CMA International
By MAURIZIO Ragonese
the biggest things for the kids was
doing miracles in CMA’s life, and we
the day when they could eat the ice
know, that in every ministry’s life
cream. This year the sponsor can-
there are ups and downs. Therefore,
celed, although we did not know it at
we are looking forward with faith,
the time. The kids were waiting for
and send our encouragement to
the ice cream, asking the caretakers
every CMA member around the
which day of the week it was going
world:
be. Not knowing this need, when it
“No temptation has overtaken you
was time for us to visit the camp, we
that is not common to man. God is
decided to bring ice cream with us.
faithful, and he will not let you be
They were really happy, and later
tempted beyond your ability, but
said it was a great thing for them to
with the temptation he will also pro-
see how God works in these situa-
vide the way of escape, that you may
be able to endure it” (1 Corinthians
tions. Of course it was great to meet
10:13, ESV). CMA
the kids, let them see the bikes, and
rev the engines.
The second half of 2019
was a bit harder. We had
accidents, medical condi-
tions, and family situations
that made it hard to gain
power for the ministry. The
second half was hard, trying
to bring ourselves together,
Members of CMA Hungary.
struggling with a variety of
different situations. We are
Maurizio Ragonese serves as President
thankful though that we see God
of CMA Hungary.
is working in great ways
in the life of CMA
Hungary! Still, we had a rough year!
In January, we did not know what is
coming ahead of us, so we were
preparing for a strong season. Which,
at least partly – was successfully
done! During the spring and early
summer, we had a lot of great meet-
ings, many great rallies were attend-
ed. Some of these rallies were ones
that we are usually invited to, some
of these were not biker-specific
events (ie. folk festivals), but we were
glad to be there.
We had a new kind of opportunity
too. We visited a sick kids’ camp in
Söréd (yes, that is the name of the
town). We also have a great testimo-
ny regarding this specific event! This
is a Catholic kids camp, where seri-
ously sick kid’s attend for a week
every year. They are happy to be
there, and their parents are relieved
for one week. Every year or so, up to
now, they had a sponsor donating ice
cream to the kids. Each year one of
God