Latvia
24 September – 5 October, 2009

The people, pastors and laymen of several churches, and the Latvia Baptist Union have invited the people of churches around the world to share in an innovative outreach that could dramatically impact one of the most courageous and beautiful of the Baltic countries.  The hosting churches include Vilandes Baptist Church in Riga, plus 3 or 4 other churches in various cities such as Liepaja, Tukums, Kandava, Kauguru, Jurmala and others.

You are invited to make a difference in your world to start your fall of 2009. 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 make 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 church & 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: 175 € or the equivalent in another currency plus your travel from your city to the Hotel in Riga and while in Riga, your meals other than breakfast
• Arrival date in Riga: Thursday, 24 September, 2009
• Return date: Monday, 5 October, 2009
• All lodging is included as are meals during your time in the host homes and churches

More Information

• Jerry and Janice Byrd
  Skype: jerrybyrd or janicebyrd
  TheByrds@IC-World.org
  Call . . . .
  • C: +1 (469) 450-5331
  • H: +1 (972) 562-3078

Important Information

Itinerary

• Thursday, 24 September
  Arrive in Riga, the capital of Latvia and go to our hotel, the Radisson, with the remainder of the day to be free for meeting all the other guests, rest or looking around the beautiful city.
• Friday, 25 September
  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. 
• Saturday, 26 September
  After breakfast, there will be a welcome service at the Vilandes church, when you will meet some of your hosts.  Afterwards, 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, 27 September – Sunday, 4 October
  • Most 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, 4 October
  Everyone will return to Riga where this evening there will be a Victory Rally at Vilandes church where everyone, Latvians and guests, will share of what the Lord done during the week.  You will spend the night at the Radisson hotel
• Monday, 5 October
  You return to your home city and 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 around the world. 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.