Weekly Update
August 09, 2009
BASEBALL CAMP
Above: Last Wednesday through Saturday we held our first Baseball Day Camp in Petőfibánya. Jamie, a fellow PI missionary (pictured above) did an excellent job planning and carrying out the various training drills each day. Jamie had opportunity each day at break time to give his personal testimony and share the Gospel with the kids who attended. Robert (in red) did a great job translating for Jamie throughout the week.
Above: This camp gave us an opportunity to meet Márk for the first time who is from the neighboring town of Lőrinci. All of the other kids who attended have previously attended various outreaches, Bible studies, or church and know that we are followers of Jesus. I was thankful that God brought Márk and that he may be hearing these truths for the first time in his life. Márk ended up winning an award for how quickly he picked up the skills used in baseball. Please pray that we would be able to continue connecting with Márk and that Jesus would draw him to Himself.
Above: Dávid, who watched from a distance the first day, ended up being persuaded to participate in camp the following day. We have had a long history with Dávid seeking to reach out to him. The last run in I had with Dávid months ago resulted in him spitting on the ground next to me as a sign of his rejection of what I was telling him about God’s love and our love for him. I was very thankful to see him join in with us and encouraged to see him paying attention when Jamie and Garret gave their testimony and spoke about Jesus Christ. Please pray that Dávid would come to understand the great love God has for him and the way in which he can be restored to God through Jesus Christ.
SATURDAY ANNIVERSARY
Above: Eleven years later, still my treasure, my joy, a true gift from God.
Above: After cleaning up from the closing day of Baseball Camp, our family headed into Budapest to say farewell to Emily and Christie (left and right of Kira), short term missionaries who have been serving with us throughout the summer. Once they heard that Saturday was also our anniversary, they offered to treat us to dinner and dessert. Thanks!
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Above: Peti (with glove) seen here at Baseball camp attended church for the second time tonight. Since he arrived an hour early, I sat down and went through the basics of the Gospel with him from God’s Word. It is clear that God is doing an amazing work in Peti. He said that if someone had said to him a few weeks ago that he would be on his own initiative reading the Bible, he would have laughed. Just a week and a half ago on a hike with Miki and Roger, something clicked in his soul. Then in our Friday teen outreach, Peti ended up staying very late as Miki spoke about spiritual truths found in God’s word. Peti was on the edge of his seat the whole time. Peti’s wife Eszti has been praying for her husband now for over three years, and God has answered! What a joy to see an entire family following the Lord, instead of just one spouse. What hope springs up in me for their four children who will grow up with parents who have put their faith in Jesus. Since Sharon and I were responsible for the kids tonight, we spent some time with Peti and Eszti’s son Szabi. In Children’s Sunday School, I asked, “Who is it that provides food for your family?” Szabi replied, “Jesus provides the money and my mom buys the food.” Yes! Exactly right! Please pray for Peti who has absolutely no background in church or religion. Pray that his hunger to read God’s word would continue to grow and that he would grow into a faithful leader in his home, in his community and in our church. Pray also for their family who is struggling financially as Peti has lost his job due to cutbacks.
Above: Heidi praying with Lidia.
Above: Celebrating Kati and Erika’s birthdays after worship service.
Above: Enikő who lives in Budapest and who recently put her faith in Jesus at our English Camp was able to attend our service tonight. Please pray for Enikő who has already experienced resistance from family members about her recent decision to follow Jesus.
Tonight, I rejoiced as two members who chose to resist Jesus for a time turned from the error of their ways and asked for forgiveness from the church for their rebellion. I was very proud of these two members who in the end chose to follow Jesus instead of the deceptive lies of the enemy. I believe these two will now experience to a greater degree the real magnitude of God’s grace and real power of God’s love as they are forgiven their sins and are fully restored to fellowship with Him and with the church.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
• Please continue to pray for Sharon and complete healing after losing our 16 week old baby.
• Thursday through Sunday our church will be joining a church in Gyöngyös for a camping type of ministry for our members and those we have invited. Please pray for God to use this for His glory and that He would strengthen His church through it.
• Pray for young Christians (Norbi, Peti, Kati, Niki) to grow in their understanding of Jesus Christ and His love for them. Pray for strong foundations of truth to be formed in their hearts.
Above: Last Wednesday through Saturday we held our first Baseball Day Camp in Petőfibánya. Jamie, a fellow PI missionary (pictured above) did an excellent job planning and carrying out the various training drills each day. Jamie had opportunity each day at break time to give his personal testimony and share the Gospel with the kids who attended. Robert (in red) did a great job translating for Jamie throughout the week.
Above: This camp gave us an opportunity to meet Márk for the first time who is from the neighboring town of Lőrinci. All of the other kids who attended have previously attended various outreaches, Bible studies, or church and know that we are followers of Jesus. I was thankful that God brought Márk and that he may be hearing these truths for the first time in his life. Márk ended up winning an award for how quickly he picked up the skills used in baseball. Please pray that we would be able to continue connecting with Márk and that Jesus would draw him to Himself.
Above: Dávid, who watched from a distance the first day, ended up being persuaded to participate in camp the following day. We have had a long history with Dávid seeking to reach out to him. The last run in I had with Dávid months ago resulted in him spitting on the ground next to me as a sign of his rejection of what I was telling him about God’s love and our love for him. I was very thankful to see him join in with us and encouraged to see him paying attention when Jamie and Garret gave their testimony and spoke about Jesus Christ. Please pray that Dávid would come to understand the great love God has for him and the way in which he can be restored to God through Jesus Christ.
SATURDAY ANNIVERSARY
Above: Eleven years later, still my treasure, my joy, a true gift from God.
Above: After cleaning up from the closing day of Baseball Camp, our family headed into Budapest to say farewell to Emily and Christie (left and right of Kira), short term missionaries who have been serving with us throughout the summer. Once they heard that Saturday was also our anniversary, they offered to treat us to dinner and dessert. Thanks!
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Above: Peti (with glove) seen here at Baseball camp attended church for the second time tonight. Since he arrived an hour early, I sat down and went through the basics of the Gospel with him from God’s Word. It is clear that God is doing an amazing work in Peti. He said that if someone had said to him a few weeks ago that he would be on his own initiative reading the Bible, he would have laughed. Just a week and a half ago on a hike with Miki and Roger, something clicked in his soul. Then in our Friday teen outreach, Peti ended up staying very late as Miki spoke about spiritual truths found in God’s word. Peti was on the edge of his seat the whole time. Peti’s wife Eszti has been praying for her husband now for over three years, and God has answered! What a joy to see an entire family following the Lord, instead of just one spouse. What hope springs up in me for their four children who will grow up with parents who have put their faith in Jesus. Since Sharon and I were responsible for the kids tonight, we spent some time with Peti and Eszti’s son Szabi. In Children’s Sunday School, I asked, “Who is it that provides food for your family?” Szabi replied, “Jesus provides the money and my mom buys the food.” Yes! Exactly right! Please pray for Peti who has absolutely no background in church or religion. Pray that his hunger to read God’s word would continue to grow and that he would grow into a faithful leader in his home, in his community and in our church. Pray also for their family who is struggling financially as Peti has lost his job due to cutbacks.
Above: Heidi praying with Lidia.
Above: Celebrating Kati and Erika’s birthdays after worship service.
Above: Enikő who lives in Budapest and who recently put her faith in Jesus at our English Camp was able to attend our service tonight. Please pray for Enikő who has already experienced resistance from family members about her recent decision to follow Jesus.
Tonight, I rejoiced as two members who chose to resist Jesus for a time turned from the error of their ways and asked for forgiveness from the church for their rebellion. I was very proud of these two members who in the end chose to follow Jesus instead of the deceptive lies of the enemy. I believe these two will now experience to a greater degree the real magnitude of God’s grace and real power of God’s love as they are forgiven their sins and are fully restored to fellowship with Him and with the church.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
• Please continue to pray for Sharon and complete healing after losing our 16 week old baby.
• Thursday through Sunday our church will be joining a church in Gyöngyös for a camping type of ministry for our members and those we have invited. Please pray for God to use this for His glory and that He would strengthen His church through it.
• Pray for young Christians (Norbi, Peti, Kati, Niki) to grow in their understanding of Jesus Christ and His love for them. Pray for strong foundations of truth to be formed in their hearts.
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