Above: Ildiko (Zoli’s mother) toys around with the piano before worship service.

Tonight we held public worship in Miki’s house. We were glad to see newcomers and friends who often visit like Ildiko. It was very encouraging to hear Ildiko speak up in our time of thanksgiving. She said, “I want to thank God for allowing my son to meet such a loving group of people...people that have a good influence on him. I can't say that I'm a believer yet, maybe I will be some day. But, I do thank God that the change in my son's life and the way that people have treated him from this church are proofs of God's existence.


It is clear that Ildiko is seeking answers to life's tough questions. God blessed our guest speaker Bernard (Above L) with the ability to communicate the gospel through interaction and conversation. Ildiko posed some tough questions about the origin of evil and why the 'good' always seem to die young. I was glad to see that Ildiko felt at ease to share her heart and her hesitations about God. Where else would she be able to do that and find mercy and grace directing her to the Son? Please pray that Jesus would heal the spiritual blindness that causes many to stumble in Petőfibánya.

Last night Csaba decided to attend his home church in Budapest at the close of his week long church planting course before returning to Petőfibánya. While there, Csaba was introduced to a young man named Péter (Above R). As it turns out, Péter also lives in Petőfibánya and was saved in Budapest just two and half weeks ago! (And what are the chances of these two meeting?)

Today, Péter came to our discipleship class before church and also shared his testimony in service. A few years ago, he went through a divorce. He turned to drinking, but that didn't remove the burden in his life. Afterwards he became utterly depressed and was on medication for some time. That didn't solve anything either. His co-worker in Budapest suggested, "Péter, what if you were to accept God's grace and forgiveness right now and allow Jesus to give you a new life as your Savior and Lord?” Without hesitation, Péter said, “Yes, but what do I need to do to be saved?” It was at that time that Péter's friend led him in prayer and he received Jesus by faith. Péter jokingly said, “I was saved in under five minutes.” It was evident as I spent time with Péter that he is full of joy and the peace that surpasses understanding. We look forward to getting to know Péter more and watching the transformation that occurs in all those who allow the Physician to do His work of healing.


Above L: Dezső continues to participate in worship by playing bass guitar. His wife Márcsi also attended with the kids. Please pray for her to come to know the Savior as well.


Tonight as the Mercer ministry mobile was en-route taking church members home we came across a young couple who ran out of gas. It is terribly cold here, and they were thankful for my offer of help. After taking them to the local gas station and back, we gave them an invite to our service on Sunday. Please pray for them that they may be drawn to know God and that we may meet again.