For more than 25 years, Remember the Children has helped make Christmas a season of hope for orphaned and at-risk children across Romania. This cherished tradition continued again this year as Alan Meneely and a team of seven traveled to northwest Romania—ready to bring joy, encouragement, and Christ-centered love to hundreds of children.
After nearly thirty years of ministry in Romania, it was a joy to bring the next generation of young leaders to Exponential Europe in Berlin—a gathering of 600 believers from 20 nations passionate about church planting. We believe this movement will help re-ignite the church across Europe.
Spending time with a church that treats you like family is deeply encouraging. For sixteen years, Mountain Christian Church has faithfully supported Remember the Children—through monthly gifts, special projects, and teams who have traveled to serve with us in Romania. Their partnership continues to be a steady blessing.
As we reflect on these 30 years, we are deeply grateful for all God has done and excited for what lies ahead! This anniversary is not only a time to celebrate the past—it’s an opportunity to dream about the future. We hope you’ll join us on a special night to honor the lives changed through this ministry and look ahead to the next chapter together…
When asked why she chose to go to Romania on her first mission experience, she had the desire to go but was timid in following through. After speaking with friends and family, she realized that Romania would be a safe place for her, with challenges, but a country of beauty with a culture she desired to learn more about.
The Board of Directors has something to say to YOU!
Earlier this month, RtC’s Board gathered together for their regular Directors’ meeting. During these gatherings, members discuss the organization, accountability, how to improve, and plan strategically for the future. They’re a pivotal part of RtC and I’m so thankful for their guidance and wisdom.
I recently had someone ask me when I have felt most afraid in my time serving overseas. I think some of my greatest fears and times of exercising deep prayer have been on turbulent flights across the Atlantic. In all sincerity, I thin the times I should have felt fear, I have been too entrenched in the moment to allow any emotion to overcome me.
In 2001 after five years of part-time work in Romania, Remember the Children was incorporated, and we secured our 501(c)(3) non-profit status. The first item on our agenda for the future was to travel to the Republic of Moldova with the senior leadership of Caminul Felix to begin a partnership to develop children’s homes in Chisinau.
In 2014, RtC founder Andy Baker was in Romania with a mission team. One of the team members, Katrina, brought water purification devices for the Roma villages in Santandrei. Some of the residents were getting worms because they were drinking contaminated water, therefore the devices seemed like a great way to bless the communities.
