Weekly Update

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Above: On Thursday, we were thankful for the opportunity to visit an orphanage in the neighboring town of Selyp. These kids have been moved around more than once because of their behavior. We hope to bless them with love, and with the message of hope in Jesus Christ. Our desire is to visit these kids at-least once a month and to connect them to some of the teens in our church. We started the evening with singing, and afterwards Miki performed an 'ice breaker' pantomime. The kids loved it.

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Above: After breaking up into two groups (girls and guys in separate rooms), we had a time of discussion and games together.

At one point in our discussion with the boys, I asked is there any purpose in life. Every one of them answered, "no". They added, "I should just hang myself or jump in front of a train." These are kids who have suffered rejection upon rejection and are in need of a miraculous change of heart. This can only occur as they see the love of Jesus and receive the free offer of a new life.

Afterwards, Gabi said, "You know Allen, we need to go back. We need to keep building friendships with these kids." Praise God for teaching us to love as He loves. This ministry has also already served to break down some culturally carried discrimination against Gypsies. Gabi told me that he had hesitation initially when walking into the room with mostly Gypsy teens. But as he listened to them, and as we began playing games together, he said that there was a sudden change of heart. He said, "I now understand their need, and the tough background that they have had."

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Above: Kira 'checked out' at the doctor. All is well, and her height is nearly off the charts. She is a strong baby, and already holding her own weight (and its alot) at 4 months. Just the other day, Sharon discovered the hint of Kira's first tooth making its way up. It's comical that Ben also has a tooth in the same place in his mouth that is coming in at the same time.

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Above: Friday night, we moved our sports outreach indoors as the weather continues to get cooler. At break-time, I encouraged the teens to be those who seek God's kingdom first in life as this leads to a life of blessing. Bence (above L) is new to our sport outreach. Oliver (above R) has known us for some time and even attended bible classes with Miki 3 years ago. When the teenage years came, Oliver 'dropped out', but still attends our sports outreach. We are thankful to have a voice of encouragement and direction in his life through this ministry.

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Above L to R: Gabi K., Zoli, and Milán. I was happy to see Milán, who was once an active attender of our church, but disappeared for a time. We hope that he will be able to come again this Sunday (please pray for him!). After our sports outreach, Csaba, Miki, Zoli, Gabi K., and myself spent some time outside in prayer. Zoli shared his struggle with anger at the other kids who were cheating. We talked about our need to be forgiving people, and our need to control our anger. I am thankful for Zoli's growth and his quickness to turn away from what he knows to be destructive to his relationship with Jesus.

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Above: Gabi K. and Miki slipping and sliding toward the ball. We have known Gabi K. since coming to PetÅ‘fibánya. Gabi put his faith in Jesus some time ago, but his parents do not allow him to attend church. He may be able to attend our thursday night Bible study with the teens, so please pray for him! I would love to see his faith flourish as we meet together.
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