Thursday & Friday



O.K. So, I haven't been blogging for a few days. Why? Picture me after pouring a bag of flour over my head. That's what I have looked like for the past few days after scraping and sanding our bathroom walls free of the dark grey looming mold monster. Last time I did this, I made the mistake of thinking I got rid of the mold. But the problem is a lack of ventilation in our often steam filled bathroom. So, Miki helped me to install a small ventilation fan (above L). Adding to the mold monsters growth were leaky faucets that constantly left the floor or tub wet. Dezső and Miki helped install new ones while I spackled the crumbling walls. It felt like a few days of chaos as dust found its way throughout the house. However, I am very thankful that the bathroom is free of mold, free of drips and free of steam. I am very thankful for Miki and Dezső who helped me finish the work on wednesday night.



Above: Thursday night teen discipleship. From L to R: Gabi, Milán, Zoli and Norbi. Initially, the meeting wasn't going so well. One of the boys began 'goofing-off' while we were in prayer, drawing the others attention away from God. I was very disappointed, but God used it as an opportunity to teach about forgiveness and the wisdom of 'a time for everything'. The one who caused the offense asked forgiveness from all of us and from God. He was on the verge of tears when he was convicted of what he had done. In the end, it was a fruitful meeting thanks to God's grace. Please pray for these young men that they would grow in maturity, while never losing their lively youthful spirit.

The evangelistic Bible study that went on simultaneously thursday night was also encouraging. Hajnalka, who seemed to disappear for weeks came to the study. Also Attila, his friend Csilla and my student Mariann stopped by (but had to leave early). Please pray for those who want to attend, that the Lord would make a way for them. Some of them have been restricted by sickness, or the sickness of extended family. Some have things that 'just come-up' on the night of Bible study. This study is so important in that it has begun to reach many in the community with the gospel that up until this time have remained unreached.



On Friday mornings we have our weekly team meeting in Petôfibánya. We continue to use this time for prayer and preparation for our upcoming drama and puppet ministry. We praise God that we were able to find a new drama this year for the teens. This is our last week of practice before the real thing! Please pray for us!

Above: Friday night sports. I was thankful to see some new faces! We had a great time and were thankful that we ended the night free of injury and conflict. Please pray for these teens that they would respond to the invitation to church and be drawn to Christ each week through our devotions.

Prayer updates:
Sharon is fine. Her blood tests revealed once again that she is 'borderline' for gestational diabetes. The doctor told her that for now, no changes in diet are necessary and all is well. Thank you for your prayers.

New prayer request:
We have been called in to meet with the officials who have authority to extend/deny our residency permits. Please pray that our papers would be accepted and that we would receive a lengthy extension.

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