We can't believe how time is passing so quickly here in the villages but life out here is so wonderful.
Sending our love to all back home in England (and especially to my mum on her birthday!)
The medical team are having long days and the queues are building now we are in Gjula. However, they are being aided by some great locals and some of the community team who are supporting and guiding the registration.
The school is going well and there are many happy kids at the end of the day. One of the local helpers said that some of the kids spend the whole year waiting for 'English week' - wow, how can there be more of a reason to keep this mission going. The kids are learning about Jesus' parables about the kingdom of heaven and it is so joyful to hear them singing songs of seeking the kingdom of God. This afternoon the children have some free time where they get to pick from: dancing (with our very talented dance teacher, Adela); loom bands; beads; dress up; construction; painting. They just get to have fun!
We have one of our largest community teams out here this year which means that we are able to do more home visits and provide support to the other teams. Yesterday some of the team went to the gypsy village to meet up with that community again. Last year we had a tough time when we arrived but this year God opened the path for us and we were really welcomed. The team went inside with some of the men and women and heard about how they were during the year. In addition they sang some worship songs, and it is such a blessing to see them worship God. At the same time the youth team spent an hour outside with the gypsy children. They were really engaging with us - despite the fact we had very little resources with us - musical statues with no music anyone!!
One factor which is playing its part is the weather. It is HOT! This means that we are all sleeping slightly less well, all our patience is slightly less and we are striving to keep hydrated. Please pray that although it is hot we manage to stay full of energy, patience and wisdom. We must remember that many of our host families spend many hours in the fields in this weather so we cannot complain when we get to spend time in the hot shade. These are also the host families who look after us day and night - what a blessing they are on us all.
Prayers would, of course, be very much appreciated. For us in this heat. For the host families who give up so much during the week to look after us so well. For Miki and Lotse who drive us between the villages on dusty roads - Miki always has a smile on his face! For Zoltan, Réka, Attila and Kristina, who we come alongside in working with the church community here. For the medical, dental, community, school and youth teams - that we share God's love in everything we do.
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