Halfway!

It's hard to think we are half way through our trip. Time passes so quickly. It seems we have been on the go since our feet hit the ground. It's one thing to know the schedule and another to actually work through it, but that's why we are here.

We had a great day today. Not to hectic but constant. First thing this morning we got all the kits and gifts together. Next we headed to Budapest to a quilt exhibition put on by the club from Vescse's, which is what we would consider a suburb of Budapest. They had some lovely things on display. It was actually a courtyard in the center of an apartment building. Beautiful.

From there we had a nice lunch in an outside cafe', the weather was perfect. A leisurely walk around part of the city took us to a Starbucks and a nice little sewing shoppe. Time passed quickly as we looked in windows and at the architecture. Before we knew it it was time to be at the club to set up. It was only about a 25 minute drive. We were greeted by Eniko the club leader. I will say the leaders have been delightful and so welcoming. The ladies were very timely and set up their machines in record time. This particular group of ladies were experienced quilters and picked up the technique quickly

We started at 3:00 and were to end at 6:00. About 4:30 there was a break , it was set aside for our time of testimony. Patricia did a wonderful job of comparing our life to making a quilt, small pieces made into something... but only God sees the big pictures and if we trust in him he makes all things beautiful. She assured them that they are loved and Christ sacrificed himself because of his love for them. It was an analogy that they seemed to connect with. Praise God. I spoke after Patricia. A little about my life growing up and the valleys that I've gone through but with the Grace of God he lifted me and drew me closer to him. We all have some similar thing that go one in our lives. No matter who we are or where we live life is strangely similar.

By the Grace of God there were 7 ladies that asked for bibles and the leader of that club asked if we would leave five with her for other meetings. We were so happy that we had all they needed.

I hope is you read these blog notes you remember that you have been a very important part of getting the gospel message to these women. They have been blessed through your love for the Lord!