May 24, 2006
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This past Friday evening, the Tartu 'girls' got together for what Merlin had dubbed 'Sleepover II' ... the first edition having been executed in our absence this winter. There was lots of food and fellowship, giggling, singing, playing games, and watching movies. I believe there was even some time that was spent sleeping ... but not too much
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The main purpose of our time together was to discuss summer plans for the youth/young at heart. The girls are anxious to use their time this summer to be together and serve together so we enjoyed dreaming of how God could use them to His glory. Looks like we'll be putting our regular scheduled classes on hold in order to implement some special training over the summertime. (Some of the girls still have to finish their 'Crazy Quilt' bags so we'll keep working on those. Can't wait for you to see them, they are coming together beautifully).
Summer Service Club ~ Our Thursdays will be spent together working on service projects. While we were in the States, the girls completed 20 bags for the homeless shelter. These handmade drawstring bags were filled with needed toiletries, warm socks, and some goodies for them to enjoy. We've got about 50 left to finish, so that will be our first order of business for the summer. We've also got blankets to make for the nursing home and work on the Bible Study Center to do. Then ... we'll just wait for God's opportunities to present themselves in which direction to go next!
Ministry Training ~ We are so blessed to have girls who are talented and desire to use those talents for God. Because of that, we've decided to pursue a 'clown ministry' in Tartu. Our first order of business for our Tuesday evening classes will be in researching opportunities, methods, etc. for beginning this ministry. We've ordered books, videos and have been doing lots of reading via the Internet. The girls are so excited about this, they just can't stop talking about it. I honestly can't think of anything better they could do, since in reality, all of them are already clowns! ~smile~
We will also be blessed as a church (and as a mission team) to be hosting several couples from Texas this summer and early fall. They will be here to assist us in our "English as a Second Language" bible studies, to fellowship with the church and to give our family some much needed encouragement. We are very excited about their coming.
Please know that we appreciate your continued prayers for our family and for the work here in Tartu.
God Bless ~ pj
Comments (6)
that sounds so awesome. i'm really excited about what God is going to do through all of you there. sounds like a great summer is in store. chelsey xo
I'm waiting for summer to come quicker
I sure want to be a little clown or am I than allrady?
Thank you very much for doing ALL that to us its so very good that it can't be put into words!
I Love you lots!
"Little" Riina
~smiles~ You have some awesome girls... but you knew that already.
I am looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.
I love you dearly and you are in my heart and in my prayers.
See you soon!
Penny, I thank you again for being you! You reloaded my batteries for this summer. I knew that I am a clown inside, but now I can publicise that part of me and introduce it to the children. Thank you again ~wink~
Love you!
Merlin
And again... thank you for wanting to spend so much time with me! I cherish every moment... Love you lots...
This sleepy clown will go to bed now since it's 3 o'clock in the morning... Kalli, kalli
It was so good to see you! And I'm looking forward to this next weekend as well. Love ya bunches and I'll see you soon. ~smile~
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