Time Change this Sunday March 31 move your clocks ahead 1 hour.
We have been exploring how God has moved closer to us. The Tabernacle, and the Covenants are expressions of God taking great steps to move closer. The ultimate move of God however, is Jesus. He took on flesh, dwelt among us and gave His life as a ransom to bring us back to God. Now it is our turn to draw near and take intentional steps toward greater intimacy with God.
Baptism is the sign of the new covenant relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Therefore, it is one of the greatest joys of the church to celebrate baptism. It is an incredible picture of identifying with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus and it is a step of obedience that honors the Lord beautifully.
The word "baptize" or "baptism" occurs 73 times in the New Testament and it is alluded to even more. So it is important to God. Jesus commanded us to baptize people in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. On Sunday, we will be exploring just how significant those names are to our new life and identity that is portrayed in baptism.
As an international congregation we have people who come from differing practices on how they administer baptism. But it is important to not focus to intently on the differences in practice, rather we want to celebrate what baptism portrays - new life and new identity in Jesus Christ.
R. C. Sproul has some insightful counsel on keeping the focus in the right place concerning baptism.
My conclusion is that the question of the mode of baptism should not divide Christians. The issue has been examined and debated for two thousand years, but full agreement is no closer. This is an area of church practice where we are called to forbear with one another and not cast aspersions against those who practice a mode different from the one we prefer. The bottom line is that everyone is trying to say basically the same thing through whatever mode is employed—that the recipient is included in the body of Christ and that he or she has been cleansed from sin. The mode that we use should not be a cause of divisions in the church. - R.C. Sproul
Join us in this incredible celebration. I pray what we witness through baptism, and the passages we explore will help us all to move a step or two closer in intimacy with the Lord.
To catch up on the prevision messages in the series click here.
We will have a Baptism Celebration of Sunday March 31st.
If you are interested or have questions about this important expression of love and obedience to the Lord, contact Drew or one of the Elders.
Next Baptism Celebration will be on April 21st at ICP.
April, 20 | 3-5PM | Wenceslas Square
Please, join us in doing Worship in the simple Dance of Prayer for the people in the Czech Republic . Practice video is located at
Have a date night together!
Candlelight dinner!!!
7 sessions - video and private discussions with just the two of you.
Tuesday, April 30th to June, 11th 6:30 pm
In English with Czech subtitles
The cost is 1950 Kc. Includes two books and dinner for all sessions
The location is:
Faith Community Church
Korunovační 6, Prague 7 (Near Letná park)
Please contact Roger & Robin Harsh, email: rogerarobin@gmail.com
to reserve your spot or for any questions!
Next PNG meeting is April 6th 1pm to 5:30pm. Email for location.
Dates: August 11-17 Third Culture Kamp is a unique and unforgettable experience for kids and youth aged 8-18.
Join dozens of young people from all over the world for a week of unbelievable fun, powerful worship and life-long friendships!
Contact: celina@icprague.cz for information
TIME FOR TALES Children ages 5 and under are invited to our pre-school program which meets EACH Wednesday morning starting at 10:30 am. The time includes opportunity for the kids to play and read stories, sing songs, practice social skills, and much more!
Come and enjoy a great opportunity for kids and parents to spend time together -- and feel free to invite other moms and kids!!Program is free.
For more information or to REGISTER please contact the library
100 NEW DVDS
We’ve just added over 100 new DVDs (both Czech and English) to our current collectionwhich includes over 8000 items -- and so please feel free to come check things out!!
COLLECTION FOCUS: BIOGRAPHIES
Want to learn more about other famous (and maybe not so well known) individuals including athletes, authors, doctors, musicians, kings and queens, scientists, world travelers and many more.
We have over 200 different biographies (books and DVDs) in both Czech and English. This includes interesting and inspirational books for kids and youth as well.
We invite you to join and participate in our small group ministry. A small group is your way to experience the life of the congregation in a discipleship setting. It is also a great way to inform and nuture your faith formation. All of our small groups offer opportunities for fellowship, discussion, faith study, and prayer.
We have a vareity of small groups, some are regular, others are temporary. We are open to adding more--you may bring your suggested ideas of new small groups to Pastor Drew or elders. Small groups will resume in couple weeks already. Please check ICP webpage for updates.
Prayer Request for ICP supported Missionaries
Psalms 37:4 (ESV) Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Pray that each one will delight in the Lord and have the fullness of the Joy of Jesus Christ.
Prayers for the ICP congregation (updated weekly): You can use the B.L.E.S.S. structure to guide your prayers. - Body, Labor, Emotions, Social (relationships) and Spiritual needs.
This week please pray for:
Leslie Etjoro
John and Lynne Evans
Christine Fetzko
We continue to worship the Lord through our giving. Click here for more information about how to give to ICP. Effective immediately, gifts to ICP by bank transfer to CSOB must include
the Variable Symbol (VS) 777
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