WEEKLY UPDATE





Above: Some photos of the “majority” in our family. Funny that my mother always wanted a girl, but got three boys. Now she has granddaughters galore.







Above: Sharon’s friend Klari who had been a constant help leading up to Ziva’s birth came to visit and hold Ziva for the first time. Klari stopped over again today and dropped off some homemade Hungarian sausage - what kindness! Klári has a daughter that also has celiac disease and Sharon and Klári often exchange recipes. We’re so thankful for her friendship.



Above: Kira playing with Klári’s daughter Réka.



Above: A view from our front window. After such a mild winter we have been hit with snow a few times this week.

BIRTHDAY PARTY

Niki, who years ago attended some of our children’s outreach and later put her faith in Jesus Christ as a young teen, is now 18 years old. To the average family, this is a big deal and usually mom and dad would be planning a special party for their special daughter. However, Niki doesn’t come from an average family, but a broken one. Her parents are separated, and her father has no part in her life. Her mother suffers from the destructive nature of sin and doesn’t have much to give to Niki in her lost state. In the end, Niki planned her own party, decorated with help from a few others and sent out the invitations. I’m thankful that we had a good time together as Niki’s family in Christ celebrating this special day.



Above: Niki with Ziva celebrating her 18th birthday.









SUNDAY WORSHIP



Above: Reaching full capacity of our current meeting place. After launching two evangelistic house groups over the past 3 months (one in Rozsaszentmarton and one in Petofibanya), we have seen an influx of new people! It was clear that the Spirit of God was at work as all those who attend the group in Rozsaszentmarton prayed to put their faith in Jesus after a few weeks of meeting and learning about the Gospel. Rozaszentmarton is about an 8 minute drive away over a small mountain that sits behind Petofibanya. Just a few weeks from now, Dezso will be holding worship service in his house on Sunday in Rozsaszentmarton, while the rest of our church meets in Petofibanya. It is our hope that later this year we also be able to plant a church in the neighboring town of Lorinci, having a large group of believers from that area. This is such an exciting season, seeing dreams come true after years of sowing through God’s strength and by God’s grace. We praise Him for the growth that only He can bring.

VOLLEYBALL



Above: Ádám who has attended our VBS camps over the years comes to volleyball. Every Monday, we rent out the local school gym and invite the community to play volleyball. In a town with no opportunities for recreation, this has drawn out many parents and young adults who have commented that this is the highlight of their week. We’re glad to build relationships with the community through volleyball and for the small group Bible study that was launched for those who attend volleyball.





Above: Misi ready to attack. We met Misi and his wife Monika through volleyball and later they began attending a Bible study and both prayed to put their faith in Jesus. Their daughter attends the same preschool as Kira and they also have a newborn baby which helps us to relate to some of the same experiences they are going through. Please pray for them and for the large group of new believers that recently made decisions in Petofibanya and Rozsaszentmarton to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ.



Above: Ziva cuddled up with her favorite penguin. Maybe she likes it because he looks like me.

Kira loses her first tooth

Above: Coming upstairs one night, I saw Sharon with some string and Kira excitedly saying, “Mommy is going to pull out my tooth.” The ol’ slam the door trick did not work, but it was entertaining at least. A few days later, our teammate’s daughter helped tug it out. In the past week and a half two of her teeth have fallen out. Kira also just began learning how to read. Elianna, being a great big sister, often plays teacher reading to Kira and helping Kira sound out words. Kira is also a helpful big sister to Ziva, always willing to help with diaper changing and entertaining Ziva.

Thanks for following our updates and for your constant encouragement through prayer and support of our family.
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