Spring is in the air

It is only the first week of March and already, Spring is in the air. The sun has been shinning and the birds are singing. Although grey skies and dark clouds may roll in at a moments notice the recent break of sun has been much appreciated by all. Our bible study group has met 3 times already and I can say it is a source of great joy for Attila and I. There are 8 ladies ranging in age from 15 - 60 in our group. At our first meeting Attila and I were told by the ladies that many people heard about the group and were interested but scared to attend. We are not sure if people were scared because of the English or the bible aspect of the group. Nonetheless, we hope word gets out that there is nothing to be scared of .......other than my singing during worship time.

The group is an English conversation class through bible study. In Hungary, speaking English is equivalent to speaking Spanish in the U.S.... Speaking English means more job opportunities, easier travel and foriegn exchange. All of the ladies in our group have at least a beginners ability in English conversation. During our first meeting Attila and I went over the basics of our faith, shared John 3:16 with everyone and told them all about Clayton Community Church back home. At that meeting everyone received a Hungarian bible and a bible study booklet....thank you to those at home who helped us provide these things for our group members!!

Each meeting allows us the opportunity to look at foundational bible versus such as Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Ephesians 2:10. At each meeting a memory verse is assigned for the week ahead. The group members memorize that verse in English ( I memorize the Hungarian version) and at the following meeting we translate the verse into Hungarian, sing an English worship song associated with the verse, look at related verses in the bible and ask questions about the verse to encourage dialogue. It really is a lot of fun and we are so thankful for each and every one of our ladies.....maybe the Lord will send a few gentlemen our way soon!

2 Korintusi 5:17

Hungarian New Testament

¹⁷ Így hát, ha valaki Krisztusban van, az már az Új Teremtéshez tartozik: ami benne régi volt, az elmúlt, és minden tekintetben újjá, vagyis új teremtéssé lett!