Above: Children payed close attention to Miki’s teaching today on the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God.



Above: Miki did a great job captivating the children with various illustrations as he taught. He also highlighted how Jesus successfuly used God’s word as a sword when the enemy tempted Him in the desert.



Above: Val and Janet continuing today’s teaching in their small group. As you can see, the weather has cleared up, and we enjoyed the sun and a cool breeze throughout the day.







Above: As the children split up into different groups, we also hold a Bible study for the adults who are either helpers or just attending camp. Tomorrow, we hope to have a woman named Hajni join us for the first time at camp. Please pray for her to be free from distraction and drawn to God in this Bible study. Hajni has visited our church and various other Bible studies over the past year and a half. Her son Attila attended preschool with Ben.



Above: Miki’s small group. Miki reported that he had a good discussion today, but the teens (mostly girls) are still reserved in sharing their thoughts about spiritual truths. He continues to ask for prayer for his group that they would open up in discussion time.

Orsi seated far left above (red baseball cap) came to play soccer with us at free time. In the midst of the game, I noticed her knelt down on the sidelines. She told me that she had trouble breathing and chest pains. We found out that she struggles with severe allergies (maybe even mild asthma). In this time of distress, I was able to pray with her. Jesus took care of her, and she was fine the rest of the day.





Above: Eyeing the target before the throw.





Above: Hugi putting her life in Miki’s hands as she tries out the tree swing. Hugi brings a lot of joy to our team and to camp. Unfortunately, because of her partially paralyzed hand, and because of her ‘up front’ role in helping with songs and motions, some of the older boys began to make fun of her just before the day was over. Hugi was in tears and immediately wanted to meet with all of them. She said to me, “I just want to let them know that I love them.” Tomorrow we will talk with those making fun of Hugi. Please pray for our conversation with them. Pray also for Hugi to find comfort from the team and from her Savior when she is rejected by others.







Above: I wonder who’s team won that round? Ben was not only excited for camp today, but we also celebrated his seventh birthday. Happy birthday son!



Above: Zoli and Gabi performing a min-drama before the kids return home. Gabi told me he prayed a lot before his teaching time as he was really nervous. Gabi did an excellent job teaching and the kids were very attentive while he spoke.

Answered prayer and praise:

- Team members had strength for the day.
- Miki’s main teaching time was successful and Gabi and Zoli’s mini-drama at the end of the day helped strengthen the day’s lesson.
- The weather was beautiful.
- Children are paying attention in small groups and showing signs of understanding the important spiritual Biblical truths.

Specific requests:

- Please continue to pray for Allen. After leading soccer today, he felt very sick again. There are others who are complaining of sore throats and headaches (the way that Allen’s sickness started). Please pray for healing and protection from sickness.



- Please pray for Máté (left) and Kitti (far right), two campers who are having a tough time connecting. Máté is a senstive child and we have found him a few times in tears for various reasons. We would love for him to have a more enjoyable time. This is Kitti’s first time at VBS and she seems to be opting to not participate in games and other group activities. Please pray that we would have wisdom to know how to love Máté and Kitti and that they would have a much better day tomorrow.

- Allen is handing the baton to Edina who will be facilitating the adult Bible study tomorrow. Please pray for Edina as she leads this study and for Hajni who will be a first time visitor to the study.

- Rest and strength. There are lots of activities throughout the day that cause all team members to be spiritually and physically tired. Please pray for a good night’s rest tonight and that God would provide the strength that each team member needs to serve Him wholeheartedly tomorrow.

- A few teens are causing disruption in our worship time. Please pray for them.

- Pray for Dezső who will be presenting the main teaching for the day.

- Please continue to pray for the children, who in most cases come from homes without Christian parents and with limited opportunity to hear the Gospel and worship God in community.