We've been now some 10 days in Latvia. The first days have naturally being more like "acclimatization" and simply trying different things. It's been a good start for our training phase. We have a cool translator spending all her available time with us. We've had a chance to trying many kinds of ministry, including visits to prison, children hospital, schools, churches plus practical work.
Well, as you may know, it's good always to first have a dry run before going for real... So YWAM has adopted a policy of first practising ministry with not-so-live targets first... So, we could try child ministry and social work with accretized "crash-test" dolls.
Child ministry and social work training event. After the practice it was the time for the real thing! :) Below, just a snapshot from our visits...
To be honest, the visit to Jelgava prison blew our minds. It was so awesome! We did not quite know what to expect, but I have to say I've never been in such a situation. The church inside the prison was beautiful and there were maybe 30 prisoners. The atmosphere was really warm and welcoming. The prisoners were worshiping God with lifted hands... and were really delighted of our visit. And I've never heard a worship band with such a groove!!! Almost blew us from our feet! So, never know what to expect...
Bless ya guys in the home front!!
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haha, training with dolls!! sounds like a fun! :D jaujau. hey, i heard that you've been doing some extreme-stuff also.. where are the pics..? :D
ReplyDeleteHola! Looks like you're having a great time in Latvia! Sun is shining and...H.J. is trying to teach people (children) to pronounce his name correctly =D
ReplyDeleteJesh, base has been bit quiet, since you guys left! Eventhough it hasn't been devastating, we're OK! We've been busy with Armand making wood and Clarita keeping busy with feeding as "Kahta ei kestä nälkää ja ikävää, to things you can't handle hunger and longing"
Ok, I go sauna...God's bless to you guys and enjoy your outreach! That is an ORDER!
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Hey there team!
ReplyDeleteI had to comment on this set of photos, because we've also been burning some branches and other stuff at the base too- hopefully you'll notice the changes when you come back! We miss you! Have a wonderful weekend and make the most of your outreach- this time won't come back!
Lemmetti family.