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Who We Are
Our Mission
Red Page Ministries focuses on grassroots missionfocused ministry as it works to transform Romania
from the inside-out, one rural community at a
time.
The mission of Red Page Ministries is to break the
cycle of poverty in rural Romania by empowering
poor communities to self-reliance through social
welfare, education, and rural development.
Our initial efforts will consist of the construction of
The House of Joy, a Youth Transformation and
Community Revitalization Center in Susani. The
House of Joy will serve as a centralized, integrated
support center based in the very heart of
Romania's poorest rural areas.
Our Vision
Through the House of Joy, Red Page Ministries will
end rural poverty in the approximate 31 villages
surrounding Susani, Romania by empowering an
estimated 2,000 families to the point of self-reliance.
At the House of Joy, Red Page Ministries will focus
on social welfare, education, evangelism and rural
development for the region surrounding Susani, an
area that includes approximately 31 villages and
over 2,000 families.
While so doing, Red Page will create a grassroots,
needs-based, mission-focused model that can be
replicated in an effort to end rural poverty
throughout Romania.
Our Method
Red Page Ministries works directly with the poor
via House of Joy social workers to create family
plans in an effort to restore them to the place God
intended them.
Where We Are Located
Red Page Ministries is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit
organization based in Lubbock, Texas. All financial
and in-kind donations to Red Page are taxdeductable.
The Villages
Cliciova, Sudrias, Jupani, Sarazani, Bucovat, Iersnic, Saceni, Hauzesti, Remetea, Padurani, Gladna Montana,
Gladana Romana, Orhaba Lunga, Ohava Romana, Traian Vuia, Nevrincea, Manastiur, Dumbrava, Leucusesti,
Bethausen, Barna, Fardea, Matnic, Zolt, Rachita, Cutina, Bodo, Balint, Cladova, Surduc, and Susani
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History/Background
The House of Joy is the vision of Ovidiu and Adina Petric.
Developed after years of service in rural Romania, the Petric’s
have poured their heart and soul into the creation of a ministry
designed to restore those they love the most to the place they
desire to see them; the place God designed them to be.
Unique to rural Romania, Ovidiu and Adina built their ministry
upon the foundation of the youth of Romania. Now, after six
years of service in Susani, Ovidiu and Adina are following the
prompting of the Holy Spirit to build the House of Joy to serve
as a facility where the youth of their service area and their
families can share in the Love of Jesus Christ through the
programs developed by Red Page Ministries.
Red Page Ministries was founded in September 2010 by Jon and Kacee Hogg in an effort to provide resources
and support for the House of Joy Foundation and Ovidiu and Adina. The Hogg’s faithfully served in Romania as
missionaries where they developed a love for rural Romania. During that time of service they were blessed
with the opportunity to partner with Ovidiu and Adina in the village of Susani as they grew their church and
youth ministry.
After four years of individual support Jon and Kacee decided
to expand their efforts by inviting churches to join the cause.
What resulted was a mission trip with Pioneer Drive Baptist
Church in June 2010. Pioneer Drive travelled with 43 church
members who focused on construction, Vacation Bible School,
and orphan care. During this trip participants poured the
foundation for the House of Joy and began constructing the
first floors. Participants also shared the love of Christ through
VBS in Susani and a local orphanage in Gavojdia. The results of
this trip and the overwhelming response by Romanians and
Americans alike led to the formation of Red Page Ministries.
Behind the Name
Jon and Kacee’s daughter Brynlee was
instrumental in the naming of Red Page out
of her desire to “read the red pages of the
Bible because they were Jesus’ words.”
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What We Do
Red Page Ministries focuses on grassroots mission-focused ministry as it works to transform Romania from the
inside-out, one rural community at a time. Our initial efforts will consist of the construction of The House of
Joy, a Youth Transformation and Community Revitalization Center in Susani. Red Page currently serves in a
defined area surrounding Susani where there are approximately 31 villages and over 2,000 families. Red Page
focuses on the following core competencies: social welfare, education, evangelism and rural development.
Upon completion of the House of Joy, Red Page will facilitate holistic programs at the House of Joy designed to
end rural poverty. Red Page will work directly with the poor via House of Joy social workers to create family
plans in an effort to restore them to the place God intended them via programs implemented at the House of
Joy.
Core Competencies
•Humanitarian Aid Distribution
•Home Construction &
Improvements
•Case Studies & Family Plans
•Family Development & Parental
Support
•Kinship Care & Foster Care
•Agricultural Support
•Microbusiness Development
•Community and Economic
Development
•Water and Sanitation Infrastructure
•Vocational Training
•Integrated Technology Training
•Life Skills Education
•Educational Advancement & Support
Services
•Leadership Development
Social Welfare
Education
Rural
Development
Evangelism
•Recreational Discipleship
•Disciple Now
•Vacation Bible School
•Evangelical Camps
•Church Plants & Staff Development
•Christian Mentoring Program
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What is Culture?
Our definition of culture involves much more than the matter of which fork or spoon is correct at a given time
or how many television sets, telephones, and bathtubs a nation has per capita. Culture refers to the total way
of life of particular groups of people. It is the ideas, customs, traditions, language, arts, belief systems, and
social structures and norms of a given people that is learned and transmitted from generation to generation. A
good definition of culture would be “an integrated system of learned behavior patterns that are characteristic
of the members of any given society.” You will find life about you in the country where you go different from
yours. You need to be sensitive to the differences that you will see and experience. Some key ways to observe
differences are found in the following:
The way they greet
The special occasions they celebrate
The way they communicate
Their belief systems
Their eating habits
The way they trade
The way they dress
What is private and what is community
Special taboos
Authority lines
To be different is not to be wrong –just different. Accepting this idea does not mean approval of all behavior
but recognition that there is an inherent logic in every culture. An overwhelming sense of difference
sometimes brings on a state of mind called “culture stress.” Culture stress progresses slowly.
One’s first reaction to different ways of doing things may be “How quaint!” It soon becomes clear that the
differences are not merely quaint. An effort may be made to dismiss them by pointing out the fundamental
sameness of human nature... Eventually the focus shifts to differences themselves. The final stage comes
when the differences are narrowed down to a few of the most troubling and then are blown up out of all
proportion. This may cause withdrawal, making the host culture the scapegoat for normal difficulties of
“lashing out” at those around us. What can be done about cultural stress?
1. Keep sharp spiritually. A refreshing experience of the awareness of Christ’s presence best enables us to
cope.
2. Keep your sense of humor. Laughing is a strong weapon against despair.
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About Romania
http://www.romaniatourism.com/
Fast Facts
Official Name: Romania
Location: (Southeastern) Central Europe
Time Zone: Seven hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time (GMT + 2)
Area: 91,725 sq. miles (237,502 sq. km)
Flag of Romania: Three vertical stripes: blue, yellow and red.
Population: 21,400,000 (2009 mid-year estimate)
Ethnic Groups: Romanian 89%, Hungarian 7.5%, Gypsy 1.9%, German, Other 1.6%
Religions: Christian Orthodox 87%, Roman Catholic 5%, Protestant 5%, Jewish/Other-balance
Official Language: Romanian
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Climate: Temperate, four distinct seasons, similar to northeastern USA
Capital: Bucharest (Bucuresti)
Form of State: Semi-parliamentary Republic with two legislative bodies: Senate (Senat) and Chamber of
Representatives (Camera Deputatilor)
Legal system: Based on European models and Constitution of 1991.
Electoral System: Universal direct suffrage over the age of 18. Parties must win at least five percent of the
national vote to gain representation in the Parliament.
National Elections: November 2008; next elections: Fall 2012 (parliamentary), Fall 2014 (presidential).
Head of State: President of the Republic, currently Mr. Traian Basescu (re-elected on December 6, 2009).
Romania's president is allowed to serve two consecutive five-year terms.
National Government: The government is led by the Prime Minister, confirmed by the Parliament on the
nomination of the President of Romania. The present Government is formed by the Democratic - Liberal Party.
Head of the Government: the Prime Minister, currently Mr. Emil Boc (Democratic-Liberal Party).
Main political parties: Social Democratic Party (PSD), Democratic-Liberal Party (PD-L), National Liberal Party
(PNL), Democratic Union of the Hungarian Minority (UDMR).
Regional Government: Forty-one County Councils (Consiliu Judetean).
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Location
Romania is situated in the southeastern part of Central Europe and shares borders with Hungary to the northwest,
Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, the Black Sea to the southeast, Ukraine to the east and to the north and
the Republic of Moldova to the east. Roughly the size of Oregon, Romania is the second largest country in the area, after
Poland.
Geographical location of Romania:
Between latitudes 43°37’07" and 48°15’06" North and longitudes 20°15’44" and 29°41’24" East.
Romania extends approximately 300 miles North to South and 400 miles East to West.
Romania's territory features splendid mountains, beautiful rolling hills, fertile plains and numerous rivers and lakes. The
Carpathian Mountains traverse the centre of the country bordered on both sides by foothills and finally the great plains
of the outer rim. Forests cover over one quarter of the country and the fauna is one of the richest in Europe including
bears, deer, lynx, chamois and wolves. The legendary Danube River ends its eight-country journey at the Black Sea, after
forming one of the largest and most biodiverse wetlands in the world, the Danube Delta.
About a third of the country consists of the Carpathian Mountains (also known as the Transylvanian Alps). Another third
is hills and plateaus, rich with orchards and vineyards. The final third is a fertile plain, largely devoted to agriculture.
Physical features
Mountains: 31% of Romania's territory
Hills and orchards: 36%
Plains: 33%
Areas covered by rivers and lakes: 3.7%
Highest mountain peak: Moldoveanu Mt. — 8,349 ft. (2544 m.)
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Geography
Located halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, Romania is the 12th largest country in Europe.
Romania’s terrain is almost evenly divided between mountains, hills and plains.
The Carpathian Mountains
Although not as high as the Alps, the Carpathian Mountains extend over 600 miles in Romania, in the shape of an arch.
They are divided into three major ranges: the Eastern (Oriental) Carpathians, the Southern Carpathians (also known as
the Transylvanian Alps), and the Western Carpathians. Each of these ranges features a variety of landscapes, due to the
different types of terrain (glacial, karstic, structural, and volcanic).
Romania’s mountains are a great destination for numerous outdoor activities including: climbing, hiking, biking and
river-rafting. Some of the most popular ski resorts are Poiana Brasov, Sinaia, Predeal, Vatra Dornei, Lake Balea and
Paltinis.
The Danube Delta
Danube River ends its journey of almost 1864 miles through Europe in south-eastern Romania. Here the river divides
into 3 frayed branches (Chilia, Sulina, Sfântu Gheorghe) forming the Danube Delta. It is the newest land in the country,
with beaches expanding almost 65 feet into the sea every year.
Overall, the delta is a triangular swampy area of marshes, floating reed islands and sandbanks. It is a UNESCO Biosphere
Reservation as well as a protected wetland and natural habitat for rare species of plants and animals.
The Black Sea
The Romanian Black Sea Coast stretches a little over 150 miles.
The Black Sea is a continental sea, with a low tide and salinity and water temperatures of 77 - 79˚F in the summertime.
Its wide, sandy beaches facing east and south-east become a major tourist attraction from May until September.
People
Foreign visitors consider Romanians among the friendliest and most hospitable people on earth. Romanians are by
nature fun loving, warm, hospitable, and playful, with an innate sense of humor.
There are 263 towns in Romania out of which 25 have a population of more than 100,000 while 8 cities count more than
300,000 inhabitants. 45 % of Romanians live in rural areas: 2,868 communes and 13,285 villages. The administrative
divisions are called "judet" (county). There are 41 counties in Romania. The capital city, Bucharest, has the status of a
county.
Bucharest — the capital of Romania has a population of more than 2,200,000.
Main religions in Romania
Eastern Orthodox 87%
Roman Catholic 5%
Protestant 5%.
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Climate
Romania has a temperate climate, similar to the northeastern United States, with four distinct seasons.
Spring is pleasant with cool mornings and nights and warm days. Summer is quite warm, with extended sunny days. The
hottest areas in summer are the lowlands in southern and eastern Romania where 100 F is often reached in July and
August. Temperatures are always cooler in the mountains. Autumn is dry and cool, with fields and trees producing
colorful foliage, much like New England. Winters can be cold, especially in the mountains. While not the rule, abundant
snowfalls may occur throughout the country, from December to mid-March.
There are significant regional differences of the climate between different regions of Romania.
Average temperatures (°F)
Month
Bucharest Western
Romania
Central The Black Sea
Romania
Coast
January
26
28
34
31
February
31
34
34
34
March
40
41
42
39
April
52
52
52
55
May
62
61
61
66
June
69
67
66
75
July
71
67
69
79
August
70
65
69
79
September
65
65
65
70
October
53
53
55
62
November
41
43
45
52
December
34
34
36
43
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Economy
For many centuries Romania's economy was based on agriculture. In the 1930s Romania was one of the main European
producers of wheat, corn and meats and it used to be called "the bread basket of Europe." In the 1950s the communist
leader of Romania, Gheorghe Gheorghiu Dej, began developing heavy industry.
There has been a shift towards heavy industries since the 1970s but the agriculture is still economically important and
employs about one-third of the workforce.
Romania produces coal, natural gas, iron ore and petroleum but most raw material for the country's large industrial
capacity potential are imported. Prominent industries include chemical (petrochemical, paints and varnishes), metal
processing, machine manufacturing, industrial and transport equipment, textiles, manufactured consumer goods,
lumbering and furniture.
39.2% of Romania's territory is arable land, 28% forests, 21% pastures, hayfields and orchards and 2.5% vineyards. Corn,
wheat, vegetable oil seeds, vegetables, apples and grapes for wine are the main crops and sheep and pigs the main
livestock. Forestry and fisheries are being developed under long-term programs. Since 1990, successive governments
have concentrated on turning Romania into a market economy.
Romania's History
Some of the history that has shaped Romania
10,000 B.C. — approximate date of the first known art in present day Romania: cave
paintings in northwest Transylvania.
700 B.C. — Greeks arrived and settled near the Black Sea.
106-274 A.D. — Dacia is a province of the Roman Empire.
4th Century — Christianity is adopted by the Daco-Roman, Latin-speaking people.
11th Century — Romanians were the only Latin people in the eastern part of the former Roman Empire and the
only Latin people to belong to the Orthodox faith.
16th Century — Threatened by the Turks who conquered Hungary, the three Romanian provinces of Wallachia,
Moldova and Transylvania are able to retain their autonomy by paying tribute to the Turks.
18th Century — Transylvania and the northern part of Moldavia (called Bucovina)
are incorporated in the Hapsburg Empire.
1848 — Transylvania falls under the direct rule of Hungary and a strong push for Magyarisation (of names and
official language), from Budapest, follows.
1859 — Alexandru Ioan Cuza is elected to the thrones of Moldavia and Wallachia.
1862 — Wallachia and Moldavia unite to form a national state: Romania.
1881 — Romania becomes a Kingdom.
1914 — Romania enters WWI on the side of the Triple Entente
1918 — During large public assemblies representatives of most towns, villages and local communities in
Transylvania, Bessarabia and Bucovina declare union with Romania.
1939 — Germany demands a monopoly on Romanian exports (mainly oil, lumber and
agricultural products) in exchange for the guarantee of its borders.
1940 — The Soviet Union annexes Bessarabia and Northern Bucovina. Germany and Italy force Romania to cede
Northern Transylvania to Hungary and Southern Dobrogea to Bulgaria.
1944 — King Michael engineers a royal coup and arrests Marshall Ion Antonescu. Romania changes sides and
joins Soviet forces against Fascist Germany.
1945 — The Yalta Agreement makes Romania part of the Soviet system.
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1947 — With Soviet troops on its territory Romania enters the sphere of influence of the Soviet Union. The
communists, who gradually took power, force King Michael to abdicate and proclaim Romania a People's
Republic.
1950s — After Stalin's death, Romania begins to distance itself from Moscow.
1968 — The condemnation of Soviet intervention in Czechoslovakia by Romania's communist leader Nicolae
Ceausescu, earns him praise and economic aid from the West.
1980s — Obsessed with repaying the national debt and megalomaniac building projects Ceausescu orders a ban
on importation of any consumer products and commands exportation of all goods produced in Romania except
minimum food supplies. Severe restrictions of civil rights are imposed.
1989 — Romanians unite in protests against the communist leadership and local demonstrations sparked a
national uprising that finally ousted communist ruler Nicolae Ceausescu and his cabinet.
1991 — Romanians vote for a new Constitution.
2004 — Romania joins NATO (The North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
2007 — Romania becomes a member of the European Union (EU).
Other Romania Facts
Culture
Ethnic origins hold a lot of weight in judging others. There is historical resentment toward the Hungarian, Jewish, and
Gypsy minorities that is not felt toward Ukrainians, Germans, Turkish Muslims or Tartars who are less numerous.
Russians are feared: Russian mafia actions are replacing memories of former Soviet Communists’ rule. Italians are given
a warm welcome and intercultural relations are even better than those with the French, who have always enjoy a
certain prestige. Since the Second World War, the support of Americans has been highly regarded although they are
seen as being somewhat naïve and ill equipped for working in the Romanian context.
The acceptable amount of personal space required is much less than in North America; people shake hands up close and
do not then move away. People tend to have a wandering gaze when speaking to one another. Compared to North
Americans, Romanians focus less on the people to whom they are speaking; this often gives the impression that they are
not paying attention. Yet, keeping constant eye contact may, in the worst-case scenario, be awkward, but it will never be
perceived as being offensive.
Once the ice is broken, it is not poorly viewed to touch others when speaking to them. Nevertheless, it is expected that
foreigners will be more reserved. People use a lot of gestures and facial expressions; Romanians fall somewhere
between English and Italians in their use of non-verbal communication and animated conversation. The nature of
expressions should, however, be interpreted in relation to the specific context and taking into account the allusions,
innuendos and pertinent remarks that go along with them.
Family life
Family plays an important role in the day-to-day lives of Romanians. Children are considered important in a marriage.
Most families have one or two children except the Romany people or Gypsies, who tend to marry earlier and have more
children. All Romanian men serve in the army from ages 19-21. Usually they do not marry until after their army service.
The age of marriage for city dwellers is older than that of rural people. Most weddings in Romania include civil and
religious ceremonies. In the past, married children stayed with their parents. Now more and more young couples live on
their own.
Food
Romanian cuisine has touches of French, Greek, Russian and Turkish influences. Pork is a favored item though beef, veal
and chicken are also eaten. During the latter part of the communist regime, there was a shortage of meat and meat
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products. Typically Romanian specialties include a range of soups made from fermented bran, bacon, potatoes and beef
or chicken called ciorba.
Orphans and at-risk children
More than 80,000 children live in institutions or substitute families with little parental care.
Highest rate of HIV/AIDS among children in Europe.
Over 1,000 street children live in Bucharest, the capital of Romania.
Anemia is a problem affecting half of the Romanian population.
The understaffed education system is in need of drastic resources and modernization.
Absence of clean water in rural areas which can lead to diseases and other harmful side effects.
Did You Know?
The Palace of Parliament, located in Bucharest, ranks as the biggest office building in Europe and second-largest
in the world, after the U.S. Pentagon
Romania has the second largest underground glacier in Europe (in terms of volume)
The city of Brasov (Transylvania) is home to the largest gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul
The meaning of the word “Transylvania” is the land beyond the forest
Hollywood’s original Tarzan was born in the city of Timisoara, Romania
The first fountain pen was invented by Craiova-born Petrache Poenaru (1799-1875)
The movie Cold Mountain was filmed on location in Romania
The Romanian city of Timisoara was the first in Europe to have electric street-lighting
Timisoara was the first European city to introduce horse-drawn trams (in 1869) and electrical street lighting (in
1889).
Insulin was discovered by a Romanian physiologist
The jet engine used by modern airplanes was invented by Bucharest-born inventor Henri Coanda
Without a Romanian gymnast the computers wouldn’t have had the capability to display a perfect 10
Brasov is home to what is said to be the narrowest street in Europe
Ten U.S. cities have ‘sisters’ in Romania:
1. Baia Mare / Hollywood, FL
2. Bistrita / Columbus, GA
3. Brasov / Cleveland, Ohio
4. Bucharest / Atlanta, GA
5. Cluj Napoca / Columbia SC
6. Contanta / Mobile, AL
7. Medias / Mineral Wells, TX
8. Pitesti / Springfield, OH
9. Sibiu / Columbia, MO
Books on Romania
Bury Me Standing by Isabel Fonseca
The Fall of Tyrants by Laszlo Tokes
The Hole in the Flag by Andrei Codrescu
Fall of the Tyrant by Kristopher Rhodes
Balkan Ghosts by Robert D. Kaplan
From Da to Yes by Yale Richmond
Red Horizons: The True Story of Nicolae and Elena Ceausescus’ Crimes, Lifestyle and Corruption by Ion Mihai
Pacepa
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who will be in charge of the team?
From the time you connect with your team at the airport until you return, you will be under the supervision of
employees or volunteers of Red Page Ministries.
Will I be safe?
Some amount of risk always exists when you choose to travel overseas. We take every precaution to ensure the safest
trip possible. We consult state travel advisories and in-country ground staff, train the trip participants to be cautious,
and pray for God’s wisdom and guidance.
What will I do?
Relationship building is one of the most important opportunities we have with those we are visiting. Though we are
doing a number of projects, relationships are our top priority. We may only be with them a short amount of time, but
bonds will form quickly. They are so open to Christ’s love in you! Please take this opportunity to pray for each individual.
Do I need to get shots for this trip?
Consult your personal doctor and the Center for Disease Control website (www.cdc.gov). All countries require you to
have an updated tetanus shot, and most countries require additional shots.
What if I get sick on this trip?
Most of the minor discomforts and illnesses that occur during international travel can be taken care of with over-thecounter medicines. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for over-the-counter and prescription medicines to help you
adjust to jet-lag and other potential health issues. Pack prescription medication that you might need along with diarrhea
and upset stomach medication, cough and cold medicine, cough drops, aspirin and pain reliever. WE RECOMMEND YOU
CARRY THESE ITEMS IN YOUR CARRYON. If there were a serious illness or accident, staff would be available to
immediately transport you to a safe hospital for quality health care.
Can I drink the water?
It is not recommended you drink the water. Bottled water for drinking (and brushing your teeth if necessary) will be
provided.
What will we eat?
All of your meals will be in a hotel, The Precept Center, orphanage, in the village, or at a restaurant. You should pack a
few snack foods to eat between meals: peanut butter crackers, granola bars, nuts, raisins, crackers, etc. Most of the trip
participants will tell you they get plenty of food at the meals! Bottled water is included in each meal; soft drinks are
available in most restaurants for an additional charge.
How much money should I take?
Your trip cost includes airfare, meals (some snacks), bottled water, in-country transportation, and lodging. Included in
the cost of your trip is $20 that will be converted to Romania Lei prior to your arrival and given to you upon entry to
Romania. If you feel additional money is necessary for souvenirs and occasional snacks along the way bring new, largeface bills with no marks or tears. Small bills (10s & 20s) are recommended for shopping at markets. Bills smaller than $10
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are not recommended. Credit cards are accepted in some major stores, but traveler checks are not. The amount of
money you bring depends on what type of shopper you are.
Will my money and other valuables be safe?
We make every effort to have very secure lodging, but you should never leave money, plane tickets or passports in your
rooms. We may have access to a safe to place for plane tickets and passports. If you have other valuables, lock them in
your suitcases before you leave the room each day. Split up your money between you and your spouse/friend and try to
leave small amounts in your wallet so that you do not have to get into your money belts in a public place. Please leave
extremely valuable jewelry at home and do not take any valuables that might attract attention. Remember not to pack
cash or valuables in checked luggage as well.
What do I pack?
Refer to baggage allowance guidelines for your airline. Each person will be allowed one checked bag weighing
approximately 50 pounds. Most airlines now charge a fee for each bag. Trip participants should be prepared to pay this
fee personally. In addition we may ask you to pack a bag containing supplies, aid, and donations. When travelling as a
group from one area or church your trip leader may choose to have a packing party prior to departure to combine
supplies in your second bag. If you are not located together as a team you may be asked to collect aid individually and
take a second bag. Red Page will provide red bag tags to assist in labeling your luggage. In addition you may choose to
tie a ribbon or bright cloth to assist in identifying your bag at the airport.
Where will I stay?
Dependent upon your trip you will be staying in host homes in groups of two, at the Precept Training Center, or in
hotels.
How will I be able to communicate when I do not speak the language?
It is amazing what can be communicated without language. Smiles and hugs go a long way! We have an incredible team
of interpreters available to you during the trip.
What is the time difference (based on CST)?
Romania is eight (8) hours ahead of the U.S. central time zone.
What will the weather be like?
Consult weather websites (www.wunderground.com) for weather forecasts and histories. Dressing in layers is
recommended. In the summer it can be rather warm. Most orphanages and homes do not have air conditioners.
How will I communicate with home?
Communication will be limited. Please prepare those that will be staying home that you will not be able to communicate
often. Trip leaders will be posting blogs on a daily basis. We will also have several computers available for limited and
short emailing. You may also check with your local cell provider for international rates. CAUTION: International cell
usage can be costly. Please set-up international plans with your provider prior to trip and know their cost.
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Mission Trip Rules
As a representative of Christ and Red
Page while overseas we ask that you
refrain from the following:
1. Possession of any drugs
2. Possession of any firearms
3. Possessions or use of alcohol
In order to be an effective
witness through your actions
we ask that you:
1. Refrain from romantic involvement of any kind with any person
(including interpreters) other than
your spouse.
2. Stay with the group and do not leave the
lodging complex or group at any time (alone or
with an interpreter) without approval
from the trip leader.
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Preparing for Your Trip
Financial Components of Your Trip
People who make financial contributions for volunteers traveling on a mission trip will receive a receipt for their
donation. As a volunteer who is paying your own way on a mission trip, a significant portion of your cost may be taxdeductible. Please consult your personal tax advisor with respect to tax deductions.
Contributions are solicited with the understanding that Red Page Ministries has complete discretion and control over the
use of all donated funds. Keep track of your donations for your personal records: list the donor name, mailing address
and amount received. Our Missions office will also keep an account of your donations so that we can double-check
records, in case anyone mails a donation directly to us on your behalf, or if you have any questions, etc.
Remember to send each donor a personal thank-you note and trip update upon return. We accept trip payments in the
form of credit cards and checks. Gifts to Red Page become the sole property of Red Page. A gift to Red Page is a
charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes to the extent permitted by law. Tax deductible gifts cannot be
refunded. In the event you do not participate in the mission trip, gifts to Red Page will go to support other mission trip
and ministry costs.
Checks
All Checks must be made payable to “Red Page.” Checks made out to trip participants will be returned.
Mail the collected checks in an envelope with a cover sheet that states your name and mission trip code.
Mail the checks to: Red Page, P.O. Box 53653, Lubbock, TX 79453
Credit Cards
You can make a payment towards your trip ONLINE. Simply visit www.redpageministries.org click the link to make a trip
payment. Please forward your confirmation email to [email protected] so we know where to credit your
payment. If one of your trip sponsor’s wants to use a credit card to make a donation towards your trip, simply advise
them as well. Red Page also has a “My Trip” fundraising tool that will allow you to promote via Twitter, Blogs, and
Facebook to raise financial support. For additional information about setting up an account on our website consult your
trip leader.
** Please Note: Red Page is charged a 3% fee on all credit card donations. Your donation or payment will be reduced by
this amount and you will still owe the difference towards your trip balance.
Cash
DO NOT send cash through the mail. Instead, send a money order for the total cash amount that you have received.
Include an itemized list of each donor name, mailing address and amount given so that tax deductible receipts may be
issued. If you write a personal check on behalf of donors that send cash, you will receive a receipt but we will not be able
to send a receipt to your donors.
Fundraising Ideas:
Tell everyone you know what you are doing and how they can help
Write personal support letters explaining your mission and fundraising goal
Speak to your church, businesses or groups that may have a special interest in your trip
Offer to do yard work, housework, errands or other chores for donations
Host a craft sale or bake sale
Start a money jar
Host a garage sale for your neighborhood or church with donated items
Host a fundraising dinner for friends and share about the needs of rural Romania
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Host a dinner at your church and charge admission. Share about the needs in rural Romania
Work at a sporting event concession
Start a Red Page “My Trip” fundraising page on the Red Page website
Passports
The Passport Services Office provides information and services to American citizens about how to obtain,
replace or change a passport.
A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the
bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries. Only the U.S. Department
of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify United States passports.
New Application for a U.S. Passport
To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to one of over 9,000 passport acceptance facilities
located throughout the United States with two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of
photo identification such as a driver’s license.
Acceptance facilities include many Federal, state and probate courts, post offices, some public libraries and a number of
county and municipal offices. There are also 13 regional passport agencies, and 1 Gateway City Agency, which serve
customers who are traveling within 2 weeks (14 days), or who need foreign visas for travel. Appointments are required
in such cases.
You’ll need to apply in person if you are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time: if your expired U.S. passport is not
in your possession; if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago; if your previous
U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16; or if your currently valid U.S. passport has been lost or stolen.
For more information on getting a new passport, please visit the U.S. Department of State website
Renewal of a U.S. Passport
You can renew by mail if: Your most recent passport is available to submit and it is not damaged; you received the
passport within the past 15 years; you were over age 16 when it was issued; you still have the same name, or can legally
document your name change.
You can get a passport renewal application form by downloading at the U.S. Department of State website. If your
passport has been altered or damaged, you cannot apply by mail. You must apply in person. For more information on
how to renew a passport, please visit the “How to renew a passport” page.
Immunizations
Some immunizations may be required. We recommend that you call your personal doctor and let him or her know the
dates and regions of your travel. He or she will be able to give you the needed immunizations based on your personal
medical history and your travel itinerary. You can also consult the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for
additional information regarding travelers’ health. If you need to paste the link into your web browser, the link is:
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationIndia.aspx
Your local “County Health and Human Services” department may also have the necessary immunizations, or you can
research to see if your community has a medical clinic geared towards traveler’s health.
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Mission Trip Checklist
As you begin to plan for your mission trip, use the following checklist to make sure you are prepared for a trip of a
lifetime:
Team
Attend ALL team meetings
Plan ministries with your team
Practice your testimony or life story with your teammates
Pray with your team
Individual
Pray for your trip
Thoroughly read through your Red Page Trip Participant Manual
Write out your testimony or life story
Recruit 5 or more prayer partners to pray daily for your trip
Raise the necessary funds
Write and send out your support letter to family and friends
Apply for and receive your passport
Visit a Travel Clinic or doctor to acquire the necessary vaccinations and medications
Purchase needed supplies and clothing
Pack appropriately by using the list in your manual
Make 3 copies of your passport
o One for your group leader
o One for a family member staying home
o One to keep with you on the trip
Leave emergency contact info, a copy of your passport and travel information with a family member
Items to turn in to Red Page
Online trip application
The money you were asked to raise
A copy of your passport
Trip Participant Contract
Trip Participant Release
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Travel Suggestions
Packing
o Plan on having one suitcase and one carry-on packed for your own clothing and personal items. Be
prepared to be asked to carry one suitcase of humanitarian aid.
o Pack lightly and efficiently.
o Don’t bring unnecessary items in your wallet or purse
o Stuff your shoes with socks or underwear
o Roll your clothes to save space
o Bring travel sized containers of shampoo and other toiletries
o Your luggage may get damaged or lost during travel, so be sure to use “older” or “sturdy” luggage.
o Pack one change of clothes and necessary items in your carry-on so if your luggage gets lost or delayed
you will have something with you.
o Do NOT bring knives, scissors, or other objects that could be used as weapons in your carry-on luggage.
o Leave enough room in your suitcase for items you may purchase to bring home.
o Bring clothes that are used. Do not plan on wearing your best stuff. Do not plan on changing clothes
daily.
General Travel
o
Mark your suitcase with a Red Page Bag Tag. Consider marking your suitcase with ribbon or a piece of
cloth for easy identification at the baggage claim.
o Stick with the team at all times when travelling. Travel with at least one partner at the airport and have
all flight information and contact information with you in case you get separated.
o Wear your money belt UNDER your clothing and keep your passport and cash in a Ziploc bag.
o Don’t wear brand new shoes in the airport or bring them on the trip. Break them in before you leave to
avoid blisters.
o Leave a copy of your itinerary and emergency contact information with a family member or close friend
at home.
Good to Know
o Come into the trip well rested and in good health. Please, get good rest in the days leading up to the
trip. Do not pull an all-nighter prior to the trip; you will not have the chance to catch up on sleep during
the week.
o Bring I-pods, cell phones, mp3 players, laptops, or any other personal electronic devices you might need
in addition to a good book for travel days.
o Prepare family that you may not call or email home daily. Let them know that “no news is good news”
while on the trip. Give them the Red Page Facebook page and Twitter Address (@RedPageRomania).
o Family and friends may visit our website at www.redpageministries.org and receive updates on the trip.
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Packing Checklist
Clothing
□ Red Page T-Shirt
□ Casual dress clothes for church (1)
□ Work Project clothes (4-5)
□ Daily Ministry clothes (4-5)
□ Lightweight sleepwear
□ Undergarments
□ Swimwear (one-piece for ladies)
□ Socks
□ Closed toe/tennis shoes
□ Work Shoes/Boots
□ Dress shoes
Personal Items
□ Medications
□ Pepto Bismol & Imodium
□ Bug Spray
□ Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizer
□ Sunscreen/sun block
□ Sunburn medication and lotion
□ Wash cloth
□ Laundry bag (pillow cases work great!)
□ Wet Wipes
□ Comb/brush
□ Contacts/Contact solution and case
□ Glasses/Glasses case
□ Toiletries
o Razor/shaving cream
o Soap and Shampoo
o Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss
Travel Needs
□ Passport and copy of passport
□ Flight information
□ Medical information and insurance card
□ Personal Snacks
□ Spending Money/travel meal money
□ Money Belt
□ Phone numbers, addresses, email addresses of
family and friends
Additional Items
□ Bible
□ Pen
□ RPM Handbook/Journal
□ Water bottle with large opening
□ Backpack or small duffel bag
□ Hat or baseball cap
□ Sunglasses
□ Work gloves
□ Safety goggles
□ Battery operated alarm clock
□ Inexpensive watch
□ Flashlight
□ Ear plugs
□ A roll of Toilet Paper
□ Ziploc baggies (some gallon size, some sandwich)
Other Items
□ Ministry supplies
□ Donated supplies
□ Camera, batteries, etc.
□ Adapter and/or converters (country specific)
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The Trip
Devotional Time and Sharing Time
Each day you will spend time together devotionally. This could include worship music, Bible reading, and prayer. Your
trip leader may ask you to volunteer (before the trip) to give a devotional, pray or share your testimony. At the least,
you should be prepared to share your story and what led you to travel to Romania.
We invite you to journal each day. When you look back on this trip you will be glad you took time to write down your
experiences and thoughts, especially several years later. A mission trip journal is not just a record of “what we did
today,” but a record of what work of God we have witnessed, what struggles we have faced, what prayers we have
prayed. Journaling is a spiritual formation tool, and it is also a record of our spiritual growth that we can go back and
read years later.
At the completion of each day your trip leader will set aside some time for sharing. It is not necessary for you to share
each day but this is a wonderful time to grow in your relationship with your team. This time is also valuable in processing
the experiences you have each day. Many questions and struggles you are having will be shared by others.
Interpersonal Conflict
Live in close quarters, change time‐zones, and experience strange environments. Throw in 10‐12 personalities and
you’ve got a recipe for interpersonal conflict! Conflicts are likely to arise. It is the responsibility of your trip leader to
make sure you feel comfortable in approaching one another to work through these conflicts in healthy ways. Have the
confidence in your trip leader that they will graciously discuss your concerns and issues. If your issue is with the trip
leader we respectfully ask that you have a one-on-one conversation with your leader immediately to avoid continued
frustration and conflict that may spill over to the rest of the team and potentially destroy the entire trip.
Flexibility & Change
The golden rule of missions is: “FLEXIBILITY.” Be prepared for plans to change. Orphanages may close last minute.
Weather may change your educational program plans or prohibit construction from taking place. Vans and busses may
break down. Hotels may be double booked. We ask you approach each situation with grace and dignity and realize that
your response will make a lasting impression on the children and families we serve, as well as our in-country staff.
Your Health
Changing sleep and meal patterns is inevitable. To stay physically healthy, follow these tips:
1. Drink plenty of water. This cannot be emphasized enough, so drink plenty of water! Good hydration facilitates
good energy, good digestion, and good rest. Dehydration produces headaches, digestion problems, and can
even lead to hospitalization in some cases.
2. Eat a balanced diet of grains, proteins, and fruits and veggies when possible. Pack healthy snacks and watch out
for those in the group who struggle with eating new foods. Avoid food and drinks that may be contaminated or
spoiled. Drink bottled water only. Avoid carbonated beverages as much as possible, especially in-flight. Drink
double the amount of water you normally would in-flight to help with Jetlag.
3. Sleep well. On mission trips we want to pack in as much activity as possible. It’s tempting to go‐go‐go and never
stop to catch our breath. But, don’t forget to have a Sabbath when possible and get your sleep at night. If you
are overly fatigued and concerned about your health make sure to communicate to your trip leader.
4. Practice good sanitation. To avoid catching or passing on a cold wash your hands and use hand sanitizer as often
as necessary.
5. DO NOT FORGET necessary prescriptions and over the counter medicines, as these may be difficult or impossible
to purchase in country.
Travel
It can be challenging to navigate through foreign and domestic airports where you may not be familiar. Remember the
following:
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Stay calm. Be flexible.
Remain with the group at all times. Do not separate from your team without telling your trip leader and taking
at least one person with you.
When in doubt, stop and ask for directions or assistance.
Keep your passport on you at all times while in-flight. Do not place it in anything other than your money belt or
passport holder. Never, never place your passport in the seat back in front of you. Make certain you keep your
passport on you while travelling from the airport to your hotel. On occasion your team may fly in to Budapest,
Hungary and will have to cross into Romania. You will need your passport so do not place in your bag under the
bus. Once you arrive at your destination your trip leader will have a system in place to safely store your passport
and tickets so you do not have to keep up with them each day.
Communication while on the Field
Communication home may be limited. Though AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile may provide international cell coverage do
not assume it will be available at all points. If you choose to use your cell phone make certain you set up an international
rate to avoid excess charges and be very familiar with charges, fees, etc, especially with Smart Phone. Our hope is we
will have internet access at certain times. This is not a guarantee but we will be more likely to communicate home via
email, blogs, Facebook updates, and Twitter updates. Your family and friends can also receive updates on the
www.redpageministries.org website. Your trip leader will also be responsible for collecting emails of those you want to
receive daily updates and sending broad scoped email updates each day. We will provide an emergency contact list for
you to give to family. Please make certain they understand these contacts are for emergencies only.
When Bad Things Happen
We hope and pray you will have a safe journey, but the unexpected may happen ‐ natural disasters, political upheaval,
sudden injury or illness.
Be emotionally and spiritually ready for these circumstances to arise. Look to your team leader for guidance.
If your entire group will not always be together, plan for a meeting place in the community that is visible and
know where to go there if trouble arises.
Handling Funds and Gifts
You will likely be bringing some cash to cover incidental expenses and to buy souvenirs. Don’t pack it in your suitcase,
and don’t keep it all in one pocket or carry‐on. Keep it close to you at all times. Keep good track of your spending and get
receipts when possible. If you intend on using a credit card or debit card contact your provider to notify them of your
travels and to gain access to any PIN’s. Be certain to learn of any fees or charges for international use.
You may be asked to take gifts for local hosts and translators. Bring appropriate gifts. Don’t assume that the people need
something. Ask your trip leader. We highly recommend that you give gifts to individuals through your trip leader. Do not
give small hand‐outs of dollar bills, candy, or gifts in an unsecured area, like the airport, on the streets, or in a market as
this attracts negative attention and inevitably leaves someone out.
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Spiritual Warfare
When we engage in ministry that is at the growing edge of God’s Kingdom, we can expect resistance from the enemy of
God. We don’t need to go looking for spiritual warfare, but we should be sensitive and open to recognizing it on our
mission trip. Spiritual warfare manifests in many forms: nightmares, a sense of spiritual darkness or heaviness, physical
illness, etc. It’s good to facilitate a discussion about this topic and remain in good spiritual shape through prayer,
worship, and scripture reading. Spiritual warfare does not mean avoiding places or situations of spiritual conflict, such as
a temple or holy place, but it does mean being ready or on guard for the possible situations that arise in the hearts and
lives of team members. Openness to the Holy Spirit and preparedness is crucial.
Post‐Trip: Debriefing and Telling the Story
Before you leave, think about what will happen when you come home! Life comes crashing back at you. Family, school,
and church activities resume their priorities. Integrating the mission experience with life is not an easy thing, but it is one
of the more important things to consider.
Before you Go:
We recommend you remain in contact with your trip leader and other trip participants. Our hope is that your trip leader
will schedule one (if not two) times to be together to share stories, share pictures, pray together, and talk about your
struggles and joys. On occasion the team may be from numerous locations preventing a reunion meeting. In this case
our hope is you will remain in contact via phone and email and that your trip leader will stay in contact with you as you
integrate back into your regular ritual.
Begin to set up opportunities in your church and with family members to share your experience upon your return.
Requesting a special time in worship to make a report or scheduling a special family meal can make the re‐entry process
more rewarding for everyone involved.
As your trip comes to an end:
We challenge you to remain involved in the place/people/projects you experienced through:
Regular prayer
Mobilizing others to get involved. Your testimony and eye witness accounts are extremely powerful.
Provide financial support or encouraging others to get involved financially as well.
Consider another trip or asking others to go on another trip.
Connecting Red Page to your home church.
As your trip nears its conclusion, be prepared for reverse culture shock and the lack of receptivity about your
experience.
Reverse Culture Shock: The experience of re‐entering your home culture after being apart from it can be a real
shock. People have experienced a new way of life, and begin to recognize the unhealthy or sinful patterns in
their own culture. They may react to their own culture with disgust, anger, fear or frustration. This is normal,
and it will fade over time.
Lack of Receptivity: Even though the team has experienced some amazing and new things, not everyone at
home will be receptive to hearing about the trip. Usually, they will ask, “How was your trip?” in hopes of a 10‐20
second response.
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Sharing with Others
Prepare for opportunities to share your experience as a group. Give participants an opportunity to share their ideas and
opportunities to tell the story of their mission trip.
Please be aware that your friends and family may have a difficult time understanding what you have experienced. While
you were enjoying this trip they were home continuing their regular routine. Be prepared for short sharing
opportunities. Have four or five of your favorite pictures to share and a short two or three minute response to their
interest. Often times people ask how your trip was just in passing. They may truly care but they are not prepared for
your joy and passion and a 30 minute speech with 250 pictures! Make a point to be observant of their interest and be
sure to ask them about things in their life as well.
Suggested Questions or Discussion Starters:
Formulate a “hook line” to get people interested in hearing more about your experience. This would be a
short, witty or catchy phrase that prompts a question or the curiosity of the listener.
Identify 1 or 2 people whom you believe will be interested to hear a longer explanation or view pictures
from your trip.
What do you think it will be like when you get home?
What are you looking forward to when you get home?
What are you dreading when you get home?
How do you expect people to respond to you when you get home?
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Going Home, By Jon Hogg “We are invariably drawn to come back home not because of where it is but because of what it
represents.” Charles Swindoll
One of my favorite shows is MASH. What entertainment. Just the thought of this show brings back numerous memories.
As a child, I recall MASH coming on every night at 10:30 after the local news. Each time I hear the opening song I’m still
tempted to go to sleep! During my college years, my roommate Glen Alan and I would always take a study break when
MASH came on.
For years these military personnel lived the rough life in tents while serving as doctors and nurses. Some were there
against their own will but others were fulfilling a lifelong dream to serve their country. Whatever their situation, they all
handled it in different ways. B.J., Hawkeye, and Trapper handled it with humor and a homemade still. Radar handled it
with devotion and honor. Frank spent his time commanding others and exercising his authority. Colonel Potter found
refuge in his horse. Klinger committed his time to getting a Section Eight. Over the years of this long running series
several actually did go home. Frank goes crazy when Margaret gets married. Radar serves his time and is discharged.
Trapper John is replaced by B.J. Hunnicut. Eventually the war ends and they all go home. Each character handles their
departure differently.
So how will you handle going home? As bad as the 4077 wanted to return home it was not easy to leave. Your
experiences on the mission field make it difficult to leave. A portion of your life is now somewhere else. You now find
yourself leaving behind numerous friends and just as many memories. What about the people? Many of you feel like
there is still work to be done. How can you go home with so much left to do?
Then there is home. You know many things have changed. If nothing else, you have changed. For all of the things that
have changed, many things will still be the same. You still have your job and responsibilities. You still have your favorite
foods. Friends and family will still be the center of your life and God still knows what is best for you. So why is going
home so important? Charles Swindoll says, “Home represents our point of identity, our base of operations, and our
primary realm of responsibility. Home gives life its roots, its sense of purpose and direction. Even with the hammer
blows of pressure, stress, and struggles, home is the anvil used of God to forge out character in the furnace of schedule
and demand. We count on it over the long haul and thereby develop security, stability, and consistency.”
Home to most of us is where our family is, where we reside day in and day out. But a home is just a place. The Hebrew
people of the Old Testament placed such an emphasis on place. To them a place was sacred. This place was not sacred
because of where it was, but mostly because of the experiences they had there, most notably with God. During your
mission trip each of you had similar experiences with God. You have seen his presence. You have observed his blessing in
your lives and the lives of others. Had we been living in the Old Testament times, we surely would have stacked stones
into a monument!
I recall a particular episode of MASH in which the 4077 was forced to relocate. Within a few hours they had packed all
they could and hit the road. However, there were still things left behind that proved they had been there. As you
climbed on that plane to return home there were many things left behind. No, they were not stones or monuments.
Some are material items, but many are much more. Just like the 4077, the material possessions are not that important.
What is important are the lives that were changed while you were there.
In Ruth 1, Naomi returns to Bethlehem after years of absence. Upon her arrival she is recognized by several locals.
However, Naomi does not want to be recognized and she goes on to explain the difference in her life. In verse 21 she
says, “I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty…” We were all in different places when we joined this
mission; however, unlike Naomi we returned full, not empty! Praise God today that he allowed you to experience all
aspects of your trip. Now, as you return home you posses something you did not possess before you came; the love for
the people of Romania.
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Red Page Ministries Prayer Guide
We are so grateful for the enormous, sacrificial, enduring, and hope-filled way in which you have committed
to the future of young Romanians. We know that great things are to come from your participation in a Red
Page mission trip. However, we also realize we cannot do this alone. In his book Radical, David Platt says, “Our
great need is to fall before an almighty Father day and night and to plead for him to show his radical power in
and through us, enabling us to accomplish for his glory what we could never imagine in our own strength.” In
three months you will hit the mission field in full force. You will be as prepared as possible. You will have put
hours, days, even weeks into the preparation for this trip. But that is not enough. By human nature we plan,
we strategize, and soon we will implement. However, true obedience to Christ requires that we pray as well.
According to Phillip Yancey we pray “because we want to thank someone or something for the beauties and
glories of life, and also because we feel small and helpless and sometimes afraid. We pray for forgiveness, for
strength, for contact with the One who is, for assurance that we are not alone.” Our prayers are that RPM will
help create a moment of life change in you and those we serve. When one’s whole being is immersed in the
Great Commandment—“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
mind’…‘Love your neighbor as yourself’” (Matthew 22:37–39)—the effects will be altering at the deepest level
of our being.
As you prepare to love “the least of these” we want you to know we love you as well. We are so glad to join
with you as you give energetic intercession for this kind of life change to take place in Romania. We hope this
prayer guide will help connect us and give direction to our intercession ending in great celebration as we
marvel at what God has done among us.
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THREE MONTHS FROM DEPARTURE: Peace of Mind
“As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.”
Psalm 138:3
1. Week One – HIS CALLING
Our prayer is that God has called you on this mission. Our hope is that you will join us in prayer for His will to be
done. “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His
calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of
His power toward us who believe” (Ephesians 1:18 – 19). Pray that God will give you clear vision and insight into
his plans for this trip. Pray he will use you beyond your imagination. Pray he will transform the lives of those you
come in contact. Ask for his inspiration, motivation, knowledge, and strength.
2. Week Two – RECEIVE
How can one show love without knowing love? In some way it must be about us. “For God loved the world so
much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal
life” (John 3:16). “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love” (John 15:9). What a joy it is
to know we have been loved first. As you prepare for your trip allow yourself to know God’s love? Your love for
the Lord, and love for others, will be diminished without first experiencing his love for us.
3. Week Three – SEEK
Jesus loves kingdom opportunities. He invites us to seek them out. But some of them just cannot be
accomplished outside of our requests. So he challenges and gives a promise: "Ask, and it will be given to you;
seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks
finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Matthew 7:7 – 8). Red Page recognizes the true value of prayer.
Without your prayers our ministry will never accomplish what God desires. Would you seek God on a daily basis
for this great opportunity to impact Romania? Be bold as you ask him to do great things during your trip. Pray
that he will end poverty in Romania. Pray the lives of the children and families we serve will be forever changed.
4. Week Four – FOCUS
All too often we get so wrapped up in “the mission” that we lose focus on the who and the why. Jesus Christ is
the reason we go. “Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds
you” (Psalm 89:8). No one can be compared to him. He excels in grace, compassion, wisdom, knowledge, and
power. Pray that his presence is experienced from beginning to end. Pray that he is lifted up, honored, and
worshiped. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you a new hunger for Jesus and how he would have us live. Ask him to
help you to represent him well.
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TWO MONTHS FROM DEPARTURE: Clear & Smooth
“A voice is calling, ‘Clear the way for the LORD in the wilderness;
Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God.’”
Psalm 100:4
1. Week One – LEAD
“But you are a chosen people….that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his
wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9). Months, even years, before your trip the leadership for Red Page has been
praying, planning, and organizing for your mission trip. Please pray for them as their work continues in the
weeks ahead, as well as during your trip and upon your return home. Pray for wisdom, discernment, favor, and
strength. Also pray for their families and their many other ministry responsibilities. Members of the Red Page
team are Jon Hogg, Trey Dyer, Ronne Rock, Todd Long, Nathan Adams, Nelson Hogg, Brian Hill, and Shelby
Felton.
2. Week Two – SERVE
We would be short-sighted to believe any of this would be possible without those that serve in Romania 365
days a year. They serve with gladness and do so sacrificially. Pray for them. Ask God to give them wisdom on
how to best lead their disciples into a deeper intimacy with and service to our Lord. Pray for their ministries and
their country. Pray that they know the best way to make your Red Page trip the most meaningful. Also pray for
their families and their many other ministry responsibilities. Pray specifically for Ovidiu and Adina Patrick as they
lead this special group of volunteers, translators, and service staff.
3. Week Three – PROTECT
Almost 100 short-term missionaries, volunteers, interns, translators, and staff will serve through Red Page this
year. They travel by car, van, bus, airplane, and an occasional wagon! Pray for safety in travel; for drivers and
riders. Pray for good health, for no sickness, for food to settle well, for stamina, and strength. Pray for resistance
to heat and fatigue. Pray for adjustments to time changes. Pray for protection within the construction areas.
Pray that God will go before us with great power, protection, and guidance.
4. Week Four – GUIDE
Much effort has been put into the success of your trip. Long before you committed to this service He paved the
way. The LORD went ahead of them. “He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light
at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night” (Exodus 13:21). Pray that God will
continue to prepare the mission field for your arrival. Pray that God will be with you during your travels and time
in Romania. Pray for those that will go before you and those that will come after you.
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ONE MONTH FROM DEPARTURE: Planting Seeds
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.”
1 Corinthians 3:6
1. Week One – TRANSFORM
“Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your
hearts, for now is the time to seek the LORD, that he may come and shower righteousness upon you” (Hosea
10:12). Over half of Romania’s population lives in rural Romania. Statistics show that 85% of those living in the
village are classified as poor. The needs in rural Romania are overwhelming. Lift up our host country in prayer.
Pray that as week plant these seeds, God will see that they make it to harvest. Pray for Romania’s government
and leadership. Pray for the Romanian church. Pray for Romania’s missionaries. Pray that God will transform
Romania and end poverty one village at a time.
2. Week Two – THE REASON
“And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me” (Matthew 18:5). The children
of Romania are the future of this great country. The children of today’s Romania are the first to not know
Communism. However, they too are all too familiar with the far reaching effects of communism. The future is in
their hands. God has provided Red Page with a platform to plant seeds in the lives of these children that could
alter the future of Romania. Imagine a country full of Christian leaders. Pray that these children will be receptive
to your message. Pray you will be sensitive to their needs. Pray that God will pave the way for their future. Pray
that their physical needs will be met. Pray they will then be given an opportunity to share what they learn.
3. Week Three – INSPIRE
“See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are”
(1 John 3:1). We are all called to be children of God. Red Page Ministries is a family affair. Our vision is to end
poverty in rural Romania. Much of our focus is on the future of Romania: the children. However, our prayer is
that our work will inspire the parents to seek the love of Christ as well. As you prepare for your trip pray for the
families we will serve. Pray for the physical, spiritual, and material needs. Pray that they will be moved by our
commitment to their children. Pray they will seek to know more. Pray they will desire to be Godly parents.
4. Week Four – THE FATHERLESS
There are hundreds of thousands of fatherless children in Romania. Some are orphans. Others live in single
parent homes. All are in need of a fatherly figure. “Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and
Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world” (James
1:27). Pray that God will use you to impact the fatherless of Romania. Pray that God will place a father figure in
the life of each child that does not have a father. Pray for a reversal in the trend that continues to leave the
children of Romania without a father. Pray for those working daily to impact the lives of the fatherless.
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DEPARTURE: Miracles
“God did extraordinary miracles” (Acts 19:9a)
While on the mission field we encourage you to pray for the following:
Health and Safety
o The safety and protection for you and your teammates while you travel to and from and within
Romania.
o Your health. Pray that you adjust to different foods and water. Pray for different allergies. Pray for
strength and stamina as you combat heat and fatigue.
Families
o Pray for the children of Romania. Pray for those that do not have fathers. Pray for those that do not
have parents. Pray for the future leaders of Romania.
o Pray for the parents of Romania. Pray that God will empower them. Pray that God will inspire them.
Pray that they will accept their responsibilities.
Cultural Awareness
o Pray for patience. Ask God to comfort you in a foreign country. Pray that you will not become frustrated
with cultural differences and a different language.
o Pray that language differences will not be a barrier to your ministry
o Pray that you will be sensitive to cultural differences and that you will not offend your hosts.
Leadership
o Pray for the leadership of Red Page Ministries and the House of Joy.
o Pray for your translators and in-country volunteers.
o Pray for trip leaders.
Romania
o Pray for Romania. Pray that God will bless this country.
o Ask God to help end poverty in rural Romania.
o Pray for the leadership of Romania and the European Union.
The House of Joy
o Pray for the financial needs for the completion of the House of Joy
o Pray for more trip participants to assist in completing the HOJ.
o Pray for resources to develop programs and hire employees for the HOJ.
The Villages
o Pray for the 31 villages served by RPM and HOJ.
o Pray for churches in the US to adopt each village.
o Pray for churches to be planted in each village.
Follow-up
o Pray for the leadership of the HOJ that will continue to serve after you leave.
o Pray for the volunteers that will commit to serve upon your departure.
o Pray for the resources to continue ministry efforts after you leave.
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THE MONTH YOU RETURN: The Harvest
“The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life. What joy
awaits both the planter and the harvester alike!”
John 4:36
1. Week One – HOME
“We are invariably drawn to come back home not because of where it is but because of what it represents”
Charles Swindoll. So how have you handled going home? Your experience on the mission field made it difficult to
leave. A portion of your life is now somewhere else. You left behind numerous friends and memories. What
about the children? What about the work left to be done? What about home? So much changed in the short
time you were gone. Maybe it was you! So you’ve changed and nothing else has. How can you cope when no
one understands? In Ruth 1, Naomi returns to Bethlehem after years of absence. Upon her arrival she is
recognized by several locals. However, Naomi does not want to be recognized and she goes on to explain how
different her life now is. In verse 21 she says, “I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty…” You;
however, returned full, not empty! Praise God that he allowed you to experience all aspects of your trip. Pray
that he will help you to adjust. Pray he will use your experience both in your life and the life of others.
2. Week Two – OTHERS
The Christian faith is never fully realized until our love is being consistently and tangibly expressed to others – to
those near and to those far. You have been blessed with the opportunity to serve those far away. Pray that God
will inspire you to you this experience to increase your involvement away, but also at home. “But you will
receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me
everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Pray that God
will give you a vision for the world.
3. Week Three – KEEP THE MOMENTUM
We always return home on a natural high. Our prayer life is at an all time high. Our devotional or quiet time is
clicking on all cylinders. However, it is easy to return home and get overwhelmed with “real world stuff.” “Trust
in the Lord with all your heart. And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge
Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5 – 6). Pray that your time in Romania will have as much
of a lasting impact on you as you have had on those you served. Pray God will continue the work he has begun in
you.
4. Week Four – REMEMBER & SHARE
“Every time I say your name in prayer—which is practically all the time—I thank God for you, the God I worship
with my whole life in the tradition of my ancestors. I miss you a lot, especially when I remember that last tearful
good-bye, and I look forward to a joy-packed reunion” 2 Timothy 1:3 – 4 MSG). Now that you have been home a
few weeks you can reflect upon your time with both joy and sadness. Let not these memories be in vain. Keep
them close to your heart and share them with others. Pray for the people of Romania. Pray for Red Page and the
House of Joy. Pray for opportunities to share your story; their story. Pray that you might soon return!
PRAYERS FOR YOU: How others can pray for you while you are gone.
“Dear brothers and sisters, pray for us” (1 Thessalonians 5:25)
We encourage you to pass the following pages on to friends and family.
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Pray for Romania
In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will
rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious. Isaiah 11:10
Challenge for Prayer
A legacy of brokenness endures from the days of Ceausescu’s
regime, a moral vacuum being filled with every kind of social evil.
Substance abuse, prostitution, pornography, human trafficking and
challenges to child welfare are widespread. Romania has one of the
highest abortion rates in the world, with three or more abortions
for every child born. Poverty is still common, with widespread
unemployment and economic instability, caused to a large degree
by rampant and entrenched corruption. Divisions in government
reduce its effectiveness; major strides forward are needed in its
legal, education and health care systems as well as police and local
administrations. Pray for leadership that has the wisdom to chart
the right path and the integrity to implement the right policies.
Religion:
Answer to Prayer
Romania is 96.96% Christian, but is dominated by the
Orthodox Church. It is considered one of the more
spiritually receptive European nations, with a sustained
church planting movement since the fall of
communism.
Romania has a large and growing evangelical population, Europe’s
fourth largest. This is despite an overall decline in population. In
fact, evangelicals are the only growing major religious group.
Romania is considered one of the more spiritually receptive
European nations.
The Red Page Team
Our team will partner with Red Page Ministries a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization based in Lubbock, Texas. The mission
of Red Page is to break the cycle of poverty in rural Romania. Red Page focuses on grassroots mission-based ministry as
it works to transform Romania from the inside out, one rural community at a time. Through church, individual, and
business partnerships, their goal is to empower poor communities to self-reliance through social welfare, education,
evangelism, and rural development. Red Page was founded to restore the people of Romania to the place God intended
through acts of kindness and love. Red Page has established relationships in a number of villages where they are
developing after-school programs, sports outreach programs, provide medical care, help start churches, and deliver
much needed food, clothing, medicine, and aid to the local communities.
My mission team is travelling to Romania to provide support for the Red Page vision. During our time in Romania we will
assist with construction of the House of Joy, a community center in Susani. We will also assist with Christian education
programs in the local villages in an effort to build relationships with children and families. Members of my team will also
volunteer at a local orphanage.
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Isaiah 52:7
The team is set to travel from Dallas to Budapest, Hungary or Timisoara, Romania. From
there they will have a lengthy bus ride to Surduc, Romania. Pray for:
Team unity and love
Final trip preparations
Safe traveling mercies
Flight connections and receipt of luggage and humanitarian aid
That they would fix themselves firmly on the truth of God’s word: “How beautiful
on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news.” Isaiah 52:7a
Romania suffered under communistic dictatorial rule from post WWll until 1989 when
dictator Nicolae Ceaucescu was overthrown and assassinated. Poverty has been rampant
since the economic collapse in the 1980s. After the Revolution in 1989, Romania struggled
to become a democratic nation. Corruption has traditionally been an issue at all levels of
society. Everything from taxation to child welfare policy is mired in old communist
mindsets and indifference. Almost 10% of Romanians have left the country to attempt to
find a better way of life since the Revolution of 1989.
Isaiah 61:1
“He has sent me *Jesus+ to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the
captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.” Isaiah 61:1
Pray for healing of the legacy of brokenness from the communist era.
Pray for an end to rampant substance abuse, prostitution and human trafficking.
Pray for the challenges of the child welfare system.
Romania has one of the highest abortion rates in the world. Pray for
implementation of appropriate policies and pray for these young ladies.
Colossians 4:3-4
“Our great need is to fall before an almighty Father day and night and to plead for him to
show his radical power in and through us, enabling us to accomplish for his glory what we
could never imagine in our own strength.” David Platt
Pray for opportunities to share Christ with parents, children, volunteers, and
workers.
Pray that the gospel is presented clearly, in a sensitive manner that is non-offensive
and mindful of cultural differences.
Pray that our construction efforts and humanitarian aid will be an indication of
Christ’s love through us.
“And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim
the mystery of Christ…clearly, as I should.” Colossians 4:3-4
“If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall
your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. And the Lord will guide
you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and
you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” Isaiah
58:10-11
Pray for the leadership of Red Page Ministries. Pray for their wisdom,
resourcefulness, and stamina.
Pray for our Romanian volunteers and interns. Pray for their faith and future.
Pray for Ovidiu and Adina Petric our Romanian hosts. Pray for their church, their
strength, and their wisdom.
Isaiah 58: 10-11
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Romans 12:4-8
“For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all
have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member
belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.
If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then
serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is
giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it
cheerfully.” Romans 12:4-8
Pray for the safety, protection, strength, and stamina of our construction team and
the Romanian’s that will be serving alongside.
Pray for pure hearts, open arms, and big hearts for our village education team.
Pray for sensitivity, compassion, and emotional strength for our orphanage team.
Approximately half of the Romanian population lives in villages. Of those 50% living in
rural areas, 80% are classified as poor. Approximately 35% of unemployed Romanians live
in rural areas.
Matthew 25:35-36
“I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me
something to drink…I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after
me…” Matthew 25:35-36
Pray for God to give Red Page the resources to end poverty in rural Romania.
Pray for educational, spiritual, and employment opportunities.
Pray for physical needs such as food, water, shelter and clothing.
John 17:23
Almost 40% of the Romanian population does not have an evangelical fellowship in their
community. Estimates show that over half of all rural villages do not have an evangelical
fellowship. Recognizing the local church is the hands and feet of Christ, over half of all
Romanian villages do not have a church to facilitate His work.
Pray for US churches to join Red Page in planting churches in the local villages.
Pray for unity among denominations and within congregations (particularly for
ethnic divisions – that the church will be a witness to unity and love).
Pray for blind adherence to tradition, which alienates non-Christians.
“May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have
loved them even as you have loved me.” John 17:23
“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me.” Mark 9:37a.
Mark 9:37
Romania’s orphanages were a communist legacy where unwanted children housed in
dormitory settings were neglected until they were ready to enter the workforce.
Romania’s much challenged social welfare system had been faced with many demands
during the Communist period. Yet, after the fall of Communism in 1989, many demands
still exist.
Pray that Romanian churches will become responsive to the orphan crisis.
Pray that the gov’t will continue to initiate efforts to end social welfare problems.
Pray for forever families in Romania that would be willing to adopt or foster
orphan children.
Pray for the older orphans as they transition out of the system.
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Matthew 19:14
With the 1989 democratic revolution that brought down communism, the Romanian
education system began the process of reform. Unfortunately, implementation of that
reform has been a slow process and rural schools have suffered the most. These schools are
generally poorly equipped in terms of physical and teaching material. IT technology is very
scarce in rural schools and equipment for vocational and apprenticeship education is
obsolete or missing.
Recognizing that without education there is very little hope to break the vicious
cycle of poverty, pray for Red Page as they develop programs to reach these
children.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of
heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
“The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to
eternal life. What joy awaits both the planter and the harvester alike!” John 4:36
John 4:36
Our team is travelling home. Much work has been done. Much is left to be done. Lives
have been changed, including the lives of those on the mission trip. As they return home
pray for:
A safe return home.
Adjustments to life at home.
The children and families they have grown to love in Romania.
The work of Red Page and the House of Joy.
Pray that God may choose to use you to support this work somehow, someway!
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Romanian Language
Romanian, a Latin based language which is a continuation of the Latin spoken in ancient times in Dacia and Moesia —
the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire. A 31-letter Latin alphabet is in use. Ethnic minorities (Hungarian and
German) use their own languages in school and civil administration.
Literacy rate in Romania is 98%. Most Romanians living in towns and cities are able to communicate in English, French or
German. In smaller villages only younger people and children speak one or more foreign languages.
Romanian (limba română) is the official language of Romania. The name Romania, and its derivatives, come from the
Latin word 'Romanus', a legacy of Roman rulers who took control of ancient Dacia in 106 A.D. Romanian retains a
number of features of old Latin and also contains many words taken from the surrounding Slavic languages, as well as
from French, Old Church Slavonic, German, Greek and Turkish.
Romanian is actually easier for English speakers to understand than it is assumed. If you’ve studied other Romance
language, such as Italian, Spanish, French or Portuguese, you may feel at home sooner than you think. Romanian is a
phonetic language, so words are pronounced as they are spelled. A foreigner trying to learn or speak Romanian can
expect positive reactions from native speakers. Most Romanian will certainly appreciate the fact that you are making an
effort to speak their language.
Interesting fact: Romanian holds the intriguing status of being the only member of the Romance language family spoken
in Eastern Europe.
PRONOUNCIACION GUIDE
The Romanian alphabet has 31 letters, similar to the ones in the English alphabet, with the exception of five special
letters called 'diacritics': ă (like the 'a' in English word 'musical'), ș (pronounced as 'sh'), ț (pronounced 'ts'), â, î (have the
same reading, without an English equivalent). Certain letters (and letter combinations) are pronounced differently than
they are in English.
Romanian Letters Pronunciation
ă
as in father
ce
as in check
î, â
No English equivalent gi
[dsi] as in gin
e
as in tell
ge
[dse] as in gender
i
[e] as in pick
chi
[ki] as in skill
j
as in leisure
che
[ke] as in chemistry
ş
as in shoe
ghi
[gi] as in give
ț
[ts] as in fits
ghe
[ge] as in guess
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USEFUL WORDS / PHRASES
ENGLISH
ROMÂNĂ
PRONUNCIATION
Salutations
Formule de salut
Good morning.
Bună dimineaţa.
Boo-nuh di-mi-na-tsa
Hello/Good day.
Bună ziua.
Boo-nuh zee-wa.
Good evening.
Bună seara.
Boo-nuh sea-ra.
Good-bye.
La revedere.
La rev-eh-de-ray
Good night.
Noapte bună.
Nwap-te boo-nuh
My name is . . .
Numele meu este …
Noo-me-le meu yes-te ...
What is your name?
Cum vă numiţi?
Koom vuh noo-mits?
How are you?
Ce mai faceţi?
Che may fa-chets
I’m fine, thanks.
Bine, mulţumesc.
Bee-nay, mool-tsoo-mesk
Do you speak English?
.Yes,
. . Romanian?
a little.
Vorbiţi englezeşte?
.Da,
. . puţin.
româneşte?
Vor-bits en-gle-zesh-te
.Da,
. . poo-tsin.
ro-mi-nesh-te
No.
Please speak slowly.
Nu.
Vă rog, vorbiţi mai rar. Noo.
Vuh rog, vor-bits may rar
How do you say . . . ?
Cum se spune . . . ?
Koom se spoo-ne . . . ?
Do you understand?
Înţelegeţi?
In-tse-le-jets
I don’t understand.
Nu înţeleg.
Noo in-tse-leg
Please repeat it.
Vă rog, repetaţi.
Vuh rog, re-pe-tats
I’m sorry.
Îmi pare rău.
Im pa-re rau
Where are you staying? Unde staţi?
Oon-de stats?
I’m at the … hotel.
Stau la Hotelul …
Stau la ho-te-lool …
Good / Very good.
Bine / Foarte bine.
Boon / Fwar-tay boo-na
Maybe.
Poate.
Pwa-te
Certainly.
Sigur.
Si-goor
May I ?
Se poate?
Se pwa-te?
Thank you.
Mulţumesc.
Mool-tsoo-mesk
You’re welcome
Cu plăcere
Koo pluh-che-re
I don’t know.
Nu ştiu.
Noo shtee-u
I would like...
Aş vrea...
Osh vray-a
...and / or......
şi / sau...
shee / sow
I have / We have
Am / Avem...
Ahm / Ah-vum
What are you doing?
Ce faceţi?
Che fa-chets
I beg your pardon?
Poftiţi?
Pof-tits
Excuse me...
Scuzaţi-mă. . .
Skoo-za-tsi ma
Here...
Aici...
Ah-eech…
There...
Acolo...
Ah-ko-lo
Toward...
Spre...
Spreh…
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NUMERALS
NUMERALE
zero
zero
ze-ro
one
unu
oo-noo
two
doi
Doy
three
trei
trey
four
patru
pa-troo
five
cinci
chinch'
six
şase
sha-se
seven
şapte
shap-te
eight
opt
Opt
nine
nouă
no-wuh
ten
zece
ze-che
eleven
unsprezece
oon-spre-ze-che
twelve
doisprezece
doy -spre-ze-che
thirteen
treisprezece
trey -spre-ze-che
fourteen
paisprezece
pay-spre-ze-che
fifteen
cincisprezece
chinch '-spre-ze-che
sixteen
şaisprezece
shay-spre-ze-che
seventeen
şaptesprezece
shap-te-spre-ze-che
eighteen
optsprezece
opt-spre-ze-che
nineteen
nouăsprezece
no-wuh-spre-ze-che
twenty
douăzeci
do-wuh zech'
twenty-one
douăzeci şi unu do-wuh-zech' shi oo-noo
twenty-two
douăzeci şi doi do-wuh-zech' shi doy
thirty
treizeci
trey-zech'
forty
patruzeci
pa-troo- zech'
fifty
cincizeci
chinch'- zech'
sixty
şaizeci
shay- zech'
seventy
şaptezeci
shap-te- zech'
eighty
optzeci
oot-zech'
ninety
nouăzeci
no-whu-zech
one hundred o sută
o soo-tuh
two hundred două sute
do-wuh soo-te
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DAYS OF THE WEEK ZILELE SĂPTĂMÂNII
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Luni
Marţi
Miercuri
Joi
Vineri
Sâmbătă
Duminică
loon'
marts'
myer-koor'
zho'
vi-ner'
sîm-buh-tuh
doo-mi-ni-kuh
MONTHS OF THE YEAR LUNILE ANULUI
January
Ianuarie
ya-nwa-rye
February
Februarie
fe-brwa-rye
March
Martie
mar-tye
April
Aprilie
a-pri-lye
May
Mai
may
June
Iunie
yu-ny
July
Iulie
yu-lye
August
August
augoost
September
Septembrie
sep-tem-brye
October
Octombrie
ok-tom-brye
November
Noiembrie
no-yem-brye
December
Decembrie
de-chem-brye
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AT THE HOTEL
LA HOTEL
I have a reservation.
Am o rezervare.
Do you have a double room?
Aveţi o cameră dublă?
.Do
. . you
single
. . single
have a room with a bath? .Aveţi
o cameră cu baie?
.What
. . a shower
is the rate per day?
Cât costă pe zi?
. . . air conditioning
. . . duş
Is breakfast included?
Micul dejun e inclus?
. . . aer condiţionat
. . . twin beds
Your name, please?
Numele
. . . douădumneavoastră,
paturi
vă
.Please
. . address
Vă rog?
rog, treziţi-mă
wake me up at 6 am.
Adresa
...
la
dimineaţa.
On what floor is my room?
La şase
ce etaj
e camera mea?
I need ice,
please
At what time is breakfast served?
. . . . another blanket
I'm leaving today.
. . . an electric fan
Please
call a taxi
. . . a heater
. . . an iron
. . . a light bulb
MONEY
. . . a pillow
. . . shampoo
Do
. . . you
soapaccept traveler’s checks?
creditpaper
card?
. . . toilet
Am o re-zer-va-re.
A-vets o ka-me-ruh
pen-troo
A-vets o ka-me-ruh cu
do-wuh
per-swa-me?
ba-ye?
Kit kos-tuh pe zi?
.. .. .. o
per-swa-nuh
doosh
Mic de-jun ye in-kloo-suh?
. . . a-er kon-di-tsyo-nat
Noo-me-le
vuh-rog?
. . . do-wuhdoom-nea-vwas-truh,
pa-toor’
A-dre-sa
.
.
.
Vuh rog, tre-zi-tsi-muh la sha-se di-mi-nea-tsa.
La che e-tazh ye ka-me-ra mea?
Am nevoie de gheaţă,
vă
rog.
La ce
oră se serveşte micul dejun?
. . . încă o pătură
Plec astăzi.
. . . un ventilator
Vă
chemaţi un taxi.
. . . rog,
un reşou
. . . un fier de călcat
. . . un bec
BANI
. . . o pernă
Am ne-vo-ye de gea-tsuh,
vuh
rog.o-ruh se ser-vesh-te
La che
.mi-kool
. . in-kuh
o puh-too-ruh
de-zhoon?
Plek as-tuhz'.
. . . oon ven-ti-la-tor
Vuh
rog,re-shoh
ke-ma-tsim’oon ta-xi.
. . . oon
. . . oon fyer de kuhl-kat
. . . oon bek
. . . o per-nuh
. . . şampon
. . . sham-pon
Acceptaţi cecuri de călătorie? . . . suh-poon
Ak-chep-tats’ che-koor’ de kuh-luh-to-ri-ye?
. . . săpun
. . . Carte
de credit?
. . . kar-tea
as-ta de kre-dit
. . . hârtie
igienică
. . . hîr-tee-ye
i-ji-e-ni-kuh
. . . a towel
. . . un prosop
. . . oon pro-sop
Where is a foreign currency exchange? Unde e un birou de schimb valutar? Oon-de ye oon bi-row deskimb va-loo-tar?
. . . a bank
. . . o bancă
. . .o ban-ka
What is today’s exchange rate?
Care e cursul de schimb astăzi?
Ka-re ye koor-sool de skimb as-tuhz’
Please change this to lei.
Schimbaţi-mi în lei, vă rog.
Skim-bats ‘m in lay, vuh-rog
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TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORT
Where is the
. . . metro station?
. . . train station
. . . bus stop
. . . ticket office
. . . information desk
. . . exit to the street
Unde e . . . ?
staţia de metrou
. . . gara
. . . staţia de autobuz
. . . casa de bilete
. . . biroul de informaţii
. . . ieşirea spre stradă
Oon-de ye . . . ?
. . . sta-tsya de me-troh
. . . ga-ra
. . . sta-tsya de a-oo-to-booz
. . . ka-sa de bi-le-te?
. . . bi-ro-ool de in-for-ma-tsiy
. . . ye-shi-rea spre stra-duh
How much is a ticket ?
Cât costă
un bilet ?
. . . dus
. . . dus - întors
. . . la clasa întâi
. . . la clasa a doua
Kit kos-tuh
oon bi-let ?
. . . doos
. . . doos shi în-tors
. . . la kla-sa yn-tyi
. . . la kla-sa a do-wa
. . . one-way
. . . round-trip
. . . first-class
. . . second-class
Is there a special . . . rate?
. . . college students
. . . senior-citizens
E-xis-tuh ta-rif re-doos
Există tarif redus pentru. . .?
pen-tru . . .?
. . . studenţi
. . . stoo-dents'
. . . pensionari
. . . pen-syo-nar'
Smoking or
non-smoking?
Fumători sau
nefumători?
Foo-muh-tor' sau
ne-foo-muh-tor'?
TRAIN TRAVEL
CALATORIA CU TRENUL
At what time does the
train leave for… ?
La ce oră pleacă trenul spre …?
At what time does the train get to …?
La ce oră ajunge trenul la ...?
La che o-ruh a-zhoon-je tre-nool
la ...?
Is there a . . . ?
. . . dining car
. . . sleeping car
Există . . . ?
. . .vagon-restaurant
. . .vagon de dormit
E-xis-tuh . . . ?
. . . va-gon res-ta-oo-rant
. . . va-gon de dor-mit
BY CAR
CU MAȘINA
Where can I rent a car?
Unde pot închiria o maşină?
Oon-de pot in-ki-rya o
ma-shi-nuh?
Do you know the road to?
ştiţi drumul spre …?
Shtiu droo-mool spre… ?
Is the road good?
. . . bad
Drumul e bun?
. . . prost
Droo-mool ye boon?
. . . prost
Which town does this road lead to?
Spre ce oraş duce drumul ăsta?
Spre che o-rash doo-che
droo-mool uhs-ta
La che o-ruh plea-kuh
tre-nool / spre ...?
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How many kilometers to?
Câţi kilometri sunt până
la.... ?
Kits' ki-lo-me-tri sint pi-nuh
la ...?
Could you direct me . . . ?
. . . to the next town
. . . to the highway
. . . to the parking lot
Cum se ajunge . . . ?
. . . în următorul oraş
. . . pe autostradă
. . . la parcare
Koom se a-zhoon-je . . . ?
. . . in oor-muh-to-rool o-rash
. . . pe a-oo-to-stra-duh
. . . la par-ka-re
Is it far?
E departe?
Ye de-par-te?
Could you direct me to...?
. . . a garage
. . . a gas station
Cum se ajunge la . . . ?
. . . un garaj
. . . o benzinărie
Koom se a-zhoon-je la ?
. . . oon ga-rash
. . . o ben-zi-nuh-ree-ye
I need gasoline.
Am nevoie de benzină.
Am ne-vo-ye de ben-zi-nuh.
Please fill the tank up.
Vă rog, faceţi plinul.
Vuh rog, fa-chets' pli-nool.
Where can I find a mechanic?
Unde pot găsi un mecanic?
Oon-de pot guh-si oon
me-ka-nik?
Please repair . . .
. . . the tire
. . . the headlight
Vă rog, reparaţi . . .
. . . cauciucul
. . . farul
Vuh rog, re-pa-rats' . . .
. . . ka-oo-chyu-kool
. . . fa-rool
How much will it cost?
Cât costă?
Kit kos-tuh?
When will it be ready?
Când e gata?
Kind ye ga-ta?
IMPORTANT SIGNS SEMNE IMPORTANTE
Men
Bărbaţi
Buhr-bats'
Women
Femei
Feh-mey
Toilet
W.C.
Ve-che
Entrance
Intrare
In-tra-re
Exit
Ieşire
Ye-shi-re
Emergency Exit
Ieşire de incendiu
Ye-shi-re de in-chen-dyu
Open
Deschis
Dehs-kis
Closed
Închis
Yn-kis
Caution
Atenţie
A-ten-tsye
Danger
Pericol
Pe-ri-kol
No Standing
Staţionarea interzisă
Sta-tsyo-na-rea in-ter-zi-suh
One Way Street
Stradă cu sens unic
Stra-duh koo sens oo-nik
Railroad Crossing
First Aid Station
Trecere peste calea ferată Tre-che-re pes-te
ka-lea
Post de prim ajutor
Post defe-ra-tuh
prim a-zhoo-tor
No Smoking
Fumatul interzis
Foo-ma-tool in-ter-zis
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