it’s a hostel world.

[ sir toby’s hostel.]

During the month of October team
Powerhouse lived & worked at Sir Toby’s Hostel in Prague, Czech
Republic. I am completely convinced that Sir Toby’s is the
greatest hostel to ever exist.

 

Sir Toby’s is owned by Christian
entrepreneur Mathias Schwender & his wife Carrie. Mathias,
originally from Germany & Carrie, from California, also own
several other hostels in Prague. They have a passion for service, a
heart for the Lord, & the result is a unique & seemingly
successful business model. Their mission is to bring people together,
to create environments where life happens, & in turn cultivate a
culture where the gospel is freely shared. That is where we came in.

 

[cooking up a storm for the pancake dinner.]

This past month we served in a variety
of ways at Sir Toby’s. We cleaned bathrooms, changed bed linens,
served breakfast, painted signs, cooked meals, worked at the pub,
tended to the guests etc etc. Essentially, we were the janitors, the
chefs, the housekeepers, the receptionists, & the bartenders. But
most of all we were the face of Sir Toby’s & more importantly the
face of what Sir Toby’s is aiming to represent- Christ.

 

Day in & day out we worked
alongside the staff & lived alongside the guests- we never
stopped. It was a true opportunity to live by example & share the
message of Christ by simply existing. For me, this past month was
incredible. It was a time filled with divinely appointed
conversation, growth, prayer, relationship building, self- discovery,
& love. Not to mention, it just so happened to take place in one
of the most breathtaking cities I’ve been privileged to experience. I
could never tire of admiring the architecture while walking Prague’s
cobblestone streets or reading along the bank of the Rhine while
sitting under the Charles Bridge- my absolutely favorite spot.

 

[ beautiful architecture in Old Town Square.]

 

It was for this reason that
I slept as little as was required to still function & consumed
more cups of coffee than should be humanly possible. I will also
blame Prague’s grandiose nature for my lack of blogging. With so many
people to meet & so many places to explore, I found it near
impossible to remain faithful to my writing. But do not worry, I have
a few select highlights that I will share with you over the next week
or so. Therefore, stay tuned for stories from my time in Prague….