Above: Elianna and Ben preparing cookies with Sharon (or eating cookies with Sharon?)

No need to dream of a white Christmas. God has sent snow for the past two days. Today Allen was able to take the kids sledding while Sharon prepared lunch. Below: Ben and Elianna playing in the winter wonderland of Petőfibánya.



Below: Later we went caroling Hungarian style. We visited neighbors and gave out gifts that a Hungarian supporter donated to our church. It was a great way to share the joy of the true meaning of Christmas through song. The last place we visited was our neighbor Kati. Earlier in December, her husband left her and their three children. This has been devastating for her and her mother (who lives in the same apartment). In tears, she thanked us for the warm visit and the gifts (below right).





Thank you all for being a special part of our lives through your various means of support and friendship. May the Lord bless you with joy as you hope in Him. May He fill you with peace as you remember His faithfulness. Merry Christmas! – The Mercers