Magyar Mullets July 2007 Newsletter

Dear Family and Friends,

The news I have to tell you is too exciting to hold till the end of July, so I’m writing July’s letter a week early. It is evident to us that you are praying for us and that God is answering your prayers, so I’m writing to tell you how He has answered and we can praise Him together. We had a couple write and tell us how they prayed for us and after the “amen”, sensed a peace that God would return us to Hungary fully supported. The very next email I got was from a church that was increasing our monthly support. The calls and email have not stopped as we hear recommitments, see new partners on our donor report, and see increases in support from among many faithful supporters. As I write this, we have $583/month left to raise and $4600 left to go on our one-time. You are praying, supporting, and graciously hosting us this home-assignment and for that we are grateful.

I’m thankful we could visit family in Montana including my last-living grandmother, pictured above, who gives generously and prays faithfully despite her failing memory. We’re thankful for the occasions in KS, SD, MT, CO, and MO, and for those who organize them for us to share stories of God’s work in Hungary. (see pic) We’re thankful for the time afforded us in connecting to those He’s involved in our lives through praying, supporting, sending, and supervising us. I’ve also gotten to run some machinery that along with preaching, sharing, visiting, and enjoying the hospitality of believers has been marvelously energizing this home-assignment. We are greatly blessed.

It wouldn’t be a true home-assignment without some physical tune-ups: Praise God, Kari had a fibroid adenoma removed yesterday without a problem, Peter will have his wisdom teeth out in a couple weeks, and I came through a thorough physical exam unscathed…whew. We’re thankful for God’s provision of excellent medical care at the hands of Christian doctors and great insurance coverage with the EFCA.

By the time I write a newsletter for August, we will have left both Whitney and Kelsey at College of the Ozarks. The reality of this goodbye has not fully visited itself upon us, but our consolation is in knowing they both love the Lord and He directs their paths. They will be roommates, so we’re sure there will be no end to the excitement.

Finally, please pray for Géza bácsi and his wife: she finally had to have her leg amputated mid-thigh due to diabetes. She is still in the hospital. KEGY will be taking a collection to help them get a wheel chair. We're eager to return to help them.

May our gracious God continue to richly bless and sustain you all in your obedience to Him as expressed through your involvement with us in His work.

With gratitude,

Brad—for all of us