Raili's 2011

I am just thinking back on year 2011.
It brought me lot of tears and lot of joys! It was a year of many FIRSTs in my life.
First time after being married, I was apart from Kris and my children for 2 months!
Many of you know that I came at the end of January to Estonia by myself, trying to get
custody of my niece Rosie. This was FIRST time for me after 16 years to fly bymyself to Estonia form USA. God was so faithful, He gave me seats, where nobody was next to me on all the 3 flights there!
 Even during that trip I experienced many FIRSTs. First time in my married life I could
not stay in my own home. We own an apartment in Estonia, but it was rented out and I could
not stay there during my stay. So, I had to totally rely on God, where to live! And God was faithful!
The first week or two I stayed with friends and even in my own apartment for almost a week, when the renters were out of town and they let me stay in my own place...And after that He provided me two nice furnished apartments in Tallinn, where I could stay for free. Some of the time
we stayed there with Rosie and some I stayed by myself, when Rosie was in the hospital.
 God also provided a car for me to drive, when I was here in Estonia by myself. I only drive automatic,so He gave me that.
 It was the FIRST time in my life I lived in Tallinn and FIRST time I drove in Tallinn! This was
one of my fears, I conqurered, driving in Tallinn...and in snow and ice...with a big Ford Explorer.
 God is good!
 FIRST time in my life I had to deal with psychiatric hospital, visiting there many times.I actually have visited
Rosie in 3 different departments of Psychiatric hospital, 2 different hospitals in 2 differents cities.
I have learned many things about that part of life, that many people dont have any experience with or much knowledge about....
FIRST time in my life I talked to psychiatrists, psychologists, social worker, advocate and judge.
 FIRST time in my life I had to go to court! It was not the best experience, but it wasnt too bad!
Under the circumstances, I was not under judgment there.
 First time in my life I have been so frustrated, (dealing with Rosie and her cutting and being suicidal)
to the point of almost giving up...First time in my life I am dealing with cutting issue. It is hard to see
a young women's arm have so many cuts that there is hardly any bare skin left. And her doing it over and over again...Though I know the answer for this problem and she knows it...But sometimes it takes time for healing to take place.
 FIRST time in my life I had to call for the ambulance. Once for Rosie trying to commit suicide by taking pills and two other times when she also was suicidal and she was taken toemergency care. Once I had to ride with them, FIRST time for me to ride in the ambulance.
 But I also saw Gods hand guidung me through these hard times and gave me the extra strength I needed.
 FIRST time in my life I had a daughter!FIRST time in my life I am a stepmom/ fostermom and fisrst
time I have a foster child. First time in my life I have 3 children!
Seeing Rosie getting help she needs, also brought me lot of joy! Seeing her playing with Ryan and her reading the Bible, worshipping and praying has brought me lot of joy!
 FIRST time in my life I am translating Joyce Meyer for Life TV in Estonia! FIRST time in my life I hear my own voice every week on TV, speaking what Joyce Meyer says! Very interesting FIRST!
 I have been blessed with many good friends and a great church family, helping us through these things!
Our church, VFC helped me to take this first trip to Estonia to help Rosie. It meant a lot!
My friends have been there for me, when I needed to talk to someone. For that I am very thankful!
In many ways it has been the hardest year in my life and I am glad that part is over! And I am hoping for better things for this coming new year.
 I dont know what this new year brings me and our family, but I believe God has great things in store for us!
Maybe even more FIRSTs in my life!?
God bless you, as you enter into this new year!

Value Of A Soul

Sometimes in life we have the tendency to feel insignificant and unloved. It is always nice to be reminded of the great love God has for us all. The fact is we are precious and valuable to The Lord. He proved his love so powerfully in the giving of Jesus Christ to the world. Christ experienced immense suffering to purchase our liberty. As we walk into the acceptance and grace the Fathers has for us, our eyes can began to see more clearly how much God cares about and values everyone. He calls us to respond and release this same love to others.

Value Of A Soul is a song written by myself and Bruce Patterson it is part of my soon to be released Latter Rain recording project. I pray this song will be instrumental in a fresh new understanding and  appreciation of the love of God for all people.

In Christ,
Kris Robbie

VALUE Of A SOUL

What does it matter to the Lord of us all

Creator of heaven and earth

When He looks down at one made in His own image

Greater than the sparrow that falls

He sees the value of a soul beyond the worlds treasures

Measured by the blood Jesus shed

Though it be wrecked and marred

There is healing by His scars

He showed us the value of a soul

If you think your life doesn't mean much any more

Just think what you mean to the Lord

If you were the only one, He would have still died for you

You were worth all that He went through

For you are a pearl of great price

That He sought after and bought with His life

Yes you are precious in His sight

See the love that He has shown to you

Housekeeping

The place to send contributions for our ministry did not appear exactly correct on the new November 2011 newsletter. If you sent it to the Deerwood address everything is OK though it  is much more convenient for us to have it sent to the address listed here:

If you wish to support our ministry, you can make checks payable to Kris and Raili Robbie and send to: 2620 Western Hills Dr. Nashville TN.37214. If tax credit needed, make checks payable to Victory Fellowship Church, our names on the memo line and send to our address above.

Staying With The Program

It is very common these days to hear about churches and Christians struggling with finances. Some churches have even closed their door. My heart goes out to those who have been adversely affected by challenging economic times. At the same time though this is the culmination of the great gospel age. Our number one priority in this hour must be to share this living gospel of The Kingdom in the power of the Spirit to the ends of the earth.

Through my experience with mission work over the last 15 years I know how lack of finances can hinder the sharing of the good news. It always thrilled me when our ministry received extra finances for special projects that we were doing. Because I knew the money was going straight into important ministry and not just to meet our basic living needs. Finances in the hands of accountable ministers with vision equals souls. So regardless of what it looks like in the economic world we must elevate our thinking and get into the purpose and heart of our Father for these last days. And I believe the end time harvest is a big part of that.

Years ago a church supported our ministry in a special way. They had a special Friday night prayer meeting and the people would fast in preparation for that service. The money that was not used  for food went toward supporting our ministry. This really touched my heart and stayed in my mind. The way they were doing this was effective on different levels. Not only was it helping our work it was making the people more sensitive to the needs of this lost world through prayer and fasting, becoming closer to the heart of the Father. I believe this type of giving could revolutionize the Body Of Christ. This is something that people can enter into voluntarily with a willing heart no pressure needs to be applied.

Let us all have a heart to do more. If we are in leadership let us lead the people to a deeper commitment to Christ and His cause. I urge all believers to fast at least one meal a week and put what you did not spend on food  into evangelism. During this special time of fasting pray for all those without Jesus Christ, that they would receive Him as their Lord. What great fulfillment and joy we experience when we cooperate with the plan of redemtion.

  

If there was ever an hour to do something for The Kingdom it is NOW!

In Christ,

Kris Robbie missionary to Europe

News November 2011

Dear Friends!

We thought it was about time to give everyone a update on our life and work here in Estonia.

First we are happy that Ryan is now becoming fluent in the Estonian language. He is going to kindergarten and has a lot of opportunity to learn his mothers native tongue. He really is enjoying singing these cute kid songs. Raili sings with him, many of the same songs she learned at kindergarten.

 Aaron is continuing on with home school and is part of a archery training class. He continues to become more articulate and savvy at computer games as well.

We have had many difficulties with Rosie (our niece and foster child) over the last few weeks. She currently is living at a mental health facility for her own safety and visits us frequently. We are trying to find a new school for her, the previous one did not work out. We are just taking it a day at a time and trusting God to work His best in her life.

Raili is now the Voice for Joyce Meyers in the Estonian language for Life TV. She works hard on the translation,voice recording and editing every week. It is great to watch the programs and hear Raili's voice bring the excellent teaching for the Estonian people. Though it is quite a project she is fulfilled in doing it for the glory of God.

We have many opportunities to share the Word Of God and do worship in different churches. I thoroughly enjoy preparing messages and preaching, I know it's the Word that changes lives. We have a vision to expand this outreach of sharing the Word of God you can read our vision at our blog.

Recently we started having some meetings in our city of Viljandi. Currently the emphasis is on worship and a little teaching. It has been a blessing worshiping with our new friend Veiko, a fine piano player and brother in Christ. Our heart continues to go out for this city there is just not much going on here for the Kingdom Of God. There have been a few people coming to our services and whoever has come, has been blessed by the Word and worship. We rented a hall for these meetings, but we really don't have a budget to pay the 75 Dollars a month for it. If your church could help with this, it would be a great blessing!

Also we plan on doing a Christmas outreach for the children in the Psychiatric Hospital in our town.

Many times the children there have no visitors or gifts during the Christmas season. Most of the parents of these children are either alcoholics or mentally ill. We believe we can minister to them with a nice Christmas program and some nice presents. If you have in your heart to help us with that, it would be appreciated!

We are doing our best to do what needs to be done here and our continuing seeking God for his best for our lives as well as Viljandi, Estonia and Europe.

As many of you know this trip was in response to do our best to save the life of our niece and we did not have the time to gain the necessary mission support. Currently we need to raise about 1000 a month to continue living and minister here. To be honest the spiritual condition in Estonia and Europe is dreadful. The people as a whole are totally unprepared for what is happening in the Earth. Almost daily we see another sign of the soon return of Christ and hundreds of millions of people are in the dark in this part of the world. We have a beachhead here and we need to move forward with the vision in our heart. The hope is the Church to arise and shine and share the glorious gospel. God has been equipping Raili and myself for this hour since 1996 when we started our ministry. I am ready to teach,preach evangelize, sing and whatever else I need to do.

Please stand with us in this critical hour and help us launch out into this new phase of our ministry. Please prayerful consider partnering with us in this important Gospel work. Also there is an immediate need of 500 Dollars to pay some bills. We also appreciate your prayers and especially for Rosie during this challenging time for her.

In Jesus,

Kris and Raili

 

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If you wish to support our ministry, you can make checks payable to Kris and Raili Robbie and send to: 2620 Western Hills Dr. Nashville TN.37214. If tax credit needed, make checks payable to Victory Fellowship Church, our names on the memo line and send to our address above.

 

2011 JULY Newsletter

Our niece Rosie is doing good and enjoying America.

We thank God for what He is doing in her life. We know He has great plans for her.

We must return to Estonia the end of August. We are currently foster parents of Rosie and we  will be applying for full custody when we get back. I have applied for a new living permit and this will allow me to be in Estonia as needed. I had to leave the country because my 90 days of visa free travel had expired.

Currently there are some excellent doors of ministry for us in Estonia. We have been invited to help with a new church in Tallinn in the area of teaching and worship. We have been closely working with another church closer to where we live in Viljandi as well.  One thing we are very excited about now is the possibility of doing Christian TV programs in the Estonian language. This has been a part of our vision for 16 years and  the doors are opening up to move forward with this vital ministry. There is the possibility to airing programs on the national channel that is very popular. We need to raise the start up costs of around ten thousand dollars. It is our plan to produce creative quality programs that will be effective in impacting Estonia for Christ. These programs can be a national platform for the voice of the Lord to speak into the hearts of the people in this land. We plan to use testimonies ,music, interviews, and ministry of the word in creating the programs.

This is absolutely essential because of the prevailing spiritual blindness in this land. There is no effective national Christian voice and it is imperative there be one. It  is time for us to Arise and Shine and let the glory of the Lord be seen upon us.

The Father has put a burning message for the Church in my heart for this hour. God has also given me many songs of revival  that our conveying the anointing in our services as well.

Missions

My heart is stirred with the good things God is wanting to accomplish in this hour. In the middle of very difficult and challenging times, I am greatly encouraged by God's heart and purpose to build and revive the Church and bring in the end time harvest.

 

The Lord has increased our vision for missions. Father God has put a very large burden and vision for Europe on my heart. In my research many countries in Europe have under 3 percent evangelicals believers. We are taking about 800 million people that makes up the continent of Europe. The Lord has burned in my heart a" New Macedonian Call ". We must prepare now for a massive gospel advance for Europe. In order to have a large harvest we must sow a lot of seed of the word of God and go forth in the power of the Spirit to reap the end time harvest.

 

We are moving forward in faith to accomplish the things in my heart. I am sharing the different projects that we believe the Lord is leading us to accomplish.

I have a destiny I believe to be a fire starter a revivalist if you will. This has been in my heart for 25 years. I have a prophetic message for the Church to be on fire with a passion and vision to arise and shine in the glory of God and reach the lost in this hour.

In Christ,
Kris Robbie

Harvest

Since beginning our ministry to Estonia in 1996 my wife and I have been involved in many different areas of ministry. Preaching and teaching, music

ministry, media and evangelism  have been our emphasis. I see this new  vision as a continuation of many of the things we have already done. Though the emphasis now is to reach a much larger harvest.

 

  New Macedonian call

 

And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: There was a man of Macedonia standing, beseeching him, and saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. (Act's 16:9 )

 

The Spiritual condition of Europe- In many European countries less then 3 percent are evangelical christians

 

Let us go forth and reap the end time harvest.

 In Christ,

Kris and Raili Robbie

                                     Our Vision For Missions

 

Continue to preach, teach and minister in Estonia and though out Europe, Scandinavia and Russia

 

Produce a Christmas TV special to share the gospel with the Estonian people

 

Develop the "From The Heart" TV series that features the best local ministers to be a voice of the Lord to the Estonian People

 

Create the "Essential Truth" discipleship internet ministry, for children, youth and adults. This project will provide foundational biblical teaching on subjects like who is Jesus, understanding the new birth, walking in the new life, and other foundational biblical teaching.

The Web page will utilize audio video and creative imagery to maximize it's effectiveness.

We would like to start this in Estonian and add other languages as the Lord  leads.

 

"Good Reasons To Believe" web pages to creatively and effectively communicate biblical apologetics in different European languages.( We can create duplicate able web pages for the many different nations and alter the translation.)

 

Inspirational music and evangelistic ministry concerts for the region. (I have written many songs that I believe will minister life and refreshing, Europe is full of dead religion we desire to be an instrument of the Holy Spirit to bring the reality of Christ in resurrection power)

 

Start new and strengthen existing strategic relationships with churches and ministries to reach the harvest. Providing opportunities to evangelize through music and gospel ministry

Court.

This morning I went to the Paide Hospital, where Rosie has been since Wednesday night. She is doing good and she was released form the hospital. I was supposed to take her to Psychiatric hospial right after court. Since she had littel fever last night, they did not want to admit her there. I talked to her psychiatrist on the phone and we will go to see him next Monday. Rosie is coming with me to my friend's apartment, where we have been staying.
 COURT
This was the day we have been waiting for! This was the most important day of my trip!
We both were questioned separately at the courthouse by Judge. Rosie went in first and she seemed to be there for a long time! (like 20 minutes at least!) I was waiting behind the door and praying! (God, give her the right words to say...let the judge make right decision etc.)
Then it was my turn.
The first question the judge asked was obviously about her recent suicide attempt.
"What happened?" She asked...I gave my version of what I believe, could have happened...
I believe maybe someone from her school said something to her. Maybe teased her about going to Psychiatric Hospital for 2 months or something like that and as fragile she is in her emotions, she just broke down.
Other questions were about her father, who is in jail...About my relationship with Rosie, how long have I been in her life etc. (since her birth! was my answer....) The Judge also asked about America, how am I going to take care of her and her schooling. Also about my family, are they supportive of this and some questions about my religion.
 Later that day Rosie's mother also met with the Judge and talked to her. She told her that she wants to surrender her parental rights and agrees with me being her legal guardian!
 So far so good!
The only problem roght now is her advocate....
Her advocate wants to talk to Rosie's doctor about what happened. To make sure that the suicide attempt was not because of her not wanting to go to live with me. I am not sure, when she will talk to him and if we need to wait much longer until everything is finalized...
I am glad for things going good and cannot wait for this whole thing to be over!
I do miss my family and my home! I am so ready to come back, but not until things are taken care of!

Unexpected news...and expected news...

 I got a call on Thursday morning from Rosie's teacher. I did not expect this at all. Teacher sounded sad, but calm. She told me what had happened the night before...
 Rosie had taken half of bottle of pills and left a note behind, telling: nobody needs me...
She did it in front of her friend who immidately called for help. Teacher came to her room and called ER and she was taken to hospital.
 On Tuesday morning the same teacher called me and asked if Rosie will be returning to school. She goes to a boarding school, has been going there 4-5 years. Teacher told me, that she can come and she can start catching up with her schoolwork. It seemed good to me and I asked Rosie if she wanted to go back to school. She was very happy about it and wanted to go! I think she was getting little bored with me at home. We really did not do very much, while waiting on court case. Mostly just watching TV, spent time on the internet, went shopping and ate. Sometimes we spent time with some of my friends.
I knew she missed her schoolmates and teachers. We had a plan to go to her school and say goodbye before going to America. So, sending her to school did not seem bad idea to me.
 The 2 weeks we spent together, Rosie seemed to be OK. I even asked her if she wanted to cut herself again. She said, she did not have a reason to do that.
 When I sent her to school, I told her:"Promise me, you will not cut yourself again! Or you will have to go back to the Psychiatric hospital". She promised.
 She had 3 differents medicines she had to take every day. She had been taken those after she was released from hospital. The same bottle of pills was on our table all this time and she took the meds every morning and night. I had no suspicion of her overdosing! When i sent her to school , I sent the medicine with her.
 So, that call from the teacher came really out of the blue to me!
It must be one of the worst moments of my life!!!
 I felt bad that I sent her to school. I thought I should have kept her with me. She was fine as long as she was with me. I felt betrayed by her as well. How could she do such a thing, knowing that I came all the way from America here for her!? It really hurt me!
 But...I must be strong for her and for myself! God is with us and He is not going to leave us helpless!
Later I was able to talk to Rosie and I asked her, why would you do such a thing? She was crying and said :I dont know!
 On the same day, on Thursday I received a call from the courthouse. They told me I have been scheduled to go for hearing at court on Monday. They also asked me if Rosie was with me and if I could take her with me to the court as well.
 I had to tell them what happened. But if her condition allows, I will take her to court with me as well.
The next day I received a phone call from Rosie's advocate. She asked me, if she did this, because she did not want to come to America with me?
 As much as I know, Rosie wants to live with me and come to America as well.

Greetings from Estonia!

Hello Everyone!

I have been in Estonia over 2 weeks now. It sure is different being here by myself, without ther rest of the family!
 I got Rosangelica from the Psychiatric Hospital on 31st of January. She has been with me since then. At first she seemed little bit distant and was very quiet. After few days together, she did open up and has been back to her old self. I believe her health is getting better!
 She is very hungry for God. She likes to read her Bible and sing worship songs! Today, on Tuesday, the 15th of February she returned to school.

Since the apartment we own in Estonia (in Viljandi) has been rented out, we have to stay with friends. God has blessed me tremendously. We have been staying with some friends here and there. But also, have been staying in some apartments by ourselves! Our needs are met.

Kris is doing good , taking care of the family by himself. I am sure he is ready for me to return home.
I miss home and my family as well! 

I have not heard from the court yet. I do hope and believe that I do not have to stay in Estonia much longer.

The first few weeks the weather was not too bad here, just around 30 F. But just few days ago, it got to -25 C/ -15 F. Children in Estonia don't have to go to school, when it is below -20 C (-4F).
I am experiencing REAL Estonian winter here...

 Please keep us in prayers!
God bless!
Raili

UPDATE ON ROSIE's CASE!

I just found this morning that my niece Rosie is going to be released from the Psychiatric Hospital on the 31st of January.

 I need to be in Estonia to get her from the hospital on 31st and I will leave Nashville on 28th to go to Estonia!

 This was very sudden for me as well , but I am ready to go!

The Social worker from Estonia  told me that the Court hearing for her custody is in first part of  February.

 I need to stay there until the court and little after. I will go in faith that things will work out for us!

 Please keep us in prayer, as I am travelling and taking care of things in Estonia. Kris will stay here with kids for now.