Monday, July 8, 2013

Debrief in Prague

Hey everyone!

We can't believe how fast this trip is flying by. Camp ended on Saturday-- and we saw God work in awesome ways in Czech students' lives. Our students built deep relationships and loved well this week - we are excited to see the fruit God brings in the coming months and years.

After camp ended we headed to different homes to stay with Czech students and experience more of Czech culture. This was a highlight for many of our students-- they ate a lot of delicious food, had opportunities for further conversations, and experienced generosity & hospitality from their Czech host families. We also had time to walk around Šumperk and invite students to a BBQ party where we played games, sang camp songs and watched pictures from the last week. It was a great weekend as we worked to connect students from camp to the "Volant" youth group. Today was a tearful goodbye at the train station for many as we said our goodbyes, but we leave Šumperk hopeful and excited for what God is doing here.

We are now in Prague for a day and a half of sightseeing and debriefing. Pray for our team during this time-- that students would really see this time as training for their mission field back home. This trip doesn't end in two days for them; it is just beginning. They are headed home to friends, neighbors, classmates and family that maybe don't know the Lord. Pray for them to catch vision for how they can live missionally and intentionally in relationships back home.

Thank you for your prayers during this whole trip! We are so thankful. We will try to post some team pictures during our time in Prague tomorrow, but otherwise... See you in a few days!

In Him,

Jess (for all)

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Gospel Night

Hey everyone!

We have had limited Internet this week at camp and I am posting from my phone right now while I have a few minutes of wifi.

Tonight is Gospel night at camp -- and we would so appreciate your prayers. Pray for Ben as he shares the Gospel tonight from the perspective of Peter. Pray for the students at camp-- that God would soften hearts and open their eyes to see! Pray for wisdom and boldness for the American and Czech believers as they have conversations tonight and tomorrow.

God is at work here -- we are thankful for your prayers!

Trusting Him,
--Jess (for all)