Sunday, February 28, 2010
The Fruit of the Spirit is...Patience
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The Dutch Connection

Monday, February 15, 2010
Boldog Valentine Nap (Happy Valentine's Day)
"Boldog Valentine Napot!" (Happy Valentine's Day) with those words the week of FBC, Greenville, SC being with the students at Gandhi ended. The team members handed out valentines of crocheted book marks to each student with a reminder of God's love for them. Good byes were said and a few tears were shed. Thank you FBC, Greenville for investing in the lives of these students the last six years. It has been a terrific partnership with many Gospel seeds planted.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Christians' voices against prejudice and violence
From: Servizio Informazione Religiosa: With them on the streets
29/01/2010 - "The Roma people must not be viewed in terms of a problem but as our brothers. Siding with the poor in our meetings brings friendships, and friendship leads to a new form of civilization". Msgr. Janos Szekely, auxiliary bishop of Esztergom-Budapest and responsible of the pastoral care of the Roma for the Hungarian Bishops' Conference, delivered the final speech of the international conference held a few days ago in Budapest titled "Roma People: Europeans without a homeland". The meeting, held at the Academy of Science, was promoted by the Sant'Egidio Community in response to the series of attacks that targeted Gypsies in Hungary over the past two years, and also to "show compassion towards the Roma population and convey a word of hope in a world marked by prejudice and violence". Indeed, a large number of gypsies died in Nazi extermination camps. It must be remembered.
Read more on http://tinyurl.com/yjr5udq
May more Christians' voices be heard!
29/01/2010 - "The Roma people must not be viewed in terms of a problem but as our brothers. Siding with the poor in our meetings brings friendships, and friendship leads to a new form of civilization". Msgr. Janos Szekely, auxiliary bishop of Esztergom-Budapest and responsible of the pastoral care of the Roma for the Hungarian Bishops' Conference, delivered the final speech of the international conference held a few days ago in Budapest titled "Roma People: Europeans without a homeland". The meeting, held at the Academy of Science, was promoted by the Sant'Egidio Community in response to the series of attacks that targeted Gypsies in Hungary over the past two years, and also to "show compassion towards the Roma population and convey a word of hope in a world marked by prejudice and violence". Indeed, a large number of gypsies died in Nazi extermination camps. It must be remembered.
Read more on http://tinyurl.com/yjr5udq
May more Christians' voices be heard!
Gandhi's Got Talent!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Ready to Jam
The Gandhi Choir meets on Tuesday evenings and is led by Glen Adkins. This past Tuesday arrangements had been made for the choir to give a concert to the visiting team from FBC, Greenville. Imagine the cheers and clapping when the four musicians of the choir walked in wearing matching shiny silver and black shirts! It was a special surprise for Glen and for the guests. The young men enjoyed the attention and shouts of "Hey good-looking!" The girls were equally decked out in traditional attire or their very best clothes.
The choir gave a a beautiful performance with several students singing solos. They are very talented singers and musicians. Definitely a group of teenagers that the Gandhi School can be proud of.
A special thanks to all who have partnered with CBF to provide Global Service Corps workers in the past (Mark Knowles, Penny Mann) and present (Glen and Clista Adkins) to be the presence of Christ.
Fun With the Gandhi Bible Club
The Gandhi Bible Club began in 2000 when CBF placed the first Global Service Corps person, Mark Knowles, at the Gandhi School to teach English. It was a partnership with the Hungarian Youth at the Pecs Baptist Church assisted by Tamas and Szilvi Goebl. When Penny Mann arrived a few years later, she and the Goebls continued the club. Today the Bible Club members meet with Glen and Clista Adkins and the Goebls.
This past Monday the First Baptist Church Greenville, SC team provided a few surprises for the Bible club and a good time was had by all! The evening began with singing, an icebreaker game, and a devotion on the Good Samaritan. These students understand what a Samaritan may have faced during Jesus' time. Also the lesson of "Who is a Neighbor?" was good for all of us.
The second half of the club time was spent playing Bingo by placing red hot candies on the cards as the numbers were called out. Next pictures were taken of the students to be placed in frames with the week's Bible verse theme on them. Lastly there was food! Teenagers the world over love to eat and these are no exception. The homemade Valentine sugar cookies were a welcome treat until the teens spotted the chocolate. This was all topped off with chips, coke, and hot cocoa. What a night!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Gandhi, Tshirts, & Hot Cocoa, Oh My!
Most of the Gandhi students board at the school dorm and they begin trickling in between 5PM-8PM on Sunday evenings. What better way is there to be greeted on a cold wintery night than with a steaming hot cup of cocoa? In one of the common areas the FBC Greenville folk set up a hot chocolate station and a table overflowing with tshirts. The hot chocolate was a treat and the marshmallows were a new thing for some of the kids. Since there is no equivalent in Hungarian we called them "sponge candy". Like most teenagers, the Roma kids love tshirts. The long-sleeved, red t's with a light bulb on the front were very popular. The theme this week is "Let your Light Shine". There were lots of shouts of greetings as the older students came through the doors and saw members of the Greenville group - some have come multiple times and the relationships have grown.
Great way to spend a cold, snowy evening in Pecs, Hungary
**In the picture are three of our students assistants helping with the tshirt distribution - Kitti, Barbi, and Ricsi
Monday, February 8, 2010
ET gets a Computer
FBC Greenville has been investing in the lives of the Gandhi students for several years. When they first started ET was a young student, small, but very vocal and energetic. The team members have watched him mature into a wonderful young man. Most of us, though, will always picture that little boy trying to help FBC member, Henry, clap in rhythm to a praise song and seeing ET burst into laughter when Henry couldn't quite get it.
ET graduated last year from Gandhi and this past fall began his studies at the university in law. To show support for him and to say how proud they are of what he has accomplished, FBC Greenville gifted ET with a computer. When it was presented to him today at lunch he was overcome with emotion. With tears in his eyes he thanked the FBC members over and over. It was a huge gesture of encouragement and will make life easier as ET becomes a lawyer.
Thank you FBC, Greenville for caring about a young Roma boy and continuing to support him through the years.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Gandhi Staff Appreciation
The staff at the Gandhi Roma High School in Pecs, Hungary works hard. As a way of saying thank you for all they do to teach and help the Roma youth the team from FBC, Greenville, SC provided lunch for them. With Valentine themed table decorations, gyro sandwiches, and homemade cookies the staff was made to feel extra special. Becky Bouton, team leader, presented Erzsbet, Gandhi director, with the gift of a bag and then each staff person received one. The food was delicious and the fellowship sweeter. Thank you hardworking Gandhi staff!
Friday, February 5, 2010
The Widow's Mite
Monday, February 1, 2010
"What's Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander?"
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