About the church in Europe
The city of Budapest has over 1.7 million residents. Only 2.7% of Hungarians are Christians. The prominent religion of Budapest is Roman Catholic. 60% of Hungary's industry is concentrated in and around Budapest. Many worldwide companies for production of domestic equipment have located their factories here. Many young professionals are moving to Budapest from bordering countries due to job opportunities.
In September of 2011, a vision team traveled to Budapest. During the trip the team was able to spend time with Trey Shaw, field coordinator, church planter, David Hamar, and Monte and April Baker, FBC IMB missionaries. The team experienced the city of Budapest, the target area of Agora church, and the church facility itself. Insight was gained into the difficulty of the daily ministry there. The team witnessed the aftermath of a people oppressed by communism who now live in great affluence in a cosmopolitan culture. Agora Church has been meeting in the University district of Budapest for one year and continues to struggle to grow and mature its members. Through RS7 we have been able to assist financially through providing rugs, a projector and screen for movie discussions, and a specialty coffee maker. RS7 will be part of the Mark Project, an effort to make the Gospel of Mark available in contemporary Hungarian to capture the interest of the typically cynical Hungarian university student
Mission Trip Opportunity:
Dates: April 2012 (Tentative)
Approx. Cost: $2,500.00 (Passport cost is not included)
Cost Includes: Round trip airfare from Orlando to Budapest, airport transfers, Visa processing, meals, lodging, ground transportation and travel insurance.
Purpose of the Trip
To work with local church planters & missionaries to continue promoting and launching the new RS7 church plant. The team will be canvassing the church plant area. The team will take part in handing out "Welcome Baskets" to University Students who are beginning their next semester. We will work to build relationships through acts of kindness with a special education needs project, evangelism outreach, VBS children’s ministry, sports ministry & food distribution. We also want to minister to and encourage our own FBC/IMB missionaries the Baker Family.
Trip Team Meetings
There will be several team meetings for those going on the trip. These meetings will be scheduled & announced through. the FBC Worship Guide, FBC Website, our Missions Office and through our Connect Groups.
PRAY FOR:
For church planter, David Hamar, who will begin lengthy leadership training.
- For God’s spirit to break down the long-standing walls of disinterest to the Christian message.
- That Trey Shaw, will find direction in his efforts to develop additional leaders for Agora Church in the university district
- For the Baker family as they are in the US on furlow.
Ways You Can Give:
Film Club Outreach - Students love American movies & discussing Christian life application lessons.
University Welcome Outreach Packets. Included are bottled water, instant coffee, chocolate etc.
A fund for a church wide monthly meal for new visitors.
Staff Continent Leader: Steve Davis
Lay Continent Leader: Greg Daniel
Supporting Connect Groups:
Life's Journey
Worship Ministry
Men's Bible Study
Deaf Connect Group
Adult I
Adult 6 Rejoicers
Let us know if you would like more information or would like to sign-up for the RS7 Europe Team.