Officer and Gentlemen

During this past weekend we had a Salvationist Band from Iceland name "Officer and Gentlemen". Here are some pictures of their time with us at "The Lines" , Camp Loksa and Sunday Morning Worship. We were very sorry to see them go.

Being sent away on our vacation with flowers! 

Sunday Worship! 

A beautiful evening of Worship with a Spirit filled group at Camp Loksa. 

37 kids stayed and listened! 

Officer and Gentlemen at the Lines 

Getting out and into our "parish"

For five days, starting 16 June, we conducted a Five Day Club in the local school yard, within a five minute walk of the Corps (church). God gave us favor with the Headmaster, as he was more than happy to grant us permission to be on school property. Despite the forecast for rain on many of the days, we experienced, truly, perfect weather! We reached about 35 new children and believe they will be the foundation for invigorating our youth activities this summer and fall. What an exciting week it was, none of us wanted it to end! Enjoy the pictures of the kids and the workers who make it happen.

Emma with her new friend in the sandbox! 

Our Jacob had a great week joining in. 

Some of the kids receive instructions from Mailis. 

Susan at work during one of the games! 

Some of the kids during a game! 

The servant workers who made it work!

Here are some pictures of the women who ministered to the kids throughout the week!

Our leaders, Mailis and Brita.  

Teele! 

Svetlana! 

Siire and Olga! 

Susan and I played both Adam and Eve AND Noah and his wife! This is a confusing picture because actually here I am Adam and Susan is Noahs wife!! Don't start any rumors! 

Some of the children, and their parents, who stopped for a listen. 

People gather for our children's open air at Kadriorg park this past Sunday, 12 June. 

Jacob, Susan and Emma enjoying each other and the day! 

Jacob and Emma.....what more can we say! 

Jacob taking aim!! He showed quite a talent for this, hitting the target MOST of the time! 

from atop Rakvere castle, overlooking the beautiful springs green(s) of Estonia.....Susan loves this picture! 

O.K....We love old things!! We took another "Castle" trip this Saturday...this time to Eastern Estonian to the town of Rakvare. This one dates back to the 13th and 14th century, although the Danes had a settlement there in the 12th century. 

Some things to pray for!

Just a quick update on some things that are on the "calendar". We pray that these "programs" will always be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit...in other words, even though they are scheduled and planned, we pray He always has "permission" to be Lord over them, change them, cancel them, improve them, surprise us by doing beyond anything we could think or imagine. This Sunday begins our open air "season" here. This is a culture, that because the winter can be so long and dark, everyone takes advantage of summer, the long days, and warmer tempratures, to be outside. So Open Airs are a very valid ministry here, people are walking everywhere, and will always stop for a listen. We will be in Kadriorg this Sunday afternoon for a children's open air. This is the large city park, and God has again given us favor with the City government as they have allowed us to have a prime spot, near the duck pond. This will a a high energy children's service led by Brita and Talvi, two of our newest Adherents (members). Susan and I will play Adam and Eve and Noah and his wife!!

Next week for five days, in coopereation with CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship) we will be having a "Five Day Club", in essence an outdoor Sunday School. this is in the schoolyard of a local school within a five minute walk of the Corps (Church). Once again God has granted us favor, as the Headmaster was more than willing to allow us on school property for this time....even though school is closed. Pray for Mailis (the leader of CEF in Estonia) and Brita as they lead this. Also, Sirje (new member) Svetlana (new member) Teele (our secretary) and Susan and myself as we try to reach neighborhood children with the Gospel.

The weekend after that!! Phil will travel to Finland with the Corps (church) teens for a Rock Festival sponsored by The Salvation Army there. Some of our teens will leave after the weekend in Helsinki and proceed on a Missions Team visit to Pori, Finland.

Toward the end of June, a Salvaton Army band from Iceland, led by two Salvation Army Officers (clergy) will visit Estonia for outreach ministry. They will spend June 23rd (Emma birthday!) and 24th in Tallinn with us where they will have an outdoor concert at "The Lines" followed by a cookout and acoustic worship service at our Camp "Loksa", with our Pensioners and Teens that evening. It is the longest day of the year...the sun never really goes down, so we should have a great time at Camp!!

THEN, June 29th, Susan, Phil, Jacob and Emma fly to the US for a month of vacation!! God has provided in an amazing way for us to visit home again this summer, we are truly amazed at His Grace! Meaghan leaves June 9th to work at Camp SWONEKY in Ohio and Sarah flies out June 18th to attend the Arts camp at Camp Happyland in Virginia. Thanks Uncle Pat and Aunt Cyndy for your great generosity in bringing Sarah to the States for this!!

Enough for now!! Keep in touch....May His good Spirit lead you on level ground.

Emma like this one because of the "curls"! 

Our Emma looking very cute and grown up!!