Weekly Update
January 18, 2009
WEDNESDAY DISCIPLESHIP STUDY
Above: We are very encouraged to have finished the first study booklet provided by Campus Crusade for Christ with member of our church who have been attending this study group over the past few months. Our desire is to equip them, encourage them and personally help them transition into the unique callings God has given them in the church and in the community.
FRIDAY NIGHT TEEN OUTREACH
Above: Evi, years ago attended our Bible club for kids. Now she’s a teenager! Can you spot her in the group picture above (She is in the bottom left hand side). What an amazing thought to consider how God’s hand has been seeking to direct Evi to Himself all these years. Unfortunately, like most of the kids we taught years ago, they just vanish. None of their parents are Christians, and the short time we are able to get to know them through various children’s outreach is precious time. Now, years later, Evi reappeared, and is a regular attender to our Friday night teen outreach. Our desire is to have multiple points of contact with these kids and teens giving them opportunity to hear and understand the Gospel message. Please pray for Evi and the other teens who attend to turn their full attention to Jesus who can save them and lead them in a fulfilled life.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Above: Dezső did an excellent job preaching as he continues to take the church through the book of Romans.
Above: In our break out small groups, church member Eszti shared that her family (3 kids and one on the way) is in the worst financial situation that she has ever experienced. She added, "I'm not saying this to complain, but God is teaching me to be thankful for what He has provided. I'm thankful for these hardships where I can learn to give thanks and to trust in God's provision." She went on to quote various verses that were giving her stability and peace in Christ. Soon after Eszti, shared this, another church member said that she was in the same financial situation but never considered to remain thankful to God. She thanked Eszti for her encouragement and also began interacting with the verses that Eszti brought up. We rejoice in the members of the church encouraging each other and learning from one another. This is a true mark of growth!
Above: Church member Hugi was overjoyed to have her mother (Érzsi pictured above) come to our worship service tonight. Érzsi shared her struggles openly in our small group and was thankful that we could pray for her. We were also encouraged that church member Marika brought her son (in his thirties) Norbi. He has gone through various struggles in life and we as church have been constantly praying for him. A recent situation has caused Norbi to hit rock bottom, having no hope. What a blessing to have Dezső teach tonight, a man who has gone through so much disappointment, failure and pain only to have Jesus Christ redeem him and give him a new vibrant life. Dezső was able to speak to Norbi in the break out small groups and share how God did the unimaginable in his life, because of love and because of grace. Please pray for these two new guests, Érzsi (Hugi's mother) and Norbi (Marika's son) to taste and see that the Lord is good. Pray that the enemy's plans to create barriers and distractions in their lives would be destroyed and that they would come to put their faith in the Risen One, Jesus Christ.
Above: Dezső’s wife Marcsi with her daughters Betti (just turned 9) and Adri. Marcsi shared with us God's recent miraculous work of healing in a family member's life. A few weeks ago, one of her extended family members gave birth to a child that became terribly ill in critical condition. Marcsi called us, and others to begin praying. Dezső and Marcsi had previously tried to talk to these family members about God, but were always met with a cold response. On this occasion, Marcsi called them and made sure to tell them that we were praying for them and their newborn child. Marcsi said, the conversation was free of emotion until she mentioned prayer...at that point the family member began crying. At that time, the diagnosis from the doctors was that the baby would either die, or live a life with various mental or physical problems. Marcsi shared with us today the latest report, that the baby has recovered fully and is completely healthy. Praise the Lord!
Above: We are very encouraged to have finished the first study booklet provided by Campus Crusade for Christ with member of our church who have been attending this study group over the past few months. Our desire is to equip them, encourage them and personally help them transition into the unique callings God has given them in the church and in the community.
FRIDAY NIGHT TEEN OUTREACH
Above: Evi, years ago attended our Bible club for kids. Now she’s a teenager! Can you spot her in the group picture above (She is in the bottom left hand side). What an amazing thought to consider how God’s hand has been seeking to direct Evi to Himself all these years. Unfortunately, like most of the kids we taught years ago, they just vanish. None of their parents are Christians, and the short time we are able to get to know them through various children’s outreach is precious time. Now, years later, Evi reappeared, and is a regular attender to our Friday night teen outreach. Our desire is to have multiple points of contact with these kids and teens giving them opportunity to hear and understand the Gospel message. Please pray for Evi and the other teens who attend to turn their full attention to Jesus who can save them and lead them in a fulfilled life.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Above: Dezső did an excellent job preaching as he continues to take the church through the book of Romans.
Above: In our break out small groups, church member Eszti shared that her family (3 kids and one on the way) is in the worst financial situation that she has ever experienced. She added, "I'm not saying this to complain, but God is teaching me to be thankful for what He has provided. I'm thankful for these hardships where I can learn to give thanks and to trust in God's provision." She went on to quote various verses that were giving her stability and peace in Christ. Soon after Eszti, shared this, another church member said that she was in the same financial situation but never considered to remain thankful to God. She thanked Eszti for her encouragement and also began interacting with the verses that Eszti brought up. We rejoice in the members of the church encouraging each other and learning from one another. This is a true mark of growth!
Above: Church member Hugi was overjoyed to have her mother (Érzsi pictured above) come to our worship service tonight. Érzsi shared her struggles openly in our small group and was thankful that we could pray for her. We were also encouraged that church member Marika brought her son (in his thirties) Norbi. He has gone through various struggles in life and we as church have been constantly praying for him. A recent situation has caused Norbi to hit rock bottom, having no hope. What a blessing to have Dezső teach tonight, a man who has gone through so much disappointment, failure and pain only to have Jesus Christ redeem him and give him a new vibrant life. Dezső was able to speak to Norbi in the break out small groups and share how God did the unimaginable in his life, because of love and because of grace. Please pray for these two new guests, Érzsi (Hugi's mother) and Norbi (Marika's son) to taste and see that the Lord is good. Pray that the enemy's plans to create barriers and distractions in their lives would be destroyed and that they would come to put their faith in the Risen One, Jesus Christ.
Above: Dezső’s wife Marcsi with her daughters Betti (just turned 9) and Adri. Marcsi shared with us God's recent miraculous work of healing in a family member's life. A few weeks ago, one of her extended family members gave birth to a child that became terribly ill in critical condition. Marcsi called us, and others to begin praying. Dezső and Marcsi had previously tried to talk to these family members about God, but were always met with a cold response. On this occasion, Marcsi called them and made sure to tell them that we were praying for them and their newborn child. Marcsi said, the conversation was free of emotion until she mentioned prayer...at that point the family member began crying. At that time, the diagnosis from the doctors was that the baby would either die, or live a life with various mental or physical problems. Marcsi shared with us today the latest report, that the baby has recovered fully and is completely healthy. Praise the Lord!
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