Wednesday, September 30, 2009

"Recycled" TV interview and Kaba concert

Quite a day yesterday!  We got to Kaba a little before lunch, and the band set up and tested out the sound equipment.  We discovered that one of the main speakers had stopped working, and from there on throughout the day the band and Gary spent a lot of time working to overcome technical difficulties.  Please pray that equipment issues can be quickly resolved so that the band can concentrate on sharing with the people through music and testimony. 

On the up side, local Hungarian online TV reporters came to do a story on the band, and during the interview with band leader Karl Roten he was able to share with them why they sing and what their songs are about.  It was fantastic!  The interviewer was also very interested when he heard that Recycled also has played in prisons for the inmates.  Of course we don't know what all they will edit out, but the message was told.  Please pray that the interview will be used to draw people to the Lord.


Karl Roten being interviewed by Kaba Online TV, with the help of translator Joe Kerekes.

Over 30 people, plus the reporters, came to the concert.  With the exception of the equipment issues, the concert went great.  Afterward people commented on how much they enjoyed it, and that they could tell that the band was passionate about what they were singing about. After the concert and the "meet the band" time, the small Baptist church there in Kaba hosted us all for supper and a time of getting to know each other.  It's always wonderful to meet and fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ, no matter what language they speak.  Our thanks to "Joe," a local believer, who is helping us as driver and translator this week.


Members of Christian classical/alternative rock band Recycled pose in front of the Kaba
culture house before the concert.

1 comment:

Trey Atkins said...

Gary and Carolyn,So thankful for the ministry through music that you have been doing.  Very encouraging to hear about.  You guys are in our prayers each day. Tery