Virginia Mennonite Missions: Called. Sent. Transformed.

Jay and Sheri Hartzler lead a children's choir in Tigmandru, Romania. The choir is one of five choirs they are working with, along with teaching guitar classes and giving piano lessons. You can read more about their year in Romania at their <a href='http://www.romaniannotes.wordpress.com'>blog</a> or at their <a href='http://www.facebook.com/romanianview'>Facebook page</a> Nelson Okanya, president of Eastern Mennonite Missions, addressed those commissioned for service at the 2013 Virginia Mennonite Conference Assembly and those who support them to always be open to God's invitation. Mark Schoenhals leads a Bible study for LEC church leaders. Shawn and Laura Green are beginning a mission assignment in the Bari region of Italy, along with their young son Lucas. Esther Augsburger helps students work with clay in a pottery class, <a href='http://vmmissions.org/2012/12/a-true-presence-for-the-kingdom-of-god-in-albania/'>hoping to plant the seeds</a> for an art program at the school. Norma Teles works with Roma children at the Joshua Center, an early childhood education center where the children learn about God, good habits and making friends. Read about <a href='http://vmmissions.org/2012/04/mission-encouragements-at-joshua-center/'>Norma's work</a> earlier this year. Caleb Benner teaches an Economics class at Lezha Academic Center, Albania. 'We believe that we have been called to make an impact on the spiritual life of each student,' he writes. Rebekka Stutzman meets over coffee with friends in Bammental, Germany, to learn how younger adults in that community connect with the faith of their historic roots. At the Taste of Missions in July, following the Commissioning of new and returning workers, everyone enjoyed food from around the world in locations where VMM ministers. A community of faith gathers after a worship service in Lezhe, Albania, in front of the Lezha Academic Center building.

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Jay and Sheri are living in Sighisoara, Romania, for a year. Jay is working with choirs and conductors, as well as working with developing woodworking shops in two different locations, and helping with building projects. Sheri has past experience in organ Romanian Notes: Jay and Sheri are living in Sighisoara, Romania, for a year. Jay is working with choirs and conductors, as well as working with developing woodworking shops in two different locations, and helping with building projects. Sheri has past experience in organ

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