2010 Service Project was conducted in both Turnov and Semily, Czech Republic. This year there were only 110 Americans from Club Beyond Christian clubs in International Schools in Europe and 10 Czech translators. We were also able to sponsor 20 additional Czechs to join them in their Service. The Americans and Czechs lived together, served together and played together for 5 days in April. Following are some pictures showing highlights of our week.

Ken and I took teams into 2 different schools to share in English classes. In 3 days we attended 22 ESL classes plus there were other teams at other schools. In the afternoons we were able to conduct clubs in both towns. And at the end of the week we were able to have Celebrations. The celebration in Turnov was for the whole town and 3000 people attended including many teachers who brought their whole class.



SERVICE IN ESL CLASSES. This is one class of 16 we attended in the Turnov Hotel and Business School.

SERVICE INCLUDED AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS in both Turnov and Semily.

SERVICE INCLUDED PHYSICAL LABOR: destruction/construction, beautification and building projects.

CELEBRATION DAY IN SEMILY: Lots of fun and games with the students.

CELEBRATION DAY IN TURNOV: The Americans sang, danced and performed skits, as well as manned games for the children. It was advertised for the whole town and over 3000 people roamed from game to game for 6 hours, including teachers bringing their whole class.

Crowds patiently wait their turns to enter some of the attractions.

Czechs and Americans together at camp: playing together, developing friendships and having evening club (which included worship, devotional talk and small group discussions).

The Czechs were sad to have to say good-bye. It was a life changing experience for them.