We’ve been thankful for some down time in the beginning of 2009. December is always a tough month for us as we have an extensive amount of ministry opportunity and seek to pour ourselves out to take advantage of open doors. Thankfully, January is a time to get some rest, reevaluate ministry and seek God’s will for our next steps.



Above: Still had some sparklers laying around after New Year’s Eve that the kids got to enjoy the day after.



Above: One of our neighbor’s Miska (mish-ka) invited the kids over for a Hungarian tradition of taking chocolate ornaments off of the Christmas tree. Miska is a kind man and often blesses our family with fresh fruit from his garden or preserves he has prepared. God has opened up opportunity for us to speak about spiritual things, but unfortunately Miska has settled on a faith which denies the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and His claim to be the only way to the Father.



Above: Miska shared with us his most recent interest in a book which translated texts from some type of Egyptian religion. We hope that even in this time in his life he might explore the claims of Jesus, the Risen One and find salvation in Him.

SUNDAY WORSHIP



Above L to R: Teenager Dávid, his mother Érzsi and Miki.





Above: Hugi and Lidia have been coming early every Sunday to practice as they are now members of the worship team. They have also been faithful in attending teammate Brenda’s prayer group afterwards. It is a joy to see members beginning to use their giftings to build the body and to glorify God.







Above: Petra came with her father Feri tonight. Petra attended our VBS and also attends a Bible class with Miki in the public school in Petőfibánya. Her father Feri was a former student in our ESL program and is a believer. I am thankful that they are attending more often and I hope they find a home (either in our church or another) where they can flourish in their faith in Jesus Christ.