LA trip

This is the Anaheim Conference Center where we had the 2008 International Leadership Conference for our churches. Lots of encouragement and inspiration. The theme was: "For All Generations". Our movement has gone through some challenges and the need to take the gospel to younger generations is greater than ever. It was inspiring to hear how different churches around the world are working on getting young people converted and raising up a new generation of leaders besides the ones that we already have. I was inspired to return home with great faith and excitement about the future of our movement. We have gone through some tough times but have not lost our faith and vision. I am reminded on the Scripture in Hebrews:





Hebrews 10:38-39 (NIV)



But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him." But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved.




What we have gone through and where we are heading (in my perspective) is incredibly inspiring. I can't wait to see what God has in store for us.





Not to mention worshiping together with over 5,000 people. As you can see we did not get a good seat. :-) But the singing was awesome Brian Craig rules. I will be translating some of the songs we sang so we can sing them at our services in Budapest.





Also, the preaching was great. So many inspiring stories, lots more zeal and a definite focus on seeking ans saving lost people. It built my faith tremendously.






After the conference was over Virág and I spent a few days celebrating our 10th Wedding Anniversary. Amade Nyirak took us all over LA the first day and we had a great time at Newport Beach, Universal Studios City Walk, downtown LA and Santa Monica. Wow.



Then we went just the two of us to San Diego for two days. We've had to go and visit Sea World once we are there. Living in a landlocked country gives you zero opportunity to see dolphins or whales up close. Not to mention them performing. Also driving down the Pacific Coast Highway was a breathtaking experience. Southern California is beautiful. We were really grateful to God to be able to do something like that. We were only dreaming about this being possible.




But is has been great to be back in Budapest. We missed our children, the church and home sweet home.