Merry Christmas to all our friends and family! We wish you the very best that this season has to offer and pray that your celebration of the Christ child this year will be a source of hope and renewal for the coming year. Blessings to you from snowy Estonia! The Edminster Mob Miriam, Kevin, Lea … Continue reading Christmas Greetings!
Köie Project Update
Our renovation project is currently on hold. We had really hoped to be moved in by Christmas. But when we applied for the remainder of the sum we had planned for the entire project, the bank started tightening the screws. Apparently our former loan officer changed offices and was replaced by a junior officer recruited … Continue reading Köie Project Update
Ecumenical Worship Service
This was a gathering of Christian friends spanning a wide range of Estonian church traditions. We came together to celebrate the eucharist and made use of a translation of the beautiful Taize liturgy. We have begun a once monthly eucharistic celebration similar to this in Viimsi.
Recruiting Help for Rural Churches
Since leaving Estonia for seminary back in 2003 we have been on the lookout for Alongsiders who might partner with our friends in rural Estonian churches for either shorter stints or longer terms of service. We've encountered a number of challenges along the way and each of these has given us an opportunity to re-evaluate … Continue reading Recruiting Help for Rural Churches
Culture-Cooperative Evangelism
How far does a European Christian need to travel to find a mission field? These days you don?t have to go very far. Not only are Christians a minority in formerly Christian nations, but our countries are becoming more multi-cultural all the time. The nations are in our backyard! In this context, the skills of cross-cultural ministry can be put to good use by any serious Christian. What?s more, when Christians join together in spite of their cultural differences to serve together, our unity in Christ will itself be our witness. These are the goals of Next Step 2009!