Since the last entry on the blog amazing things have happened. The mission trip to Latvia surpassed all expectations. Prayer surrounded every step of the way! Fund raising exceeded our goals. The work on Steve and Natalija's home and new spaces for community gatherings took a giant step forward with work still to be done but we trust God's faithfulness to provide. Every member of the 14 who made the trip were impacted in their own lives by their time in Latvia. We also were able to make new acquaintances and relationships during our time in Latvia.
The devotion and sacrifice of the Janz family to follow God's will for mission in Latvia was never more evident than during the time spent in this Eastern European country that works every day to gain a footing in our rapidly changing world. Their three young sons were active participants with their warm and spirited engagement in the work that 14 Canadians came to perform.
There is a lot more to this short term mission story but here is a snapshot.
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| Before work began the team attended church with the Janz Family. |
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| Before building there must be unbuilding. |
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| The old leaky roof with no insulation and scrunched bedrooms |
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| The new top floor with dormers and there will be an upstairs washroom |
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The crew on coffee break
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