My journey to AMI was not clear cut. Nearly a year ago, i began to look into where God wanted me. Returning to Prague was not a clear cut decision. I looked at different ministries and I also looked at going back to school. Eventually, I do feel called to return to school and get some futher education, but I came to the conclusion that I had unfinished business here in Prague. Ultimately I didn't feel called elsewhere, so I began looking at other ministries and options in Prague. A few other things happened during this time span that narrowed my focus on where to look for ministry opportunities. First, I met Andrew and Amy Funka, who were coming over to Prague with AMI. Second, I began attending a Czech language church called TaCesta, which means The Way or The Journey, depending on the context. I began attendign this church simply because Zach attended and had managed to get a number of our football players to attend with him. I decided it would be good for ministry to go to church where my ministry focus was attending.
I had looked at a few other ministries, and for one reason or another, those ministries just didn't feel quite right. So I talked to Andrew about AMI. After our conversation I began to look more and more into AMI. After having a conversation with their Executive director, I decided to submit my initial application, which was completed in Mid-July. At the end of August, I had a preliminary interview, followed by a secondary application which revolved more around personal testimony and theology questions, as well as what ministry looks like for me. Finally, at the end of September, I had another interview, at the end of which, they gave me an invitation to work with AMI.
My transition was a much longer process than I had anticipated, but I learned a lot about waiting on God. I know that God's timing is perfect and that He will bless my ministry here in Prague.
Over the next few weeks, I will begin the process of support raising yet again. I have more support needs than I did in the past. That combined with the fact that my support team has not had a place to support me since March or April will make support raising more of a challenge than it has been in the past. I also have a very limited window, maybe seven weeks total, to get as much support raised as I can while I am in the States.
I will be in the States starting around November 9th. Right now I am at the whim of Czech immigration. Once they give me a date that I can pick up my visa, I can begin to look into getting a plane ticket.
Tentatively, I hope to be in Indiana from roughly November 13 to 18. And I hope to make another trip in December. I am also looking into trips to other parts of the country. If you are interested in hearing from me or having me come talk to a group while I am home, please feel free to email me at micahlembke@gmail.com.
