During the past nine years, Mike and Sonja have labored to establish a
vibrant Christian community in Podebrady, Czech Republic. After
struggling for years to establish a visible presence in the community
through a consistent facility, they attained a significant milestone
when they broke ground in April 2005. After many setbacks and exciting
‘God only can’ moments, the building opened on November 4, 2007.
Many of the obstacles faced felt overwhelming at the time. They attest “God is
faithful!” Throughout this process they and the church have grown personally.
They saw the people of St. Mark’s partner in so many creative ways –
prayerfully, financially, and through short-term projects. Through St. Mark’s,
God has shown His faithfulness to the Bowden’s and their church in Podebrady. An
elderly lady from our church body prayed last Sunday “Father God, for over sixty
years we have moved from place to place, waiting and praying and fasting for a
building of our own. Today, we are finally here. Thank you, Lord for your
faithfulness.”
Project Opportunity: The builder agreed to provide construction materials
and labor in exchange for a used Ford F150 pick-up truck. Please consider
providing a financial gift toward the purchase and shipping of the truck – an
additional $11,000 needs to be raised. How to participate? Contact Mike Bowden
or our Missions Commission representative, Pegi Malnik-Anderson. |