Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC)


				Name: The Gilman Bendo Family Country: Albania Serving Since: 8/5/2004


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		In cooperation with the Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, OCMC will be sending a family mission team to Albania in 2011. What do you think is an appropriate age for children (accompanied by adults) to participate on a team? Any age At least five-years or older Ten-years or older Anyone high school aged Adults (18+) only

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Romania

Population:		22,276,056
Religions: Eastern Orthodox (including all sub-denominations) 86.8%, Protestant (various denominations including Reformate and Pentecostal) 7.5%, Roman Catholic 4.7%, other (mostly Muslim) and unspecified 0.9%, none 0.1% (2002 census) Languages: Romanian, Hungarian, Romany

omania is one of Europes poorer nations, yet it is rich in culture and natural resources. Since the revolution in 1989, profound changes have occurred and kept the country in a period of economic and social transition. Today, over 1.85 million Romanians (8.6% of the total population) live in poverty due to these recent changes that have taken place and the previous decades of Communist rule.

While Romania is a traditionally Orthodox country, there are many distractions and challenges that face Romanian youth. The Church in Romania is now faced with the prospect of having to re-evangelize members of a generation whose culture differs radically from that of their parents. Although 85% of the population claims to be Christian, the years under Communisim brought severe persecution, manipulation and governmental control. Legislation of the 1990's that promised religious freedom has left the Church in transition as it struggles to minister to its people. Partnering with the Romanian Church, OCMC Missionaries, Mission Teams, and Agape projects have ministered to both adults and youth in this critical time.

All Projects in Romania

Start Date:	Project Information
10/1/2004	Policlinica Christiana Free pharmacy and medical evaluation to low-income individuals in community of...
10/1/2004	St. Dimitrie Program Daytime social services and addictions counseling center targeting the homeless and impoverished in and around Cluj-Napoca. In 2006, the center saw...
10/1/2004	Protection of the Theotokos Center Daytime care and counseling center for infants and young mothers in an effort to combat a growing problem of infant abandonment. The center is...
1/1/2010	Romania Youth Camp Funds will be used to pay for the costs associated with camp. Meals, transportation, art, and athletic supplies will be...

Current Missionary Opportunities

	Missionary Opportunities:
	Catechists Persons to teach the Orthodox faith to adults and children, and to model this faith in daily...
	Clergy Both priest and deacons are needed to serve in pastoral, teaching, and field leadership roles, serving under the omophorion of the local Hierarch...
	Community Development Roles Persons experienced in initiating or enhancing development projects which are culturally appropriate, self-sustainable, and economically feasible...
	Construction Management and Engineering Professionals to support church building, and other church and community-related construction...
	English Teachers ESL/TESOL teachers (academic degree and certification preferred but not always...
	Evangelism and Discipleship Roles Persons to share the Orthodox faith with those who have never heard the Gospel as well as those who have never made a decision to follow Christ;...
	Healthcare Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare personnel to serve in medical facilities, clinics, and mobile...
	Program Coordinators and Administrators Persons to support the administrative efforts of missionary field operations and church offices (degrees in business administration, accounting,...
	School Teachers Teachers to serve educational projects and schools on different levels (certification required in some...
	Seminary Instructors Qualified instructors are needed to teach all customary seminary subjects while also serving as mentors for...
	Translators/Linguists Persons to assist in the translation of services, prayers, seminary texts, and other Orthodox materials into indigenous languages to facilitate...
	Youth/University Ministry Persons with experience or training in student and campus ministry as a means of evangelism and...

	His Eminence Bartholemew Archbishop of Vad, Feleac and Cluj


			Mr. Ron Moore Serving Since:
			Mr. Floyd Frantz Serving Since: 2/1/2000
			Ms. Christina Semon Serving Since: 2/5/2008


	7/28/2010 - OCMC Missionary Floyd Frantz Receives "Crucea Transilvania" for 10-years of Service in Romania
	7/12/2010 - The St. Dimitrie Post - Update on OCMC Missionaries, Floyd and Ancuta Frantz
	6/22/2010 - Beginning my Second Year in Romania
	6/1/2010 - June Newsletter 2010
	4/29/2010 - My Closer Look at Great Lent and Pascha in Romania
	3/30/2010 - St. Dimitrie Spring 2010 Newsletter
	3/29/2010 - Semon Spring Newsletter 2010
	3/6/2010 - The Romanian Spring Tradition of Martisoare
	2/19/2010 - Ending the Year in Romania and Beginning a New One
	1/7/2010 - OCMC Agape Grants to Assist the Ministries in Seven Countries in 2010