Why this Mission to Romania? Why OAMC?

Perhaps you’ve stumbled across this blog, a friend invited you to view it, or you haven’t visited the OAMC website (www.oamc.org) for some time, and you’re wondering, why are these guys going to Romania?

I’m glad you asked. From the website (www.oamc.org/romania.asp), here are the reasons we feel called to this Mission to Romania:

The purpose of the Romania Mission is to:

1. Help build up the church in Romania; provide encouragement to our brothers and sisters.

2. Promote and support a major Adventist men's chorus in the country. The church in Romania has a long tradition of choirs and music festivals. And now, Alin Apostol (a former OAMC singer, now pastoring in Romania), has started what he calls the "Romanian chapter" of the Oregon Adventist Men's Chorus. We have the opportunity to support them in growing a powerful men's ministry.

3. Sing with our Romanian brothers in Christ, bringing together a grand international men's chorus. As we travel through the country, we will be joined by Romanian singers. By the time we arrive in Bucharest for our Finale Concert, over 100 Romanian men will sing with us.

4. Provide programming material to the Romanian Adventist media organization. They plan to broadcast these programs through their nationwide network of radio and television stations beginning with the Romanian "Passover" (Orthodox Easter).

5. Follow in the spirit of Paul the apostle, who was invited to "Come over to Macedonia and help us." While Romania is not Macedonia, the invitation to serve is from the same God.

See more at www.oamc.org/romania.asp