Puppet Ministry Day 7
December 14, 2015
Jászberény
Above: Temperatures have severely dropped and this morning we awoke to more winter like conditions like we’ve had in the past. Roads were frosted over and there was heavy fog which must have been one reason behind an accident we passed on the way out. Praise God that He protected us as we traveled!
Above: Jászberény has one of the handful of special needs schools that we visit this year. Some children are mentally handicapped and others are here because of behavioral issues or learning disabilities.
Above: Praise God that Zita (left) is almost fully recovered from a head cold that she has had for the past few days.
Above: Eszti, who is a new addition to the team this week, is serving as a puppeteer and teaching after each show. She did a good job to keep her language simple as she explained the truths to this group of special kids today.
Pásztó
Our next stop for the day was in the town of Pásztó where we would serve another group of special need kids.
Above: Since we visit these schools twice a year, many remember team members by name.
In past years, this has probably been one of the most difficult schools to serve as there were many disruptions (from kids with behavioral issues) and therefore distractions that kept others from getting the full impact of the message. One year, a child in the middle of the show walked up to a puppet and punched it in the head while those in attendance burst out laughing. But today was such a contrast. We had an easy time connecting with the kids before the show and the kids paid close attention throughout. There was no murmuring of conversations going on as there were in the past and the kids were quick to answer the questions from the puppets throughout the show. In one part of the show, a puppet who has just been visited by a friend and told about Jesus is by herself looking for hidden gifts in her house. The puppet then begins saying, “I don’t know about anyone important born on Christmas (even though her friend just told her about Jesus). As she goes on saying this, the kids began shouting out, “Jesus, Jesus!”
Christmas Choir in Petofibanya
Above: Volunteers from our church have been practicing over the past few weeks as we plan present a special worship service on Christmas. Tonight, the choir had their first performance for many of the retired members of our community in Petofibánya. We were thankful for the invite and for more connections with those we can share the hope of Jesus Christ with in our town.
Above: Miki shared some teaching about the wonders of Jesus coming to earth and Dezso read excerpts of the Christmas story from God’s Word.
Above: Ziva also joined in.
Above: Sharon adding a beautiful sound as she accompanied the choir with the flute.
What a great day to continue to share the good news that a Savior has been born, Jesus the Messiah! We’re so thankful for new life in Him and for the privilege of serving Him. He is worthy!
We appreciate your continued prayers for the team. Praise God that the new puppeteers that joined the team to serve this week did a great job. Once again, we had some technical problems with the speaker, but it was fixed by the time the puppet show began. Praise God that Zita is feeling much better. As for other team members, please continue to pray for healing (for myself, for Eszti B. and Hugi). Please continue to pray our children as this is often a time where they don’t sleep as well as usual, or are attacked with sickness. Thanks for partnering with us!
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