchell, alongside Counties CEO Martin Erwin, evangelists, church planters and seminar speakers.
Whether you’re passionate about sharing the Gospel in your community or looking to equip your church for mission, Connect Conference is designed to help you make the most of the opportunities God is opening up. And there’ll be plenty of time for those valuable conversations and connections along the way.