Last Sunday in May

It is hard the believe that May is nearly over. Our services this month have been an encouragement. We hope yours have been the same.

Yesterday was a beautiful day. We celebrated the harvest of strawberries. Many wonderful deserts where served with strawberries. We also cooked hot dogs and sauages on the grill and had a great time of fellowship.

We have finished tract distribution in the village of Kouhotice. We will start another village or two before our spring campaign is over.

Sunday services

What a beautiful Sunday we had yesterday. We had 6 in services, which is our average. The service got just a little silent as I begin to teach on the name of our Lord and how His name is Holy.

After services I took the boys, who won the memory verse rewards, to subway for a drink and sandwich. It was such a nice day we decided to ride our bikes to the subway. We also went to the park after we had finished our sandwiches. Debra joined us at the park, but the reward lunch was only for the rewarded boys and the missionary.

Another 234 "This is Your Life" tracts were distributed in the Kouhotovice area. We are just about finished in this area of Brno and will beginning seeking the Lord's direction for a new area to canvas.

Next week is our Stawberry social. We are praying for good prices on strawberries. This week they were 33% off, but a week to soon.

Great day in the Lord

Today was a great day in the Lord. The weather was cold and raining, but it did not keep families away from services.

In Sunday school, the boys (Michael, James,and David) were presented with a certificate for their outstanding work memorizing scripture. Also they were given a coupon for one small sandwich from subway.

Another 320 "This is Your Life" tracts were distributed in the area of Kohoutovice. Kohoutovice is a very large appartment complex where young and old, families and singles, rich and poor live.

Jeff gave each family a Book of Daily Devotions. It is difficult to find good material in Czech and translating takes time, but this book is great tool for Christian growth.

We used our new song books in services today. It was good to learn a few new songs. Another study help is being completed and should be ready next month to give to everyone attending .

Mother's Day

Please continue to pray for the faithfulness of the people. Pray that they will put the Lord first in their lives and share Christ with others. Sunday's message was a wonderful clear presentation of the gospel. An overview of the messages preached this past year.

To minister to Mirek while Milada is away, we decided to have a cook out and take him to a baseball game. We had a wonderful time explaining to Mirek the American game of baseball.

Mirek shared with us that he got saved on the Saturday before Easter. He said that he cannot imagen life now without the Lord. Pray for Mirek and his spiritual growth. I will be meeing with him in the next week or two. He said he wanted to wait for Milada to get home before we meet.

We hope that each of you had a wonderful mother's day. Debra's started her day with David making her breakfast. James made a unique Lego card for her. We took her out to the Chineese restaurant for lunch and in the afternoon we enjoyed a very nice bike ride.

A need for faithfulness

Please continue to pray for faithfulness of the people. Sunday was the first Sunday in a year and a half that we cancelled our Czech service. This time of the year is one of the most difficult times, many festivals, gardening, vacations and so many other things that come before the Lord.

On Saturday, we were able to distribute another 400+ "This is Your Life" tracts. Please remember to pray for the people who will receive this material; first that they would read it and second that they would concern the information and allow the Lord to convict their hearts. These tracts are directed towards young people, a people group in great need of the truth.

Also please pray for the financial situation for all the missionaries here and on other fields. The dollar is dropping so quickly against the "Crown" and the cost of fuel is on the increase. It is not only happening here, but around the world.

Praise God for the mighty, unchanging Lord we serve.

Resurrection Sunday

We had a wonderful Resurrection Sunday. We had 16 in Sunday school and in our morning service. Honza, our landlord, came to services for the first time. God is so good. Jeff finished the series of lessons for Creation to Christ. Please pray for wisdom and the Lord's direction.

In Sunday school, we made resurrection cookies. The children had fun making them. It was great to see so many smiling faces, we had 6 this Sunday.

Please pray for the souls still in need of Christ. The Lord has given us many opportunities to minister to those in need. Please pray for us for wisdom, strength and direction from the Lord as we deal with and show the Lord's love and forgiveness to each of these families.

Small blessings

Sunday was a day of many blessings. We enjoy the fellowship with the Mazgots, one of our faithful families. Their desire to learn and teach their children is a blessing that encourages the missionary and his family.

After services we celebrated Micheal's (Miky) nineth birthday. The smile from a child when he knows that he is loved by so many is a blessing to cherish and to store for those days when you ask why.

A small voice singing songs in Sunday school brings much joy and many smiles. Matiosh, now 20 months old is starting to sings the songs we have been learning in Sunday school.

We are looking forward to our Resurrection Sunday services and our cookout. We pray that each of you have a wonderful day with friends and family.