Our Loss is Spain's Gain

It has been raining here the last few days in Prague but we are sure the sun is shining in Spain. Maybe not according to the weather reports but rather because a bright shining light just flew from Prague to Spain.

Noelle Swedlow was with us here in Prague for

just a few months, but the impact she made on the laying of the foundation for Calvary Chapel Prague was significant and will always be appreciated. Even though we knew that when she came here should would be eventually returning to Spain, it was still hard to see her go. She will always be a part of our team.

Noelle was always ready to help, and not just to help, but with a smile and a cheerful attitude no matter what was required. Here she is putting together the sack lunches we give away to the homeless.

When she and Cara moved here to join the team neither had ever even met each other, but they quickly became fast friends. Cara credits Noelle with being one of the main tools that God used to really help her through the first few hard months of cultural transition, etc.

It was hard to find pictures of just Noelle because she was so often with someone...helping, encouraging, or just having fun....that is Noelle.

Here she is with Sharka celebrating each other's birthdays. She made friends with Sharka during the Easter outreach at the student dormitory.

This may not be the best photo of Noelle, but to those who know her it speaks volumes about who she is. Not only does it showing her doing one of the things she loves, but she is going for it, giving her all, wanting to win the prize, not worrying about whether she is recognized or not, and having fun in the process! We love you Noelle and know God has you in the palm of His hand. You are welcome back to Prague anytime!