Debrecen at Christmas time


Boldog Karacsonyt



Little Friend Celebration




The day we got ALL of our boxes from the states
Nothing makes us happier than boxes from home :) thanks fam!


Hello Again!
I apologize for yet another gap in my updating. Christmas is fast approaching, and i am about to begin my first two weeks off. Ministry opportunities have been pretty awesome here. Our church in Tiszafured is growing at times. We have about two more (almost!) regulars which is very exciting! We launched the "4 Senses" theater on campus a few weeks ago. Our first week was so successful; we had atleast 3 or 4 kids wanting to come back the following week to experience the second theater. Sadly that following week we had a mix up with the person we get the room from, and they rented out our space, so we didnt get to have the theater. We lost some contact with the students, but we are hoping to get a hold of them again. We begin the theater again in January. This is something that requires lots and lots of prayer. We have the theater every Tuesday evening, and we begin with passing out flyers in hopes that they will attend the event that night. This is also a big time for prayer as we walk around the campus and talk to students. We are yet to have people join our Sunday morning house church. We are still praying for God's will. One of my favorite parts of the week, coffee house, is also on break. Our last coffee house was basically a huge christmas party, and it was so much fun. We got to decorate gingerbread men and sing silent night in many different languages. We also had a tree to decorate by stringing popcorn and hanging ornaments. We still have new and old faces showing up so that is definitely one of the most exciting things to experience. I get the chance to talk to people from all over the world, form all kindso of backgrounds. It was the beginning to look like i might start meeting with a couple of girls who are not believers, but due to their schedules and lack of communication it looks like it wont be happening any time soon. I'd prefer not to include names, but I'd like to request prayer for these two girls.

God has really blessed me with some exciting opportunities coming up. In a few days the team and i will visit Vienna and the Christmas market there. I'm ecstatic. Vienna is one of the places on my list I'd realllly love to see before leaving the area. The thing i am most excited about is that two days after Christmas i will be picking up one of my best friends at the Budapest airport. She gets to spend about seven or eight days with me, and i cannot wait to get to see her. I have been counting down her arrival for a couple of months now.

I am in awe of just how fast time is flying here. Praise the Lord my homesickness has subsided for the most part. Of course i wish i could be with my family during this time, but it is so encouraging knowing God has me here at this time, in this place according to his good and perfect will.

I pray you all have a Merry Christmas and remember the reason we are celebrating.

Hello!

Man the time is passing so so so fast! I cant believe this week is Thanksgiving! And i have already had one of four thanksgiving celebrations! Last saturday some friends and i got to go to an orphanage and be a part of their thanksgiving feast and celebration. The kids were so sweet, the food was amazing, the company was great and so is our Father!

In the last few weeks i have had such amazing opportunities! I got to visit a potter and make a small pot on a wheel. I was able to go hiking in the hilly side of Hungary and witness the most beautiful fall colors and sights. At our weekly coffee house meetings we have had so many new comers, and that is exciting in and of itself! That is probably my favorite part of the week! God is drawing people from all over the world, and guiding such interesting conversation. Last week we had a "Got Talent" night and it was so much fun. People got up and sang, told stories played instruments... it is so cool!

God is really opening some doors for our team here in some sourounding villages.. I cant wait to watch his will play out and see what comes of this. I can probably provide more detail later on. Please pray for our Sunday morning "simple" church as well as our small church in Tiszafured!

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers

The Team!

(view of Budapest! So beautiful!)

Hello!



Im sorry it has taken me forever to update. Things are going great here. Monday night volleyball this week was a blast, and last night we had a productive meeting for the 4 Senses Theater. Tonight is the first concert in Nadudvar for Doc's Friends (The blue grass group). This is the last of our group of volunteer bands. After this group i suppose i will have a new schedule for during the day. I know we are going to definintely do more prayer walking, which i am excited about. The prayer walking time is fantastic. I had never really done much of it in the states, but its amazing how much time you can spend with our Savior when you are just walking around. There is so much to pray for.



I am experiencing quite a bit of homesickness. I miss my family, my church family and my friends. It is kindof cool to realize what is really important to you. Sure i miss Chick-fil-a and Chipotle but sometimes i wake up on Sunday and just wish i could walk into HGBC. God is truly supplying me with the strength i need.



Last friday in Tisafured (spelling?) at our new Church I was asked to give my testimony and Gary would translate. I have ALWAYS hated speaking infront of people, and had only formally shared my testimony a few times. But God gave me this massive peace about it, and i was able to speak completely uninhibited. This also includes playing guitar infront of people. I used to shake and sweat but God has brought me so far. The things that got the best of me at home dont effect me at all. Praise the Lord.



Two weeks ago i got to see Budapest for the first time with the Rochester band. It is so beautiful! I could spend days there. Ill try to post some pictures of the sights!







I am excited for whats to come! And what God can use me for!







Please keep praying for strength!



Thank you!

Hello everyone! I made this a while ago thinking id use it more but theres just not enough time to keep up with everything! Its officially been a month since i have been here and things are going great! Spent a week in romania... had a volunteer band come for a week, followed them around for concerts in different cities... moved into my apartment! God is so good! I feel so blessed to be here. Heres some pictures to cover the basics, more are on my facebook but heres a little over view. Thank you for your support!

Ill try to keep updating


Here you can see pre&post communism..yikes.

ROMANIA!

After arriving, and going to my first romanian church service

Romania had the most beautiful sky

One of the planes i rode in at camp, so fun

romanian sunset

new friendss

Me and roomie at coffee house!

Me and all the friends after a concert

The university in debrecen

Fried bread with cheese... in the markets!

Favorite place in debrecen, carpe diem tea house

Some more friends and volunteers

Well scratch that, the official date is August 23! We actually have the tickets now. And God is so so good. Without Mr.Bryants generosity with him miles, I would have been set back $4,000 dollars on just a ticket there and back! Which is about half what i raised. So big thanks to Mr.Bryant and the good Lord. Now Im working on getting things ill need next year, and making lists. Tis all for now :)

Today the decision has been made for a day to leave! August 25! This is so weird.

Currently trying to figure out this whole blog thing.. and a leave date. Much to do.