Build Well

We know we couldn't do this without you and you're a vital part of our team being able to go, and so we would love to share with you about what it means for each of us to go, why we keep going back and what we learn about God and serving in the nations to bring glory to His kingdom. We hope this gives you a little glimpse into what we do, but most importantly into what He is already doing out in the Czech Republic, and we get to join in at. Thank you for your support and we pray that as you read about our humble experiences you are inspired to know Him more.

Thank you Michael for sharing with us first!

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I have been going to the Czech Republic for the past 4 summers. I often get asked, “Why do you keep going back to the same place year after year?” Simple, Relationships. To see my relationship grow and deepen with God over the years has been somewhat of an epic adventure. Going to the Czech Republic for three weeks in a year continually shows me that God is at work across the nations. It highlights the importance of putting HIM first in everything. Back home we often take Church, youth group and a chance to hear about God for granted. To see the hunger and passion of students who have never heard of the Gospel is a reminder of how blessed I am. This year the theme is Re-Connect, I am returning to re-connect with friends, but also to connect with students who have maybe never heard about Jesus before.

When I think back to the start of my journey with God, it wasn’t crazy games and memorable experiences (yes, they played a vital role) but it was the relationships that I developed over TIME. Seeing the difference Jesus made in the lives of ordinary people, made me think about my own life.

A phrase which has stuck with me over the years is “Build Well.” It is taken from 1 Corinthians 3:9-13 “For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” We go as a team to build well into the lives of Czech students, knowing that our foundation in which we do this is that of Jesus.

In class one day a Czech student said, “ I didn’t know anything about people who are Christians, but now I do, thank you.” It is the simple things that can so often leave us thinking, WOW. God is at work in the Czech Republic and I get to join him there for a short time.

I want to finish by thanking all those that continue to pray and support us as a team. We are all part of Gods Story.