Day 6

Isaiah 1:6 “From the sole of the foot even to the head, there is no soundness in it, but bruises and sores and raw wounds; they are not pressed out or bound up or softened with oil.”

Bogdan (one of the student leaders) was overcome with a weight for the hearts of the students who are here. We were in the middle of an activity which required teamwork and perseverance. It was at the climax of the game where Bogdan came to the realization that these students who are having such an enjoyable experience are at the same time in anguish in their soul and don’t even know it. 

Nate and Kennedy doing the wheelbarrow

Michalah and Timo after the team relay!

God’s Spirit has been faithful. He proves us with the needed strength and grace to engage in relationships leading toward the sharing of the Gospel with a people who are desperate for the hope found in Christ. 

Each team member has unique roles and responsibilities ranging from leading music, teaching English, playing sports, making crafts, dancing, and having many conversations with the Slovak youth. 

Our goal this week (prayerfully) and our challenge to you is this; soften the bruises, raw wounds and sores with the truth found in the Gospel by LOVING WELL. It is not only the last instructions found in Matthew to all believers, but our privilege and joy as well. 

Please pray for us as tomorrow (Friday) we will be going on an all day hike in the High Tatras (a mountain range). This will be challenging physically but more than that the spiritual challenge can present a real obstacle for our American team because they will have to carry on a discussion for a few hours with their new friends. Pray for Gospel effectiveness.