Merry Christmas, friends!
Békés, boldog karácsonyt, kívánunk!
We are in Budapest for Christmas this year, and Julie will fly to Pennsylvania for a two-week visit on December 26. Bea is in Ohio with Moss’s family, and Bastian will celebrate with the Michigan family, then fly to spend time in PA with Julie and our Pennsylvania family.
Tonight we will welcome and celebrate with guests from Hungary, Angola, Nigeria, Tanzania, Syria, Russia, the US and maybe other places with a shared feast before our late evening Christmas Eve service at church.
As we look to the season of Christmas after a season of waiting in darkness, we are mindful that many will still be waiting, even tomorrow, for peace, for stability, for home, and for reasons to celebrate. We, and you, hold the Light for them.
May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, wherever he may send you;
May he guide you through the wilderness; protect you through the storm;
May he bring you home rejoicing, at the wonders he has shown you;
May he bring you home rejoicing, once again into our doors.
As ever, we are grateful to you, our care and support team, for your prayers, your financial support, and your friendship.
Joy to the World,
Jeff and Julie Bouman
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