Kisujszallas Hungary

Ed preaching and Isvan translating. Notice the mirror on the side of the wall. That is the fastest way to double your congregation. ---->

<---Szep Cipo - Check out these beautiful shoes!

<------Lajos being dedicated to the Lord

Pastor Simon is modeling my John Deere cap. We like to tell people that this cap cost $30,000 USD and "they" threw in a John Deere tractor with the purchase. It is all in the way you tell the story, igen?

Sincerest Form of Flattery

Last night we had dinner guest. A mommy, a daddy and their little daughter plus auntie, uncle and her cousin. Although shy when she arrived, the little girl soon began to loosen up. Of course the sugar in the food helped, I’m sure.

We had a photo session where she and I posed for the camera. It was fun because every pose I took she imitated. It was shall we say ....cute.

Someone said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. This little girl imitated me. Jesus said in John 14:12 "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. " I have a question. When those who live around us see us, who do they think we're imitating?

April Fools Day

After all of these years of living in Hungary, I just found out that Hungarian's have a "Fun Day / Joke Day". In the USA we call it April Fools Day. Curious about the orgination of this day I thought I would "google" to find out the history. As I began to look at the listings on the search engine, I just realized my eyes are crossing and I think it's best that I don't stay up to read about April Fools Day. I will however, confirm Hungarians are known to express themselves through the complication of trying to distinguish humour from reality.

While in conversation with a Hungarian friend, I was told that years ago someone placed an advertisement in the local newspaper, advertising "Abba" would be in concert at the university. That night students showed up for the free concert and were told "April Fools"!

Of course I had to share my story about the FBI calling me on April Fools Day. Now with my eyes crossing and toothpicks promping them open, I'll make the story short. It was NOT an April Fools joke! To my surprise it was a real call concering the company that I had worked for back in the early 80's.......!

Oh well.........A firm peice of foam rubber covered with a bed sheet topped with a warm duvet is calling me! However, not having pulled a April Fools joke on Ed, I think I'll tell him I have a sudden burst of energy and I'm going to defrost the refrig and organize the pantry and also clean the balcony! Oh, that wouldn't work......he knows me way to well!

Big Saturday - Nagy Szombat

As the 5th Saturday rolls around on the calendar, we at the International Church like to do something other than a regular church service. This past 5th Saturday we had a special emphasis on Israel which included a slide show by Eva, about her recent trip to Jerusalem. Following the interesting photos, Timea "tired" to teach us a Jewish dance! Needless to say we had allot of fun including laughing at those of us who have two left feet! This was then followed by a wonderful spread of food representing several different countries made by various ones in the church!

On Sunday, Ed preached at the monthly Csendes Nap (Quite Day) at the Hungarian Church of God. His assigned topic was on "Being a Friend of Jesus". As usual, he did a great job!

Pastor Ed

A couple "one in a million photo shots" of Ed!

5 Minute Snow

Wednesday - March 26th - You ask, "what is the big deal about a 5 minute snow?" I just wanted to document the 5 minute snow followed by sunshine! If you strain your eyes you will see a few snow flakes accumulated in the fork of the tree. Oh the yellow, that's the sign of spring! This global warning thing has other parts of the world freezing, flooding and mud sliding while we enjoyed a documented 5 minute snow.

Ed Hanging Out With The Men - Gyor Hungary