Latvia
August 31 – September 11, 2006

The people, pastors and laymen of several churches, and the Latvia Baptist Union have invited the people of our church to share in an innovative outreach that could dramatically impact one of the most courageous and beautiful of the Baltic countries.

You are invited to make a difference in your world to close your summer of 2006. You are invited to live in the homes of the people of the churches and go where they go, meeting their neighbors, friends, family and co-workers. That will give everyone the opportunity to share stories that will an overwhelming difference: their story, your story and God’s story.

You are invited – actually commissioned by Jesus himself – to be a part of this strategic opportunity. Cost is not a factor: God will provide! Language is not a barrier: enthusiasm speaks to the heart of every person, beyond the ability of tongue to communicate! Your availability is the gift God asks. We will join the Latvian believers to lead in meeting people through your assigned city and then sharing in evening home meetings.

You will have your own testimony translated into a bilingual witnessing tract. Translators will be there to help as well. We will help you prepare, but God will meet your every need.

Details

• Cost: US$175 or 150 € plus your travel from your city to the Hotel in Riga and while in Riga, you meals other than breakfast
• Arrival date in Riga: Thursday, August 31, 2006
• Return date: Monday, September 11, 2006
• All lodging is included as are meals during your time in the host homes and churches

More Information

• Jerry and Janice Byrd
  JerryB@IC-World.org or call O: (972) 569-9006 or H: (972) 562-3078

Important Information

Itinerary

• Thursday, August 31
  Arrive in Riga, the capital of Latvia and go to our hotel, the Radisson, with the remainder of the day to be free for rest or looking around the beautiful city
• Friday, September 1
  After breakfast at the hotel, there will be a tour to begin to understand the local culture. This afternoon there will be an orientation session. This evening, there will be a welcome service at one of the churches, when you will meet some of your hosts.
• Saturday, September 2
  After breakfast, you will be taken to your host city, church and home. There will most likely be a welcome service at each church. You will stay in homes of the church members where you will be working.
• Sunday, September 3 – Sunday, September 10
  • Activities following a post-modern approach in mornings & afternoons
  • Home meetings and activities in the evenings
  • Some meetings may be held in the churches
• Sunday, September 10
  Everyone will return to Riga and to our hotel. This evening there will be a Victory Rally at a local church where everyone, Latvians and guests, will share of what the Lord done during the week.
• Monday, September 11
  You return to your home

Relationship with International Commission

The local churches and the Latvian Baptist Union have invited you through International Commission to come and add your witness to that of the local churches. This is a cooperative venture with IC and the Latvian churches and churches in the United States. The project will be coordinated by experienced project leadership from IC.

Costs and payments

Every effort has been made to keep the costs as low as possible. The cost includes preparation, bus, hotel and homes for accommodations and breakfast in the hotel and all meals while in homes. Payment must be made upon arrival in Riga.