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Our family lived and served in Budapest from 2002 to 2004, and we have lived in Vác since October 2005. We teach English to partially support ourselves. Otherwise we work among both Deaf and hearing Hungarians in order to show the love of God, share the gospel of Jesus Christ, and establish indigenous, reproducing Bible studies and churches that are led by God's Spirit instead of by human rules or traditions.
If you have a suggestion, correction, or comment, please send e-mail to coppages@yahoo.com.
Coppages
in
Hungary
Serving in Vác among the Deaf and the hearing
This Week's Prayer Requests:
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
- On a very mundane but necessary topic, we have just started the process of
renewing our residency permits. Please pray that we will find favor with
all those officials who will review and approve our applications.
- Early next Thursday morning, Karen will go on a five-day exchange trip to
Austria with her classmates who are learning German. Please pray for her
health and safety, and that she will have a good influence on the people she
meets.
- That same day (May 15), Lea's parents arrive in Hungary for a three-week
visit. Please pray for their health and safety also, and that we will have a
good time together.
- Please pray that Doug's involvement at the Deaf School and with the
baseball team will plant the seeds of belief in the people he works with.
We are starting from scratch in many places.
The timing for my trip to Virginia last month was
determined by Jubilate's 35th anniversary reunion.
It was great to see so many friends and sing
excellent songs, too! You can hear us on YouTube;
search for "Jubilate 35th".
Thanks to Ben Hallissy for the photo!
The adults we know don't change much, but the kids sure do!
Here are our nieces and nephews....
Noah and Lauren
Hannah
Haylee, Bailey, and Courtney
The Lowrys and Brodies have been friends of the
Coppage family for eons, and they still look the same.
Another big celebration in April was Greg's
40th birthday party. Here is Glenda and her Lauren,
Laura and her Brynne, and Greg and his Noah.
pray
Nothing of eternal value happens without prayer. We deeply appreciate your prayers for us (see current requests in the center column), and, as Paul does, we encourage you to pray continually... not only for us!
give
We encourage you to give generously to worthy causes that you care about... and not just money!
go
Whether down the hall, across the street, or to a far country, you can follow where God calls.