Can't believe it's Friday

Today was our last day of classes and the energy was pretty high.  Everyone was excited for graduation.  After dinner all Carson's hard work on the pinatas was destroyed in short time. Following the students receiving their certificates, we had a bonfire and roasted sausages and made American s'mores (we brought the ingredients with us).   We have had wonderful conversations and opportunities to share our faith.

4th of July

Another day at camp moving through our curriculum and enjoy English conversations.

We were pleased to have the USA flag raised in honor of the 4th of July by our Czech friends.  The sport of the day was a good old fashion game of baseball.   Without ever playing the game they learned quickly how to argue with the referee.   The only fireworks to be had were the stars Dave saw when he was run over at home plate.  Luckily we have an eye doctor attending camp that whisked him to the local hospital and personally stitched him up.  (Oh by the way, Dave did get the runner out).  In the evening we were treated to red, white and blue kolacky. (Not spelled according to Czech)

Wednesday great talent!

Today after lessons, Rick and Dave introduced some of our new friends to Frisbee golf.  Others explored their creative side making photo albums and journals with wonderful supplies that Dawn brought and duct tape creations with Anne.

We all had a good time at tonight’s talent show where we laughed and were awed by the performances.  Mary led our team in a skit in which we received enthusiastic applause (I think they were being kind). 

The evening ended with pictures of everyone actually being at one of the four National Parks, we have been learning about, through the aid of a green screen and photo shop editing by Judi.

Tuesday a hike in the country

English lessons are going well.  The Czech people are eager to learn and enjoy hearing American accents.  This afternoon we all went on a wonderful hike through the beautiful countryside.  Some hiked to a near by village while the rest hiked up to an old chapel.  Carson’s talks are going well and Bill is strumming up great music.

Monday - Our first full day of camp.

We started off the morning with a brief meeting of the American team at 7:00 a.m.  Both the American and Czech teams met for a time of devotions, prayer and announcements.

After a breakfast of fresh tomatoes and cheese bread we had our first English classes. From all reports, the classes went well and the students were enthusiastic and responsive.  It was fun to relate with the children who all learned to say "hello" in their English class.

The weather in the afternoon was beautiful for outdoor activities and walks to the village.  Most of the women, teens and girls made bead jewelry for the craft of the day.

Tonight Bill will lead us in singing (Their favorite song is "Country Roads").  Hans will give an evangelistic message.  Please pray for the hearts of the campers to be receptive.

P.S. the rest of our luggage and supply boxes arrived this afternoon.  PTL!

Sunday

We were driven by the Czech team to Elim Church in Pisek, about 30 miles away.  We saw many different shades of green as we drove through the rolling hills.  It reminded us Kentucky and Wisconsin.  The music was fabulous, familiar tunes but not understanding the words.  The message was inspiring as we heard it through individual interpreters.  1 Peter 2:1-3.  We were blessed to see Amy and Matt Hartman and their family being welcomed to the Elim Church.

We had a great answer to our prayers; our luggage has been found and should be deliver later today.

Campers arrive at about 4:00 today and we are busy setting up.

We made it!

From Denver, to Houston, to Frankfurt and Prague, we all made it safe and sound.
With the exception of a half a dozen bags; three personal and three with supplies.
Pray the rest of our luggage arrives soon!