News from Petôfibánya



Above: Last Sunday, married couple, Gábor and Hugi followed Jesus in baptism! Hugi began attended our English program in October 2006 and began staying after class for our optional Bible studies. Soon after, Hugi responded to an invitation to church and was saved. Her husband Gábor also began attending english classes and Hugi convinced him to attend church.

The following is an excerpt from a previous Java Journal entry in November 2006:

"Hugi and her husband Gábor came to our worship service. This was Gábor's first time stepping foot in any church service (what a privelage for us!). For those of you who have been praying for Hugi's husband Gábor, God is answering in a big way! I had a chance to speak to him after service and he openly shared where he was in regards to faith. Gábor said, 'Honestly, my family thought making money was the most important thing in life. They never talked about God. I left home when I was 18 and since that time have sought to provide for myself. I've made some bad decisions in my past along with the good ones. I now understand that I need to change, but I'm not sure how to change. Now I am open to reading the Bible and seeking.' I spent some time explaining the basics of the Bible (he was holding Hugi's Bible in his hand). Please pray that he will begin reading this week and begin understanding God's truth by His grace."

Now, almost exactly a year later, two lost people have been found! Praise the Lord for the journey he has taken Hugi and Gábor on to hear His good news of salvation through Jesus Christ!







The above pictures visually illustrate the journey we have had with Gabi K. We first met Gabi when he attended a children's Bible study that Miki led in 2003. We lost contact with him for some time and then we reconnected with him through our Sports Ministry. He began attending a Bible study with the other teens at our house and continued to learn more about faith in Jesus. In 2007, Gabi attended English Camp where he was encouraged to begin living out his faith. He began attending church soon after camp and as of last week has been baptized.

But wait there's more!



Above: All those baptized last Sunday seated from L to R: Mária, Hugi, Gábor, Lidia and Gabi K.

We praise God for the fledgling church plant in Petôfibánya gaining traction and increasing in number by His grace. It is of utmost importance that these new members become founded in God's word. We are thankful for Peti committing time and resources to our first Bible school in Petôfibánya. Every other week, Peti is systematically moving these new believers through foundations of our faith in Scripture.

Furlough News:

We are thankful for the hospitality of those that hosted us in their small group over the past week. We have been privileged to meet more new people in the BVBC family who welcomed us as friends. We continue to seek more opportunity to share about what God has been doing in Hungary. If you or your small group would like to invite us, simply fill out this online request form.



Above: Like manna from heaven! God has provided bags and bags of high quality clothing to Sharon to distribute to our family and four other missionary families. We praise God for his constant care for us and these 'who would have thought' surprises on our walk with Him.





Above: Elianna trying on Poppop's head gear.



Above: Ben trying on Kira's head gear.



Above: Snuggling with Kira-one of my favorite things to do.