Ways to Participate

Petr Doležel Seminary Fund

Petr Doležel came to trust and know God as Father in July of 2004 at an English Camp provided by the Liberec Církev bratrská [Brethren Evangelical Free Church] and the Kenosha Bible Church. He was 15. Since then Petr has grown in his faith and knowledge of God, has grown to be a respected servant leader and occasional speaker among youth groups in this nation, and has assisted us in planning and leading every English Camp since then, including two last summer.

Now Petr has been called of God to prepare for a lifetime of pastoral and evangelistic work in this nation. But Petr has no Father or mother to support him in this. He lives with an aunt. I believe it is my duty to raise the educational costs for Petr to attend the Evangelical Theological Seminary in the fall of 2008. The annual costs will be about $4,000. In the USA that cost would just six to ten times that figure.

If you would like to participate Petr's life preparation to serve here, you can send gifts to First Live International, for the Petr Dolezel Serminary Fund. Thank you. Dan and Nancy

The 12 X 120 Team

In Acts chapter one Jesus used 12 apostles and 120 praying friends as the keys to plant the church in Jerusalem. We [Dan and Nancy] are asking God to supply twelve praying/giving churches and 120 praying/giving friends as the keys to plant the church in Svitavy.

Our team is up to eleven churches - we are seeking twelve partner congreagations. And the 120 part of the 12X120 Team is up to sixty who give monthly or quarterly, with a total of about 100 who give in some way during a year. Nancy and I thank each of you.

If you have considered being on this prayer and support team, this would be a good time to act on it.

The value of the dollar keeps dropping - dramatically. The American dollar lost twenty percent of its value in Europe and the Czech Repblic in the last six months, and lost 35% in a year or a little more. Your gifts are converted here to Czech crowns. Eighteen months ago the American dollar was worth about 25 Czech korona or crowns. Today a dollar only yields about 17.5 crowns. Here is a chart.

Click on this link to bring up a "Czech Yes!" card to assist you in declaring your self for the Czech 12 X 120 Lupton Team.

A Guide for your Prayer Time

> Pray for all our students in schools, and personal Czech friends. We want people to experience God's love through us.'
> Pray for the supply of the Petr Dolezel seminary educational fund.
> Pray for all who will come to an English Camp in July.
> Pray for our children and grandchildren who have given us to the Czech Republic.
> Pray for Nancy who often misses the children and grandchildren.
> Pray for God’s Holy Spirit to prepare many to hear and believe on Jesus.
> Pray for the core team in Svitavy who partner with us in ministry and prayer to spread the Gospel seed and plant a church.
> Pray for a spring 2008 training meeting for the core team.
> Pray for our language learning and teaching skills. Learning Czech is one of our beggest challenges.
> Pray for more churches and people to support us with prayers and giving.
> Pray for many celebrations in heaven [Luke 15] and for a church to be birthed in Svitavy.

Petr Doležel with Nancy and Dan Lupton

* Things we can use

1. Please send us your used Christian music CD's in any style and genre of music. NOTE: This is a great project for families, small groups and youth groups. This summer we gave 200 music CDs and they were received with enthusiasm and gratitude.

1. Books...upper elementary [grades 4& 5] and middle school level [grades 6-8] We can place in public schools all kinds of wholesome reading...novels, history, growing up stories, faith and value books, etc.

3, DVDs of Travelogues from different parts of the USA - where you live...national parks...dvds of American animals such as bear, beaver, wolves, bison, prairie dogs, etc.

Dada and Vera have received two gift Christian music CDs sent to us for the purpose of giving to teenagers at clubs and camps.

Mail CDs, DVDs and books at a US Post Office to us at this address. Please use a generic brown cardboard box with no corporate printing, and write on the box and postal slip, "Educational books and materials".

Dan & Nancy Lupton 0
Marakova 1149 / 1
568 02 Svitavy
Czech Republic

How people are giving
All through First Love International, PO Box 15836 Loves Park, IL 61132, USA

We've experienced God's provision in all these ways - his creativity is fascinating
1. Churches give to us through First Love Int'l
2. Most friends and churches send monthly gifts, a few quarterly
3. Several provide seasonal special gifts at Christmas and Easter
4. Some adopt a special project, such as the car, Bibles, books, CDs, and crafts
5. Through Fidelity or United Fund
6. Matching gifts through work...
7. Tithe an inheritance...
8. Gift from sale of land...
9. Gift from Income tax return...
10. Special arrangement gift

The most important thing is that you obey the Lord and do what the Spirit prompts. Whether with regard to us or in giving to other mission projects, please do not delay and talk yourself out of obedience. You will know your greatest joy in the Lord with ready and immediate obedience.

Czech Proverbs
* Co je doma, to se pocítá. -- What's at home, counts.
* Hnev je špatný rádce. -- Anger is a bad advisor.
* Host do domu, Buh do domu. -- A guest in your home is like a God in your home.
* Mluviti stríbro, mlceti zlato. -- Speaking is silver, silence is gold.
* Trpelivost ruže prináší. -- Patience brings roses.
* Bez práce nejsou koláce. -- Without work, there are no koláce (Czech pastry).
* Kdo se moc ptá, moc se dozví. -- He who asks too much will learn too much.

Web site updated November 22, 2008