We had a good time together and everyone stayed with us at our house. We had much fellowship and the kids loved the extra attention. I would like to share with you how thankful we are for the ones who came to help us. Thank you Mike, Doris and Van and Jim and Joyce. We truly cherished the time we spent together.
The camp went well. We had 38 kids total who came. Each day we would have Bible lesson, songs, games, and crafts. The kids enjoyed the camp. It warmed my heart to see each of their smiling faces eager to learn and play each day. God truly blessed us through this camp. About half of the kids were not affiliated with the church or friends of ours. At the end of the camp we made wordless bracelets so the kids could share what they learned at camp. Six kids asked Jesus into their hearts that day!! Thank you God for these precious lives. It is such an honor and blessing to be a part of God's work here in Estonia. God is working all around us, we just have to stop and listen to where He needs us.
Many of the members of the Hope church also helped with the camp. They proved to be a valuable asset and it was a pleasure to work with them and get to know them better. Thank you to each of the people that helped with the camp. Without you it would not have been possible.
Our kids went to the camp as well and had a great time. Kayla had accepted Christ into her life last year and earlier this year Braeden also accepted Christ into his life. We had to make sure Braeden fully understood what this meant, but he showed that he understood, so we prayed with him this May and he asked Jesus into his heart. What an awesome message the Gospel is, that even a child can understand. What a wonderful God we have!!!
We would like to continue to challenge the group that came here. We know that it is expensive to come, but if you feel that it is God's will for you to continue to minister here, then He will provide. We challenge for each of you who came, and those that did not, to pray and if you feel that you would like to commit to coming to Estonia, for the next five years, then plan on coming. We would be more than happy to have you stay with us again. We plan to continue to put on camps in the summer for the kids here. By committing to five years you will be able to see how God is working here each year you come. Those who came got to see God working first hand and it was a very rewarding time.
If you cannot come, then please still pray for Estonia. Pray for the hearts of the people here to continue to be softened. Pray for the ministries here to continue to grow. Please pray for an upcoming opportunity for evangelism training to be taught in the seminaries here. Please continue to pray for us to be willing to submit daily to the will of God for our lives and His ministry. Thank you for all of your support and prayers. We love you and miss you all!! Thank you again Mike, Van, Doris, Jim and Joyce, words cannot describe the joy and happiness you brought not only to the children here, but also to our family. We love you all, thank you for being who you are.
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