An update at last!

Between busyness and an internet provider that goes up and down faster than the stock market, it's been a bit of a challenge to find the time to keep our readers updated.

The last time we wrote, we shared our renewed commitment to the ministry at the orphanage in Miskolc. Since then, a lot seems to be happening and it's all centered in Miskolc!!! Go figure.

First off, thanks to all of you who have prayed for Reni and David. As you may remember, Reni is one of the orphan "graduates" who has a young son and for a time, had been homeless.

God has certainly moved hearts and it seems, mountains, in order to get Reni and David established in a permanent home. Reni and David's father had purchased a 150 year old house which after they broke up, was totally gutted with nothing left except the bare walls. There was no way Reni could move back and was in jeopardy of losing David if she didn't have a home suitable to Social Services. That's where the body of believers stepped in and have provided many of the things necessary to set up housekeeping. The two most important things were a way to heat the house and a bed for Reni and David. Both of which were donated in time to meet the criteria of Social Services and eliminate the concern David would become a ward of the State.

During the past several weeks, many trips to Miskolc (about 4 hours round trip) were made in order to get the donations to her. There has also been money donated to help them with food until she is able to start working. There is a promise of a part-time, 3-days a week job, beginning in January. David is signed up to begin pre-school at the same time.

Again in Miskolc, November 21-22nd saw a large group of volunteers come together to share an American tradition...Thanksgiving.











During our two days there, we played crazy games (think fear factor), heard a gospel concert by Bible School students, saw a pantomime with a spiritual message, heard the children's choir from the orphanage, baked and decorated Christmas cookies, and ate a huge Thanksgiving meal together.

We've shared before that Rob has a twice a month cooking class for the young people at the church (photo of them at left). Well this year 4 of the most daring agreed to head up the cooking in each of the 4 houses at the orphanage. The rest of team were on hand to lend a helping hand (with the exception of Luca who is in California) and all in all, everyone enjoyed the time together and the yummy food. We give thanks to all the helpers, translators, and teachers who shared their love and God's blessings on our beloved orphans.