Birthday Celebrations

The Open Bible Church we attend here in Hungary has a nice custom of recognizing the birthdays of its members every month.  In addition to that, when someone has a decade birthday (20, 30, 40, etc.), they are recognized separately and given a small gift.  Last Sunday there were two very special decade birthdays celebrated.  One was Mike, who turned 60 on August 20th and the other was Juliska néni who turns 90 this week.  Juliska néni is a founding member of the church and very much loved and respected. (Néni means "aunt" and is used as a term of endearment and respect.)

Mike is two-thirds Juliska néni's age and Juliska néni is about two-thirds Mike's height!

A large celebration was planned for such a special occasion.  Plaques, flowers and other gifts were given to the honorees.

 There was a dance

 and some special songs in their honor.

 And after the service there was a delicious feast for everyone including the many members of Juliska néni's family who were able to attend.

And of course, there was cake.  Happy birthday to Mike and Juliska néni!