Czech Republic Prague

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

 Ahoj! We really appreciate your intercessory prayers and precious offerings

for us!

 Early in February, a group of eight people – including Father Jacob, the head

of the Franciscan Order in the Czech Republic; Pastor David, a representative

pastor of the Czech Protestant Church; three other brothers and sisters; my hus-

band and I; and Pastor S, the representative of our mission Europe department

and also an elder of our church – were able to participate in the Nagasaki Martyrs’ Memorial Service. Although I had previously served in welcoming mission teams from Japan, this was my first time in the reverse situation. Since I was leading a group of Czechs, I had to take into account differences in national character and customs, so I prayed earnestly in preparation.

On this occasion, we accepted the mission of sowing the seeds of reconciliation between the two churches in Japan, serving as witnesses to the miraculous reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants that took place in the Czech Republic. On February 5th, the day of the Nagasaki Martyrs’ Service, we were blessed with beautiful weather. During the service, Father Jacob and Pastor David took turns powerfully sharing their testimonies, and it was truly moving when our entire team gathered before the bronze relief of the 26 Martyrs to pray for revival in Japan! The very next day, opportunities to connect with Catholic priests began to open up one after another.

The priests at each church welcomed us so warmly, as if old friends had come to visit, and a deep bond of friendship was instantly forged between our two churches. We also had the opportunity to meet Archbishop N of Nagasaki. Archbishop N was very open to the idea of cooperation between our two churches, and it was a fruitful meeting that left us convinced that the work of reconciliation between two churches will continue to progress in Japan as well! At the Tokyo Antioch Church, it was fascinating to see how “the love of God the Father” naturally became a common theme throughout the entire team and was shared with our brothers and sisters in Japan.

We were also able to meet personally with Archbishop K, the head of the Franciscan Order in Japan, while in Tokyo. I am truly amazed that, despite our brief stay in Japan and an extremely demanding schedule, we managed to meet with all the key people involved. It was a mission to Japan that was blessed and completely protected from start to finish! I sincerely hope that the seeds of reconciliation between the two Churches, sown through this team, will continue to grow, and I intend to keep praying for this in the future. Most of the team members returned to the Czech Republic on February 9, but I stayed in Japan for a while longer to care for my mother, who lives in Shizuoka. However, due to the relentless demands of the schedule, my health finally gave out, and I developed pneumonia. But I was able to receive proper treatment in Japan, and thanks to everyone’s intercessory prayers, I recovered remarkably quickly!

Thank you so much for your intercessory prayers! Please continue to pray for us and for the work of the Church in Prague! 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/