Hungarian Election

Yesterday was a full day. The Holy Spirit ministered powerfully in church in Budapest. Afterward we enjoyed dinner with our hosts and ate a delicious Hungarian specialty. We'll tell you more about those later.

Also yesterday, a national parliamentary election was held. Turnout was over 60% and major changes were made in the government. Hungarians voiced their dissatisfaction with the present socialist leadership and voted in the conservatives, giving them a majority in Parliament. This is the first time in Hungarian history one party has won a majority in Parliament. Also for the first time, a far-right party that is anti-Gypsy and anti-Jew won seats in Parliament, a disturbing development.

For more on this election and the state of the Hungarian government, click on this link. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/11/AR2010041101355.html

The Hungarian Christians have been praying fervently for their government and for this election in particular. We are praying with them.