Transitions are Thriving

On August 27, I boarded a plane having to say, "goodbye" to everyone and everything that was in my current world. This is a difficult moment for any missionary who has invested and shared their lives with others for a long season.  My second term was coming to an end after 4 years and 8months; I was blessed to have the extension which allowed me to prepare some of the most amazing people who have crossed my path in many years.

Indre Maleckaite, stood there along with my missionary colleagues Bob & Bette Sue MacIsaac and our summer intern Gabriel Negru from Romania.  So hard to walk away (in my case roll away due to my knee injury) and transition back to the states for one reason, that is to return with a greater vision, and empowerment for our future.  One knows it is necessary, important and also enjoyable but you cannot convince your heart that this is a good thing when you are standing at gate 3A alone; knowing that you are never promised a tomorrow.

This transition is huge for Kidz Lithuania, this is the first time since their conception in 2005 that they have been left fully in charge waving the banner and message of one single name, the name of "Jesus".  This is the first time they must organize, plan and pull together all their own resources for the greater good and while this is their first time alone doing this I am reminded with a whisper that they are ready, prepared and able and most of all they not alone with a promise that they will Thrive.

My first month home has been filled with blessings, reconnecting with ministers, and all those who have been faithful in praying, re-establishing friendships; adventuring into new friendships.  God has been so faithful.  I'm blessed beyond measure.  Though I still cannot watch our promotional video without a tear.   I dare not even open my eyes when the 4 minutes is viewed for tears will fill my eyes and heart is still back at Gate 3A.

Please pray for Indre, and the rest of the team.  Pray for their safety as they travel, for God to continue to give them favor.  We always ask for the favor of the Lord and favor for wherever we go.  Pray for wisdom and also rest.  

Kidz Lithuania has transitioned and is thriving, they are moving full steam ahead; while I'm trotting along sharing our story of how hearts are on fire, and how Lithuania needs to know JESUS!

Scattering Seeds Hoping for Harvest!

This past winter has been non-stop.  We had several retreats and trainings, and then we moved into the Christmas season.  During December and we shared the true Christmas story with several children who do not attend church living in a few small cities around the country.  It is a privilege to keep moving and sharing the Gospel with hope that many will come to know Jesus personally.

Sharing the truth and hoping for more.  In the past few years my team here in Lithuania and myself have felt pretty much life farmers, strategically scattering seed by humans...by way of word of mouth and hand.

This is our prayer that the wind (Holy Spirit) would pick up and carry the seed that fell and did not connect directly with the heart.   In nature not all seed that is scattered will grow and we are realistic about our approach and methods that not 100% comes to fruition.

In this we know we must continue to grow in our opportunities and also the depth of spirit of those who are on our team.

Farmers know that so much more happens to the seed that is sent out.Mice and other small animals and birds eat seeds and when they defecate, the seeds are moved/scattered. Squirrels also pick up seeds and plant them in hopes of creating storage areas so they have food in the winter.

VZTV Project Update

After an 8 month extension we completed the task!

These past few months have come with several "new experiences"  we are all new to the world of television production.  Back in the 90's I dabbled a little with cable T.V.; but this past year the learning curb has been a constant uphill experience.  We have been blessed beyond measure in simple but impactive ways.  Thru training we received with "Wycliff" ministries, Glenda Mohr from CBC and then the past few months we have had a student from East European Oradea Bible College, based out of Romania.  Gabriel Negru has been with us for the last three months, training, training and retraining so that we can survive.  This young man has been such a blessing to our entire team.  

I'm grateful to be heading home next week with our pilot completed, we are also preparing a "trailer" for our American office.  Non of this would have been possible without "Speed the Light" and "Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge".

Will be producing another 25 half hour programs for the upcoming season.  When I return next year our first year of airing will premiere.  In the meantime "Kidz Lithuania" will continue to produce and also continue with their regular evangelism.   These young people are incredible! A few are University Students the rest are in highschool, all are in the top of their classes, all love the Lord and all have a passion to reach the children of Lithuania with the Gospel message.