BACK TO HUNGARY
March 16, 2009
Last Saturday, I (Allen) returned to the States for a week to renew my driver’s license and connect with family and friends.
Above: Drastic changes to the meeting place for Brandywine Valley Baptist Church. It was striking to see the massive structure firsthand upon my return.
Above: The temporary home (in the adjacent gym) for Sunday worship services.
Above: Catching up with old friends, Karen Matt and Mickey in the church parking lot. It is always encouraging to talk face to face with old friends and hear about the changes that have taken place over the years. I was also able to visit my friends at HOUSE, where I once partnered as a designer. They were kind enough to load me up with clothing and goodies to take home for the family.
Above: One of three small groups I was able to visit while in the US.
Above: My mom and dad with my niece Scarlet. My parents were gracious to provide one of their cars and a room to stay. My mom blessed me with great chinese food throughout the week and I had my share of American ice cream from their freezer.
Above: Brothers, Sam, Allen and Bob.
Above: Sam’s son Matthew playing with Bob’s daughter Anna B.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Above: Hungarian partner in ministry, Miki, graciously filled in for me and taught about the freedom that we have obtained through salvation in Jesus Christ.
Above: Ildiko (white sports jacket) has fallen out of fellowship with us for years. She was one of the first townspeople to profess faith in Jesus after seeing the Jesus film. She turned away from a life of the occult, communicating with the dead and tarot card reading. A few weeks ago, she came to our house and I was able to pray with her and remind her that it is not God’s will for her to be removed from Christian fellowship. God so designed the members of the church to minister to one another as we in unison seek to follow Jesus throughout life. I praise God for stirring her heart to come again this Sunday. She shared that the message spoke deeply to her current heart condition as she realized that she allowed herself to become in bondage to destructive things in her life. Please pray for Ildiko as she has taken initial steps of repentance and turning back to seek God with all her heart.
It was very encouraging to be in the US and share the stories of God’s work in Hungary. Thank you all for your constant encouragement and support!
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