VBS DAY 2

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Above: Close-up of our “Prayer Museum” mural that frames this year’s stage.

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Above: Rain was coming down this morning and we were thankful for a camper’s parents (Erika and Tamás) offering this tent for us to use.

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Above: Knowing that we would have some parents coming to VBS as well, we designed a small group that teammate Val would lead just for them. Today, Tamás and Erika attended Val’s group! Through the study, Val presented the Gospel, and I was able to tell part of my testimony. Val reports that they were both active in the study. Erika told Val that her daughter Kinga was one of the children who wrote a letter to God yesterday. Erika shared that her daughter asked last night before going to bed how her letter would get to God... Erika said, “You don't have to send it, God already saw what you wrote.” It was great for parents Tamás and Erika to see our camp first hand and also participate in Val's small group. Please pray for their salvation as they will continue to attend Val’s Bible study throughout the week at VBS!

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Above: Julika reviewing some of the teaching about the names of God from yesterday.

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Above: This group is composed of some of the older kids at VBS who are sometimes a challenge (some having rebellious behavior). They picked up on our attitude of peace even though it was raining. We trusted we would still have a good time and the rain gave the kids (who were exhausted from yesterday) a lower key day.

We praise God that there has not been any serious problems with the older kids as we have had in the past. Overall they are doing great and responding well to loving words of correction and discipline when necessary.

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Above: Norbi, Miki and Zoli. I continue to be impressed with Norbi’s servant heart throughout camp. I haven’t heard one complaint from him and always see him smiling or helping kids have a good time. I am thankful for God’s work in his life.

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Miki has the oldest group of kids for his small group. Józsi, seated center above has a younger sister in our camp and decided to come out and help. Józsi first met us in our English Club and this is the first time we have been able to spend extended time with him revealing our faith in Jesus Christ and communicating the truths of the Gospel. Today, Józsi was in Miki's group and was very active in the discussion.

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Above: As you can see, the rain didn’t stop us from having a great day together with the kids. Fruzsi, who had a tough day yesterday, was also in tears again at the beginning of the day. In the afternoon she found a friend (or friends) in the two Australian ladies that are here serving with us in VBS. She spent much of the afternoon dancing and trying to communicate with them.

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Above: Levi submersed himself in a book about Jesus we handed out on the first day of camp. Apparently, he began reading it at home and continued to read it throughout the day at VBS.

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Above: Our little Kira drawing a little audience at camp.

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Above: In the midst of our singing time, the kids requested one of the hits from last year that highlights God’s amazing love for us proven through the sending of His Son Jesus Christ to die for our sins on the cross. This really brought unity to the kids as they swayed shoulder to shoulder with many singing at the top of their lungs. We saw a drastic change today as well with the new songs we introduced yesterday. Today, the kids have a grasp on the lyrics and even the older kids (who are sometimes tough to draw in) joined in to sing.

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Above: What would camp be without Allen doing some kind of break dancing? Actually, this was for a skit with a robot not understanding the meaning of love.

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Above: We found this card addressed to God today in our camp mailbox. This one says, “I love you God.”

PRAISES

• Rain was a blessing as it helped the kids take it more easy today after being exhausted from yesterday. This also helped build relationships as the kids were in closer quarters and not scattered outside for activity time.
• Parents Tamás and Erika provided a tent for our VBS, came to Val’s Bible Study and heard the gospel message.
• No injuries, in the midst of various activities and games.
• Kids have been able to learn key truths about God and prayer from His word.
• The entire team is now healthy (Dezső told me that by the end of the day he was feeling better).
• God has helped us in the midst of being tired to continue to serve one another and remain unified in Him.
• Fruzsi who was in tears in the morning was laughing by the end of the day and was sad to have to go home.
• All audio visual equipment has worked flawlessly.
• Praise Him for the many volunteer family members, church members and neighbors who are serving in various ways to carry out this VBS.
• Kids have quickly settled into camp heartily singing, bonding with other campers and teachers.
• Behavior of some of the past problematic kids has not been an issue.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Val, Julika, Dávid and Mani who traveled back to Budapest to stay in their own houses tonight and will be returning to camp early tomorrow morning.
• Please continue to pray for our team to get the rest we need tonight to serve with refreshed strength tomorrow.
• Pray for parents Tamás and Erika to continue to attend Val’s studies. Pray for them to come to understand the message of the Gospel of grace and to turn to Jesus for salvation.
• Continue to pray for God to provide the best weather for what He wants to accomplish at camp.
• One of the kids could not come to camp today because of sickness. Please pray for healing.
• Pray for the Józsi (young man who came out to help) and for Miki’s small group of older teens to be drawn to God.

Thank you for continuing to follow what is happening and lifting these requests up to our almighty Father! Lord willing I will continue to provide daily updates throughout VBS.
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