25th Church Anniversary

Karl Francis, a member of the Open Bible Global Missions Board, presents a commemorative plaque to the Hungarian Open Bible Churches and Field Directors Mihály and Márika Gulyás

What an exciting time it was!  Last weekend was the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Hungarian Open Bible Churches.  Karl and Dyrie Francis, pastors of Living Word Open Bible Church in Cooper City Florida, flew to Hungary (their trip took 32 hours!) to represent Open Bible Global Missions at the anniversary. 

Praying for those dedicating their lives to God in Kemecse

The three-day celebration began on Friday evening with a service in Kemecse. Pastor Francis spoke on who we are in Christ and several people gave their lives to Jesus.

Part of the congregation at the Celebration service Saturday

Saturday morning was a special service remembering and praising God for the last 25 years.  Church members came from each of the six Hungarian Open Bible Churches.  Many other guests attended also, including former members and pastors from other churches.

Many people were honored including founders Mihály and Márika Gulyás.

The Debrecen worship team leading during the celebration

The morning ended with a lunch provided for everyone.  After lunch, Karl and Dyrie Francis spoke at separate men's and women's services.

The new home of the Open Bible Church in Gávavencsellő

Sunday morning Karl Francis ministered at the Open Bible Church in Debrecen.  That afternoon was a dedication service for the new church building in Gávavencsellő. This congregation took a 100-year-old farm house that had been abandoned for five years and remodeled it into a beautiful little church building. We were privileged to attend this dedication that signaled the start of the next 25 years of ministry for Open Bible Churches in Hungary.  Hallelujah!