Thursday, September 17, 2009

Thursday update - classrooms and concerts

Yesterday in Balmázújváros, Doc's Friends was invited into three music classes to demonstrate some bluegrass Gospel music.  The students enjoyed it very much--it was great for them to get to learn about a style of music that they're not very familiar with. Several made the comment that it sounded just like what they've heard in American movies.  We're wondering what movies they're thinking of! 


 
The concert in the evening was also very well received by the people.  The feedback cards they filled out showed that they enjoyed the music and how the band members shared from their culture, music, and lives.  The band gave out autographed pictures, along with Doc's Friends stickers and shiny American quarters for the kids.  The kids were told that every time they looked at the quarter for the rest of their lives they should remember when the American bluegrass Gospel band came, and what they heard and learned that night.  There was some really great conversation after the concert, and new relationships are now being built. 

 

Also available after the concert were Visual Bible Gospel of Matthew DVD's with study questions for those who were interested.  Many accepted one with pleasure, and we hope to hear back from those who complete the questions.  Anyone who completes and returns them will be eligible to receive the Visual Bible Book of Acts.  We love using these DVD's since they are word-for-word from Scripture, and tend to make people consider the Bible in a new way.

Please pray for the people of Balmázújváros, particularly those who came to the concert and heard the Gospel through music and word.  Pray for us and the team today as we visit with people in the town of Nádudvar, as the band interacts with students and teachers in classrooms there, and as they perform in concert beginning at 7 p.m. (12 noon CST.)  May many people hear and respond to the message that is presented!

No comments: