Just a Typical Week

Thursday's Seniors Meeting

Thought I would give you a quick synopsis of a typical week here to give you a flavor of the flow of things.  We returned from the Prague events on Tuesday, April 4th in time to meet with the Advanced Beginners that evening.  This class had not been anticipated but we had requests from some church members to conduct an English class for this level.  We had four people show up, we went over some basic vocabulary and got a sense of where we needed to go with the group.  We have our work cut out for us when, after the class, they asked what the homework was; it turns out we have the homework assignment! On Wednesday we had the two hours of our Discussion Club; the advanced group at 6 and the Intermediate at 7:15.  We revisited the subject of the 2016 Election with some followup material and then introduced a study on the US Government structure. We both had a good laugh during discussions when we realized both sides needed a primer on their own basic governmental functions. Their homework was to explain their parliamentary system on the next session.   On Thursday we had the 'Seniors' at 9 that morning. We prepared a briefing on First Pres in Annapolis and went over the campus and history and talked about our missions.  Nadá Bět'ákova translated for the dozen or so attendees and we spent a couple hours in a fruitful exchange.  It was now time for our first Czech lesson from Adéla. Errrrr, we have a long was to go!!  It's Friday and time for the three classes at the U Dvora basic school. These kids are a dream; 13 through 15 and, all in all, quite good English. Can't say enough for the support of the teachers and school.  And we get a free lunch... which is stunningly delicious. Saturday = errands. On Sunday there was a family service which is focused around the kids.  A bit noisy and boisterous but fulfilling.  That evening we attended one of the monthly discussions held at various church member residences; this one held at Dr. Roček's in Ústí nad Orlici.  That evening we exercised the new ECCB catechism; it was an enlightening evening. Which brings us to Monday and back to the other basic school in Letohrad for an additional three classes.  Ditto on the kids and staff here!!  Although not yet able to fit it in, we are planning trips to Potštejn to meet with some of Nad'á 's congregation and also to Žampach and the special needs home for men.  But, this week is Easter so we are gearing up for the special services beginning on Thursday.  Blessings to All!