in Pecs, Hungary
In l986, Jim and Valerie Knies were appointed with Baptist World Mission to minister in the country of Malaysia. They worked with the Chinese believers of Bible Baptist Church of Kuala Lumpur. After four years of ministry, Pastor Bill Toh took over the pastorate, and the Knieses transferred to the newly opened mission field of Hungary.
The Knies family arrived in Pécs, Hungary on July 2, 1993 to begin language school. They started services in their living room on September 4, 1994. With the help of their Hungarian co-workers, the Oláh family, other Hungarian believers, and much prayer and provision from the Lord, the church presently owns and meets in a large building. Bible Baptist Church of Pécs chartered on May 1, 1997. Through the years of ministry many people have found the Lord as their Savior. Currently, a group of 70 young believers faithfully attend the services, most of whom are baptized members of the church.
In
April of l999, Dr. David and Jean Potter joined the missionary team and
began a Bible Institute to train Hungarian nationals to serve the Lord.
Presently, fifteen students regularly attend classes. The ministry in Pécs
is only beginning. Much spiritual work remains in this city and in the
country of Hungary. The Knieses praise the Lord for all of His wonderful
works and for the potential of the future.
(click on Potters' picture to enlarge) [Pictured are David, Jean, Ami]
The
Gedeon Oláh family came to Pécs from Eastern Hungary for the first ever
service of Bible Baptist Church. They have been an integral part of the
ministry ever since. Many Hungarians have come to Christ due to their
witness. Several of our church members were brought to our ministry
through their personal efforts. Gedeon has surrendered to full-time
ministry and is preparing, along with his wife, in the Bible Institute.
They are presently preparing to plant a new independent Baptist Church in
Southern Hungary.
The Oláh Family (names according to age) Gedeon, Jolanda, Ramona, David, Peter and Hanna
To receive the Knieses' weekly update from the field, "The Hungarian Munchies," please send an email request to knies@dravanet.hu
Here are some pictures of the ministry and people to whom they minister.
(Click on a picture to enlarge it.)
| Ministry Pictures - 2007-2008 | ||
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| Emilia Horvath leads the Children's Ministires, Sunday School and Junior Church | Rita Makura & Andi Gado teach children's Sunday School | |
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Introducing Hanna Olah, Mate Makura, Virag Gado, and Mate Gado |
Zoli Kiss leads the Youth Ministry | |
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| 12th Anniversary - May 6, 2007 | ||
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| Church picnic in Boda |
Friend Day - Fellowship Lunch |
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Couples Retreat with David Bushy |
Saturday morning prayer meetings - Men & Youth | |
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| Bible Institute: Classes meet on Saturday morning and Monday nights | Dr. Jim Knies team teaches with Dr. David Potter | |
| Missions Sunday | ||
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| Hanna Olah from America |
Two more "cowgirls," Reka Gado and Mary Knies |
The "International" Choir |
| Romania Missions Trip - June 2007 & March 2008 | ||
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| Zoli, Bela, Arpi, and Dr. Potter play in the brass group | David and Bela with the children at Camp Joy | The choir from Pecs sings for the worship service |
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| Hungarians and Romanians enjoy Camp Joy together | March: Jim preaches & youth quartet sings | |
| Summer Family Camp in Mattay Hungary, August 2007 | ||
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Special Guests: Bernard & Bernice Doedler, Missionaries to France |
The Campsite | Group Activity |
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| Captain Mate Makura | "Music Camp" at Family Camp | Happy Campers! |
2007 Children's Bible Week
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| Registration Table | David Olah with the Primary Class | Bela Horvath teaches Rally Time |
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| Zoli Kiss with the Junior Class | Ramona Olah with the Kindergarten Class | |
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Christmas 2007 |
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| 60 people came for the Christmas concert, 12 were unsaved visitors | Valerie sings a selection from Handel's "Messiah" | |
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| The Octet Ensemble | Valerie and Bela provide accompaniment | The adult choir sings the finale |
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Easter Concert - 71 attended the Easter Concert with 17 visitors |
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| "Jesus Paid it All" | "Look at Calvary" | "The Old Rugged Cross" |
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| "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" | "The Trumpet Shall Sound" - Handel | "Christ is Risen" |
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| "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" - J.S. Bach |
Zoltan Kiss reads the Scripture texts |
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Knies Family Pictures
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Welcome Home Knies Family The sign on our garage when we returned from our 6 month furlough |
A song to welcome the Knies family home |
A thirty people strong welcome
committee awaited us in our driveway when we returned on August 29, 2007 |
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| Mary turns 14 | Anna and her friend Lizzy | Anna |
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| James comes home from Maranatha BBC for Christmas | Mary at her piano recital |
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| Andrelli Family (Gabor and his mother, Valeria) | Gado Family (Béla, Andrea, Béla, Jr., Réka, Virág, Máté) | Horvath Family (Bela and Emilia) |
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| Kiss Family (Zoli, Anna, Zoltan, Judit) | Olah Family (Ramona, Peter, Yolanda, David, Gedeon, Hanna) | Anna Rauschenberger |
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| Makura Family (Lajos, Rita, and Mate) | Szilárd Nágy | Sashalmi Family (Gabriella, Sanyi, Sándor) |
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| Bariczky family (Jozsef and Maria, Adam) | Eva Jambor | Bori Horvath |
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| Arpád Bogdán | Renata Werner (Belazs and Laura) | Godwin (a medical student from Nigeria) |
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| Berkes Marika | Karpati family (Gaby Gal; Zoltan and Betti) | Kovacs family (Attila and Erica and Brigitta) |
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| Schnieder family (Gabor and Gyongyi; Csilla, Milan) |
Jolanda Sapi
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Emilia Rakovics |
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| Szegfu Gabor | Marvin Brown | |
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| Potter family (David, Jean, and Ami) | Knies family (Jim, Valerie, Anna, Mary) | |
Click here to read: Testimonies of Church Members
Click here to see Pictures from 2006/2007
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About "My Blessed Redeemer"
recording and samples of music
About "My Master and My Friend" recording and samples of music |
