We began our day helping lead worship at a baptist church. It was amazing! With the Czech worship leaders, we sang back and forth in English and Czech, with words in both languages on the big screen (well, WE really only sang the English, but some of the Czechs sang both). We had a fabulous reminder in the sermon on Daniel that trusting God leads to amazing things!
We joined up for setup & rehearsal in the early afternoon with the 50 local singers who learned half our songs Friday & Saturday. Between rehearsal & our 5 pm concert, many warm conversations were had with people we now consider dear Czech friends.
Tonight's concert packed out a large room in a beautiful museum in Olomouc. We had no idea who or how many would attend, and it turned into a standing room only event with over 200 in the audience, not counting the 50 workshop singers! We observed people reading the lyrics intently in Czech on the screen while we sang. All responded with incredible enthusiasm when both Adrianne and Zach spoke in quite fluent Czech!
From someone new to Rescued, I have been overwhelmed at the reception and response. God has gone before us paving the road we are simply walking now. He has used many, many wonderful Czech believers to coordinate, plan, invite, and bake! The overall response our team felt today was 'humbled' to just be a small part of God's work.
Thank you, dear friends at home and around the world, for your prayers. They have not gone unheard. Please continue to pray for protection and healing. We are mostly better and were able to all be at the concert, but 2 local Czech team members have been suffering the stomach troubles as well, cause still unknown. Thank you! (In Czech, thank you sounds like 'de quee').
Lily
Thank you for this beautiful update!!! I continue to pray and ask the Lord to go before you each day....for His name to be known, for a revival, for the power of Christ to break the shackles of bondage and imprisonment. May HE set their hearts free.
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ReplyDeleteHow very beautiful to read with tears in my eyes. I knew God would use you all in amazing ways. Can't wait to hear more! May the blessings continue. Praying for your service there and for the ones who are not feeling too well. ~Neesee
ReplyDeleteWe are praising that tummies seem better and enough strength for the huge day yesterday. We are praying for health and strength to continue and for some rest on your day off today. We sing and smile with the videos, and I dance along!
ReplyDeleteIt is exciting to hear how God's image stamped on you and His grace through you is encouraging believers there and drawing those He has chosen. Glad to hear of your day of rest and fellowship. I have been praying for those who were sick. I really enjoy the news and photos.
ReplyDeleteIt is exciting to hear how God's image stamped on you and His grace through you is encouraging believers there and drawing those He has chosen. Glad to hear of your day of rest and fellowship. I have been praying for those who were sick. I really enjoy the news and photos.
ReplyDeleteOur God is good! You are His hands, His feet, His voice in a land that so desperately needs Him. He called the best to be His light! Well done good and faithful servants!
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