NOTE:  Mike Young is the missionary on the ground in the Czech Republic and the person with whom our team worked.

Mosaic Church,

I would like to thank you for your commitment to missions and to thank you for sending the team to work with us here in the Czech Republic. I realize that when a team comes, more than the team is involved. There are families and friends in the states that are helping meet needs that are left by those traveling. There are many who are lifting the team, the Czech people and the missionaries here in prayer. There are also many who give financially to allow such a trip to take place. Therefore, it is with all those involved in mind, that I would like to say thank you.

As I write this, Laine has arrived home, Lonnie and Deb will arrive home tonight, and Leslie will arrive later this week . I pray they will adjust quickly to the time difference. I am sure they will have many stories to share in the coming days. Each of them did an incredible job. I am continually amazed to see how God uses people when they are willing to serve. There were a number of God arranged meeting between Czechs and members of the team. It was incredible to see how God used them to share with people they met. One of my favorite times was a day we spent in a local school. We shared about living in the U.S., holidays, and cultural differences. We were also able to share about why we celebrate Christmas and Easter. Lonnie sang some gospel songs during this time. The kids LOVED it! What a blessing to be able to share about Jesus in a public school. (This is not always the case where we live). Through the camp, the daily park outreach, speaking in the school, leading the mothers club meeting, and many other activities, the team planted many gospel seeds. I pray that with time the seeds that were planted will bloom brightly.

I saw how God worked through each of the team members every day through the different ministry projects.

From the start Leslie connected with the teens at the camp and as a result, many came to the park during the week and heard the gospel. One of the girls shared how she did not know any of the these people (those from the youth group) prior, but now they are great friends.

Thank you!

Laine’s excitement in working with children was a huge blessing as she organized many of the games at the park. She was also able to spend a considerable amount of time with one of the teens. The teen now has a Bible and has committed to read it.

Thank you!

Deb used her great organizational skills to keep things running smoothly while engaging parents at the park. While the kids played, she often shared with the parents about why they were in the Czech Republic and helped build and strengthen many relationships between myself, the staff from the local church, and people we were meeting for the first time. Her outreach changed the time in the park from a youth outreach to more of a family outreach.

Thank you!

Lonnie connected with people in a way that I seldom see in the Czech Republic. Both kids and adults just loved to be around him. His gift of music created bridges to share about Jesus as well as created memories no one will forget. His ability to share about Christ in short messages between songs was refreshing and encouraging.

Thank you!

Each of these opportunities helps to further the ministry of reaching the Czech people.

Please know that you are making a difference and we greatly appreciate it.

In His service,

Mike Young