Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
The Czech Republic:
Kladno
We thank God for blessings of the Softball Camp in July, for the team from TN, for the leader Bob Cantler and their friendship. We meet regularly with participants of the Camp and practice softball. Please pray with us for the outreach. We have recently prayed for friends with serious health problems and for wisdom of their doctors. We are grateful for the answered prayers and God’s mercy. Rev. Tomas Travnicek
Tachov
We pray for VIM team from PA who are coming soon, for children from non-Christian families who attended our summer camp of Royal Rangers and for a bigger space for Sunday service. Also, our Center for Mothers and Children is growing. Thank you for your prayers. Rev. Milan Mrazek
Slany
Our prayer requests are: English Camp lead by a team from TN, Sep. 17 – 23; new people who have not yet decided for Christ; we need younger persons who would serve in our church; we ask Holy Spirit to help us not to lose hope and eagerness. Rev. Jana Daneckova
Trebon
Please pray for new musicians in the church, for weak and ill persons among us, for another church in the charge Ceske Budejovice, for the team from our partner church Monticello, IL who will come in September and serve in high schools bringing the Gospel there. Thank you. Rev. Richard Novak
Vimperk
Please pray with us for young persons in the town and surroundings, for praise music during youth worship, for families in the church, for wisdom in planning future activities and working with Romany people, for job opportunities in our region. Rev. Zdenek Neuzil
Slovakia:
September 4 – 10 Bratislava-Panenska
The 1st of September we organize afternoon for children and their parents with the name: The School is calling! We pray for all invited, as the ministers and all the interviews that we conducted with guests. We believe that through our Lord appeals to many. The 10th of September we will have a church conference and youth meeting for which they invited many friends who do not yet know our Lord. May the Lord bless his minister of the Gospel, that all his disciples who bear witness to it! Rev. Gabriella Kopas
September 11 – 17 Gerlachov
At the beginning of the school year 2011/2012 we prepare a full-day event, which will be invited to all Roma children, youth and adults. The program will consist of games, concert of Agape- group from Slavkovce and preaching. Everyone will be able to enjoy a good stew. Please remember this event in your prayers. Also please pray for regular follow-up work with children, adolescents and youth that God changed their lives and that many decided for Jesus. Every Sunday at 15.00 we have the Sunday worship with 10-15 participants. Thank all of you in the love of Christ. Rev. Luboslav Sirkovsky
September 18 – 24 Velke Kapusany
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7: 14)
Last week we reflected upon the following about the meaning and importance of prayer and fasting. Now we invite you to join us in prayer because more families we serve have children ill with jaundice. We brought to the village disinfectants, which were ordered to be collected or accept the looming epidemic. Thank you for your prayer support. Rev. Svetlana Komives-Francisty
September 25 – October 1 Jenkovce
Please pray for the health of our older members and generally for the successful start of our children into schools. Rev. Jirko Bassano
Other:
VIM Team Sept 1 for Tyn nad Vlatova UMC and then on to Tachov UMC.
We will be doing light construction work and will return stateside on Sept 19. Rev. Deb Koresky
Join us: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?qid=171409653540
The next Eastern Europe and Balkan Consultation VII is Oct. 27-29, 2011 at Main St. UMC in Alton, IL (near St. Louis), please put this on your schedule to attend.
