On April 28th and May 5th our Sunday services will be held
at Korunovační 103/6, 170 00 Praha 7 Click here for a map link
Last week we explored who we now are in Christ Jesus. Here is the list if you missed.
Embracing Your New Identity In Christ Jesus
If you have placed your trust in Christ Jesus as your Lord and Savior this is who you are in Him!
In Jesus Christ…
I am blessed – Ephesians 1:3
I am chosen – Ephesians 1:4
I am holy in Him – Ephesians. 1:4
I am blameless in Him - Ephesians. 1:4, Colossians 1:22
I am adopted in Christ – Ephesians 1:5
I am beloved in Him – Ephesians 1:6
I am redeemed in Him – Ephesians. 1:7
I am forgiven in Him – Ephesians 1:7
I am united in Him – Ephesians 1:9
I have obtained an inheritance in Him – Ephesians 1:11
I am sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit – Ephesians 1:13
I am resurrected in Him – Ephesians 2:6
I am seated with Him in the heavenly places – Ephesians 2:6
I am created in Him – Ephesians 2:9
I am brought near to God in Him – Ephesians 2:13
I am built together in Him – Ephesians 2:22
I have boldness in Christ – Ephesians 3:11-12
I have access through Christ – Ephesians 3:11-12
I have confidence in Christ – Ephesians 3:11-12
I am made complete in Christ – Colossians 2:9-10
I am Christ’s friend – John 15:15
I am a joint heir in Christ – Romans 8:17
I share Christ’s life – Hebrews 3:14
I died with Christ – Romans 6”1-6
I am raised in Christ – Romans 6:4
I am free from sin in Christ – Romans 6:7
I have been crucified with Christ – Galatians 2:20
Christ now lives in me – Galatians 2:20
I am a new creation in Christ – 2 Corinthians 5:17
This incredible new identity b believers have in Christ Jesus finds even more power and significance when we understand it collectively as the church. Together in Christ Jesus there is so much more. God 's design and plan for His church is to reveal the greatest mystery in all the ages.
Join us this week as we explore how "Free To Be The Church," from Ephesians 2.
To catch up on the prevision messages in the series click here.
Time to register for the incredible ICP Spring Retreat!
May 17-19, 2019
Immanuel Conference Center,
Dlouhý 1, Slavíkov, 58263, Ždírec nad Doubravou, website Link to Retreat Registration Form
We will have some Saturday afternoon recreation activities, the famous talent show, joy filled worship, games and teach by Pastor Steve Paulus.
Steve will be speaking on three powerful stories from the Scriptures. Elijah was depressed, Jonah was rebelling, and Joseph was abused. The the story of these three lives teach us much about Hope, Deliverance and Forgiveness.
Steve Paulus is the pastor of Staunton Covenant Grace Church and has had an ongoing ministry in Croatia and Ukraine dating back to the 1980’s. He has invested greatly in the gospel in Europe. He and his wife Jane will be doing us for the retreat and will share from his deep understanding of the Bible and from the work he has witnessed God doing across Europe.
Special Programing for Children! This year we will have a team who are working with the Prague Christian Library that will provide a wonderful Children's program. It is going to be a wonderful retreat!
Steve Paulus Bio
Steve has served as senior pastor of Staunton Grace since August of 1996. He came to know Christ in 1974 as a college student, and has served in numerous Christian activities and outreaches. . Steve and his family lived in Slovenia and Croatia from 1992 through 1996 where he served as academic dean and as resident faculty at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Osijek, Croatia. He has ministered in churches in Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia, Romania, Macedonia and Ukraine where many former students now serve in leadership roles. Staunton Grace releases Steve to continue this connection with post-communist Europe through short-term teaching missions twice a year. He currently serves as adjunct faculty at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Osijek and the Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary in Kiev, Ukraine, teaching courses on Wisdom Literature from a Pastoral Perspective, Patrology, and A Survey of the Second Temple Period. He also conducts small group seminars for practicing pastors from the former Yugoslavia through the Institute for Pastoral Studies in affiliation with the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Osijek. Steve and Jane (Carver) Paulus have been married since 1979. They have three children, two daughters-in-law, one grandson and four granddaughters.
Cost Information
Cost per adult/youth for full weekend - 1900Kc
Cost per child age 6-11 for full weekend - 1500Kc
Cost per child age 2-6 for full weekend - 1400Kc
Children under age 2 are free (additional charge if food is required)
Baby beds 70Kc (for full weekend)
NO DOGS ALLOWED.
(Registrations after May 10th will have an additional charge)
Transport tickets are priced separately to the retreat price, as detailed below:
Train and bus (round trip)
Cost per adult and child age 6-15 - 300kc
Children under age 6 are free
To pay by cash please bring exact change and give it to Preston Pearce at ICP.
To pay online: payment account CSOB 258567194 / 0300 (include full name of all guests in notes please.)
Scholarships to help offset the costs are available. We want you to attend so if cost is a hardship please let us know. If you can help to cover costs for someone else let us know.
* If you would like to make donations for scholarship, please use VS 777
On the 18th of May from 8am-6pm Dignity has been given the opportunity to go to the large Tesco supermarket in Skalka and collect food, as part of an initiative by the Potravinova Banka (Sbirka potravin, previously known as the Narodni potravinova sbirka).
We will be there all day to meet shoppers and ask them to purchase items that they would like to donate.
We are really in need of Czech speaking volunteers to help on the day – who can explain to the customers what the items are for and what is needed.
We will be there from all day – so if anyone could give a few hours during this time, it would be great (but any time is welcome!)
For more information please contact Tom or check info on web
Overflow serves the Church by creating space for people of all nations to unite simply and freely in worship. We believe in worship, prayer and community and the power it holds for the local church and this nation.
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
KIDZ LIFE STORY HOUR
Kidz Life Story Hour will be Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 - 11:00 am and so would invite all children ages 3-7 to come join in for a special time at the library.
Mother’s Day is May 12 so we will spend the morning reading stories about the important role of mothers and the children and will make a wonderful craft (gift) for their mom. It will be a special time so we encourage you to come join the celebration!!
The program is free for library patronsotherwise 60 Kc per child. Space is limited to 15 kids. If you would like more information or to REGISTER please contact the library LIBRARY HOURS
We will be closed both Tuesday, May 1 in celebration of International Worker Day and also the following Tuesday May 8 which commemorates Liberation Day.
TIME FOR TALES
Our Time for Tales program is designed forpreschool children ages 5 and under. We meet every Wednesday morning at 10:30 to play, read stories, sing and dance, and socialize with other children and parents.
NOTICE: With the Czech holidays on May 1 and 8, the first two weeks of the month we will be meeting on Thursday, May 2 and 9.
The next week on May 15 we will have a special time where the children will be able to create and play with soft modeling materials including homemade play dough.
Program is FREE but space is limited so if you would like more information or to REGISTER please contact the library
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:
Pieter and Nora Kalkman Mastona Khalilova
The Kitrell family: Carl, Marketa, Richard, Robert, Raymond, Anna, Alžběta and Andrea
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
