Brian Johnston in Romania

In early February nine choir members from the institute’s male choir and myself had a super excursion to two villages close to Beius/Belenyes in the Western Carpathian area of Romania.  We arrived in the first village just in time to participate in the evening worship which was part of a week-long prayer celebration. Szabo Arpad, [...]

I am always inspired to continue to be in communication with many Presbyterians across Canada through the PCC’s website. My work as lay missionary in Romania is continuing well. In October we welcomed many new students and I was able find four new choir members. My choir has 18 members but we often perform in [...]

I am pleased to report that nine choir members from the Institute’s male choir and I had a super excursion to two villages, close to Beius/Belenyes in the Western Carpathian area of Romania.

The year always starts off at a slower pace for me as all the students have serious exams lasting most of January. So apart from administering my own English exams I have more time to visit and witness some of the fine work many of my students are doing in various parts of Romania.

I am happy to report that my work in Romania as English teacher, choir director and photographer is continuing to go well. Last year I mentioned that I would be doing a major photo exhibition collaborating with four former students of the theological seminary where I teach.

My assignment involves teaching English and music at the Hungarian Theological Institute in Cluj, Romania – and each year I organize concerts involving both theological and conservatory students as well as professional singers. During my time here I have also become very active as a photographer and have done many exhibitions on the theme”Romanian Reflections”.