We are thankful for God's blessings. Thank you for praying for the girls! They have been working hard, a few panic moments, but God gave them courage to stay on task. We had some good conversations with a few international students followed by the Christmas tree lighting at DBU. Darrel is speaking at a church in Monroe City, Missouri. Our church is having a Lottie Moon Christmas banquet tonight and I will get to share some of our stories from Hungary.
Please pray:
- Darrel as he shares that others would be encouraged by the awesomeness of our God and the work that He is doing among Hungarians.
- God would direct my words so that others will see how God is at work in Hungary.
- God would give us wisdom and clarity as we prepare to return in January.
- Arianna will begin finals this week, pray that she will have God's peace during this stressful time and that she would have the strength to study and ability to do well.
- As the people of Hungary celebrate St. Mikulas and consider their good and bad deeds, that they would realize their need for a Savior.
- "J", a young lady who really wants to follow God, that God would show her and give her courage to take the next step as she desires to walk in obedience. Also that the enemy would not distract her.
Thank you so much for praying!
One of God's servants,
Kimberly Hathcock
Below is an article about a Hungarian tradition that will happen this week.
St. Mikulás Day (The Hungarian Santa)
On December 6th Hungarians celebrate the day of St. Nicholas (St. Mikulás). St. Nicholas is the Hungarian version of Santa Claus. On this Day, St Nicholas visits children at home and at schools.
At home children wait for Mikulás by leaving their polished boots at the window the night of December 5th. If kids have been good over the year St Nicholas fills their boots with treats, chocolates, mandarins, peanuts and small gifts such as toys and books.
If children have been really naughty they get in their boots some goodies and a switch made of dry twigs (virgács) as a sign of warning.
At homes where there are small children, usually a family friend dresses up like Mikulás and brings the presents himself to children. When Mikulás arrives, children sing songs or tell poems to him.
Mikulás praises them for the good deeds and calls them out for their naughtiness. Before leaving, St. Mikulás gives gifts to the children.
http://www.budapest-discovery-guide.com/hungarian-christmas-traditions.html
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