Here comes spring .... or winter

Just as soon as we thought spring was well on its way, we had one to the biggest snow storms that we have had all year. The early spring flowers and the buds on the trees were well covered in a sheet of pure white snow.  Fortunately, this storm arrived on Monday and not Sunday.  In Brno, the streets and parking areas are always a mess after the city makes room to push the snow into any available parking spaces and even onto the sidewalks.  Parking at the new location seems to be fine for now, but just in case there is a problem with the nearby parking being full, one of the merchants, and friend, on the same street told us that we could use their designated "customer" parking space on Sundays, when needed.

A place ...

The office space that we are renting is truely a blessing to our family and the members of Brno Bible Baptist Church.  Their giving has increased making them a big part of paying the rent. Our Scripture memorization contest is coming to an end with some amazing results.  We have been so excited each Sunday to see the competion amongst the children and to see the adults join in on the fun. Spring is very near with buds on the trees and flowers blooming. They are calling for snow, but we are praying for sunshine.   The winters here can be very cold, very long and quit depressing for many people,  causing suicide to be at its highest rate this time of year. Please pray as we continue to give the Czechs the truth and hope from God's Word.   

A snowy Sunday

The snow, ice and cold temperatures kept us at home this week.  We canceled our Czech services, encouraged each father to lead his family in a truth from God's Word, and desired to be in a warmer place.

On Monday, Debra and the boys had the opportunity to speak to the 9th grade English class in Modřice.  The young people asked the typical questions for their age, but the one question that stood out was "What are you doing here?"  The door was opened to share a testimony of the Lord and His truths.  The students enjoyed the "chat" session and asked for them to return again.

Winter services

Sunday was another wonderful winter day to serve the Lord.  We were able to resolve more of the small details in the new location. Services and fellowship time went smoother then last week, but we sure have stirred Satan.  This week has been a week of trials for our family, as well as the members of Brno Bible Baptist Church.   Please continue to pray for protection and growth as we move forward. 

New location for services

   

This week was our first service held in the office space that we are renting.  The space worked great for us.
Jan and Anička came early to help with the set-up and Alena baked two beautiful cakes for our fellowship time. Please be in prayer as we reach into our community.  The address had been posted on our Czech web page. The Lord is faithful and we praise Him for His goodness. They you for your support and prayers.

Family Photo

                          

                               From left to right:  James (age 14), Debra, David (age 12), and Jeffrey.  

                               Thank you Lord for allowing us to serve You in the Czech Republic.

                               Please continue to pray for the souls still in need of the Savior.

                         II Timothy 2:2

A New Year

The Lord has blessed our family and the members of Brno Bible Baptist church in many ways during 2012. We are now looking forward to 2013 and what it holds for us.  We started the new year with a new scripture memory challenge that stirred the children's excitement.  We are also learning the books of the New Testament, as a church. Of course, our family knows them in English, but we still need some work on them in Czech. Praise the Lord for another year to serve Him in the Czech Republic.