M o l d o v a
2009 trip
Moldova is a small east European country bordered on the west by Romania,
and on the east by the Ukraine. It is north of the Black Sea. The Webbs have
been there twice before to work with missionary friends, Eric and Stephanie
Chapman. In the summer they run two camps. The smaller camp in the
northwest corner of Moldova averages 160-200 campers a week. The larger
camp in the center of the country averages between 290-340 campers per week.
Eric asked Barry to oversee the camps for the summer so that he and his family
could leave for furlough to visit supporting churches as a family before his kids
started school. Barry arrived in Moldova on Sunday, June 16 and went straight to
camp. Eric left two days later.
In addition to overseeing the camps, Barry also preached some weeks and
handled counselor devotions. He did chalk art, ventriloquism, and played his
Flugabone horn each week. He also brought in evangelists Lin Croxton and
Chuck Kempf to preach some weeks. Nearly 3,000 youth attended the camps.
Many had to be turned away for lack of space. There were four weeks of camp in
the north, and eight weeks of camp in the south. There were Junior, Jr. High, and
Teen weeks in both camps.
It was a joy to see young people respond to the preaching of God's Word.
Careful records were kept of all decisions and were passed on to the churches so
they could be followed up. Discipleship studies were also sent home with the
campers to reinforce what they learned in camp. By summer's end over 1,850
youth had made professions of faith in Christ, and over 630 had dedicated their
lives to Him. Praise God for this harvest of souls!!
On weekends Barry ministered in local churches in Chisinau, the capital city, and
in nearby villages. Souls came to Christ in these services too. On his last Sunday
in Moldova, Barry preached in Vatich, a village near camp. A college classmate
of the athletic director came that morning and trusted Christ! What a blessing it
was for those who had been witnessing to him!
On Friday, August 2, Barry boarded a Moldavian Airlines flight, and left Moldova behind. Dr. Chapman has invited the Webbs to return again, but for now, we will pray for the many souls saved, and for the Moldovan laborers who are carrying on the work. Please pray for the people of Moldova!
2009 trip
Moldova is a small east European country bordered on the west by Romania,
and on the east by the Ukraine. It is north of the Black Sea. The Webbs have
been there twice before to work with missionary friends, Eric and Stephanie
Chapman. In the summer they run two camps. The smaller camp in the
northwest corner of Moldova averages 160-200 campers a week. The larger
camp in the center of the country averages between 290-340 campers per week.
Eric asked Barry to oversee the camps for the summer so that he and his family
could leave for furlough to visit supporting churches as a family before his kids
started school. Barry arrived in Moldova on Sunday, June 16 and went straight to
camp. Eric left two days later.In addition to overseeing the camps, Barry also preached some weeks and
handled counselor devotions. He did chalk art, ventriloquism, and played his
Flugabone horn each week. He also brought in evangelists Lin Croxton and
Chuck Kempf to preach some weeks. Nearly 3,000 youth attended the camps.
Many had to be turned away for lack of space. There were four weeks of camp in
the north, and eight weeks of camp in the south. There were Junior, Jr. High, and
Teen weeks in both camps.It was a joy to see young people respond to the preaching of God's Word.
Careful records were kept of all decisions and were passed on to the churches so
they could be followed up. Discipleship studies were also sent home with the
campers to reinforce what they learned in camp. By summer's end over 1,850
youth had made professions of faith in Christ, and over 630 had dedicated their
lives to Him. Praise God for this harvest of souls!!On weekends Barry ministered in local churches in Chisinau, the capital city, and
in nearby villages. Souls came to Christ in these services too. On his last Sunday
in Moldova, Barry preached in Vatich, a village near camp. A college classmate
of the athletic director came that morning and trusted Christ! What a blessing it
was for those who had been witnessing to him!
On Friday, August 2, Barry boarded a Moldavian Airlines flight, and left Moldova behind. Dr. Chapman has invited the Webbs to return again, but for now, we will pray for the many souls saved, and for the Moldovan laborers who are carrying on the work. Please pray for the people of Moldova!