Mission Trip to Czech Republic
Mission trips to the Czech Republic have been wonderful experiences for all involved. We have now traveled four times to a suburb of Prague called Horni Pocernice where the United Methodist Church operates a social service center. The center provides temporary housing for single parent families as well as Roma (gypsy) families who are outcasts in the Czech society.
On the grounds of the Christian Help Center is a small United Methodist church with approximately 30 members. Our purpose was to complete planned work projects and to develop a relationship with the Horni Pocernice UM church and its members. The team ate and slept at the Center. A kitchen staff prepared our meals each day. We completed a variety of work projects during the week and held children's activities twice a day. On Sunday we attended worship at Horni Pocernice UMC and met the members of the church. It was a wonderful time singing, praying, and worshipping together. During the week we held an activities and sharing nights with the church members and the residents. The group had some free time to sight see in Prague and the surrounding area. It is a beautiful city and country. We went in mission to serve but we received so much more than we gave!!
See pictures of the 2011 Czech mission trip below
