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■Marek & Sally Jaxa-Rozen (TELA Prague  Church)

　Ahoj! We really appreciate your intercessory prayers and precious offerings for

us!　After Marek returned to Prague alone in late July, Noemi and I stayed in Japan for　about a month until late August, and last week, Noemi and I were able to return safely to Prague.

　During our stay in Japan this time, all three of us were completely protected—we had no accidents, injuries, or illnesses! We were also financially stretched to the limit, but we were protected right until the very end!

Hallelujah!

　I had rented a car during my stay, but I accidentally scraped the rear of the car slightly against a parking lot wall. The rental company told me the repair would cost 70,000 yen, but I gave my heartfelt thanks, prayed, and waited for their final response. Then, they gave me a special discount, bringing the price down to almost a quarter of the original amount! Hallelujah! I gave thanks to the Lord!

　During this trip home, Noemi insisted she absolutely wanted to go to Hakata, and Marek also asked me to take photos of the Genko defensive ramparts (stone walls)—the remnants of the Battle of the Mongol Invasions—if I went there. Thinking that perhaps the Lord had some plan for this city, I decided to go.

　The Mongol Invasions refer to the events in the late 13th century (mid-Kamakura period) when the Mongol Empire (Yuan)—the world’s largest empire at the time—invaded Japan (including Hakata Bay) on two separate occasions. There is a theory that, even though Japan was clearly inferior to the enemy in terms of troop strength, weapons, and tactics, a divine wind (likely a typhoon) blew, miraculously protecting Japan from invasion.

　In Hakata, Pastor K and his wife from TLEA’s I Church took excellent care of us. They gave us a personalized tour of various spots, which allowed us to visit this Genko defensive wall as well. It was also a deeply moving moment to be able to pray here for the revival that is about to take place throughout the world!

　Our stay in Hakata was really short, but Pastor K gave us a tour by car, so we were able to visit all the places we wanted to see. It was a very hot day, so getting around by car was a huge help! Thank you so much!

　During this stay in Japan, I was once again working remotely, but since last fall, the nature of my work has changed and my workload has increased significantly. Due to the time difference with the Czech Republic, I found myself in a difficult situation where I had to work late into the night and early in the morning. After returning to the Czech Republic, my workload increased even further, and the workplace harassment from my boss—which had temporarily subsided—resurfaced with even greater intensity, pushing me to the absolute limit mentally.

　However, the Lord encouraged me through His Word. I also prayed together with Pastor S from the Europe Division, and she said, “Western Europe is finally about to open up, so we’re facing extraordinary attacks right now—but Satan can do nothing without the Lord’s permission. So let’s trust in the Lord and move forward!” As we prayed together, I felt strength welling up within me! Furthermore, immediately after that prayer meeting, we established contact with a church in Western Europe! Hallelujah! Please keep the upcoming missionary work in Western Europe in your prayers! Now, ahoj!

<Prayer Requests>

1. For listening to and obeying God’s voice

2. For the opportunity and the action for the evangelization to the right person of God’s will

3. For increased attendants for our Sunday service and bringing up the workers and players

4. For the spiritual growth correctly about my friends who have accepted Jesus and for their firmed relationship with our church and for the protection from the spirits of slander and criticism

5. For God open the door of mission with Marek to other cities in Poland and also to other countries.

6. For the relationship of God’s will with Pastor L and his church of Russian messianic Jew.

7. For God bless our worship team

8. For Czech Government (for the protection from the pressure of Russian Government)

9. For the solution by God about the problem of immigrant in Europe.

10. For the salvation of my family in Japan.

11. For we, all family can go to Israel near future

12. For we, all family can join Hakuba camp in future

13. For the Russian-Ukrainian conflict will soon come to an end

TLEA Prague Church　  http://tlccc.net/praha/