WEEKLY UPDATE
January 25, 2012
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Above: L to R, Marcsi (from Rozsaszentmarton), Peti (from Lorinci), Eniko (from Petofibanya), and two other members from two other villages of Apc and Zagyvaszanto. As you can see, there is a diversity of age, background and residence in the makeup of our church.
Marcsi (above left) and her husband Dezso (not pictured) will be holding church service in their home in Rozsaszentmarton this Sunday! We are excited about this church plant and ask that you please pray as Christ’s kingdom is extended into their hometown. As we approach this special day of initiating this church plant there has been plenty of spiritual attack. Please pray especially for Dezso who is leading this church plant and for his family.
Peti (above center) is also called into church planting and we are waiting for God’s timing in initiating a house church in his hometown of Lorinci. Unfortunately, Peti just found out that his current residence is in danger of being taken away because of the incredible debt incurred by the owner (not Peti’s debt but the owners debt that allows them to live there). This was very disheartening and a source of worry as Peti has a wife and four kids to provide for. Peti is learning to trust God as HIs provider and to depend on Him to replace fear with His presence and HIs peace. Please pray for Peti, his wife Eszti, their four children and Eszti’s little brother who lives with them. Peti, Eszti and Gyozo are faithful members in our church who continually show fruit in their lives. Pray that God would provide a solution to this threatening situation.
Eniko (above right) is a growing young believer who was saved at a previous English Camp. She is now newly wed to Gabi and very involved in children’s ministry in our church and in the local schools in our area. She is halfway through an extension course on children’s ministry and would appreciate your prayers for her growth and a strong foundational first year of marriage.
Above: A son and mother visiting from the town of Jászfényszaru where we have begun teaching and training on the subject of church planting. Gyula far right (grey sweater) continues to grow in his faith and is taking steps of obedience in following His Savior Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Mal 4:5-6 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes. And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers…” Gyula’s father struggles with alcohol and depression. Gyula Sr. shared with some in our church that he just doesn’t understand the Bible which led Peti and Miki to ask Gyula Jr. to begin visiting his father and explaining God’s word to him. This was not an easy step for Gyula Jr. who now lives in a separate house with his mother after an ugly separation. It would take forgiveness and love to initiate this type of conversation with his dad and just this past week, Gyula by God’s grace and through God’s power took those steps. Praise God for visible fruit in those He has called out of darkness into His light.
Above: Néomi (from Rozsaszentmarton), Gyula Sr., Laci and his wife Marianna (from Rozsaszentmarton). Néomi, Laci and Marianna recently put their trust in Jesus Christ and make up some of the core group that will be attending the church plant in Rozsaszentmarton this Sunday. In the very back of the photo under the mirror are triplets that are related to Peti through his father. This is their second time attending and we ask you to pray that they would continue and be saved through the relationships God has put in their lives to lead them to His Son.
FAMILY SHOTS
Above: Family portrait, Ziva, Elianna, Kira, Sharon, Benjamin and Allen. We’re so thankful to be serving our 12th year in Hungary and are grateful for your continued encouragement through prayer and financial support.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
• Miki will be taking the teens and young adults to a conference this weekend. Please pray for each of them to hear a very personal message from God that they would surrender to in this new year.
• Pray for the launch of the church plant in Rozsaszentmarton this Sunday and for Dezso and his family who will be hosting worship service.
• Pray for God’s provision for Peti and Eszti’s family and for specific direction related to housing.
• Pray for Gabi and Eniko for healthy foundations to be built in their first year of marriage. Pray for Gabi who continues to attend theological training and is seeking direction from God as to where he is called. Pray for Eniko as she continues training in Children’s ministry and seeks new opportunities in the surrounding public schools to start Bible clubs.
Above: L to R, Marcsi (from Rozsaszentmarton), Peti (from Lorinci), Eniko (from Petofibanya), and two other members from two other villages of Apc and Zagyvaszanto. As you can see, there is a diversity of age, background and residence in the makeup of our church.
Marcsi (above left) and her husband Dezso (not pictured) will be holding church service in their home in Rozsaszentmarton this Sunday! We are excited about this church plant and ask that you please pray as Christ’s kingdom is extended into their hometown. As we approach this special day of initiating this church plant there has been plenty of spiritual attack. Please pray especially for Dezso who is leading this church plant and for his family.
Peti (above center) is also called into church planting and we are waiting for God’s timing in initiating a house church in his hometown of Lorinci. Unfortunately, Peti just found out that his current residence is in danger of being taken away because of the incredible debt incurred by the owner (not Peti’s debt but the owners debt that allows them to live there). This was very disheartening and a source of worry as Peti has a wife and four kids to provide for. Peti is learning to trust God as HIs provider and to depend on Him to replace fear with His presence and HIs peace. Please pray for Peti, his wife Eszti, their four children and Eszti’s little brother who lives with them. Peti, Eszti and Gyozo are faithful members in our church who continually show fruit in their lives. Pray that God would provide a solution to this threatening situation.
Eniko (above right) is a growing young believer who was saved at a previous English Camp. She is now newly wed to Gabi and very involved in children’s ministry in our church and in the local schools in our area. She is halfway through an extension course on children’s ministry and would appreciate your prayers for her growth and a strong foundational first year of marriage.
Above: A son and mother visiting from the town of Jászfényszaru where we have begun teaching and training on the subject of church planting. Gyula far right (grey sweater) continues to grow in his faith and is taking steps of obedience in following His Savior Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Mal 4:5-6 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes. And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers…” Gyula’s father struggles with alcohol and depression. Gyula Sr. shared with some in our church that he just doesn’t understand the Bible which led Peti and Miki to ask Gyula Jr. to begin visiting his father and explaining God’s word to him. This was not an easy step for Gyula Jr. who now lives in a separate house with his mother after an ugly separation. It would take forgiveness and love to initiate this type of conversation with his dad and just this past week, Gyula by God’s grace and through God’s power took those steps. Praise God for visible fruit in those He has called out of darkness into His light.
Above: Néomi (from Rozsaszentmarton), Gyula Sr., Laci and his wife Marianna (from Rozsaszentmarton). Néomi, Laci and Marianna recently put their trust in Jesus Christ and make up some of the core group that will be attending the church plant in Rozsaszentmarton this Sunday. In the very back of the photo under the mirror are triplets that are related to Peti through his father. This is their second time attending and we ask you to pray that they would continue and be saved through the relationships God has put in their lives to lead them to His Son.
FAMILY SHOTS
Above: Family portrait, Ziva, Elianna, Kira, Sharon, Benjamin and Allen. We’re so thankful to be serving our 12th year in Hungary and are grateful for your continued encouragement through prayer and financial support.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
• Miki will be taking the teens and young adults to a conference this weekend. Please pray for each of them to hear a very personal message from God that they would surrender to in this new year.
• Pray for the launch of the church plant in Rozsaszentmarton this Sunday and for Dezso and his family who will be hosting worship service.
• Pray for God’s provision for Peti and Eszti’s family and for specific direction related to housing.
• Pray for Gabi and Eniko for healthy foundations to be built in their first year of marriage. Pray for Gabi who continues to attend theological training and is seeking direction from God as to where he is called. Pray for Eniko as she continues training in Children’s ministry and seeks new opportunities in the surrounding public schools to start Bible clubs.
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