Allen turns forty!

Above: Marcsi reading a Bible verse to Allen in celebration of his 40th after worship service a few Sunday’s ago.

I (Allen) couldn’t be more blessed at this time in my life seeing God bring about a harvest in an area of Hungary that had very limited gospel witness. I count myself privileged to be able to serve along with my family in Hungary and am very thankful that God led me into His calling for my life that brings the greatest gratification. Thank all of you for your birthday wishes and for noticing my grey hair.

MAY DAY (Labor Day)

Workers across Hungary received needed rest as the majority were off of work May 1st for the official May Day holiday. Tamás (above) and Ági, part of the church planting team in Rozsaszentmarton took the opportunity to have a picnic inviting the church and many neighbors that they are continuing to share the good news with.



Above: Church member Gyula was thankful for his mom (above left) attending the picnic. Dezso (above right) gathered a group of the adults to play the “Ungame”… if you haven’t heard of it, it’s a game designed to encourage conversation and relationship building. It also has questions that open up doors to share personal convictions and testimony about how God is at work in your life.







Above: After assorted games for the kids and various discussions we gathered for some singing. Scattered throughout the singing time, Miki gave Dezso, Tamas and Erika an opportunity to share their testimony.







Above: Ben and Betti competing in Capture the Flag.



Above: Kids screaming for more water after Tamás was kind enough to hose them down.



Above: What’s for lunch? One of my favorite foods, goulash soup!

God provided a beautiful day for this Labor Day picnic and He opened the door to many opportunities to share the Gospel. The idea, the planning and the key parts of this being used as an outreach were initiated by the Hungarians on our team. I praise God seeing their hearts desire reaching more people and using their resources to share God’s love and message of hope.

THURSDAY OUTREACH IN PETOFIBANYA’S MIDDLE SCHOOL

Above: We continue to teach the ethics class in Petofibanya’s middle school to the 7th and 8th graders every other week. For many of these teens we haven’t had interaction with them since they were 6 year olds when they attended our children’s outreaches years back. Erika taught about the various levels of friendship and we discussed why so many Hungarians struggle to find one real friend in life. At the end of our time we discussed Jesus’ words: “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13-15) Erika highlighted the magnitude of God’s love and shared the Gospel with the teens. We hope that these times will lead to kids turning away from hopeless lives in bondage to sin and finding freedom in a restored relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.

SATURDAY CHILDREN’S OUTREACH

Right off the heals of the Labor Day picnic, we held our second children’s outreach in Rozsaszentmárton on Saturday. We didn’t have as much as a turn out as our previous one, but were thankful for each child who came.



Above: Long time friends Timi and Jennifer getting contact information from those who attended today. Timi and Jennifer are new believers and we’re so thankful to have seen them make decisions at the same time and grow in their faith.



Above: Heidi’s parent’s visiting Hungary and stepping foot for the first time in Rozsaszentmarton.









Above: Elianna, Bence, and Anna helping out with the motions to the songs.





Above: Erika taught the kids on the wonders of God’s provision and how creation itself shows His love toward us.



Above: Translation: God provides for me.





Above: Since tomorrow is Mother’s Day in Hungary we had the kids do a flower card craft for their mothers.







Above: Eniko leading game time with the kids.



Above: Laci having just as much fun as the kids.





Above: Visitor Marika with her grandchild taught Ben, Elianna and Kira in preschool. We were thankful for her being there.



Praise God for many church members using their various gifitngs in this outreach. Praise Him for His continued work in the village of Rozsaszentmarton where we trust He will continue to cause growth.

RANDOM FAMILY SHOTS