WEEKLY UPDATE



ROZSASZENTMARTON CHURCH PLANT

Above: Eszti, who has been a growing member of our church in Petofibanya for years travels to lead songs of worship at the first official meeting of the church plant in Rozsaszentmarton. This season of seeing core church members going out and using their giftings in other church plants is very encouraging. Although we have prayed for this and planned for this and hoped for this for years and years, it is still a work of God that leaves us in a state of awe. Praise Him for the launch of the church in Rozsaszentmarton.



Above: Those who attended the first worship service in Dezso’s house in Rozsaszentmarton. Dezso (far left) is leading this work with the help of core team members Ági and Tamás (to the right of Dezso). Dezso was thankful that his brother (far right) came with his wife and hopes that they will also find a place of fellowship to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ. Because of various sicknesses going around, there were a few others that would have come but were prohibited.

This first meeting in Rozsaszentmarton is actually bigger than our first meeting we had so many years ago when we began church planting in Petofibanya. I had no idea at that time that Dezso who initially attended some of our English classes would grow into a mature elder at our church. God used Dezso in a mighty way to reach his neighbors Ági and Tamás and turn their attention to Jesus Christ. Tamás was saved by Jesus, his marriage was restored and he was delivered from alcoholism. Tamás has become an evangelist, reaching out to his family, his neighbors and anyone else that crosses his path. May God be glorified in these exciting days!



Above: Breaking up into smaller groups at our Sunday service in Petofibanya.

Our desire through this time of transition from one church plant to three (Petofibanya, Rozsaszentmarton and Apc) is to continue meeting one Sunday with everyone combined, and the next Sunday in the three locations whether in houses or community centers. This allows for the continued support of new church plants maintaining connectedness with those who are beginning works in new areas . In the future, depending on how God leads, these ‘all together’ meetings may decrease from every other week to once a month, with the church plants gaining more stability and strength over time. It is our hope that these church plants will also send out new core teams to plant church planting churches.





Above: Márk (left) talking with Istvan. Márk who has not yet put his faith in Jesus is actually the brother of church member Peti. We’re thankful to see him once again attending church and open to hearing God’s truth.





Above: A recent baby dedication of our little Ziva, along with Jázmin (little girl praying above) and Odett (in blue). Parents Monika and Misi (far left) came to know us through our volley ball outreach and were later saved in an evangelistic Bible study that Miki and Erika held at their house.

ITS FREEZING COLD AROUND HERE

Over the past few weeks the temperatures have dropped to dangerous levels. Kira’s preschool closed because of the deep freeze and Ben and Elianna have had to bundle up with serious layers on their walk to school in the morning. We’re so thankful for a home that is warm, for clothing to bundle the kids up in and for our car that has done fine in these frigid days. Oh, and finally enough snow to go sledding! Check out the film below to see some sledding fun.





NEW TEEN MINISTRY

Towards the middle of 2011 we phased out our teen outreach ministry and began focusing more on smaller group discipleship and one-on-one mentoring with teens. It has always been our desire that God would raise up a few from those being discipled to begin a weekly teen meeting again. Over the past few months, Miki has been training both Gabi and Gyozo for that very purpose and last week the ministry was launched. Initially, this weekly meeting is for the Christian teens in our church and their continued growth. We plan to have it transition into an evangelistic outreach to the many teens in our town who are in great need of coming to know Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.




Above: Zsofia, Niki and Cinti.



Above: Gabi (co-leader) and Gyula who continues to grow in his faith.





Above: Ricsi and Gyozo (co-leader). Please pray for these young men, Gabi and Gyozo as they seek to use their gifting to edify the youth in our church. Pray for this group to gain a greater passion for Christ and a deep desire to reach the lost in our area.

FAMILY PHOTOS



Above: Elianna having a conversation with Ziva. Ziva is very interactive and is smiling and talks up a storm in baby language when she’s in a good mood.



Above: Elianna in her upside down man outfit at her “Farsang” event at school. Farsang is similar to halloween in the US without the door to door asking for candy stuff. Elianna ended up winning a box of chocolates for a prize. You could hear the laughter following her as she walked through the crowded aisle. It was a very funny sight.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers. We would appreciate prayer for an upcoming all day team meeting this Saturday discussing direction, changes and new ministries.
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