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| "Tie your shoes and pray for the Hughes" |
Dear
Friends,
In our
last prayer letter we mentioned Viola and Sarah’s new Romanian teacher. “I” continues to ask them spiritual questions
and Viola was particularly pleased with one conversation recently. Would you pray with us that this lady would
be saved? As we also mentioned last
time, the ladies still feel they are not progressing as they would like, due to
the structure of the lessons.
Since
you heard from us last we resumed English classes. We have been pleased with the attendance in
each of the classes and with the new acquaintances we have made through
it. Following the class time for adults
and young people, David is teaching Bible lessons on words that relate to
salvation (sin, faith, etc.) One lady
faithfully stays for the lessons. We are
praying more would stay. Also we were
granted permission to hold a Bible club at a children’s home. We spend about an hour on Tuesdays singing
songs, teaching them a Bible lesson and showing them love and attention.
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| Viola teaching the more advanced ESL students |
At the
end of September we were gone several days for a vacation. We enjoyed the rest, the sights, the food,
the slow schedule and, best of all, the time together.
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| Our vacation |
We are
planning a baptism for later this month.
One young person is set to follow the Lord in this. We are concerned for “D,” a young lady who
had been attending services. She
expressed interest in baptism, and we met to discuss the possibility. Since then we have lost contact with her. We suspect that something has happened,
leaving her discouraged.
There
are several kids who often knock on our door asking to play on our piano or to
borrow my basketball. Desiring to have
spiritual influence with them, I’ve decided that when they come I’ll read a
Bible story to them. My hope is that
they will enjoy the reading and that God will work in their hearts.
In His
service,
Jacob
and Viola Hughes
For
Prayer:
1.
Upcoming baptism and young lady “D”
2.
Viola and Sarah studying Romanian; their teacher “I”
3. The
kids who visit us at home
For
Praise:
1.
Good spiritual conversations with “I”
2.
Consistent attendance, more contacts through English lessons
3.
Vacation/anniversary trip
