Yesterday I was in the Deals store and there was a pack of raisins right up front, where the gum is. I guess someone had not wanted it and left it there. But...I just needed a pack of them, because I was planning making bread pudding...And I forgot to buy them, because I was with Ryan who is hard to deal with in the store sometimes...But there it was a pack of raisins that I needed...!
 I asked the clerk, who was a tall black guy, Is this a Dollar also? ( most of the things in that store are 1 Dollar) And he told me : If you are good!  And that made me laugh and I gave him the biggest fake smile, showing that I am good... But that kinda made my day, because I had been way too serious and not smiling at all that day. It takes a clerk in the store to lighten me up a little bit...
 The contrast here is, that usually the store clerks in Estonia can be really rude or not very pleasant at all. You are glad if you go to the store and will not be upset by something there. Like one time I dropped a jar of soup, while putting it on the counter. Then the clerk said, you need to pay for it ! And there have been other things like that. Maybe some other time I can share more of my experiences there...
 But it is good to live in a free country, where people are free, smiling, making jokes and are happy.
Not everyone of course, but at least good persentage of them!
 Blessings!
Raili

The Message Of The Cross

The cross is a symbol that is seen by many every day in churches, cemeteries, artwork, and various other places. Have you ever thought of what the meaning of the cross really is? There is a powerful message in the cross, let's take a look at this wonderful truth.

Most people have heard that Jesus died on the cross. Ancient history reveals this as an established fact. But why did Jesus die on the cross? The Bible tells us that Jesus was falsely accused and delivered to be crucified because the religious leaders of his day were jealous of him. These men did not like the fact that multitudes of people were following Jesus. They felt threatened they would lose their position and influence. Though Jesus was preforming amazing miracles and teaching with great authority, they rejected him. They orchestrated a false trial and used their influence to have him crucified, even though the Roman governor Pilate could find no fault in him.

The Bible tells us that this was all part of God's plan for Jesus to go to the cross. Jesus lived a sinless life and died an agonizing death of crucifixion as an innocent man. As Jesus was dying, he was fulfilling God's plan to be our savior. He was accomplishing something for all people.

      

                                                   Amazing Love seen at the cross

                                   

Through him God was showing us his amazing love by allowing Jesus to be a substitute for us all. Jesus was paying the penalty for all our sins, all the things that make us guilty before God. What Jesus accomplished for us has opened the way for us to be made right with God. The sacrifice of the blood of Jesus has provided access for us to the presence of God.

The cross is a symbol of the love of God. It represents the sacrifice of the Son Of God Jesus Christ for the world. It forever proclaims that though hopeless and insufficient in ourselves God gave us the ultimate gift of Jesus so we could be made right with Him and have eternal life.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

                                              The cross is a message of Peace

We can have peace with God and be in complete harmony with our creator through receiving what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross. What heavenly rest to be at peace with God knowing you are not condemned. Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,

                                                       God's Bridge: The Cross

The cross is a bridge of hope that crosses the gulf of sin that separated God from man.

Jesus Christ died on the Cross and rose from the grave. He paid the penalty for our sin and bridged the gap between God and people.

The Bible says...
 

"For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Jesus Christ." 1 Timothy 2:5

"For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God." 1 Peter 3:18

There is a bridge that brings us to The Fathers House with all the goodness blessings and glory God wants us share with us forever. Though the bridge must be crossed to arrive at that destination. I pray that your eyes would be open to see the depth of God's love that the cross reveals to us. God gave His best Jesus to suffer and die in our place so we could be part of His family. Jesus willingly offered His life for us all, suffering the penalty of our sin and shame in our place so we could cross the bridge and Know the Father and become a new creation in Christ.

So the next time you see a cross remember you are loved, you can have peace and go across the bridge of hope to the Father's House.

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Update From Estonia

                                                    

The ice is melting on Viljandi lake, and temperatures are nearly getting to 50 degrees Fahrenheit on warm days now. We are thankful to have gotten safely through the blizzard on our trip to Tallinn on Easter Sunday. I would say spring really starts in May here and that probably was the last significant snow (thank God). It has been a very long, cold, and snowy winter. The days here have already started getting longer, with the sun setting after 9 pm. It is the season to move about Estonia and be active in building the Kingdom Of God.

We have a lot going on now in our work here and are launching out into new areas of ministry.

Our Easter trip to Tallinn was to Grace Chapel, where I have been asked to help as a teaching pastor. The church has a great centrally located meeting facility in the city center. There is a nice faithful core group, and we believe this fellowship has great potential to impact Estonia for Christ. This is a international church and Estonians are attending as well.

Over the last year, new doors of ministry have opened up for us in the capital city of Tallinn. We have been involved in several meeting there with people who are hungry for God. A big part of our vision is to be a part of seeing a fresh move of the Spirit to change this nation. It is important to fan these flames of revival and continue to have and be a part of more services that facilitate the move of the Spirit. At the same time teaching the Word and laying a solid biblical foundation. Because we need a movement of the Word and Spirit working together to see the glorious things the Father has in store.

In our home town of Viljandi we have been helping a young couple, Veiko and Kirsika, start a new church. Veiko is a great piano player and it has been a real blessing worshiping together at these and other services. Our community has a very small percentage of believers and is need of a real move of God.

We are planning to have our first Spread the Fire Worship Meeting this spring for the Viljandi region of Estonia. It will be held at the new Viljandi Baptist Church building and several churches will be a part of this gathering. Prayer point: that there would be unity and that the spiritual atmosphere would change for the good.

A Great Harvest Field

During the winter Raili and I got caught in a snow storm and needed to spend the night in Tallinn. Our friend Jaana's place was available, but the catch was she lived in Lasnamäe.

I always heard this was a rough place and you better be careful if you find yourself there. Since we almost had a bad car accident that day, I thought it might be worth the risk lodging there for the night.

Jaana had been after us to be a part of the services that she and her husband Ahto had been having in Lasnamäe. Though Ahto had been working in Finland a lot (like many Estonian men do) and was not always there to help. The night we arrived there was a home fellowship so we were able to be a part of that. As we stayed there that night the Lord began to do surgery on my heart about this place. This bedroom community of Tallinn is the most populated community in Estonia. 116 thousand people live there. It is almost entirely the old soviet style apartment houses in close proximity of each other. In talking with Jaana that night we discovered that the small meetings they were having were the only evangelical work they knew of being done in this large community. Since that time I have preached twice at their Sunday meetings and the people were open responding to the gospel . Their ministry also distributes humanitarian aid and recently opened a second hand store that helps keep them visible with the people.

Ministry in Lasnamäe.

"Digger" can be thanked for this picture of Lasnamäe.

The need in this place hit me like a ton of bricks, I began to hear some of the desperate stories and my heart was really broken for these people. I know there are many places in the world like Lasnamäe, where the harvest is great and the workers are few. I sense the Holy Spirit stirring in me about this mission field. We want to do everything possible to help and encourage this couple and do what we can in building the Kingdom of God in Lasnamäe.


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Raili and I believe we can be more effective living in the Tallinn area. Our home in Viljandi is 160 kilometers from Tallinn. The cost of living is higher there, though God can make a way. I do believe that this is a new season of growth and change for us as we move forward in building God's Kingdom.

I believe that partnership is God's highest way to spread the gospel. The famous verse in Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
 Was written to the partners of the apostle Paul. If there ever was a season to bring in  the harvest it is the hour in witch we live. Raili and I would like you to consider partnering
with us to accomplish this important gospel work. We also want you to receive the
blessing that comes through partnership. I believe we can have a significant impact in
Lasnama and all the other ministry projects. 

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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

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Chasing The Sunset

 

This winter in Estonia has been extremely cold, as it usually is. Living on this northern latitude you just don’t get a lot of daylight this time of year, but when the sun does show itself it can be glorious.

My little boy Ryan is a active guy to say the least, however he does mellow when we take a drive. So one evening on a little auto trip as we like to call it, the sun began to set in a splendorous silhouette. Sensing the opportunity to be spontaneous we began to drive west in pursuit of this beauty.

I regret not having my camera to capture that exquisite sunset with the shades of amber and orange textured on the backdrop of the vivid horizon. The creator's brush had truly painted a masterpiece.

What sheer joy it was to just take it in and revel for a few moments in the glory of God. We were chasing the sunset and at that moment I don’t believe we could be doing anything better. I wish I could say I am always this spontaneous when given such golden opportunity. It does make me want to take advantage more of soaking in the blessings and beauty of life.

It is easy to go through the normal and ordinary patterns of life and to miss out on the extraordinary.

This brings to mind a great line from a classic hymn “When I survey The Wondrous Cross On which the prince of Glory died.” There in that one short line is a treasure so full of beauty and truth that it will take eternity to comprehend. What a privilege it is to absorb the reality of God's grace and be transformed in it's light.

The scripture tells us we can be washed in the water of the word (Ephesians 5:26 ). We can be saturated with the truth of God taking it in one gem at a time. As we appreciate the ultimate masterpiece “The Lamb Of God”, this glorious reality of God's goodness and grace can be painted more vividly in our hearts. My challenge is let not a day go by that we don't chase those beautiful sunsets that are there for us to behold.

2012 Ministry Goal's

These our some goals we our working toward accomplishing this year!


Joyce


One thing Raili is very involved with is translating and doing the voice over for the Estonian version of Joyce Meyer's daily television program Enjoying Everyday Life. It is a big time consuming job. We are getting some good feedback from people here in Estonia being blessed by the the program. The goal here is to sustain this important work. Joyce has some great teaching that the people need I believe this is probably some of the best christian media content now in the Estonian language. Prayer point would be for Raili to have the strength to continue the translating, voice over, and editing.



Essential Truth


I am very excited about sharing life giving truth from God's Word thru the "Essential Truth" internet project. I have some talented Estonian web developers who are working with me to bring biblical truth to the net in a fresh, creative way. The teaching will be in English and Estonian on a blog and Facebook page. Eventually we will have music videos and a dedicated web page with all kinda good stuff. Prayer Point that we would be effective in communicating the Word and especially with young people.



Catch The Fire Worship

 

Vision:

• Encourage believers, the corporate atmosphere of the Body Of Christ creates a wonderful atmosphere of blessing.

• Improve spiritual atmosphere in local community.

• Foster unity, Christians are the family of God worship our Father together.

• Lift up the name of the Lord because He is Worthy!

• Discern the will of God through becoming more open and intimate with the Lord through worship. And become doers and world changers for Christ.

• Catch the fire of The Holy Spirit to be a bright light for Jesus

The first event will be for the Viljandi region of Estonia in the spring. It will be held at the Vilandi Baptist Church and several churches will be a part of this gathering. Prayer Point that their would be unity and that the spiritual atmosphere would change for the good.

Men's outreach

I have been meeting with men for encouragement prayer and bible study.

Prayer Point that the Lord will guide us into the highest and best for this fellowship.

Church Ministry

Currently we are traveling preaching and doing worship at churches all over Estonia.

Prayer Point that the anointing would continue to increase and for protection in our travels.

Audio and Video

I will release the “Latter Rain” music project this year it contains songs about the coming of Christ, harvest, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Video's will be used to share this music. We plan on sharing some of this material on Estonian TV and the internet. Stay connected to the blog for updates.

Prayer Point that we have wisdom to be very effective.

Help us be affective.