Evangelism in Ibrány

 Yesterday we decided to drive to Ibrány to deliver INSTE books their group had ordered for the next semester.  Mike also wanted to talk with the leader about a couple of things.  It had been some time since we had visited them, so we took the opportunity to drop by for a service.  We arrived about five minutes before starting time, but there was no one at the church.  We waited for a while, talked to a couple of neighbors who seemed to know as little as we did, and then waited a little longer.  We called, but no one answered their phone.  Finally, we went to the pastor's house and were able to talk with a young lady there who told us the service was being held in the Gypsy section of town, not far away.  We were half an hour late, but were so glad we made it.

 This was the church's first outdoor service.  It had rained most of the morning, but when time for the afternoon service arrived, it was dry.  They set up in the yard of a church member.  Many of the neighbors watched and listened from a distance.  Three short, powerful messages were preached and worship music was sung.

Toward the end of the service, the skies darkened and it started to sprinkle.  The sound equipment was covered with blankets so it wouldn't get wet and all of the believers prayed that it wouldn't rain.  It sprinkled some, but the rain held off.  An invitation was given for anyone who wanted prayer to come forward.  Several were prayed for and one person accepted Christ as her Savior. 

Even the children paid attention and worshiped during the singing. 
This was the first time the Ibrány Open Bible Church has held their service away from their building.  They fought spiritual opposition, but God rewarded their efforts.  Please pray for them.  They are planning another service at another home in two weeks.