Salt and Light - January 21

Greetings from Debrecen,

God's work continues...... Opening doors at the Agriculture University through a volunteer, Curtis who has had several opportunities to share with others about God and how to reach others through gardening. Sophia finished her 1st semester of high school. More conversations and spending time with "J." Our friend "I" passed the second part of his medical exam! He was surprised and we pray that He sees how God is blessing Him. I met with my friend "N" and she is back on track in following the Lord but the difficulties are still around her so we pray that she continues to make the right choices. Arianna made it back safely and God has given her the strength to start training for a new job as well as the beginning of school.

Please pray:

• God would use the open doors and conversations that Curtis had this week to bear much fruit.
• Sophia would have peace and be encouraged this week.
• "J's" heart would remain open and that he would think about the discussions that we have had with him.
• A friend and student we spent time with this weekend, she would seek after God and have a desire to grow. She would be obedient to the things that she knows God wants her to do.
• We would focus on the Lord and continue to be a light in Debrecen no matter the circumstances.

Thank you!

One of His Servants,

Kimberly Hathcock

Salt and Light - January 14

Greetings from Debrecen,

God's work in Debrecen continues...... This past weekend Darrel spent some time with a friend you all have been praying for, "J."  During the time that he was with Darrel they met up with another friend, "S."  "J" has been saying that he now considers himself to be an atheist but is still open to conversations about God. When they were together "S" had the opportunity to share his testimony with "J." So exciting because "J" heard the gospel from someone else who is from the same part of the world as he is and the joy that "S" had in sharing his testimony with someone else. God is good.

Also just found out that another person we have been praying for, a girl from our discipleship group, is taking the courageous step to be baptized on February 4th. She has been thinking about this for a long time and now she is going to do it through a local church.

Arianna is on her way home from Southeast Asia!

Darrel received his test results and passed the oral section but not the written. So language school continues.

Please pray:

• "J's" heart would continue to be open and that God would speak to him in such a way that He would believe in Him. God would use "S's" testimony in revealing salvation and faith to him.
• This young lady who will be baptized, that the enemy would not distract or discourage her and that she will be obedient. God would continue to give her a hunger to know Him.
• "N," a friend who is trying to follow after God and has made some good but hard choices. She would be encouraged at this critical point in her life.
• God's protection and encouragement for Arianna as she returns today and starts school and a new job in the next couple of days. It seems that the enemy often attacks after serving the Lord on a mission trip, so if you could pray that God would carry her through this time.
• Darrel said that our friend "I" is still anxious about his test results, so please keep praying for him. He will see that it is the true God who is helping him.
• For "C," who is serving in Debrecen this week regarding an agricultural ministry. Pray for divine appointments in sharing about how to use this to share the gospel.

Thank you so much for praying for us!


One of His servants,

Kimberly Hathcock

Hathcocks' prayer update excerpts

Greetings from Debrecen.

We're thankful that God is in charge. God has worked through Curtis in a variety of situations to share about agriculture and Jesus. Yeah God! Seeds were planted literally and spiritually in people's lives. God is at work in two students as we have had some great conversations with them. We are thankful for the guests that God has sent into our lives this week as well. We also are trying a different plan for my back and we are seeing some positive results! Arianna finished one of her classes this week and received good marks.

Please pray:

• Safe journey for Curtis as he returns to the states. Pray for wisdom to sort through all the opportunities and to see where God is at work and how to best join Him in the future. Those who heard about Jesus this week will know Him as their Savior and to trust him fully.
• The ability to learn Hungarian as we are in the process of organizing lessons and time to study.
• Arianna to not grow weary but to have the motivation to finish her classes without anxiety but trusting that you will help her.
• Several of our students have asked for prayer regarding their exams and studies and have seen some great results. Pray that they will see how God has helped them and give Him all the glory. They would grow in their trust in God and hunger to know Him more.
• Wisdom as we continue to connect with students this week that we would encourage them in their journey with God.
• This coming Saturday we will gather for English worship at a school in Debrecen. Pray for encouragement for those who are serving God and that we would be a light to this unchurched area of Debrecen.

Thank you so much for praying for us!

Blessings,
Kimberly Hathcock

Hathcocks' prayer update excerpts

Greetings from Debrecen.

God is good and we are so thankful that He is in control of all things! His plans are perfect. We are grateful for God's faithful provision this week.

Update: So thankful that "J" keeps coming to Bible study. Monday night we had a time of encouragement for "I," who is a new believer. Our friend who was going to come to our home ended up not coming over this week, but we are hopeful that he will come at some point. Another friend and his mom came over for dinner, and she has been reading the Bible that we gave her. She is really open to the things of God. Curtis made it here safely and we are looking forward to all that God has planned for him.

Please continue to pray:

• Curtis Smith as he teaches about container gardening, that he will have opportunities to share the gospel.
• God would reveal Himself to our friend's mom as she reads, and that it will be clear to her.
• We are thankful that students keep coming to Monday night discipleship time. Pray that they will hunger and thirst for God's Word and that they would be obedient to the things that God reveals to them.
• Wisdom as I am working out the details of school materials. Also that God would give wisdom to those whom I am consulting with for next year.
• Our focus would be on Jesus throughout the day and the plans that He has prepared for us. He would put His desires in our hearts.

Blessings,
Kimberly Hathcock

Hathcocks' prayer update excerpts

Greetings from Debrecen.

We are so thankful for God's provision and safety during our vacation. We returned last Sunday evening and jumped right back into our life in Debrecen. So thankful for our Monday night discipleship time. One of the young men accepted Christ while we were gone. God is good! We have enjoyed reconnecting with students who are still finishing up exams. In Debrecen they have quite a comprehensive final which also includes an oral exam, so exam period will go till the end of June -- maybe even longer if students want to try again for a higher grade. Interesting system. Back into the routine of P.T. and asking God for continued healing. I have been meeting with some of the girls' teachers and getting things prepared for the next school year. We are so thankful for the monthly English worship time and the encouragement that it brings to so many.

Please pray:

• For wisdom in how to order our time as we develop a summer routine. Arianna has two more classes to finish for this year. We are also trying to work out the timing for further language study.
• That "J" would surrender to God. God continues to work in his heart. Some bad things have happened in his life. Pray that he will turn to God and see how God is helping him.
• That "D" would see Jesus in our lives and that God would continue to draw him.
• A friend will come over this week to cook a national dish for us. Pray that he will know Jesus.
• That Monday night students would have the courage to share the gospel with their friends and those whom God places in their lives. The students would make wise choices that would draw them closer to God.
• Curtis Smith will be arriving, he will be working in the area of agriculture this coming week. Pray as he meets with people that he will have opportunities to share the gospel.
• We will also have a friend and a family member over for dinner this week. Pray that we will be sensitive to when the Holy Spirit would have us share with them, and that they would see Jesus in our family.

Thank you so much for your prayers!
Blessings,
Kimberly Hathcock