Above: Today, instead of walking directly to our camp site, we brought the kids to a local horse ranch just outside of Petőfibánya. The owner’s son Csongor (pictured above left) is attending our VBS and having a great time. Just before leaving to return to our VBS camp site today, Csongor said to his mother, “How many days left until camp is over?” His mother, thinking that Csongor was implying that camp was getting boring said, “Just three more...” Csongor sadly replied, “Just three?” Just yesterday, Miki ran into Csongor’s mother in town and she shared that she would like to send Csongor to our church on Sundays. Csongor has never attended our church and we were excited to hear about his parent’s desire for him to attend. Already, about half the kids who attend our church come on their own initiative while their parents stay at home. We hope that this leads to entire families attending in the future.



Above: Anna finds her favorite type of frog in the damp fields as the kids waited for the horses to show up.



Above: Éva’s small group in which many of the kids have shared about their involvement in occult activities. Today one of the campers in her class asked why a person who was sincerely good could still go to hell. This gave Éva an opportunity to show them what God’s word teaches about all of us falling short and the problem of sin in our lives. Later in the day, the teaching that happened in the larger group also reinforced what Éva said in her small group and then our end of the day evangelistic skit once again communicated it in clear terms. Although we had no idea this question would come up on this day, God knew and delivered his truth in multiple ways that these kids might understand.



Above: Miki’s small group taking cover under a cluster of trees as the steady drizzle turned into rain. Even though the temperature dropped significantly and it was raining, the kids (as you can see) still had a great time and continued to bond together. I was thankful at the end of the day that instead of grumbling and complaining because of the somber weather, the kids had an enjoyable day. Even with the rain, it never fell to such a degree that the kids couldn’t ride horses. Everyone got to ride (even many teachers).



Above: After making our way back to our VBS camp site, it was time to sing! Niki, Erika and Hugi continue to do a great job teaching the children motions to each song. We are seeing each day more and more of the resistance of the back row of older kids breaking down and some beginning to more enthusiastically take part in singing.







Above: Sharon explaining today’s craft that helped the kids to recall today’s teaching on Paul’s ability to rejoice and sing to God even in prison because of his belief in Jesus.







Above: As the end of the day drew near, God caused the rain to stop and the kids were able to enjoy game time outside instead of being cramped indoors.



Above: Peti enjoying coffee in his invisible chair.



Above L to R: Gizi, Marcsi and Marika, members of our church doing hard work in the background to keep the kids’ stomachs from grumbling. Every time I thank them for their help they reply in unison, “We’re thankful that we can help. Praise God.”



Above: Laszló giving our end of the day teaching about how all have sinned and fallen short, and that only through trusting in Jesus and in His righteousness can any of us be saved.

Praises:

• Kids had a great time (even in the rain) horse back riding. No injuries even with all the slick muddy grass.

• Teenager Tomi continues to be seeking. He had a good conversation with Roger while walking back home after camp. God is at work in his heart.

• Éva and Miki’s small group went beyond the planned curriculum and were able to answer questions posed by campers.

• Team members are free of sickness and are getting the rest they need each night.

Prayer Requests:

• That God would continue to give us opportunity to answer questions/misconceptions about God especially in the older kid’s groups.

• That the songs we are singing would begin to settle in the kids hearts and encourage them even when they return home.

• For sisters Dorina and Laura who’s mother died just before camp started.

• For continued protection from sickness and for a good night’s rest and strength for a new day.

• For Miki who will be giving the morning teaching and Miki and Erika who will present the end of the day’s evangelistic drama.

• For Gabi who will be giving his testimony to the kids tomorrow.