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Missions: Browns August 2010 Update

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:18:46 -0400

Printable Version: Browns Update AUG 2010.pdf

Praise the Lord all nations; Laud Him all peoples; For the lovingkindness of the Lord is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord is everlasting. Psalm 117

Greetings in the Lord!

We are thankful to God to tell you that the English camp was a true blessing in the lives of those who were there. We saw God answer many prayers as the teams from the US and here worked so well together. The Good News of the Gospel was repeated many times during the day. We began our English classes each morning reading the Bible. In the afternoon there was a time called Discovery and Discussion where some sort of Gospel oriented teaching was given in English with translation, and then discussed. Then followed a time of conversation that focused on the morning Bible reading. After dinner there was an activity, a time of singing praise songs, and one of the team members from America gave their testimony. Most of the classes were half believers and half not. For a country where so many people are atheist many had not heard so much about God before.

The atmosphere at the camp was amazing. By the second day it was apparent that God had graced this camp in a special way. So many of the unbelievers really did respond to the Good News as truly good. One man, whom Marshall and I grew to love, told us that he felt God had guided his family to come to the camp. He told us that he now believes in God, and that he is a sinner, and that Christ’s death was necessary. He has not yet made the step of faith, but we are praying that God would work in his heart soon. We were so thankful when we heard that his wife was also spiritually sensitive.

Another dear lady was so moved by realizing what God had done for her that she prayed with Marshall and a group of people at camp to receive Christ. She was there with her boyfriend, who already claims to know Christ, although desires to walk with Him closer. We rejoice that they can now both walk in the light! (This was her second camp..she was with us two years ago with the group from Southwest Bible Church.)

This past week following the camp, we were able to spend an evening with even another couple from camp. The husband has recently come to know Christ. They have so many questions about so many things, and it was a lot of fun being able to follow
them up.

Marshall commented to me that he really felt honored that God allowed us to be a part of this ministry. All of these people, and more, came to church Sunday after the camp. (We had 90 people in our little church building.☺).

Please pray: That we would be able to effectively follow up everyone from camp. That we as a church body would shine the truth of the majesty of God to these people. That God would open the eyes of their hearts to see who He is.

Thank you for your prayers and support.
We are very thankful for each one of you. God bless you and keep you- may you have much joy in Him.
Marshall, Cathryn, Nate, Hannah, and Krista Brown
m.c.brown@vs.inext.cz

Spiritual Gifts Inventory

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:35:24 -0400

As mentioned in the July 18th sermon.

Spiritual_Gifts_Inventory__compatible_.xls
(Excel document)

Missions: Browns July 2010 Update

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:41:29 -0400

Printable Version: Browns Update July 2010.pdf

“I love the Lord, because He hears my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live.” Psalm 116:1-2

This encourages us as believers to come to the Lord with our needs. To be assured that He hears us. This is the life of faith. To live like we know the Lord exist and hears us. Thank you for adding us and these needs to your prayers.

Back in the USA

By the time most of you read this we will be in Czech, as we fly back July 12. Marshall returned earlier on July 2. We had a blessed visit to the USA. It was wonderful to see a lot of our natural and church family.

In the US: we visited Southwest Bible Church, our family, two universities; Nate got his driver’s license; and Hannah bought a new guitar. It has been a great time for us to catch up with some of you. How I wish we had more time to be able to sit down with each of you and hear a bit about what God is doing in your lives, and how we can pray for you. We are thankful for the family God has given us! Please pray for Nate and Hannah as they seek the Lord for His leading in where they would attend college; Nate in 2011, Hannah in 2012.

July 17-24 ENGLISH CAMPS

Please join us in praying for the English camps being held this summer. There are many camps in the Czech Republic. Churches and Christian groups use them for the spread of the gospel. Our church in Celakovice will be hosting an English camp with a group of Americans from Eastside Community Church. There are a number of people signed up who are not believers. Please pray for them to have open hearts to the gospel. Our whole family will be serving in some way or another: with translation, teaching, and music. The group from the States will be teaching English, giving their testimonies, and preparing different programs, as well as getting over jet lag. Please pray for this camp, as well as for other similar camps that will be going on during the summer. Nate will also be serving at an additional English camp for teens the first week of August- in leading music, translation, and English. As a rising senior, Nate will then serve at the MK Camp, while Hannah and Krista will attend as campers. (We formerly led this camp; now the International Church of Prague is leading it. ) So, when we return to Czech, it will be a full
summer.

Thank you for your prayers and support.
We are very thankful for each one of you. God bless you and keep you- may you have much joy in Him.
Marshall, Cathryn, Nate, Hannah, and Krista Brown
m.c.brown@vs.inext.cz

Church-wide Meeting, Sunday, July 18 @ 700pm

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 08:49:56 -0400

At 700, we’ll enjoy some ice cream and fellowship together, then start the meeting.
Childcare provided up to age 5 during the meeting.

What is the “Journey Wall” exercise?
God is at work in our church and always has been. The “Journey Wall” is a way to see this reality in graphic form. When completed, it will represent a timeline history of the church in the form of Post-It notes and written insights along the wall of our church. It provides insight into the values of our church, both actual and aspirational, and lays a foundation for prayerful consideration of future ministry endeavors.

The Journey Wall exercise helps us gain greater clarity and insight into the culture of our church through a constructive congregational process open to anyone who wished to participate.

Participants sit at tables of 6-8 and list significant events in the life of the church on Post-It notes. These notes are placed on a timeline set up on a wall in the room, and then a guided discussion takes place to work through the major eras in the life of the church, the values that are demonstrated, and where God may be leading the church in the future based on how He has led the church in the past. Along the way, the exercise is marked by prayer, as participants thank God for His provision and ask Him for insight. If issues arise, the exercise turns again to prayer, asking God to help participants deal with the issues. And as God gives direction for the future, we pray for the things that will need to change to bring it about. Follow-up materials will help our church leaders maximize on the insights that are produced.

The Journey Wall exercise gives valuable congregational input into the search process, and serves as a foundation for the beginning of a new chapter of ministry.

The exercise will be conducted by our district superintendent, Glen Schrieber.

Joe and Marti Moore’s Haiti Slideshow

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:16:06 -0500

This is the slideshow Joe and Marti shared at our Annual Meeting last Sunday night (31st).
MPEG-4 Format, approx 51MB