We just finished our second and last day of training at Malenovice. What a blessing it was to spend these last few days with two other American teams preparing for English camp.
We had sessions about Czech culture & history, the Gospel & evangelism, teaching English, leading small groups and how to connect Czechs to the local church. There have also been testimonies of Czech students who have come to Christ through English camps and many stories of what God is doing in this country.
This evening we had a commissioning service- a time to send each other (the other American teams) out to each of our camps. Justin led us in a sweet time of communion and prayer together as a team- and we ended the night by worshipping outside under the stars.
It's been a great few days. And our hearts continue to burn for the Czech students who do not know the Gospel.
"A movement of God among the youth of Central and Eastern Europe that finds its home in the local church and transforms society." -- Josiah Venture's vision
This is why we are here. We believe that God is at work here and has been at work here for a long time. We are praying for many more Czech students to come to know Him - would you join with us?
Pray for God to soften and prepare hearts of students. Pray that He would bring revival in Šumperk and in this nation!
Tomorrow we travel to camp to prepare and meet the Kostel Jinak team. Pray for peace and unity as we enter into this next week of camp. We covet your prayers and are so thankful to have you standing with us!
Jess
Malenovice - where we are having training!
Justin blessing us with his gift of free styling before one of our evening sessions
Team bonding & games during free time
About to be commissioned & sent out
We are so excited for you to meet the students and start camp! We are praying for all of you, for team unity, for Vasek and the translators and your students. We can't wait to hear the stories of all God will do! Here is part of our prayer for you:
ReplyDeleteI Chron. 28:20 "David also said to Solomon his son, ' Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished." Amen!