03/27/2019
Please read the latest update from ROMA President, Missionary Walter Stevens.
Dearest Precious Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
REPORTING TO MY SUPPORTERS
After my precious wife, Dolly passed into Glory, I hit the road reporting to my churches. I had gotten way behind because of Dolly's illness. In a 13-month time span, I traveled by car alone 44,000 miles, this does not include air miles. God has blessed my meetings with souls saved and the churches edified all to God's glory!
"Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account." (Phil. 4:17 KJV)
TRIP TO ROMANIA AND HUNGARY
ST. PETERSBURG/PINELLAS PARK FL
After reporting to my churches, I relocated back to Bradenton. I am now closer to our new work in St. Petersburg/Pinellas Park. God is blessing this work in a miraculous way. I am thrilled to be leading these precious lambs of Christ.
THE GYPSY MIRACLE OF PAKISTAN
Just before Dolly's passing, I was contacted by a Gypsy Pastor from Pakistan. I can't mention his name nor his village for his and his people's protection. We began holding Bible studies via Skype in October. At that first Bible meeting, two precious souls received Christ! Since then we have continued the bible studies, but I also preached several church services. At 1 service 12 precious souls received Christ. They are planning a baptism in the River as soon as the weather warms up. They have no meeting place but 1 small room in the pastor's home. Praise God we have signed a contract today to rent a very large home for only $270 per month including utilities. The home has 4 bedrooms that can be used for Sunday school classes, 1 large room to hold the church services and 2 baths and 2 kitchens. Glory to God! We have also sent funds for Bibles and for feeding the hungry children.
ROMA OUTREACH MISSIONS ASSN.
We want to praise the Lord as the ROMA family of missionaries is growing. In December we added to new precious families to be part of our new agency. They are the David and Kayleigh Canny family and the Jose and Alba Mojica family. The Canny's are raising their support to work with the Roma of Romania and the Mojica's are raising support to plant churches in Paraguay. Please pray for these precious families.
GYPSY OUTREACH IN CLEVELAND
Gypsy Pastor Nick Evanovich is doing a great job at our Cleveland G.O. They celebrated 28 years as a ministry of Cleveland Baptist church last November.
ROMA OUTREACH MISSIONS ASSOCIATION
ROMA CHRISTMAS
Funds we also gave our national pastors a nice Christmas gift.
Every year we put donation barrels in the foyer of Bible Baptist Church in Bradenton. All together 700 lbs. of hats, gloves, toys and other items were shipped to be distributed among the children in the Roma churches.
Also with the help of Manna Worldwide and other donors we were able to send $4,750 to buy food baskets for 144 families. With these
EASTERN EUROPE
This past fall I had the privilege once again to visit many Roma churches in Eastern and Western Europe. God blessed with souls saved and the pastors and churches edified. Once again, this past Christmas we were able to purchases food baskets and gifts for our precious Roma families and children
I preached in Bro. Heisey's ministries in Romania. Bro. Pete is recuperating from a major heart attack. Please keep him in your prayers. I also preached for Tim Tyler in Timisoara, Romania. God blessed with souls saved.
Because Jesus Deserves the Reward of His Suffering,
Walter Stevens
Our mailing address is:
R.O.M.A.
po box 7695
Jacksonville, FL 32238
