South Africa

It was a long labor, but as I asked God, it was clear:

"As for me, being on the way, the Lord led me . . ." —Genesis 24:27

"If we are born again by the Spirit of God, our devotion to Him is hindered, or even stopped, by continually asking Him to guide us here and there. (...) We should be so one with God that we don’t need to ask continually for guidance. (...) A child’s life is normally obedient." - Oswald Chambers: MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST

I feel like I was standing on one side of the crosswalk while the light was green already. I was waiting for something to happen, while... : )

Goal: September, 2010

Praises: God's patience, leading, provision, the friendship with my future roommate (Miriam Ritchie).

Prayer requests: faithfulness to God in all things, preparing myself for the ministry there, finishing well here in Hungary.

To be continued...

November 2, 2009 (Monday)

3:30 packing
4:00 departure
6:30 arrival
8:35 1. performance
10:10 getting ready
10:30 2. performance
11:50 getting ready
12:10 3. performance
13:50 lunch
14:50 packing
15:30 departure
18:15 arrival

I wrote all these down so that you can see how a missionary suffers! NOOOO! : D In the name of the whole team I can say that it was one of our most blessed times in Nyíregyháza, in a Lutheran High School, where 570 students heard the gospel. Right after the first performance it was obvious that the room was not adequate, so we will need another alternative. The teachers came up with the idea, why don't we go to each class in pairs to lead discussions. What an experience!

The conversation after the last performance was the most remarkable to me. At that time we stayed in the same room and 12 young people gather around me to ask really good questions. One of those girls had a lot of question marks in her head, while 2 other girls (Christians) supported my answers and Bible verses with their testimonies. God's strength is revealed in conversations about the Cross. I realized that again!

Please pray for our opportunities in November:
- 16th: Budapest
- 23th: Eger
- 27th: Tápiószele

In Caring Hands

My fall break wasn't too restful, I had ministries, but there were one or two nice happenings that I would like to share with you. If for nothing else, then because it was just another reminder that God doesn't only give what is needed, but so much more...

"Backstage Pass" - Operetta Theater: Romeo and Juliet

I admit, it was free... :) I can be thankful for good connections...

Romanian and Hungarian actors played in the piece, and did the musical in two languages. In the brochure I read: "The motto of this play - Love in the face of hatred - becomes all the more real to us, and touches us with such power, here in the 21st century. Romeo and Juliet is, after all, a piece that provides such a great example that hostility between families, peoples and nations, and racial, religious and linguistic differences cannot destroy human relationships, and cannot permanently dominate here on Earth."

It was a reminder from God, that He is a Lord - much greater than love - over everything, even over the black-white difference in Africa. There is hope that God will destroy the prejudice caused by skin color!

Budapest Zoo: Through the "Looking Glass"...

"This too shall pass!" :) I hope that soon I will be able to wonder at God's creation without having to look through a glass wall, on another continent, in Africa! I was in a zoo on Sunday afternoon. I was the beneficiary of another invitation, and was able to be a witness to many-many colors, shapes, and smells... :D We walked for about 2 hours, looking at African predators and other, less captivating animals. :) It is truly unbelievable to see - with my own eyes - God's creativity.

+1 Closed door. Open arms?

Please pray with me!!! "The door of Uganda" did not open. But they are awaiting me in South Africa with open arms. Pray along with me, that I would do God's will, and not act out of my own, human wisdom!