Prayer for Nations

 Yesterday we participated in an event that many people told us was a first--a special prayer service with Hungarian and Gypsy churches. The day began with time to greet and visit with each other.  Many churches from the Debrecen area were represented, both Hungarian and Gypsy. (Most of the churches are mixed, but are primarily made up of one group or the other.)

This was followed by a lunch of gulyas soup and more time to connect with one another.  The service included worship led by a Gypsy worship team.  Then pastors and other leaders from both groups led the approximately 400 people in attendance in prayer for each other, for the nation, and for an end to discrimination and hate in the country.

It was particularly touching to hear the confession of sin and the asking of forgiveness from representatives of each group to the other.  God hears prayers like these and answers!

Then today, on the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the US, we were blessed to hear assurances that Hungarians are praying for America, too.  We thank you, friends!