Monday ESL

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Above: Tonight, we held our registration and orientation for a new semester of ESL in Petőfibánya. We have 19 students, with almost half being completely new to our program. Viktor (above left) was one of my first students three years ago in Petőfibánya. He dropped out of the program a year ago, but has now returned. I am thankful for a new opportunity to re-connect with him.

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Above: Sisters Monika and Erzsi from the nearby town of Jóbágyi joining our program for the first time.

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Above L: Vali is one of Benjamin's teachers at pre-school. We believe she would attend our thursday night
Bible study, however there is a yoga class on the same night that she attends (hmmmm-coincidence?) We were thankful that she will be able to hear God's word in this ESL program in the second hour. Please pray that she may find out the truth about Jesus and the gospel through this study.

Above R: Feri is also a first time student in our program. It turns out that Dezső knew Feri from childhood. We found out tonight that Feri lives in Petőfibánya, was saved in 89 but doesn't attend church. It seemed like he had a good time and we hope to see him this Sunday (please pray for him).

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Above: After registration, Brenda led a fun game time to break the ice. It was great to see all the students participating and smiling. Afterwards, Miki led us in singing a worship song in English (which the students really enjoy).

We closed the night with our first English Bible study. I first showed a clip from the Passion, where Jesus Christ was on trial. I then told the students that we will put Jesus on trial. Through the 9 weeks that we meet together, as jurors we will seek to hear from Jesus his own testimony about Himself. As jurors, we should not come with prejudices, or stereotypes forming our views, but rather hear first hand His claims. Afterwards, I encouraged them to make a decision of rejecting or believing in response to Jesus Christ's testimony about Himself. I look forward to these 9 weeks and how God will reveal Himself through His Son and through the word. This part of class is offered for free, and is therefore not a requirement. Please pray that many would stay for this second hour and continue to hear the testimony of Jesus Christ and gain a clear understanding of what He taught about Himself.

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Above: Gabi S., Dávid and new student Szandi.
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