Dear Praying Friends,

Bela is taking a extra year of high school—strange when you consider that by the time a Hungarian graduates from a college prep high school, he has the equivalent of about two years of college in the United States. Taking an extra year of study before college is actually quite common here. His preferred college major is very demanding, and he was not able to take all the necessary math and physics prerequisites in four years. He has an artistic side as well. After playing the violin for many years, he recently took up the viola. He plays trumpet, too, after having a few lessons. He more or less taught himself to play the piano.

He has put his musical ability in the service of the Lord, playing piano to accompany services, leading the choir and overseeing special music. He takes classes in the Bible institute, too, something that he may not be able to do if he has to go out of the area to attend college next fall. He is trying to live for Christ in a hostile school environment and he feels overwhelmed with his church responsibilities because he takes them so seriously. Young men like Bela are the future of Independent Baptists here. Pray for him. He is one of about ten million reasons God sent us to Hungary.

Thank you for praying for the start of fall classes here in Pecs and in Romania. The response in Pecs has exceeded my most optimistic expectations. Pray that the students will successfully complete the course. The final exam will be October 24. Four Greek students have begun the semester in Beius, Romania. The third semester of New Testament Greek is the hardest. The usefulness of Greek in their future ministry will depend on how they fare this semester. Pray for me as the teacher, too, that I will give them both the instruction and encouragement that they need in order to succeed.

We are delighted in the progress of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Nagykanizsa, Hungary. At their recent friend day Sunday they welcomed 13 visitors, with one professing salvation after the service. Last Sunday four believers followed the Lord in baptism.

Jean is thankful for her improved health. Ami would appreciate your prayers for her studies in Budapest and the Bible institute. She needs safety in travel and protection from worldly influences.

We anticipate a visit from our friends John and Jean Waggoner of Lawrenceville, Georgia, this month. They want to be a blessing to us and to the church. Jean and I also plan to take them to Romania when I teach next time, as they have an interest in the ministry there as well.

Please pray for Family Day on October 18, as we encourage whole families to be present in the service. I will be preaching on the theme of family in the afternoon service.

Please pray for the following who have spiritual needs: Niki, Attila, Anna, Lajos, Ildiko and Gyula. Pray for the salvation of Agi, Miklos and Erzsi.

Thank you for laboring with us in prayer.

Yours for Hungary Hearts,

David Potter

PS—We encourage you to visit your web site: www.hungaryhearts.com. Later today, I hope to post some pictures of the baptisms at Nagykanizsa.