This summer, the spirit of selfless service shone brightly at Missio Link International (MLI) as two dedicated Short Term Mission (STM) teams, one from Mt. Bethel Church in Marietta, GA, USA, and another from First Baptist Church of Clinton (FBCC), MS, USA, visited us and served the children in our Children At Risk (CAR) programs.
Mt. Bethel Church has been a steadfast partner for over 25 years, supporting Deborah House and MLI since its inception, including during the renovation and construction phases. Chris Sweitzer has faithfully led teams from Mt. Bethel since 2001, returning regularly, often accompanied by his wife and two sons. This year, the team included two mother-daughter pairs, with the daughters being part of a Mt. Bethel youth group that regularly connects with our girls via Zoom.
The FBCC team was notably led by Megan Moore, a young woman whose connection to Romania runs deep. Megan first visited the country at the age of 12 with her parents. Later, she returned with a team from Mt. Bethel Church and even spent a summer volunteering at Deborah House. Megan’s role as an ambassador of MLI has grown as she joined the Missio International board of directors, a testament to her profound commitment and a living example of long-term dedication.
The purpose of both teams was clear: to serve, to be a witness, to spend precious time with the children and young people, and to actively engage in the activities of MLI
MLI’s CAR programs, including Deborah House, Aspirations, Back to School, and Harmony, are dedicated to combating child abuse in all its forms—exploitation, sexual abuse, human trafficking, violence, and neglect. Through licensed residential care, trauma counseling, educational support, vocational training, and social reintegration assistance, these programs offer tangible support deeply rooted in the Gospel, aiming for transformation in the lives of vulnerable children and young adults.
The dedication of these STM teams, their willingness to invest time, energy, and love, provides invaluable encouragement to both the children and the MLI staff. Their presence, time spent in talks and activities, makes our children feel seen, valued, and deserving of a future filled with hope.
To our dear friends from Mt. Bethel and FBCC, you are always welcome, and we deeply appreciate your presence and partnership in this vital mission!
Mt. Bethel Church
First Baptist Church of Clinton
