30 Day

Well, it's almost been one week since I departed from the castle and arrived in Pecs for my 30 days of serving!

Graduation was so great (despite me snorting and laughing into the microphone during my speech!)

Leaving was pretty hard, especially knowing that some people wont be back next semester. One of the tough parts about a small bible college is that you get so used to seeing the same faces every single day, and you build such deep bonds, that it's hard to accept when it's time for some people to move on...

This week in Pecs has been relatively busy! We usually have something on and I'm very thankful that I get to serve here. The pastor and his wife are gone to America to visit family for the month, so it's very good timing that I and two other girls from school are here to serve!
One thing I've especially enjoyed is going to visit an old woman that's a part of the church called Irisz Mama. She lives all by herself on top of a hill. She trudges to church on her own through rain and sunshine. She's a very strong woman who has been through a lot. And she surely gets lonely. So once a week the girls and I are going to bring her water and company. This week she taught me to knit (I'm horrible at it!) and told us much about her life.
Another thing that will be taking up a lot of my time are these two kids that the church team take care of often named Pityuka and Elizabet. They are ages 8 and 6. Their mother works far away on a farm almost every day (she's gypsy and this is the only job she could miraculously find, even though it pays next to nothing) so I and some other girls will be taking turns going to their flat at 4:30am to watch them and get them ready for school, then take them to school, and then pick them up at the end of the day. These kids crave love and attention, and I am so very happy to give them that. I believe that them being so a part of the ministry team here will really affect their lives in a positive way!
Today the team helped out at an Adoption Club event. We brought a bounce house, trampoline, and face paint. It was a real blessing to be able to see the kids enjoying themselves so much.
All this has been so great, but my body is so very tired! I've been having trouble sleeping lately and my heart is a little troubled in certain areas. However, I know this time will be so good for getting even closer to my Saviour. In times of lonliness I can know Him more as my best friend. In times of heartache I can know Him as my loving Comforter. And when I am weak, He is my strength.

I have three weeks left here in Pecs and I hope I redeem the time well. It's really cool to get a real taste of REAL missionary life. The ups and downs, the highs and lows.

Then to Greece for a week, and after that I start my internship at the school! What a life!!!

Please pray for:
The ministries mentioned in Pecs
Finances for the internship