CEE Day One: A Nomadic People
The Lord protects foreigners …
Psalm 146:9
Originating from India, the Roma have spread throughout Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) since the 14th century. They are family-oriented and often uneducated, unemployed and poor. They resist fully identifying themselves with their surrounding cultures, which has led to hundreds of years of persecution. Please pray the Roma will find their home in the arms of Jesus.
Pray for salvation!
Virtual Prayerwalk: A Nomadic People
Please take the next two minutes to pray for the Roma of Central & Eastern Europe. As you watch, remember to pray for the salvation of the Romany people.
Video: Hope for the Roma Trailer
Step into the Romany culture through this one-minute trailer as you encounter the bright sights and vivid sounds of these people of Central and Eastern Europe. (1 min. 14 sec.)
Video: Hope for the Roma
Liars, cheats and objects of hate—these are ideas many European nationals have regarding the Roma. Meet individuals who have chosen to follow God’s call to love these people, anyway, and want you to join them. (3 min. 33 sec.)
Video: Reaching Romany Children for Christ
Encounter the unforgettable faces of Romany children who are waiting for someone to teach them about Jesus. (1 min. 17 sec.)
Story: A people misunderstood
“Everyone around me says they are bad people,” said Jiri Randall, a Czech with a heart for Roma. Yet …
Story: Discovering the people behind the prejudice
Unknown by many, the word “gyp” comes from the name “Gypsy” and is a slur against a people group …
Story: Stepping out from the garbage dump
Near the capital city of Skopje, Macedonia, is a settlement of Gypsies known as the “Romany capital of the world.”
Video: Romany People of South Europe
Learn about the Roma of South Europe and their history that has protected them from false religion and yet is acting as a barrier to true Christianity today. (1 min. 43 sec.)