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In partnership with the Hungarian Baptist Aid, Carmella has been en- dorsed to serve as a school chaplain. She will begin her service in the Hungary by studying the Hungarian language and culture and building relationships in preparation for her future ministry in the classroom and in afterschool programs, supporting those who desire to improve their conversational English skills. Her ministry will offer a listening pres- ence, friendship and Christian disci- pleship and fellowship to students, families and faculty. She will also participate in outreach ministries that respond to vital needs in their communities. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 1 PETER 3:15 Carmella Jones | Hungary Email: [email protected] Impact Areas: Evangelism, Discipleship and Education T he “gift of English” is an open door for relationship and friendship evangelism in Hungary. Interest in sharing language (and food!) is uni- versal. During my vision trip to Hun- gary, I realized how eager students and faculty alike are to practice their English language skills. My visits with students in classrooms reminded me that we all have the desire to commu- nicate with others, to learn more and to be known. This is evident when apologies for lacking English-speak- ing skills are offered. I laughed during many of my conversations, which all began with a question about where I live in the United States. The questions about American culture were varied—what is the name of Washington’s football Birthday: Jan 26 Location: Budapest, Hungary Languages used in ministry: English and Hungarian Budapest Budapest Vecsés Téglás Debrecen CROATIA SERBIA HUNGARY ROMANIA UKRAINE SLOVAKIA AUSTRIA In partnership with the Hungarian Baptist Aid, Carmella has been en- dorsed to serve as a school chaplain. She will begin her service in the Hungary by studying the Hungarian language and culture and building relationships in preparation for her future ministry in the classroom and in afterschool programs, supporting those who desire to improve their conversational English skills. Her ministry will offer a listening pres- ence, friendship and Christian disci- pleship and fellowship to students, families and faculty. She will also participate in outreach ministries that respond to vital needs in their communities. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 1 PETER 3:15 Carmella Jones | Hungary Email: [email protected] Impact Areas: Evangelism, Discipleship and Education T he “gift of English” is an open door for relationship and friendship evangelism in Hungary. Interest in sharing language (and food!) is uni- versal. During my vision trip to Hun- gary, I realized how eager students and faculty alike are to practice their English language skills. My visits with students in classrooms reminded me that we all have the desire to commu- nicate with others, to learn more and to be known. This is evident when apologies for lacking English-speak- ing skills are offered. I laughed during many of my conversations, which all began with a question about where I live in the United States. The questions about American culture were varied—what is the name of Washington’s football Birthday: Jan 26 Location: Budapest, Hungary Languages used in ministry: English and Hungarian Budapest Budapest Vecsés Téglás Debrecen CROATIA SERBIA HUNGARY ROMANIA UKRAINE SLOVAKIA AUSTRIA
