Weekly Update

Sorry for the lack of updates for the past few weeks. The attack of Scarlet Fever started with Ben, having a swollen face and a strange rash. Elianna and Kira followed with symptoms and were also treated with antibiotics. Our family was out of commission for a week and a half until this passed. We praise God for his grace in healing all of us and returning us back to good health.

WEDNESDAY TEAM PICNIC
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Above: Kira cooling off with splashes of well water with Dezső’s daughter Adri.

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Above: Dezső and his wife Marcsi were kind enough to host our team picnic. We spend so much time serving together that it is rare that we are able to sit down as a team without responsibilities for quality time together. This was a refreshing day of enjoying games, conversation, goulash soup and of course marshmallows for the kids.

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Above: Teammate Erika (Miki’s wife) and Sharon.

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Above: Teammate Miki and son Bence.

NEW TEAM MEMBERS!

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Above: We would like to officially announce two new members of our growing church planting team in Heves County. Roger and Heidi Woo are making the transition from Budapest to Petőfibánya in October. They have gone through the paces of language learning, cultural transition and have served in various church planting ministries in their time in Hungary. Heidi served on our team when she was single for one year and Roger has served in our ESL ministry. They are looking forward to starting a one year commitment with our team in October as they seek God's will for their long term role in ministry in Hungary. We are grateful to God for sending more harvesters as we are often overwhelmed with opportunity, yet lack the resources to do all that is in our hearts.

THURSDAY MARRIAGE CLASS

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Above: God opened up an opportunity for Dezső to invite his neighbors Tamás and Ági (seated center in white shirts) to our marriage class Thursday night. It is rare that a Hungarian couple would be so bold to step into such unknown after just a one time invite, but they came! When Dezső spoke to Tamás he was amazed to hear that Tamás had a similar experience of being given a Bible which led to his belief in Jesus and also in freedom from alcoholism. Tamás and Ági do not attend any church but do seem open.

In our marriage class, we learned about the importance of listening. If we are truly seeking to fulfill our goal of ministry to our spouse, we must be good listeners. We talked about the importance of creating an environment of acceptance and grace as the Father has also created for us.

“For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin.  Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.” (Hebrews 4:15-16 NET)

To be better listeners, we also talked about the necessity of being one who is always willing and ready to forgive before entering into a conversation with our spouse. Jesus made clear that we must forgive as we have been forgiven. To be out of touch with the weight of our sin that was freely removed because of Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross leads to an unfounded arrogance and hard heart when relating to our spouse.

“Should you not have shown mercy to your fellow slave, just as I showed it to you?’ And in anger his lord turned him over to the prison guards to torture him until he repaid all he owed. So also my heavenly Father will do to you, if each of you does not forgive your brother from your heart.” (Matthew 18:33-34 NET)

FRIDAY WORSHIP RECORDING

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Above: The Holy Spirit was moving through Dezső’s street this week to open up outreach opportunities! Dezső happened to call an old friend that he used to play in a band with for advice for a repair man. The expected 5 minute phone conversation turned into a 45 minute conversation. Dezső ended up inviting Jenő to join us in a worship practice session at MIki’s house. Jenő brought all of his drum equipment and we ended up recording a number of songs that we can use later for CD distribution and outreach in our neighborhood. Jenő was also able to hear the words to these most special songs that we use to praise our Savior. Please pray for Jenő’s salvation through God’s grace.

SUNDAY WORSHIP AND PICNIC

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Above: Church member Lidia standing to give testimony of God’s help over the past few weeks at her workplace. In response to a recent handout about opportunities of service in the church, Lidia has decided to commit to being a prayer team coordinator. Over the past two weeks, her husband Norbi (baseball hat carrying large goulash bowl) has returned to church after a time of separating himself. Please pray for a sustained change in Norbi’s heart and that Norbi would come to know Jesus and become a man of faith in his marriage.

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Above: Elianna enjoying some games with teammate Brenda.

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Above: What’s a church picnic without charades. We used various games today to get more interaction between church members. We see the lack of deepness in relationships that we have with one another and are seeking ways of having members connect with one another. Laughing at one another is a start.

SPECIAL VISITORS!

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Above: Sharon’s parents Sam and Evelyn arrived safely in Budapest today. We look forward to special family time with them over the next ten days. Please pray for them to get the rest they need tonight to recover from jet lag.

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