Uszka Level One Inste Graduation

Both of us spoke this weekend in different villages.  Saturday was a ladies' meeting in the Open Bible Church in Ibrány.  Nancy was invited to speak and Roxi Szabó agreed to interpret for her.  Roxi's mom Judit and one of Roxi's friends came with us to the meeting.  Mike came along as chauffeur. 

Judit and the young ladies from Ibrány leading worship

The meeting started out small, with maybe a dozen ladies present, but filled up quickly after the service started.  A group from the neighboring village of Gávavencsellő arrived, but the ladies from Kemecse sent a message saying that they did not have a ride to the service.  We were all pleasantly surprised when they arrived about 15 minutes later. One of the pastors from Debrecen "just happened" to be visiting the Kemecse church that afternoon and gave them a ride.

We were all happily surprised to see the Kemecse ladies walk in the door.

Judit was asked to lead in a couple of worship songs and then Nancy spoke on what it means for a woman to live like Jesus lived.  Following the service, we enjoyed snacks and a wonderful time of encouraging and visiting with each other.

Nancy and Roxi

Sunday afternoon Mike spoke at the Level One Inste graduation at Uszka.  Six of us squeezed into Pastor Misi's car for the two-hour drive to the village.  We enjoyed awesome worship and Mike preached on the importance of a disciple being in a close relationship with Jesus.  Seven of the eight graduates were present to receive their certificates and the entire church rejoiced in their completing the courses.

One of the four graduates on the worship team

Uszka graduates and Mike

We were treated to delicious stuffed cabbage followed by a sumptuous strawberry dessert as Mike and the four interested students discussed what going on to Level Two Inste would involve.  We congratulated the students once again before we made the trip back to Debrecen.

We love our Hungarian friends are are so pleased to see them grow in the Lord.