One Voice to the Glory of Jesus

Hungary is on my mind daily and I want to share as much of the mission with you as I can. So, instead of writing or posting pictures, this post is to urge you to listen.

I thought I would share two sermons Tim has preached the past two Sundays at MBCC. At the beginning of "Vision for Marriage, Tim shares a couple of stories from the Hungary Mission and then preaches on the biblical perspective of marriage from 1 Peter 3:1-7. Tim does a great job painting the picture of what God intends for marriage and what I should be preparing for in a marriage.

I was not at church this past Sunday because I was in Jackson. Missy called after the service to tell me she felt famous. I was confused, but she went on to say that Tim told stories from Hungary (which included my name) throughout the sermon "Living Proof" from 1 Peter 3:8-17. Silly, Missy! He shared the medical emergency we experienced on the trip overseas which included our team assisting with the emergency and Tim having the opportunity to share his faith with a lady who is still seeking and searching for peace. At the end of the sermon, Karen Cunningham, who was part of our team, shares her testimony. It's an amazing testimony of hope while facing trials and suffering.

We never know where we may be or what we may be doing when other people are watching us. Our hope in Jesus Christ could be questioned at any time and any place.

Lord, may I be one voice to the glory of Jesus and live out a hope in Jesus that the world may see.

VALEM VAN AZ UR

GOD IS WITH US!

1 Thesselonians 2:7-9
"As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us."

My time in Hungary has come to an end for now. But, the mission continues. Since I have returned to the states I have had the question asked "If you could say a few words about the mission, what would it be?" There are not enough words to answer that question and literally I would keep you for hours sharing what I experienced while in Hungary. I saw first-hand the love of God for "all nations." The mission was to serve alongside the missionaries and staff members of the Paulus Movement. It was accomplished and then some. I went to serve, but I was served.

Our Partnership: Paulus Movement and MBCC

I went on this mission to serve by accomplishing these tasks - to help at the church retreat and teach conversational English classes. I had no idea that I would form relationships that will last eternally. Daily we spent our time with Janos and Ildiko Kiss and their children Benedek and Lilla, Chris and Debbie Johnson and their daughter Brianna, and the Kazars, Andras, Sara, Christine, Esther, and Hannah. Each of these families have hearts of servants and a passion for the Lord. It was difficult saying good-bye. Lord willing, I will see them again whether it's here or there or at home in heaven.