This morning we were able to attend New Beginnings Church. It was wonderful to hear from our pastor Jerry Reeves. He just returned from a teaching trip to Malawi, Africa. He reminded us of the body of believers everywhere. As we took communion, I thought of how people around the world were connected by Jesus. We look, speak, and act differently, but with Christ we are one!
One day, I look foward to meeting all of my sisters and brothers in Heaven. :)
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Back in Texas
We are back in Texas for the summer. We'll be in the Houston and Dallas areas while here and we'll head back to Budapest on August 23rd. We are back to see family, but also to raise additional funds for our ministry at the International Christian School of Budapest. If anyone in these areas would like to hear more about what we do, please leave a comment! :)
The flight here was really good. William got a bassinet that we placed at our feet and he took two naps! There were two sweet little girls sitting next to us and William loved watching and "talking" with them. Jet lag wasn't too bad. William slept 11 hours last night and we slept well too!
It is great to be back with family. We are currently at Justin's parents' house in Magnolia. They have three horses and William has already ridden one! :) Oma and Opa were right there holding him on Dandee as she walked a little ways. William was fine, not too excited, but not crying either! He was actually quite interested in the loud tractor in the next pasture.
June 13 was William's first birthday and we were able to have it at the neighborhood's swimming pool. It was a fun time and we enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream cake with friends and family.
William loves swimming!
William riding Dandee
Putting together his wagon
Swimming with Uncle Patrick
Enjoying ice cream cake!
The flight here was really good. William got a bassinet that we placed at our feet and he took two naps! There were two sweet little girls sitting next to us and William loved watching and "talking" with them. Jet lag wasn't too bad. William slept 11 hours last night and we slept well too!
It is great to be back with family. We are currently at Justin's parents' house in Magnolia. They have three horses and William has already ridden one! :) Oma and Opa were right there holding him on Dandee as she walked a little ways. William was fine, not too excited, but not crying either! He was actually quite interested in the loud tractor in the next pasture.
June 13 was William's first birthday and we were able to have it at the neighborhood's swimming pool. It was a fun time and we enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream cake with friends and family.
William loves swimming!
William riding Dandee
Putting together his wagon
Swimming with Uncle Patrick
Enjoying ice cream cake!Here are some pics from our first week. Enjoy!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Boasting in the Lord
"Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord." 1 Corinthians 1:31
I am not one who boasts about things, but there is something I need to boast about now! The Lord is amazing! He has reminded me of what He is accomplishing through me and it is wonderful. Not easy, but wonderful!
He is helping me develop closer relationships with Hungarians. (Friendship in the Hungarian culture is highly valued and important. Hungarians may have a lot of people they know, but only a few that they would call "friends".)
Last night at ELI, one of my students arrived first and unlike me, I was early. :) He started to ask me about my summer. This is quite a shock because he is very shy and doesn't really say a lot. I then asked him about his summer, and he told me what him and his family do every summer IN DETAIL! There was even a word he couldn't remember in english but he was able to describe it and I told him the word! His english is improving so much and so is his confidence in it! This made me quite happy, but I didn't realize how amazing this whole event was until this morning. Praise the Lord for my student!
Another student I have invited over for dinner next week. He is quite talkative and I enjoy hearing about his finishing school and the excitement he has for his future job. He certainly isn't a pessimist. (Many hungarians are.) Well, his family won't be able to make it, but he can! Pray that we have great conversation with him and just a good time overall.
These two students of mine have come to both of my "english hours". Please pray for them. I don't know where they are with the Lord.
Also, kind of a fun thing. Mary, another student, recommended her hair dresser after I asked her if she got a haircut. She said that the lady is very good, but doesn't speak english. Mary said she would be happy to help with translation. (And a bonus is that this lady can come to my house and cut my hair! So, I wouldn't need a babysitter if I wanted her to come during the week!)
This is truly the Lord's doing. I wouldn't have met any of these people without being involved in the english classes. Continue to work through me, Lord!
I am not one who boasts about things, but there is something I need to boast about now! The Lord is amazing! He has reminded me of what He is accomplishing through me and it is wonderful. Not easy, but wonderful!
He is helping me develop closer relationships with Hungarians. (Friendship in the Hungarian culture is highly valued and important. Hungarians may have a lot of people they know, but only a few that they would call "friends".)
Last night at ELI, one of my students arrived first and unlike me, I was early. :) He started to ask me about my summer. This is quite a shock because he is very shy and doesn't really say a lot. I then asked him about his summer, and he told me what him and his family do every summer IN DETAIL! There was even a word he couldn't remember in english but he was able to describe it and I told him the word! His english is improving so much and so is his confidence in it! This made me quite happy, but I didn't realize how amazing this whole event was until this morning. Praise the Lord for my student!
Another student I have invited over for dinner next week. He is quite talkative and I enjoy hearing about his finishing school and the excitement he has for his future job. He certainly isn't a pessimist. (Many hungarians are.) Well, his family won't be able to make it, but he can! Pray that we have great conversation with him and just a good time overall.
These two students of mine have come to both of my "english hours". Please pray for them. I don't know where they are with the Lord.
Also, kind of a fun thing. Mary, another student, recommended her hair dresser after I asked her if she got a haircut. She said that the lady is very good, but doesn't speak english. Mary said she would be happy to help with translation. (And a bonus is that this lady can come to my house and cut my hair! So, I wouldn't need a babysitter if I wanted her to come during the week!)
This is truly the Lord's doing. I wouldn't have met any of these people without being involved in the english classes. Continue to work through me, Lord!
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