This post is primarily for Hana, Zuzka, and Ika:
For the children's programs (Fri & Sabbath morning) I am planning on:
1) Singing (This little light of mine, The wise man built his house upon...etc.)
2) SHARE (Blessings/ things learned that day)
3) Testimony (one of the adults can share a childhood/adult life experience in which they learned a valuable lesson; preferably someone who thinks they can share in an interesting to hold children's attention)
4) Bible story using felts w/ questions to children regarding any deeper meanings they see (and touching on the surface meanings, as well)
5) Craft, sticker books (for younger 3), activity bible workbooks (older 4), play-doh (shaping things from the story), crayons & coloring books
As mothers of your kids, what do you think? I'm especially concerned about the older 4, interesting them in some bible activities. Rebekah's not at that age yet, so I can only guess. But I thought the play-doh would be good, since boys like to do things with their hands more than just relational activities.
Also, I'm not sure whether I should plan felts, etc for both weekends or just the second weekend. Please let me know.
I know we may not get to everything, but I like to over-plan and make sure that the kids have something to keep them interested and busy (my mom always had something for my sister and I to do and we never seemed to get bored, except when she made us take naps!).
Regarding cost, I think we can manage to take care of the things I'll need for the children's program. It shouldn't be too much, and if they don't care for whatever I bought, at least you won't have had to pay for it! :-)
Please let me know! Either here or at: kamilann@yahoo.com.
Blessings,
Annette, Rebekah, and Micah (he's at 100% for weight, and over 100% for height as of today!). He weighs 14 lbs.!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Oh, I wanted to touch base on the plans for decorating for the birthday party. Do I still need to help or plan this? I didn't hear back from anyone.
How many people will be invited/ and will come?
Did we decide to have it on Mon or Tue?
Rene: I will bring plates and cups etc also if needed. What do you suggest as a good amount? I know you said you were bringing 100 plates, I think it was. What do you estimate that we should bring?
Rachel
How many people will be invited/ and will come?
Did we decide to have it on Mon or Tue?
Rene: I will bring plates and cups etc also if needed. What do you suggest as a good amount? I know you said you were bringing 100 plates, I think it was. What do you estimate that we should bring?
Rachel
Rene: I saw that the girls decided to do black and white combo. . . what do I need to pack for guys? White shirt black tie or something else?
Zuzana: The pictures everyone is sending you to frame . . . is everyone sending just a casual shot or should it be more professional? or does it matter?
Ika: Hope you get feeling better!!! Hugs
Eva: Praying for you and wisdom to know what to do and when. I'm sure everything will work out the way it is suppose to.
I am with Zuzana on the laundry thing. I do not want to have to do laundry there, we can definitely make it one week without doing laundry with only two of us. We were there last time for two weeks and I didn't do laundry. Others with kids may have to and that's understandable for sure. Like Rene said. . . if we just plan well it will be fine.
Love u all! Can't wait to see everyone.
Rachel
Zuzana: The pictures everyone is sending you to frame . . . is everyone sending just a casual shot or should it be more professional? or does it matter?
Ika: Hope you get feeling better!!! Hugs
Eva: Praying for you and wisdom to know what to do and when. I'm sure everything will work out the way it is suppose to.
I am with Zuzana on the laundry thing. I do not want to have to do laundry there, we can definitely make it one week without doing laundry with only two of us. We were there last time for two weeks and I didn't do laundry. Others with kids may have to and that's understandable for sure. Like Rene said. . . if we just plan well it will be fine.
Love u all! Can't wait to see everyone.
Rachel
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Internet
I am glad they got the high speed internet. This is much better then they got, that's for sure. But I am sure they didn't counsel with anybody, because the monthly payment is on top of what they pay for the phone so it is not as cheap as it looks, and second catch is the speed. If you take a look, they have a good speed for download but only 512 upload, which is always the case with faster phone internet. But overall, they will have much better internet and for skype and basic e-mailing very good.
I am still trying to find out about the morning service in Komorni Lhotka, since most people want to see Doug Batchelor. But I am in touch with them, and we will know more after this weekend.
It is getting late...
Good night
Rene
I am still trying to find out about the morning service in Komorni Lhotka, since most people want to see Doug Batchelor. But I am in touch with them, and we will know more after this weekend.
It is getting late...
Good night
Rene
I am sorry to hear that you are Ika still sick. We will be praying for you. It seams that it has been a while since you started. I hope everything will be well with you.
Yesterday and today I have been busy cooking for 50 people. I am pretty tired.
So girls let us have black and white combination outfits for the program. I think it is nice and simple.
Ok, I need to go cleanup before Andrew gets home
take care of yourselves
zuzana
Yesterday and today I have been busy cooking for 50 people. I am pretty tired.
So girls let us have black and white combination outfits for the program. I think it is nice and simple.
Ok, I need to go cleanup before Andrew gets home
take care of yourselves
zuzana
HIGH SPEED INTERNET IN KL
I just finished talking to our mom and she told me about their hi speed internet order. The modem arrived today so they should be set up in a couple of days.
They'll pay 475 KC/mo., wireless router included! (Click on the link for more details.)
http://www.cz.o2.com/osobni/cz/internet_a_email/vysokorychlostni_pripojeni/internet_a_email-vysokorychlostni_pripojeni-internet__adsl_8192.html
Kamil
They'll pay 475 KC/mo., wireless router included! (Click on the link for more details.)
http://www.cz.o2.com/osobni/cz/internet_a_email/vysokorychlostni_pripojeni/internet_a_email-vysokorychlostni_pripojeni-internet__adsl_8192.html
Kamil
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Johnny and I have a 40 gallon tank, which is only about 9 gallons bigger than our moms, and we can take long showers right after each other, so, I don't see a problem, if we take other people in consideration, and take a 8 minute shower, instead of 20. Plus, we have two bathrooms, plus we'll have people, who'd rather take a shower at night, and some in the morning... So, it shouldn't be a problem.
I like the idea of having black and white clothes for the events, because I already have black and white dress. I only hope I can fit in it... I'd rather not buy all new outfits though. Since we are already spending so much money on this trip, I would like to ask, if we could just work with what we have...
And again, I appologize for "laying low", I feel nauseous from the antibiotics, and so hope you can understand I am not really in the mood for talks or making plans...
Ika
I like the idea of having black and white clothes for the events, because I already have black and white dress. I only hope I can fit in it... I'd rather not buy all new outfits though. Since we are already spending so much money on this trip, I would like to ask, if we could just work with what we have...
And again, I appologize for "laying low", I feel nauseous from the antibiotics, and so hope you can understand I am not really in the mood for talks or making plans...
Ika
OPT and Water
Evko,
get a job quickly, and fill out the application form for the visa, and visa is a matter of 3 days in Czech, but you need to have a date set up for an interview. Mom can schedule the appointment.
As far as the concern for the hot water, it is an option to take a shower somewhere else, but don't count on aunt Emka, their house is under construction now. I think this is a matter of wise scheduling. I wrote here before, the boiler is only 125L, which means faster heated up, I estimate around 45 min. Also the have 10 radiators in the house using 30% of water to heat up, so the system is upgrated, and I believe we should be fine. We just need to plan well, that's all.
Rene
get a job quickly, and fill out the application form for the visa, and visa is a matter of 3 days in Czech, but you need to have a date set up for an interview. Mom can schedule the appointment.
As far as the concern for the hot water, it is an option to take a shower somewhere else, but don't count on aunt Emka, their house is under construction now. I think this is a matter of wise scheduling. I wrote here before, the boiler is only 125L, which means faster heated up, I estimate around 45 min. Also the have 10 radiators in the house using 30% of water to heat up, so the system is upgrated, and I believe we should be fine. We just need to plan well, that's all.
Rene
Hey,
I was thinking about laundry in my mom's house. I think that for as much as possible we should not need to do laundry there. Especially families without children and staying only for one week should have enough clothing to last for the whole time. Even with my children I will try as much as possible last and than take all my dirty stuff back home. Of course not always everything can be done perfect, but let us try to keep it simple.
have a wonderful day
Zuzana
I was thinking about laundry in my mom's house. I think that for as much as possible we should not need to do laundry there. Especially families without children and staying only for one week should have enough clothing to last for the whole time. Even with my children I will try as much as possible last and than take all my dirty stuff back home. Of course not always everything can be done perfect, but let us try to keep it simple.
have a wonderful day
Zuzana
Clothes, water etc.
Hello everyone,
1. Clothing for ASI - I like the Sabbath outfits - black suits and color coordinated shirts and ties
2. Sabbath morning and/or evening I am a game for good respectable outfits, just remember, everything we will do, wear, say can and may be used against us :) let's stick to a more traditional looks. I also would like to hear more of ladies inputs on this issue :)
3. Water - this can really create problems, especially when you are soaped up and temperature suddenly changes :). I spoke to my mom about this issue. . . The water heater is linked to the "night" and therefore cheaper electricity and is turned on a couple time a day for a couple of hours. Remember, we will have to do also our laundry that requires hot water, which mom uses this cheaper electricity for.
However, we can use wood to heat up the water, and since it is going to be cold, we will be using the wood stove in the basement. I am not sure how long does it take to heat up the water, but I think it is a little longer than electric.
4. Water alternative solution - we can call upon our friends (aunt Ema, Marian Bialon, Kloda's, etc.) and since it is a short drive, we could uses their bathrooms. Most likely it would be easier for couples w/out children.
5. We need to settle on the ASI night so songs can be translated and put on Power Point. . .
Zigi
1. Clothing for ASI - I like the Sabbath outfits - black suits and color coordinated shirts and ties
2. Sabbath morning and/or evening I am a game for good respectable outfits, just remember, everything we will do, wear, say can and may be used against us :) let's stick to a more traditional looks. I also would like to hear more of ladies inputs on this issue :)
3. Water - this can really create problems, especially when you are soaped up and temperature suddenly changes :). I spoke to my mom about this issue. . . The water heater is linked to the "night" and therefore cheaper electricity and is turned on a couple time a day for a couple of hours. Remember, we will have to do also our laundry that requires hot water, which mom uses this cheaper electricity for.
However, we can use wood to heat up the water, and since it is going to be cold, we will be using the wood stove in the basement. I am not sure how long does it take to heat up the water, but I think it is a little longer than electric.
4. Water alternative solution - we can call upon our friends (aunt Ema, Marian Bialon, Kloda's, etc.) and since it is a short drive, we could uses their bathrooms. Most likely it would be easier for couples w/out children.
5. We need to settle on the ASI night so songs can be translated and put on Power Point. . .
Zigi
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
One of Eva's songs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uzgfsRJTrQ
Julia Link (Pickett) sang this song in Michigan. I can get a soundtrack from her. Also, it sounds better when a female sings the song.
kamil
Julia Link (Pickett) sang this song in Michigan. I can get a soundtrack from her. Also, it sounds better when a female sings the song.
kamil
Sorry for not contributing, but I am still in a lot of pain (with my tooth), but thanks to my Lortab + Motrin coctail, I am surviving... I am also on my third antibiotic, actually, I am taking two antibiotics at the same time right now. He doesn't really know what it is, because my root canal is done perfectly. If the atb. doesn't work, the only other possibility is that there is a fracture, but he can't see it on the x-ray, so we'll see... Please, pray for me. The pain is very bad, it's keeping me up at night...
I am keeping a list of stuff that everyone is mentioning as we discuss what needs to be brought... I will post the list one week before our scheduled departure, and also the Monday right before our departure. That way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to make sure you get everything on the list. While we are on the topic, how do you feel, if everyone brought 3 or 4 plastic trash bags? It's just something that could save us couple of dollars here and there... I am going to continue thinking of stuff that we could bring from here, and you do the same.
Also, I wanted to say, we're bringing our own pillows, in case you guys are going to start putting bedding together when you get there (I mean, if anybody will be already getting bedding ready...), and we'll also bring the boys' blankets (Levi would die without his blue nite-nite). We are also going to bring their travel cots, so they won't need a mattress or nothing like that.
OK, that's about it from me for now.
Ika
I am keeping a list of stuff that everyone is mentioning as we discuss what needs to be brought... I will post the list one week before our scheduled departure, and also the Monday right before our departure. That way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to make sure you get everything on the list. While we are on the topic, how do you feel, if everyone brought 3 or 4 plastic trash bags? It's just something that could save us couple of dollars here and there... I am going to continue thinking of stuff that we could bring from here, and you do the same.
Also, I wanted to say, we're bringing our own pillows, in case you guys are going to start putting bedding together when you get there (I mean, if anybody will be already getting bedding ready...), and we'll also bring the boys' blankets (Levi would die without his blue nite-nite). We are also going to bring their travel cots, so they won't need a mattress or nothing like that.
OK, that's about it from me for now.
Ika
List of songs
I read the list of song that Zuzka posted again, and I like it. It is only missing the opening song "I Just Came to Praise the Lord", and if someone could specify what solos Eva will sing. I think she is working on 4 songs, so we need to pick which ones she will sing.
Rene
Rene
I think it is good idea to wear a black suit, and no tie in the evening, for the morning if we want a matching ties we need to deicde, or just have a dark ties.
I am glad mom will have a high speed internet. I guess she will become addicted to Skype now.
I am leaving Nov 4 to go on the trip, and I will visit Andrews as well. It would be helpful to have the list of songs finalized. It looks like the song I just came Praise the Lord was voted as an opening song. Also to have the list of songs finalized will help me to start on the translation. I want to put all english songs on power point.
Also let me know if you want us to prepare a power point with the family pictures, we could possible make a power point in the style of the scrapbook. It is for the Sabbath morning program.
Have a good day
Rene
I am glad mom will have a high speed internet. I guess she will become addicted to Skype now.
I am leaving Nov 4 to go on the trip, and I will visit Andrews as well. It would be helpful to have the list of songs finalized. It looks like the song I just came Praise the Lord was voted as an opening song. Also to have the list of songs finalized will help me to start on the translation. I want to put all english songs on power point.
Also let me know if you want us to prepare a power point with the family pictures, we could possible make a power point in the style of the scrapbook. It is for the Sabbath morning program.
Have a good day
Rene
Monday, October 27, 2008
Some observations:
1. "What to bring" list:
How about somebody puts together a list of things that all of us will need to bring, so we don't have to go through several posts to find out all the suggestions.
2. What to wear?
I second Zuzka's idea. (Black suits and matching ties.... Sat. evening no tie.) For ASI program, let's look as sharp as we can. I would say, let's dress the same way as on Sabbath morning.
3. Soundtrack:
I have it--I've been practicing. (Not an easy task!)
4. Marnotratny syn:
What happened to my favorite song? I don't see it on the list?
5. Electrical converter:
You can order it online--it costs around a dollar/each.
6. Internet @ home:
I can bring our wireless router so we can all enjoy the internet.
7. Sleeping arrangements:
When I listed all the rooms in mom's house and how many people will be staying there, I thought it was quite obvious that it's nearly impossible for all of us to stay there. I'm very concerned for Annette and the baby--as well as for you--since the baby isn't polite enough to be quiet at night, etc. We could stay there for a night so we can all say, "we did it", but we'll love to stay with somebody else, maybe Evuna.
Kamil & Micah
How about somebody puts together a list of things that all of us will need to bring, so we don't have to go through several posts to find out all the suggestions.
2. What to wear?
I second Zuzka's idea. (Black suits and matching ties.... Sat. evening no tie.) For ASI program, let's look as sharp as we can. I would say, let's dress the same way as on Sabbath morning.
3. Soundtrack:
I have it--I've been practicing. (Not an easy task!)
4. Marnotratny syn:
What happened to my favorite song? I don't see it on the list?
5. Electrical converter:
You can order it online--it costs around a dollar/each.
6. Internet @ home:
I can bring our wireless router so we can all enjoy the internet.
7. Sleeping arrangements:
When I listed all the rooms in mom's house and how many people will be staying there, I thought it was quite obvious that it's nearly impossible for all of us to stay there. I'm very concerned for Annette and the baby--as well as for you--since the baby isn't polite enough to be quiet at night, etc. We could stay there for a night so we can all say, "we did it", but we'll love to stay with somebody else, maybe Evuna.
Kamil & Micah
I talked to our mom today and she said they should have high speed internet withing next few days. Ika, what is Renata's skype address?
Also, Andrew was asking me about what do we need to buy to be able to use electric things? He said he can't go two weeks without cutting his hair :-)
By the way Rene I was not saying that the kids should not take a shower for the whole week. All I was saying that in my opinion they do not need it every single day. Of course each parent should make decision as they want. So relax :-)
I was thinking about what to wear for the concerts. I think for the morning program in KL guys should wear the whole deal. For the evening program I really liked the Heritage singers idea. Guys had black suits with white, black or gray shirts without a tie. And the girls had combination of black with little of white but each of them different.
I would love to hear what rest of you think so please write
zuzana
Also, Andrew was asking me about what do we need to buy to be able to use electric things? He said he can't go two weeks without cutting his hair :-)
By the way Rene I was not saying that the kids should not take a shower for the whole week. All I was saying that in my opinion they do not need it every single day. Of course each parent should make decision as they want. So relax :-)
I was thinking about what to wear for the concerts. I think for the morning program in KL guys should wear the whole deal. For the evening program I really liked the Heritage singers idea. Guys had black suits with white, black or gray shirts without a tie. And the girls had combination of black with little of white but each of them different.
I would love to hear what rest of you think so please write
zuzana
Thanks Zuzu for helping with the songs.
Also the reason I raised the issue with the water, is that there will be mud everywhere, and kids will have fun playing outside. I don't agree that kids will bath once a week. They should bath every 2-3 days. The water in the boiler can be heated through the central heat, I guess it will be important to schedule showering, or baths. The boiler will re-heat the water every 30-45 min. I wasn't trying to say in my previous blog that kids shouldn't shower. We just need to be on schedule to allow water to heat up.
As far as sanitizing hands, only for those who don't know, the best is to buy a hand sanitizer. Soaps even they claim being anti-bacterial, they are not hand sanitizers. I agree, we have to be more careful, and the idea with the sugar is wise.
It is only 3 weeks and we will be sitting on the plane.
Have a great day
Rene
Also the reason I raised the issue with the water, is that there will be mud everywhere, and kids will have fun playing outside. I don't agree that kids will bath once a week. They should bath every 2-3 days. The water in the boiler can be heated through the central heat, I guess it will be important to schedule showering, or baths. The boiler will re-heat the water every 30-45 min. I wasn't trying to say in my previous blog that kids shouldn't shower. We just need to be on schedule to allow water to heat up.
As far as sanitizing hands, only for those who don't know, the best is to buy a hand sanitizer. Soaps even they claim being anti-bacterial, they are not hand sanitizers. I agree, we have to be more careful, and the idea with the sugar is wise.
It is only 3 weeks and we will be sitting on the plane.
Have a great day
Rene
I think Rene you brought a real concern and that is issue with water. Well , I think that children do not need bath every single day, we were 7 and took bath once a week and were just fine. I think what is more important is what Ika said. Make sure that our children hands are clean. Maybe each of us can bring antibacterial liquid to wipe their hands often. Also, let us now start taking sugar out of their diet so they have a good immunity. As far as adults I think we can still remember how to take a quick shower and we can train our spouses to do the same for just few days. I think we all are tolerant it can all work just fine.
zuzana
zuzana
Songs for the CD
Zpevy zni (Czech)
Your grace still amazes me (English)
Learning to lean(Ja duverim) (Czech)
Holy City (Czech)
Each One (English)
I surrender All (can we do it in Czech?)
You saved me (English)
Jesus Loves me(children) (English)
Tis so sweet (English)
I have decided to follow Jesus (English)
Extra songs for the program:
Kdyz jsem uslysel jmeno Jezis
Tam kde bozi duch prebyva
Muj jezis
poslouchej Tvuj Pan vola te
Uz nechej svoje starosti
What a day
The song we decided for an opening song(can't remember the name)
Solo for Eva of her choice
This is just my idea how I would like it. The extra Czech songs we can see which work the best for us and that is how we can choose the best.I hope I did not forget any song.
Put your thought on this so we can come up to some final list. I know each one of us has a little different taste, but I think we can all be happy and come to some kind of conclusion.
I am really looking forward to see all of you soon.
hope to read some ideas soon
love
zuzana
Zpevy zni (Czech)
Your grace still amazes me (English)
Learning to lean(Ja duverim) (Czech)
Holy City (Czech)
Each One (English)
I surrender All (can we do it in Czech?)
You saved me (English)
Jesus Loves me(children) (English)
Tis so sweet (English)
I have decided to follow Jesus (English)
Extra songs for the program:
Kdyz jsem uslysel jmeno Jezis
Tam kde bozi duch prebyva
Muj jezis
poslouchej Tvuj Pan vola te
Uz nechej svoje starosti
What a day
The song we decided for an opening song(can't remember the name)
Solo for Eva of her choice
This is just my idea how I would like it. The extra Czech songs we can see which work the best for us and that is how we can choose the best.I hope I did not forget any song.
Put your thought on this so we can come up to some final list. I know each one of us has a little different taste, but I think we can all be happy and come to some kind of conclusion.
I am really looking forward to see all of you soon.
hope to read some ideas soon
love
zuzana
a few questions
Hey everyone,
I have a few questions. What is the sleeping arrangement? Are we all staying at the house? Kamil, it wasn't clear from your post. I think it is fine to be all together, but it will be crazy, especially since mom has installed a smaller boiler to heat the water (mom downgraded from 200L to 120L, and Renata has only 80L boiler). An idea for our children, I suggest we bring for our kids warm winter shoes, but water and mud resistant. November will be cold, and most likely wet month. Also a reminder, bring your own slippers. We will bring 100 plates and bowls, couple of roles of toilet paper and paper towel, we will bring probably 2 bags of cereal(good idea Zuzu).
Second question is, what are we going to wear for the morning and evening program?
Talking of us, men, I would like to know if we will wear suit and tie, or suit and shirt without tie, dark suit?.....or just shirt and black pants...what about the ASI concert?....I'd like to hear some feedback.
The invitation cards. Since nobody has posted any idea, we will post here some ideas and you let Hanka know what you like the best.
Zuzu, how many spreads do you want Hanka and Jitka to make, and how much of it?
I shared with Zuzu, this trip will be hurting all of us financially, therefore I suggest we cook very simply, and if anyone wants something special, it needs to be at the personal expense.
Mom told us she is paying monthly around $100.00 for electricity, with us being there for a week or 10 days, we should give her $100.00 all together. Phone use is something Hanka and I stay away from using at mom's house, and that is something we want to think through very carefully.
Let me know about the songs please.
Got to run.
Have a good one
Rene
I have a few questions. What is the sleeping arrangement? Are we all staying at the house? Kamil, it wasn't clear from your post. I think it is fine to be all together, but it will be crazy, especially since mom has installed a smaller boiler to heat the water (mom downgraded from 200L to 120L, and Renata has only 80L boiler). An idea for our children, I suggest we bring for our kids warm winter shoes, but water and mud resistant. November will be cold, and most likely wet month. Also a reminder, bring your own slippers. We will bring 100 plates and bowls, couple of roles of toilet paper and paper towel, we will bring probably 2 bags of cereal(good idea Zuzu).
Second question is, what are we going to wear for the morning and evening program?
Talking of us, men, I would like to know if we will wear suit and tie, or suit and shirt without tie, dark suit?.....or just shirt and black pants...what about the ASI concert?....I'd like to hear some feedback.
The invitation cards. Since nobody has posted any idea, we will post here some ideas and you let Hanka know what you like the best.
Zuzu, how many spreads do you want Hanka and Jitka to make, and how much of it?
I shared with Zuzu, this trip will be hurting all of us financially, therefore I suggest we cook very simply, and if anyone wants something special, it needs to be at the personal expense.
Mom told us she is paying monthly around $100.00 for electricity, with us being there for a week or 10 days, we should give her $100.00 all together. Phone use is something Hanka and I stay away from using at mom's house, and that is something we want to think through very carefully.
Let me know about the songs please.
Got to run.
Have a good one
Rene
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Hello family,
we are so exited. This trip is almost here. It is so great to see people willing to help. Let us make schedule who is going to do what with the dinner. We will need several people who are willing to be at the Town Hall couple hours before the dinner to get the place ready for the event.
Also we need to have a final list of songs before Rene goes to meet the pianist.
I was thinking it would be a good idea for each family to bring a box of cereal. That is going to make breakfast much easier specially for the kinds. Also I though each family could bring some plastic forks and spoons and some plates and bowls. Not only we would not have to do dishes so much, but also safer with so many people in the house.
Great I'll talk to you all latter
Have a great night
zuzana
we are so exited. This trip is almost here. It is so great to see people willing to help. Let us make schedule who is going to do what with the dinner. We will need several people who are willing to be at the Town Hall couple hours before the dinner to get the place ready for the event.
Also we need to have a final list of songs before Rene goes to meet the pianist.
I was thinking it would be a good idea for each family to bring a box of cereal. That is going to make breakfast much easier specially for the kinds. Also I though each family could bring some plastic forks and spoons and some plates and bowls. Not only we would not have to do dishes so much, but also safer with so many people in the house.
Great I'll talk to you all latter
Have a great night
zuzana
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Happy Sabbath everyone! This is Rachel.
First, I would just like to say, everyone is doing a GREAT job planning this wonderful event. I am so proud of you all! The communication, ideas, prayers, time, and immense effort that has been put into this is trip is going to be such a blessing to not only your mom but to those who will be hearing the messages you have to offer at the concerts. And it will definitely be a memory to look back on with joy!
I would also like to say how exciting it is to anticipate together, the soon coming of our Lord. I myself have been very convicted over these last few months that the time is near for our Lord's Return. I could write a few testimonies but right now I will answer some of the posts from earlier. . .
1. Zuzu: I will get a horizontal picture in the mail to you this week of Zigi and I for the picture frame. I think that is a great idea to have seven pictures framed together.
2. Ika: I will work on the scrapbook pages and be sure to have Zigi write any words said, in Czech. Also, I may have some pictures from Mom's trip to Florida and Niagara Falls. If I find some good ones I will mail them to you. And thanks for the heads up about new regulations on bagged luggage.
3. If I can be of use in decorating for the birthday party I would love to do that. Just to be clear . . . siblings please pool a consensus and let me know if that is something you all want me to do. And if so . . . do you want me to be in charge or just help someone who is in charge. . . either way is fine I just need to know how much to plan for. I would be happy to purchase supplies as a contribution. If someone has decor ideas they want me to follow let me know. Anyway just let me know so I know how to plan
4. And finally: I will leave the travel and accommodation plans up to Zigi and the rest of the gang. I am pretty easygoing in this respect. I have no kids and not a lot of luggage. I just need a blanket and a pillow and a floor.
If there is anything else I have forgotten to address please let me know. Or if there is anything else I can help with, let me know. I could bring an extra suit case of supplies (decor, paper/plastic dishes, or whatever the group decides we need to take with us)
I have kept each of you in my prayers, for the last few months especially. And I know that God is going to bless each of you. Stay close to Him as we continue to support each other during this event. And sorry this post is so long.
Love each of you,
Rachel
First, I would just like to say, everyone is doing a GREAT job planning this wonderful event. I am so proud of you all! The communication, ideas, prayers, time, and immense effort that has been put into this is trip is going to be such a blessing to not only your mom but to those who will be hearing the messages you have to offer at the concerts. And it will definitely be a memory to look back on with joy!
I would also like to say how exciting it is to anticipate together, the soon coming of our Lord. I myself have been very convicted over these last few months that the time is near for our Lord's Return. I could write a few testimonies but right now I will answer some of the posts from earlier. . .
1. Zuzu: I will get a horizontal picture in the mail to you this week of Zigi and I for the picture frame. I think that is a great idea to have seven pictures framed together.
2. Ika: I will work on the scrapbook pages and be sure to have Zigi write any words said, in Czech. Also, I may have some pictures from Mom's trip to Florida and Niagara Falls. If I find some good ones I will mail them to you. And thanks for the heads up about new regulations on bagged luggage.
3. If I can be of use in decorating for the birthday party I would love to do that. Just to be clear . . . siblings please pool a consensus and let me know if that is something you all want me to do. And if so . . . do you want me to be in charge or just help someone who is in charge. . . either way is fine I just need to know how much to plan for. I would be happy to purchase supplies as a contribution. If someone has decor ideas they want me to follow let me know. Anyway just let me know so I know how to plan
4. And finally: I will leave the travel and accommodation plans up to Zigi and the rest of the gang. I am pretty easygoing in this respect. I have no kids and not a lot of luggage. I just need a blanket and a pillow and a floor.
If there is anything else I have forgotten to address please let me know. Or if there is anything else I can help with, let me know. I could bring an extra suit case of supplies (decor, paper/plastic dishes, or whatever the group decides we need to take with us)
I have kept each of you in my prayers, for the last few months especially. And I know that God is going to bless each of you. Stay close to Him as we continue to support each other during this event. And sorry this post is so long.
Love each of you,
Rachel
I've talked to mom on Skype today, and it sucked, because they have very slow internet, but it was kind of cool, because they were able to use the web cam, and I used the web cam as well... Well, I asked her how much the high speed internet was over there, and if they'd consider getting it. And they said yes, and that they were going to try to get it as soon as possible, because they really want to be able to use Skype. In fact our mom was so excited talking and being able to see us, that she said she is tempted getting a computer herself, but for now she is going to use Rena's and Jirka's laptop with them... So, if they have high speed internet before our trip, we'll consider staying there. We would probably still stay until Monday night at dad's.
As far as the crowding situation at the house, we will definitely have to have a solid "sanitation crew" and plenty of hand soap. That's really the most effective way of preventing spreading disease. I am going to get some this week from Bath and Body Works, since they're having a sale.
I guess as far as bathrooms, we should all bring 2-3 toilette paper rolls and 1 box of tissues (per family). I am not sure if we should do paper towels or not, but to me it is just something that could be a big waste. Instead, we should have lots of clean hand towels availabe, that we could wash frequently...
Gotta go,
Ika
P.S. if you all want to start suggesting stuff that we need to bring or do, I will try to write them down, and right before our trip, I will post a summary, to help us as we pack...
As far as the crowding situation at the house, we will definitely have to have a solid "sanitation crew" and plenty of hand soap. That's really the most effective way of preventing spreading disease. I am going to get some this week from Bath and Body Works, since they're having a sale.
I guess as far as bathrooms, we should all bring 2-3 toilette paper rolls and 1 box of tissues (per family). I am not sure if we should do paper towels or not, but to me it is just something that could be a big waste. Instead, we should have lots of clean hand towels availabe, that we could wash frequently...
Gotta go,
Ika
P.S. if you all want to start suggesting stuff that we need to bring or do, I will try to write them down, and right before our trip, I will post a summary, to help us as we pack...
Job for mom
I thought of something very useful for our mom. We can put her in charge of our health and have her make us all the teas, smoothies, concoctions. . . :) (lemon, garlick, eggshell potions) yummy :)
If we indeed stay together, we have to keep tight eye on our health. Maybe we can bring some supplements from the US. . . if anyone is going to be flying in sick, we should decide what to do about that and temporarily isolate the person. . .
Please, give some input on that. . .
If we indeed stay together, we have to keep tight eye on our health. Maybe we can bring some supplements from the US. . . if anyone is going to be flying in sick, we should decide what to do about that and temporarily isolate the person. . .
Please, give some input on that. . .
Clarification and vote
I vote to have the party on Monday. . . sooner better since then we can fully immerse into preparation for the following weekend.
ASI (Radomir Steiner) requested 2-3 songs. I thought of the third song to be with all of our spouses. . . If we can find cousins or Rena to watch the kids for few minutes. . . BUT this is just an idea, not a decision.
Rachel is going to catch up today on all the blogs and respond to some.
Zigi
ASI (Radomir Steiner) requested 2-3 songs. I thought of the third song to be with all of our spouses. . . If we can find cousins or Rena to watch the kids for few minutes. . . BUT this is just an idea, not a decision.
Rachel is going to catch up today on all the blogs and respond to some.
Zigi
Friday, October 24, 2008
In our mother's house there are many rooms...
Or are there? I was trying to think about where we can all fit:
Mom's bedroom--Mom
Living room downstairs--Family #1
Room next to bathroom UP--Family #2
Old Evuna's Room--Family #3
Room in the back--Family #4
Old living room--Family #5
Pepik's Room--Family #6
Above Pepik--Family #7
Total adults: 15
Total children: 8
Total persons: 23
The idea of all of us being together may seem very inviting, for our mom a dream come true, but at what price? What if somebody gets sick? What about showers and toilette facilities? On top of that, we have a baby that will require more TLC, etc. Just think about it--because he is little, plus the time change, he'll be up at night and that will keep everybody awake.
So, even though there are some wonderful reasons to stay together, it's not practical or even realistic.
What are your thoughts?
Rene (just kidding--this is Kamil)
Mom's bedroom--Mom
Living room downstairs--Family #1
Room next to bathroom UP--Family #2
Old Evuna's Room--Family #3
Room in the back--Family #4
Old living room--Family #5
Pepik's Room--Family #6
Above Pepik--Family #7
Total adults: 15
Total children: 8
Total persons: 23
The idea of all of us being together may seem very inviting, for our mom a dream come true, but at what price? What if somebody gets sick? What about showers and toilette facilities? On top of that, we have a baby that will require more TLC, etc. Just think about it--because he is little, plus the time change, he'll be up at night and that will keep everybody awake.
So, even though there are some wonderful reasons to stay together, it's not practical or even realistic.
What are your thoughts?
Rene (just kidding--this is Kamil)
Last week I posted that the town hall will cost us 500 plus about 500 for utilities.
I talked to the lady who rents that hall and she needs to know the date for the dinner because she has another group who wants to rent is that week and so she wants to make sure the schedule works for all of us. So please vote soon (dinner Monday or Tuesday).
thanks
Zuzana
I talked to the lady who rents that hall and she needs to know the date for the dinner because she has another group who wants to rent is that week and so she wants to make sure the schedule works for all of us. So please vote soon (dinner Monday or Tuesday).
thanks
Zuzana
Town Hall and Scrapbook
I was talking with Karel Poloch yesterday, and I asked him about the town hall, and he highly recommended it, but the charge is 500CZK plus all the utilities(water, power, natural gas, heating...etc). So it might double, but the good news is that USD is today 20.00 CZK, and at Exchange is this rate without any fees. If you are interested, I will be going to exchange some USD for SVK, and I have a membership with them, and that gives you 10% more on an exchange rate(20.20CZK). Also their store is next to the Charles bridge and not far from the Old Town square, so we can go for a walk from there. You can check the rates at www.exchange.cz
As far as a scrapbook, Ika let me know if you want some decorative pictures. I have very nice pictures from Niagara Falls, Sunset in Puerto Rico, pictures from Mission trip. They are not personal or family related, but might be useful as decorative pics. Also I have good quality laser printer, just in case you want something to be printed just let me know. We will be happy to help. As far as pictures I mentioned above, I can burn a DVD and send it to you, so if you find something you want to use... Anyway, let me know.
Have great day guys.
Rene
As far as a scrapbook, Ika let me know if you want some decorative pictures. I have very nice pictures from Niagara Falls, Sunset in Puerto Rico, pictures from Mission trip. They are not personal or family related, but might be useful as decorative pics. Also I have good quality laser printer, just in case you want something to be printed just let me know. We will be happy to help. As far as pictures I mentioned above, I can burn a DVD and send it to you, so if you find something you want to use... Anyway, let me know.
Have great day guys.
Rene
Thursday, October 23, 2008
You don't have to give me the pages until Czech, but if you'd rather send it to me now, so you don't have to worry about getting it wrinkled on the plane, that's fine too.
My suggestion for how many pages you should do is maybe this: do one page from your wedding, another page from maybe when your kids were born (either one for each child, or both on one page), with birth weigh info on it, in grams, centimeters, if you still know it... (ww.onlineconversion.com) and then do one or more pages of family photos. If you don't have kids, maybe you can do some from trips, or something like that. Also, what would be good is to do a page from college, or something like that. When we have all these pages together, we can group them however we want.
What I was thinking too is, if somebody has picture of us when we were very little, we could put it on the first page, and write underneath it, or above it in some cool writing "Bylo, nebylo..." or something like that. Also, if anyone has any cool pictures of her from U.S.A., like in front of Niagara falls, or somewhere here in U.S., send it to me (via email, I can make prints myself). I might do a two page spread with the title something about Visiting U.S.A. If you have any other ideas, bring them up. So far I have room for 60 pages, and I think it can be expanded.
Also, when we get to Czech, we can all sign it, write a few words for her Birthday, etc. Also, what would be cool is if you could all save your boarding passes from one of the flights, we could use that for one of the pages... where we could put a couple of pictures from airplane, or something. I usually like saving different little scraps... it makes it a lot more personal and cool.
Well, don't want to overwhelm you with all my ideas But just remember for right now, save one of the boarding passes for me, if you can, take picture on airplane and send me any cool picture of our mom here in the U.S.
Later,
Ika
My suggestion for how many pages you should do is maybe this: do one page from your wedding, another page from maybe when your kids were born (either one for each child, or both on one page), with birth weigh info on it, in grams, centimeters, if you still know it... (ww.onlineconversion.com) and then do one or more pages of family photos. If you don't have kids, maybe you can do some from trips, or something like that. Also, what would be good is to do a page from college, or something like that. When we have all these pages together, we can group them however we want.
What I was thinking too is, if somebody has picture of us when we were very little, we could put it on the first page, and write underneath it, or above it in some cool writing "Bylo, nebylo..." or something like that. Also, if anyone has any cool pictures of her from U.S.A., like in front of Niagara falls, or somewhere here in U.S., send it to me (via email, I can make prints myself). I might do a two page spread with the title something about Visiting U.S.A. If you have any other ideas, bring them up. So far I have room for 60 pages, and I think it can be expanded.
Also, when we get to Czech, we can all sign it, write a few words for her Birthday, etc. Also, what would be cool is if you could all save your boarding passes from one of the flights, we could use that for one of the pages... where we could put a couple of pictures from airplane, or something. I usually like saving different little scraps... it makes it a lot more personal and cool.
Well, don't want to overwhelm you with all my ideas But just remember for right now, save one of the boarding passes for me, if you can, take picture on airplane and send me any cool picture of our mom here in the U.S.
Later,
Ika
I have something to think about.
Since things have changed with the recording time I suggest that we would do the dinner for our mom on Monday. She is going to be even more surprise because it wont be her birthday yet. Also all of you know our mom, and you know that if Evka and I will go for practice on Monday she will be mad that we are not staying at her house with her. Also everyone who wants to stay in KM wont have to look for a place to stay.
So what do you all think?
Ika I hope you feel better.
At the Town Hall they will supply all of the dishes for us . The only think we would have to pay extra for are tablecloths. I was thinking maybe whoever is going to be in charge of decorations can buy them in a dollar store.
I would like to hear from you all soon because we need to let them know if we change the date.
talk to you soon
zuzana
Since things have changed with the recording time I suggest that we would do the dinner for our mom on Monday. She is going to be even more surprise because it wont be her birthday yet. Also all of you know our mom, and you know that if Evka and I will go for practice on Monday she will be mad that we are not staying at her house with her. Also everyone who wants to stay in KM wont have to look for a place to stay.
So what do you all think?
Ika I hope you feel better.
At the Town Hall they will supply all of the dishes for us . The only think we would have to pay extra for are tablecloths. I was thinking maybe whoever is going to be in charge of decorations can buy them in a dollar store.
I would like to hear from you all soon because we need to let them know if we change the date.
talk to you soon
zuzana
Scrapbook and ASI
Ika, when would you like us to send you the pages? Do you want the before the trip, or in Czech?
As far as ASI singing, I have no preference whether to sing with or without our partners. I know Zigi suggested total of 3 songs, and one of them with our partners. Also the choice of the song has to respect it. It doesn't have to be mandatory for them to sing that one song with us. I imagine Annetka will be pretty busy, that's why I'd leave up to them whether they want to sing one song with us.
Rene
As far as ASI singing, I have no preference whether to sing with or without our partners. I know Zigi suggested total of 3 songs, and one of them with our partners. Also the choice of the song has to respect it. It doesn't have to be mandatory for them to sing that one song with us. I imagine Annetka will be pretty busy, that's why I'd leave up to them whether they want to sing one song with us.
Rene
Scrapbook
Just a quick note. If you are writing anything on the scrapbook page, please, write it in Czech.
I have several pictures of Renata and her husband, so I am going to make their page too, if it's OK with everyone.
And as I said, if there is anyone, who can't do their page (which would be understandable for example for Annette, who is very busy with Rebekah and her new baby...), please feel free to send some pictures and we'll get your pages done for you.
Bad luck with my teeth this year. I just had my first root canal... And I am in a lot of pain even after the procedure. Just picked up my Lortab and antibiotic... Hopefully it will get better soon.
And also, I wanted a clarification. When are we suppose to "reveal" ourselves to mom? I thought it was suppose to be on Tuesday night, at the Birthday party, but as I can see, there is going to be problem with where people would be staying until then. So, could someone please clarify the plan?
And in conclusion one little tip, as you are starting to pack, and maybe buy presents, make sure you carefuly read your airline regulations, because from what I understand, there are a lot stricter limitations on stuff that can be even in checked baggage.
Zuzu, let us know if there is anything else we need to get for the Birthday party (i.e. drinks - mineralka, birrell...) I can't remember exactly if anybody was getting that or not, but we wouldn't mind pitching in for some of this stuff. As far as the decorations, I think Rachel did a beautiful job at Eva's wedding. It was simple, and very pretty.
OK, I've got to go make dinner. Cream of broccoli soup, perfect in this cold and rainy weather...
Levi
I have several pictures of Renata and her husband, so I am going to make their page too, if it's OK with everyone.
And as I said, if there is anyone, who can't do their page (which would be understandable for example for Annette, who is very busy with Rebekah and her new baby...), please feel free to send some pictures and we'll get your pages done for you.
Bad luck with my teeth this year. I just had my first root canal... And I am in a lot of pain even after the procedure. Just picked up my Lortab and antibiotic... Hopefully it will get better soon.
And also, I wanted a clarification. When are we suppose to "reveal" ourselves to mom? I thought it was suppose to be on Tuesday night, at the Birthday party, but as I can see, there is going to be problem with where people would be staying until then. So, could someone please clarify the plan?
And in conclusion one little tip, as you are starting to pack, and maybe buy presents, make sure you carefuly read your airline regulations, because from what I understand, there are a lot stricter limitations on stuff that can be even in checked baggage.
Zuzu, let us know if there is anything else we need to get for the Birthday party (i.e. drinks - mineralka, birrell...) I can't remember exactly if anybody was getting that or not, but we wouldn't mind pitching in for some of this stuff. As far as the decorations, I think Rachel did a beautiful job at Eva's wedding. It was simple, and very pretty.
OK, I've got to go make dinner. Cream of broccoli soup, perfect in this cold and rainy weather...
Levi
ASI and Spouses
Talking to Annette, she isn't really interested in singing at ASI. She'll sing for the Sabbath morning or evening program, a song that will not require much practicing. When it comes to singing at ASI, the songs need to be well prepared, and we shouldn't burden our spouses with it. So in conclusion, we'll do better leaving spouses out of the ASI project and let them watch us from the congregation.
Kamil
Kamil
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Catching up
Hello everyone,
I had to read 3 pages of blogs just to catch up. . . :) We have been extremely busy and forgot to check the blog. . .
1. I like the "I just came to praise the Lord" for an opening song.
2. Picture and scrapbook will be Rachel's department so I will let her handle that part.
3. We will be staying with Oto Jiranek on Thurs and Fri night with Ika and her family.
4. We don't have plans for Sat night yet. Maybe there could be a list of possible place to stay. . .
5. ASI is going to be a great opportunity and fun. . . I spoke to some of you about one of the song to be sung by all of us. . . siblings, spouses. . . let's pick easy one but great sounding one . . .
Later,
Zigi
I had to read 3 pages of blogs just to catch up. . . :) We have been extremely busy and forgot to check the blog. . .
1. I like the "I just came to praise the Lord" for an opening song.
2. Picture and scrapbook will be Rachel's department so I will let her handle that part.
3. We will be staying with Oto Jiranek on Thurs and Fri night with Ika and her family.
4. We don't have plans for Sat night yet. Maybe there could be a list of possible place to stay. . .
5. ASI is going to be a great opportunity and fun. . . I spoke to some of you about one of the song to be sung by all of us. . . siblings, spouses. . . let's pick easy one but great sounding one . . .
Later,
Zigi
Thanks Ika,
I will work on it this weekend.
The pictures that I am asking for should be vertical and horizontal.
We have 4 spaces for horizontal and and 3 spaces for vertical.
I was thinking that families who do not have children yet which are Rena, Zigi and Evka could use the horizontal and one more and than last three with children can take the vertical. Let me know if you have a preference.
talk to you all latter
zuzana
I will work on it this weekend.
The pictures that I am asking for should be vertical and horizontal.
We have 4 spaces for horizontal and and 3 spaces for vertical.
I was thinking that families who do not have children yet which are Rena, Zigi and Evka could use the horizontal and one more and than last three with children can take the vertical. Let me know if you have a preference.
talk to you all latter
zuzana
Scrapbook
Here are my personal scrapbook examples. If anybody doesn't want to do it, or knows won't have time to do it, please let me know.
Does the picture need to be vertical or horizontal?
Scrapbook info: Well, what I wanted to do was to make a scrapbook for our mom for her birthday. It's little more personalized than a photo album, but that requires some time, and I am not sure if everyone will have time to do it. Anyway, if you still want to do it, here is the info. You can create as many pages as you'd like. One is a minimum, and I think if you have little time on your hands, you could try for 2-5 pages. Remember, in scrapbooking, you can put as little as one photo on a page. You can always look at some scrapbooking ideas online. When mom was here, she really enjoyed looking through my scrapbook.
The kind of scrapbook that I have for this project is the kind with protective sleeves, so all you have to do is make your pages on those pretty scrapbook papers. Or even use plain construction paper, just make sure of the size. It should be 12 x 12. You can buy your supplies at Michaels, Wal-Mart, Dollar Tree or specialty stores, or many others. Whatever pages don't get filled, I am going to put extra background sheets, so that mom can keep creating and adding pages on her own, as she receives pictures from us in the future.
I will post some examples from my personal scrapbook. I am not a pro, but I like it because it's personal. So, take advantage of the longer evenings and get creative! You can get your kids involved as well. If you have their picture with mom, you can have them make a page that says: "Grandma and me" or something like that.
Ika
Scrapbook info: Well, what I wanted to do was to make a scrapbook for our mom for her birthday. It's little more personalized than a photo album, but that requires some time, and I am not sure if everyone will have time to do it. Anyway, if you still want to do it, here is the info. You can create as many pages as you'd like. One is a minimum, and I think if you have little time on your hands, you could try for 2-5 pages. Remember, in scrapbooking, you can put as little as one photo on a page. You can always look at some scrapbooking ideas online. When mom was here, she really enjoyed looking through my scrapbook.
The kind of scrapbook that I have for this project is the kind with protective sleeves, so all you have to do is make your pages on those pretty scrapbook papers. Or even use plain construction paper, just make sure of the size. It should be 12 x 12. You can buy your supplies at Michaels, Wal-Mart, Dollar Tree or specialty stores, or many others. Whatever pages don't get filled, I am going to put extra background sheets, so that mom can keep creating and adding pages on her own, as she receives pictures from us in the future.
I will post some examples from my personal scrapbook. I am not a pro, but I like it because it's personal. So, take advantage of the longer evenings and get creative! You can get your kids involved as well. If you have their picture with mom, you can have them make a page that says: "Grandma and me" or something like that.
Ika
that is a great song. If we decide to sing it someone should put the words together, maybe Ika?
Also I remember while ago Ika was working on some scrapbook. Ika could you refresh us on what we need to do and how many pages to do. I really like this idea and I know mom would love it.
I was looking for a picture frame that frames 7 pictures because I wanted to work on this project for our mom. Finally I got it. It was not easy to find it but I did it. So now I need a picture of each family so I can frame it. I need it 6 by 4. If you all please can get me a picture of your family that would be great.
thank you
Zuzana
Also I remember while ago Ika was working on some scrapbook. Ika could you refresh us on what we need to do and how many pages to do. I really like this idea and I know mom would love it.
I was looking for a picture frame that frames 7 pictures because I wanted to work on this project for our mom. Finally I got it. It was not easy to find it but I did it. So now I need a picture of each family so I can frame it. I need it 6 by 4. If you all please can get me a picture of your family that would be great.
thank you
Zuzana
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Yesterday I was listening to Heritage Singers on youtube and there was a cool medley of I've Got Jesus right in my heart/I love the Thrill that I feel when I get together with God's wonderful people/Plenty of Room in the family/Family of God.
The problem is, it's just a partial thing on youtube, so I was wondering if someone had the whole thing. It sounds really cool....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G40HP4BLksk&feature=related
The problem is, it's just a partial thing on youtube, so I was wondering if someone had the whole thing. It sounds really cool....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G40HP4BLksk&feature=related
Monday, October 20, 2008
Opening Song
Ike,
Thanks for sending us the song suggestions. After listening to both songs, I clearly see the contrast between the songs. "I just came to praise the Lord" is an opener, I don't think the other one is.
What do you think--ya'll?
Kamil
Thanks for sending us the song suggestions. After listening to both songs, I clearly see the contrast between the songs. "I just came to praise the Lord" is an opener, I don't think the other one is.
What do you think--ya'll?
Kamil
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Kozine,
nevim co jsi cetl, ale pokud si pozorne prectes menu, tak jedine co Zuzka bude delat je bramborovy salat, a Hanka s Jitkou 2 pomazanky. Zbytek budou delat jini, a za nektere veci ani nebudemem platit. Co se tyka financistranky, tak by to nemelo byt moc narocne, a ani casove to nebude narocne. Myslim ze je to v pohode.
Rene
nevim co jsi cetl, ale pokud si pozorne prectes menu, tak jedine co Zuzka bude delat je bramborovy salat, a Hanka s Jitkou 2 pomazanky. Zbytek budou delat jini, a za nektere veci ani nebudemem platit. Co se tyka financistranky, tak by to nemelo byt moc narocne, a ani casove to nebude narocne. Myslim ze je to v pohode.
Rene
B-Day Dinner:
As I looked at the extensive menu and the preparation that we are undertaking, I have to ask a question: "Do we want to do it? Do we want to invest so much energy, time, and money for the dinner?" It's like a 2-hour wedding, where you spend hours preparing for and then it's over. If we do it, it should be coordinated by somebody besides one of us so we can enjoy the time in Czech.
As for the medley song proposed by Zuzka, remind me, what are the song titles in Czech and did we sing them growing up? (I can't remember if we did or not.)
KM
As for the medley song proposed by Zuzka, remind me, what are the song titles in Czech and did we sing them growing up? (I can't remember if we did or not.)
KM
Hello,
Here is the final price for the kulturak in Lhoty. 500kc for the rent and about 500kc for heating and electric. So let me know if you still like it so I can call her back to make sure we have it for sure.
It will be about $8.00 per family.
Thanks Rene for putting the list on for us. What do you want to have as a opening song for the evening program. It should be a faster song.
looking forward to hear from EVERYONE, please.
I hope all of you realize that the time is going very fast and we need to start being active. Please take it responsibly. I would like you to write not in one week but now.
I do not think that there is anyone who does not have way to get on Internet every day so there is no reason why we would wait for a whole week to hear from anyone. I would like to say specifically that I do not understand why Evka who does not work, has Internet at home but was not willing to be active on this blog. I think similar situation is with Zigi too. I do not want to sound mean but we are not going to have well planned trip if some of us will just wait that somebody else will take care of it. And I think that it is very rood when other people are trying to work on this and some of you cannot even respond to what you think about this or that.
It would be very nice to go back last couple of weeks and respond to thinks that other people suggested and finally let your opinion be known.
hope to hear from all of you soon
Zuzana
Here is the final price for the kulturak in Lhoty. 500kc for the rent and about 500kc for heating and electric. So let me know if you still like it so I can call her back to make sure we have it for sure.
It will be about $8.00 per family.
Thanks Rene for putting the list on for us. What do you want to have as a opening song for the evening program. It should be a faster song.
looking forward to hear from EVERYONE, please.
I hope all of you realize that the time is going very fast and we need to start being active. Please take it responsibly. I would like you to write not in one week but now.
I do not think that there is anyone who does not have way to get on Internet every day so there is no reason why we would wait for a whole week to hear from anyone. I would like to say specifically that I do not understand why Evka who does not work, has Internet at home but was not willing to be active on this blog. I think similar situation is with Zigi too. I do not want to sound mean but we are not going to have well planned trip if some of us will just wait that somebody else will take care of it. And I think that it is very rood when other people are trying to work on this and some of you cannot even respond to what you think about this or that.
It would be very nice to go back last couple of weeks and respond to thinks that other people suggested and finally let your opinion be known.
hope to hear from all of you soon
Zuzana
Friday, October 17, 2008
Internet
the only option I can suggest is either Karel Poloch, Vlastik Peknik, Valachovi, Marty Buron...at mom's house the internet is available, but walking speed, and expensive. The above listed have high speed and at no cost.
Phone situation is unknown to me, I know a few americans have used their cell phones there (T-Mobile) but have no idea about the cost.
List of songs after the May practice
For CD:
Zpevy zni
Your grace still amazes me
Learning to lean(Ja duverim)
Kdyz jsem uslysel jmeno Jezis
Holy City
Each One
I surrender All
You saved me
Jesus Loves me(children)
In addition to this list we have suggested these songs to add for the concert:
I have decided, Love lifted me, Muj jezis, poslouchej Tvuj Pan vola te, Tam kde Bozi Duch prebyva, Uz nechej svoje starosti.
Just recently Zuzka suggested a solo for Eva, (don't remember the name), also a different version of "Tis So Sweet".
Zigi is suggesting acapella "The Lord's Prayer".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiGnJCflcP0
this link has different singers, but same arrangement
Please Discuss these songs, some of them are new and fairly difficult songs. I know there are some concerns that were expressed already, but it would be helpful if you express the concerns here on the blog.
Ika, this one is great:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_cJFoy8QDM&feature=related
So, please listen to the songs, go through them, I'd like to visit Roland at Andrews first week in November, and I would really like to have a lot better idea what we are doing. It is getting more and more exciting.
Thank you everybody for the participating and your responses.
Rene
the only option I can suggest is either Karel Poloch, Vlastik Peknik, Valachovi, Marty Buron...at mom's house the internet is available, but walking speed, and expensive. The above listed have high speed and at no cost.
Phone situation is unknown to me, I know a few americans have used their cell phones there (T-Mobile) but have no idea about the cost.
List of songs after the May practice
For CD:
Zpevy zni
Your grace still amazes me
Learning to lean(Ja duverim)
Kdyz jsem uslysel jmeno Jezis
Holy City
Each One
I surrender All
You saved me
Jesus Loves me(children)
In addition to this list we have suggested these songs to add for the concert:
I have decided, Love lifted me, Muj jezis, poslouchej Tvuj Pan vola te, Tam kde Bozi Duch prebyva, Uz nechej svoje starosti.
Just recently Zuzka suggested a solo for Eva, (don't remember the name), also a different version of "Tis So Sweet".
Zigi is suggesting acapella "The Lord's Prayer".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiGnJCflcP0
this link has different singers, but same arrangement
Please Discuss these songs, some of them are new and fairly difficult songs. I know there are some concerns that were expressed already, but it would be helpful if you express the concerns here on the blog.
Ika, this one is great:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_cJFoy8QDM&feature=related
So, please listen to the songs, go through them, I'd like to visit Roland at Andrews first week in November, and I would really like to have a lot better idea what we are doing. It is getting more and more exciting.
Thank you everybody for the participating and your responses.
Rene
So, the list of songs is posted on October 3, so you can look back at that. Plus, I am not really sure what other songs we are doing. For example is I Have Decided still on?
If any of you need your part for any song written down, let me know. I can try to figure it out, and send it to you.
Few things we (Johnny and I) were concerned about. We are still deciding wheather or not it is a good idea to stay at our dad's Tuesday through Saturday night; the things that I wanted to know are, how many people are already planning on staying there - at mom's, and what is going to be the internet situation at mom's house? Johnny needs to have access to internet and phone to be able to keep in touch with his employees. So, if there was no internet available, we probably couldnt' stay there. As far as phone, when he has internet access, he can hook his vonage up anywhere in the world, and call free. At least that's how he says it works... So, if anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks.
OK, have to run for now.
IMB
If any of you need your part for any song written down, let me know. I can try to figure it out, and send it to you.
Few things we (Johnny and I) were concerned about. We are still deciding wheather or not it is a good idea to stay at our dad's Tuesday through Saturday night; the things that I wanted to know are, how many people are already planning on staying there - at mom's, and what is going to be the internet situation at mom's house? Johnny needs to have access to internet and phone to be able to keep in touch with his employees. So, if there was no internet available, we probably couldnt' stay there. As far as phone, when he has internet access, he can hook his vonage up anywhere in the world, and call free. At least that's how he says it works... So, if anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks.
OK, have to run for now.
IMB
1. Congrats to Eva!
2. I need a list of songs sorted by priority and arrangement style so I can spend time practicing.
3. Practice should take place in the church. There is nothing like having all mics working and speakers to really hear what it will sound like. It adds more dynamics to the whole practice. I agree with Ika, practice shouldn't be long since we'll have families with us.
4. I'm glad that the pianist will be able to come so the whole family can focus on singing.
5. Where are we staying before Slovakia? It depends on the weather. Idnes reported snow coming during our trip so I don't know. If it's warm we'll be in Germany for one night and in Prague (hotel) for one night before going to SR.
Kamil
2. I need a list of songs sorted by priority and arrangement style so I can spend time practicing.
3. Practice should take place in the church. There is nothing like having all mics working and speakers to really hear what it will sound like. It adds more dynamics to the whole practice. I agree with Ika, practice shouldn't be long since we'll have families with us.
4. I'm glad that the pianist will be able to come so the whole family can focus on singing.
5. Where are we staying before Slovakia? It depends on the weather. Idnes reported snow coming during our trip so I don't know. If it's warm we'll be in Germany for one night and in Prague (hotel) for one night before going to SR.
Kamil
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Hey,
I think we should see how much practice we actually need. It is hard to say sure couple of hours but we may find out that we need more than that.
First of all if we can put the list of final songs. If each of us really works on their parts than I believe couple of hours each day will be plenty. Let us make commitment to set a time each day to work on this music.
So who is putting the final list on here?
love
zuzana
I think we should see how much practice we actually need. It is hard to say sure couple of hours but we may find out that we need more than that.
First of all if we can put the list of final songs. If each of us really works on their parts than I believe couple of hours each day will be plenty. Let us make commitment to set a time each day to work on this music.
So who is putting the final list on here?
love
zuzana
I agree, the trip and it's purpose is not to spend 3 days practicing, and one day recording. We are not going to practice all day long, but in saying that I want to encourage everybody to think before we suggest new songs. Let's keep it simple and familiar. We can have practices 2-3 hours a day if we have simple songs, that we know for most part. I am glad Evka found her OPT card, so we can start finalizing the program.
In the light of Ika's comment I would like to suggest to pick our songs for ASI Friday program out of our songs for a CD or Sabbath night program rather then bringing a new songs. But this is just my opinion.
Last thing, I would and I know Zuzka too, we would like to see more participation here on this blog as we come closer to the event. Don't plan on doing everything when we come there. I know Zigi has made some calls about songs for ASI, let's discuss it here.
Have a good day
Rene
In the light of Ika's comment I would like to suggest to pick our songs for ASI Friday program out of our songs for a CD or Sabbath night program rather then bringing a new songs. But this is just my opinion.
Last thing, I would and I know Zuzka too, we would like to see more participation here on this blog as we come closer to the event. Don't plan on doing everything when we come there. I know Zigi has made some calls about songs for ASI, let's discuss it here.
Have a good day
Rene
Question
I have a question about the practice. We're not talking about all day, are we? Maybe a couple of hours every day?
Ika
Ika
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
CD
I called Tomas, and here is the plan. He will record in the way hat we want to do it, and how we want to do it. We will have to practice Mon-Wed and Thursday all day we will record the CD at Vojkovice church. Milan will be there as well to help Tomas. We will record as many songs as we want, but also we have only one day to do it. The reason Tomas picked Thursday is the time that allows us to practice, and also it is his day off. If you have any questions, ideas etc. don't hesitate to ask, call or post here.
Pianist
His name is Sung Sup Park and I am sure you will like him. Zuzka and I, we met him at the retreat, and I am sure he will fit with his personality, and his piano skills are great so I hope we will appreciate this decision. He is available for the whole trip.
Have a great day
Rene
I called Tomas, and here is the plan. He will record in the way hat we want to do it, and how we want to do it. We will have to practice Mon-Wed and Thursday all day we will record the CD at Vojkovice church. Milan will be there as well to help Tomas. We will record as many songs as we want, but also we have only one day to do it. The reason Tomas picked Thursday is the time that allows us to practice, and also it is his day off. If you have any questions, ideas etc. don't hesitate to ask, call or post here.
Pianist
His name is Sung Sup Park and I am sure you will like him. Zuzka and I, we met him at the retreat, and I am sure he will fit with his personality, and his piano skills are great so I hope we will appreciate this decision. He is available for the whole trip.
Have a great day
Rene
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
For those of you on flight from ATL to PRG
Just a reminder, about your flight change, if you are flying from Atlanta, GA to Prague.
Delta 62 ATL 6:10 p.m.
arriving in PRG 9:25 a.m.
Delta 63 PRG 11:10 a.m.
arriving in ATL 4:20 p.m.
*you might want to check with delta on the returning flight, depending on what day you are flying back, but for us, departing Dec 3, 08 this is the schedule.
Make sure you contact your car rental company about the change in schedule.
Ika
Delta 62 ATL 6:10 p.m.
arriving in PRG 9:25 a.m.
Delta 63 PRG 11:10 a.m.
arriving in ATL 4:20 p.m.
*you might want to check with delta on the returning flight, depending on what day you are flying back, but for us, departing Dec 3, 08 this is the schedule.
Make sure you contact your car rental company about the change in schedule.
Ika
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Vi nekdo o tom jak si ziskat cesky marriage license? Prosim, pomoc. Ja jsem to hledala online a nemohla jsem to najit.
Taky prosim modlete se, protoze se s Caseym rozhodujeme o tom zdali budeme moct do Ceska, kvuli mym papirum anebo ne. Zitra chceme udelat to rozhodnuti. Jestli mate jakekoli informace, ktere by nam pomohly, tak prosim, dejte mi vedet zitra.
Mluvila jsem s maminkou a ona rikala, ze vsechno vyrizovani v Cesku by vzalo 3 mesice, jestli to je pravda, tak ja si nejsem jista, zdali bych chtela byt tak dlouho rozdelena od Caseyho.
Rene, mohl bys mi poslat emailovou adresu od Kamce Stovickove?
Diky
Eva
Taky prosim modlete se, protoze se s Caseym rozhodujeme o tom zdali budeme moct do Ceska, kvuli mym papirum anebo ne. Zitra chceme udelat to rozhodnuti. Jestli mate jakekoli informace, ktere by nam pomohly, tak prosim, dejte mi vedet zitra.
Mluvila jsem s maminkou a ona rikala, ze vsechno vyrizovani v Cesku by vzalo 3 mesice, jestli to je pravda, tak ja si nejsem jista, zdali bych chtela byt tak dlouho rozdelena od Caseyho.
Rene, mohl bys mi poslat emailovou adresu od Kamce Stovickove?
Diky
Eva
Dalsi vec je treba dat konecky seznam lidi kteri budou pozvani
Tady je co si pamatuji
Petr s rodinou
Adam s rodinou
Jano s rodinou
Emka s rodinou
Eva s rodinou
Sona s rodinou
Marek s manzelkou
Jola s rodinou
Jarek a Jitka Rusnokovi
Helenka a Ludnik Rusnokovi
Ondruskovi
Teta Pavla s manzelem
Dr. Bily
Dr. Tomas Nytra
Kazatel s manzelkou
Nevim jestli jsem zapomela na nekoho. Dneska jsem zavolala Dr. Nytrovi a Dr. Bilemu tak mam jejich adresy.
Poslala jsem uz Hance ty pozvanky takze je treba prijit s navrhem co chceme mit na tom pozvani.
dejte vedet
Zuzana
Tady je co si pamatuji
Petr s rodinou
Adam s rodinou
Jano s rodinou
Emka s rodinou
Eva s rodinou
Sona s rodinou
Marek s manzelkou
Jola s rodinou
Jarek a Jitka Rusnokovi
Helenka a Ludnik Rusnokovi
Ondruskovi
Teta Pavla s manzelem
Dr. Bily
Dr. Tomas Nytra
Kazatel s manzelkou
Nevim jestli jsem zapomela na nekoho. Dneska jsem zavolala Dr. Nytrovi a Dr. Bilemu tak mam jejich adresy.
Poslala jsem uz Hance ty pozvanky takze je treba prijit s navrhem co chceme mit na tom pozvani.
dejte vedet
Zuzana
Hello family,
this is suggestion for 25th dinner. Please let me know what you think
Nudlova polevka ....................................................teta Pavla Polochova
Bramborovy salat...................................................Zuzana
Americke rizky.......................................................teta Emka (ja bych udelala smes z glutanove
a koreni tady v USA a pak by to
teta jenom smichala s vodou, uvarila a
nasmazila)
chleby/veky...........................................................nekdo by zajel nakoupit
2 pomazanky..........................................................Hanca s Jitkou
sadlo........................................................................Rena
buchty/zakusky....................................................Jitka Rusnokova
Sona
Jola
Evuna
dorta........................................................................Martina
Samozrejme toto je navrh a bude zalezet jestli tito lide budou ochotni toto vse udelat. Taky jestli vas napadne nekdo jiny kdo by mohl pomoci tak napiste.
Dalsi vec kulturni dum v KL stoji 2200 kc pronajmuti coz je myslim vic nez jsme chteli platit.
Hajenka v dobraticich stoji 100 kc ale nejsou tam moc dobre podminky
Kulturni dum v nosovicich stoji 500 kc a je pry velice krane prestaveny. Zachody jsou ciste atd. Navic nam poskytnou veskere nadobi a kuchyn k dispozici a taky to je celkem blizko.
Takze bych docela potrebovala abyste se vyjadrili co si o tom vsem myslite
tak jo zatim'
love
zuzana
this is suggestion for 25th dinner. Please let me know what you think
Nudlova polevka ....................................................teta Pavla Polochova
Bramborovy salat...................................................Zuzana
Americke rizky.......................................................teta Emka (ja bych udelala smes z glutanove
a koreni tady v USA a pak by to
teta jenom smichala s vodou, uvarila a
nasmazila)
chleby/veky...........................................................nekdo by zajel nakoupit
2 pomazanky..........................................................Hanca s Jitkou
sadlo........................................................................Rena
buchty/zakusky....................................................Jitka Rusnokova
Sona
Jola
Evuna
dorta........................................................................Martina
Samozrejme toto je navrh a bude zalezet jestli tito lide budou ochotni toto vse udelat. Taky jestli vas napadne nekdo jiny kdo by mohl pomoci tak napiste.
Dalsi vec kulturni dum v KL stoji 2200 kc pronajmuti coz je myslim vic nez jsme chteli platit.
Hajenka v dobraticich stoji 100 kc ale nejsou tam moc dobre podminky
Kulturni dum v nosovicich stoji 500 kc a je pry velice krane prestaveny. Zachody jsou ciste atd. Navic nam poskytnou veskere nadobi a kuchyn k dispozici a taky to je celkem blizko.
Takze bych docela potrebovala abyste se vyjadrili co si o tom vsem myslite
tak jo zatim'
love
zuzana
Monday, October 6, 2008
I called our dad today and asked him about prices for paper plates. He said he think we have it much cheaper. If this is true, and maybe some of you have better information, than it would be to make a list who is going to bring what. By tomorrow I will try to put a list on here what we need. I will also try to put budget for food.
need to run now
talk to you latter
God bless
Zuzana
need to run now
talk to you latter
God bless
Zuzana
OUR Trip
Ika,
I've deleted my post and part of yours so we don't confuse people. We are told that within first 4 months you can just put zeros in that area and you don't need the actual number.
kamil
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OUR TRIP:
I had a question, and wanted to see, if maybe Zuzka wanted to get a notebook, and started working on some of this.
Is there going to be anything we need to purchase here in the U.S. for anything we are doing in Czech? (e.g. paper dinnerware, cereal, toilette paper...) For some of us it's only 6 weeks until departure, actually, for most of us... Did we ever get a projected cost of food? We just wanted to have an idea how much cash we need to bring. Last time we were in Czech, we paid for most of everything with a credit card...
Ika
I've deleted my post and part of yours so we don't confuse people. We are told that within first 4 months you can just put zeros in that area and you don't need the actual number.
kamil
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OUR TRIP:
I had a question, and wanted to see, if maybe Zuzka wanted to get a notebook, and started working on some of this.
Is there going to be anything we need to purchase here in the U.S. for anything we are doing in Czech? (e.g. paper dinnerware, cereal, toilette paper...) For some of us it's only 6 weeks until departure, actually, for most of us... Did we ever get a projected cost of food? We just wanted to have an idea how much cash we need to bring. Last time we were in Czech, we paid for most of everything with a credit card...
Ika
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Good morning,
this morning I printed the music for "Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus" that Zigi sent us a while ago. This is such a beautiful song and we even have a piano for it already. I learned this song withing few minutes. It is much easer to learn a song when you have the music for it. I think it would be beautiful for Eva to start the first solo and than Zigi and than duet Eva/Zigi and than second part of this song is 4 parts so all of us could sing. Very simple and beautiful.
I could send you all the sheet music or email it so you can print it out for yourselves. Let me know what do you prefer. If you do not have the piano to this song I email it to you as well.
Also we do have anew song for children and I know Ika has it, Kamil has it, Chelsea already knows it, I need to work on Isaac. I do not know if Rene has it or. If you do not have it please let me know so I can send it to you. Please it is important that you play it everyday to your children so they can learn it.
Ok that is enough for now
Have a blessed day
love
Zuzana
this morning I printed the music for "Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus" that Zigi sent us a while ago. This is such a beautiful song and we even have a piano for it already. I learned this song withing few minutes. It is much easer to learn a song when you have the music for it. I think it would be beautiful for Eva to start the first solo and than Zigi and than duet Eva/Zigi and than second part of this song is 4 parts so all of us could sing. Very simple and beautiful.
I could send you all the sheet music or email it so you can print it out for yourselves. Let me know what do you prefer. If you do not have the piano to this song I email it to you as well.
Also we do have anew song for children and I know Ika has it, Kamil has it, Chelsea already knows it, I need to work on Isaac. I do not know if Rene has it or. If you do not have it please let me know so I can send it to you. Please it is important that you play it everyday to your children so they can learn it.
Ok that is enough for now
Have a blessed day
love
Zuzana
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Hi Everyone,
I wasn't here awhile, and had a hard time to catch up with all the comments. Let me take one step at a time.
CD
the list of songs was being updated and the May practice was the last time I remember we have done any editing to it.
You Saved me
Your Grace still amazes me
Learning to Lean,
Holy City
Each One, reach One
I Surrender All
Jesus Loves me (or different children song)
Marnotratny syn
Zpevy zni
Kdyz jsem uslysel jmeno Jezis
In a reality we have a music for first six songs, and that is the number of songs we could have on a CD at this point unless we look for different songs with a soundtrack.
I am getting to the conclusion that the time to be able to prepare the CD has expired. In saying that I want to express a great disappointment, that we are not going to have a CD, especially because I believe that would have been the best gift by far we could give to our mom. There is another alternative, and we could record our Sabbath morning presentation on a video and evening concert as well, and have someone to make a DVD, and that could be a good option instead the CD.
Tomas made 3 soundtracks for us and I want to ask him how much we will pay for it, but we need to pay him for doing those 3 soundtracks.
ASI
good idea, I will support singing there. The question I have is, what will we sing there, are we going to use songs from the list of songs we wanted to sing at the concert or do we need to look for a new sons, when do we have a time to practice?
A few words at the conclusion
We are planning this event now for at least 8 months. This was suppose to be something special we wanted to do for our mom. We can't change what happened in past, but we need to look forward and put the effort to make it happened. Eva, contact your siblings that have and experience with a green card process. There is essentially no time to waste. As Zigi said a few months ago, the trip will not be the same if one of us is missing. Financially we all are in very similar boat. It is hard for all of us, and we all have to make some adjustments, and sacriffices. But it is woth is. I am sure one day we all will be happy we have done it.
And one last thing....We all see what is happening in this country lately. Before this summer started, some of the publishing leaders were very skeptical about how the downfall of economy, gas prices and other things will influence the success of canvassing. And I have to tell you, things that have happened this past summer, things that are taking place now, all the blessings, books are going out more then ever before.....I can see how God is protecting and blessing His work, we might see a recession in the economy, but His work is not slowing down. I believe this project by His grace with His help will be a success. We need to do it to HIS glory.
Have a great day
Rene
I wasn't here awhile, and had a hard time to catch up with all the comments. Let me take one step at a time.
CD
the list of songs was being updated and the May practice was the last time I remember we have done any editing to it.
You Saved me
Your Grace still amazes me
Learning to Lean,
Holy City
Each One, reach One
I Surrender All
Jesus Loves me (or different children song)
Marnotratny syn
Zpevy zni
Kdyz jsem uslysel jmeno Jezis
In a reality we have a music for first six songs, and that is the number of songs we could have on a CD at this point unless we look for different songs with a soundtrack.
I am getting to the conclusion that the time to be able to prepare the CD has expired. In saying that I want to express a great disappointment, that we are not going to have a CD, especially because I believe that would have been the best gift by far we could give to our mom. There is another alternative, and we could record our Sabbath morning presentation on a video and evening concert as well, and have someone to make a DVD, and that could be a good option instead the CD.
Tomas made 3 soundtracks for us and I want to ask him how much we will pay for it, but we need to pay him for doing those 3 soundtracks.
ASI
good idea, I will support singing there. The question I have is, what will we sing there, are we going to use songs from the list of songs we wanted to sing at the concert or do we need to look for a new sons, when do we have a time to practice?
A few words at the conclusion
We are planning this event now for at least 8 months. This was suppose to be something special we wanted to do for our mom. We can't change what happened in past, but we need to look forward and put the effort to make it happened. Eva, contact your siblings that have and experience with a green card process. There is essentially no time to waste. As Zigi said a few months ago, the trip will not be the same if one of us is missing. Financially we all are in very similar boat. It is hard for all of us, and we all have to make some adjustments, and sacriffices. But it is woth is. I am sure one day we all will be happy we have done it.
And one last thing....We all see what is happening in this country lately. Before this summer started, some of the publishing leaders were very skeptical about how the downfall of economy, gas prices and other things will influence the success of canvassing. And I have to tell you, things that have happened this past summer, things that are taking place now, all the blessings, books are going out more then ever before.....I can see how God is protecting and blessing His work, we might see a recession in the economy, but His work is not slowing down. I believe this project by His grace with His help will be a success. We need to do it to HIS glory.
Have a great day
Rene
Today, one of my main prayers is for Evka's OPT card. It is time to pray for a miracle. God is not limited, we are. God want us to have answered prayers. Let us trust that He knows what He is doing. God is not limited to answer a prayer of only perfect people. What He needs us to do is ask, submit to Him, and trust that His will will be done which is the best for us anyways.
I do believe that is is a great project. We should not neglect any opportunity of sharing with others the present truth. This project is going to be a wonderfull opportunity to share not only with family members who are not in Christ but even with all the church members who are comfortably sleeping. Satan does not like this. He is going to try to stop this. But we do have acces to much grater athority. Are we going to depend on God or stress on our own. Let us submit our selves, our selfish hearts, ideas,desires to God and see what He can do. Taste and see.............
Have a blessed day
love
Zuzana
I do believe that is is a great project. We should not neglect any opportunity of sharing with others the present truth. This project is going to be a wonderfull opportunity to share not only with family members who are not in Christ but even with all the church members who are comfortably sleeping. Satan does not like this. He is going to try to stop this. But we do have acces to much grater athority. Are we going to depend on God or stress on our own. Let us submit our selves, our selfish hearts, ideas,desires to God and see what He can do. Taste and see.............
Have a blessed day
love
Zuzana
Thursday, October 2, 2008
I still did not find my OPT card, I have looked for it for several days and it just doesn't seem to turn up. So I would appreciate your prayers for it. It also means that as long as I don't have that card, I can't work, and that is really hard for us because it is putting Casey and I into red.... (His work-75% off tuition doesn't kick in until March 09 and so me working would really help us). I am so glad that Zuzana found her Green Card, I hope that He will do the same for me.
Eva
Eva
Kamil, I think the only two people, who can answer your question are Rene or Zigi. So, if they don't write it on here soon, you might want to call them.
As far as ASI, I am not really sure if I want to do it. At this time, we don't really know, if we can commit to anything, really. I mean, the economic situation may get to the point, where Johnny's business goes under, and I'll have to go back to work... Already Johnny's feeling the effects of what's going on. I've shared with some of you, that when Johnny went to the bank, to withdraw some money from the business checking account, they were only able to give him about 37% of what he needed. He had the funds available, it is his money, yet, he couldn't get it... So, it is difficult for us to make plans right now, when we don't really know. Although we have the tickets already, we may have to cancel our trip, depending on the situation. We're praying about it, and if it's God's will for us to go for our mom's Birthday, He'll provide.
I have to run for now.
Ika
As far as ASI, I am not really sure if I want to do it. At this time, we don't really know, if we can commit to anything, really. I mean, the economic situation may get to the point, where Johnny's business goes under, and I'll have to go back to work... Already Johnny's feeling the effects of what's going on. I've shared with some of you, that when Johnny went to the bank, to withdraw some money from the business checking account, they were only able to give him about 37% of what he needed. He had the funds available, it is his money, yet, he couldn't get it... So, it is difficult for us to make plans right now, when we don't really know. Although we have the tickets already, we may have to cancel our trip, depending on the situation. We're praying about it, and if it's God's will for us to go for our mom's Birthday, He'll provide.
I have to run for now.
Ika
ASI
1. What are the 10 songs we have picked???
What songs do we choose from?
2. Singing @ ASI.
I say, "Yes". Rene will benefit from meeting new people, if he moves back to CZ one day. I think it's a great opportunity for us to minister to folks in Czech!
What songs do we choose from?
2. Singing @ ASI.
I say, "Yes". Rene will benefit from meeting new people, if he moves back to CZ one day. I think it's a great opportunity for us to minister to folks in Czech!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Songs for Czech ASI
Hey everyone,
I have received an e-mail from Radomir Steiner (the president of ASI in Czech Republic) and he is asking for 2-3 songs for Friday night (the day before our concerts). . .
The ASI held in Czech Republic is going to be in CEZ arena in Ostrava. They are expecting about 1500 people to attend. The key note speaker is going to be Doug Bachelor.
We need to decide quickly if we will sing that evening and then pick 2 or 3 songs. I want to get back with him this weekend.
Please post your ideas ASAP. . .
Zigi
I have received an e-mail from Radomir Steiner (the president of ASI in Czech Republic) and he is asking for 2-3 songs for Friday night (the day before our concerts). . .
The ASI held in Czech Republic is going to be in CEZ arena in Ostrava. They are expecting about 1500 people to attend. The key note speaker is going to be Doug Bachelor.
We need to decide quickly if we will sing that evening and then pick 2 or 3 songs. I want to get back with him this weekend.
Please post your ideas ASAP. . .
Zigi
wow, I have my Green card!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We prayed and I did find it in a place where I looked already several times but did not see it.
Now we need to pray For Evka. Evi please take the time to really look for it. God knows where it is and He will help you to find it.
thank you for your prayers
love
zuzana
We prayed and I did find it in a place where I looked already several times but did not see it.
Now we need to pray For Evka. Evi please take the time to really look for it. God knows where it is and He will help you to find it.
thank you for your prayers
love
zuzana
Amen to that Ika, Thank you for praying, I will be going through our house today.
Andrew and I decided to have Fridays dedicated to fast and prayer. We need it more than ever.
I was just listening to a sermon yesterday about how much time we neglected. But our wonderful God is so merciful that we do not have to be surprise with His coming as thief at night but he shows us the signs to see the time is near.
God's blessing for today to all of you
love
Zuzana
Andrew and I decided to have Fridays dedicated to fast and prayer. We need it more than ever.
I was just listening to a sermon yesterday about how much time we neglected. But our wonderful God is so merciful that we do not have to be surprise with His coming as thief at night but he shows us the signs to see the time is near.
God's blessing for today to all of you
love
Zuzana
Prayer and Fasting
I just wanted to say, that I am praying and fasting today for our family, and especially for God's will in our lives. Everything is showing signs of Jesus' second coming. Yesterday, as I've spent time in prayer and asking God if this is just exaggeration and extremist movement, I've opened my Bible twice on the same Scripture - first time in the morning, the second time in the afternoon. Each time in different book of the Bible. It says, and you are familiar with it: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees. When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near..." Some may say it's coincidence. For me, because I've asked God to teach me and show me what He wants me to learn that day, I was sure, that this was a message for me, to confirm what we've heard...
I will definitely pray today for your Green Cards, and for this trip to Czech, that we could reach as many people as possible, and give them a wake up call. Jesus IS coming soon. I would strongly recommend you watch that DVD...
Love,
Ika
I will definitely pray today for your Green Cards, and for this trip to Czech, that we could reach as many people as possible, and give them a wake up call. Jesus IS coming soon. I would strongly recommend you watch that DVD...
Love,
Ika
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