Hugs from the Lord

It is always great to see the Lord at work, it builds our faith. We had a great weekend.  We have been able to visit with Alena's husband twice in the same month, which is truly a blessing.  Please pray that the Lord will use these visits to break down the wall that he has put -up against so many for so long.  We are praying he will come to our services.  His wife has claimed salvation, but has not been baptised.  Another blessing was in Sunday school when Matty (age 3) said his memory verse. He was able to quote the whole verse of John 3:16.  We wanted to cry with tears of joy and hope.

Back to school service

Our services this Sunday were encouraging.  Our attendance increased and everyone was healthy. Our Sunday school lesson was about Jesus and the children, which lead to a wonderful day, as we prayed and asked the Lord's for direction, protection and boldness the children would need this year in school.  A BBQ and a paper horn filled with snacks for school breaks brought fun and encouragement. 

Family camp

We returned from family camp so excited to see how the Lord is working in the lives of those who have trusted Him as their personal savior. Our mini family camp was held in the Tetra Mountains in nearby Slovakia.  What a blessed time we had in the Word of God. I spoke about separation and sanctification, encouraging them to be "set apart"  for the Lord's purpose. But not only did we receive spiritual blessing, we were also refreshed by the great fellowship.  The children enjoyed the games, snacks and crafts that Debra had prepared for them. Our Sunday lesson was a clear presentation of the gospel while the children made a beaded (black, red, white, gold and green) braclet.

Service in Brno

This Sunday's service was low in attendance.  Some people have been ill again.  Please continue to pray for those who need to make decissions.  Also remember to pray for the Bible study in Prague and the Norton family.  The next meeting in Prague is on Monday, August 26.  This weekend is our first family camp, please pray.

Memorial Service for J. Norton

On Sunday, August 12, we attended, as well as 80 other people, the memorial service for our dear friend and fellow missionary, Jushua Norton. A clear presentation of the gospel was given.  Please pray for those with softened hearts and also for those who left with hearts just a little harder by the death of this young husband and father.  Jushua was only 40 years old. 

10 years in the Czech Republic

What a great day to be a Sunday - the Lord's day.  10 years ago my family and I arrived in Prague, Czech Republic.  Greeted by those we did not know in a country we did not understand. - Now we call it home.  The Lord has blessed us with some wonderful people.  Please pray for those who still need to be saved, those that need to be baptized and those who need to make a greater conmittment to the Lord's work. 

Brno Baptist Church members and attendees 7/ 2012

Photo (from left to right) In the back are Jeff, Jan, James, Debra, Maty and Anna. In the middle are Miky, Martin and David.  In the front are Alena, Milada and Marek.

Czech services

This Sunday was our "Ice Cream Sunday". It did feel much like the weather for eating ice cream, but somehow the ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream seemed to disappear. We had 6 Czechs and our family in services today.  We studied "Praising God", which I think we all do too little of. In Sunday school we talked about Jesus and how He fed the multitudes with one small lunch and the power of God.  The children were eager to taste the flat bread, but when it came to tasting the fish, they decided they had had enough.  Please continue to pray for those in need of salvation.