youth ministry course (cont.)

night #4 - on thursday we taught on "prayerful dependence" and the "communication of God's word." both of these sections are not only applicable in ministry, but also to the christian life. prayer has been one thing i have observed that latvian christians do VERY well. over the past two years i have spent many hours in prayer with latvians and have been blessed to hear their hearts for the Lord. i think the challenge for latvia, and for all of us, is to follow-up our prayers with action.

night #5 - there were a few times during the week when i was discouraged that kelly and i were not getting the message across well. but on last night of class that all went out the window! the students presented us with gifts to say "thank you" and blessed us with some kind words. one of the ladies even read us a poem that she wrote for kelly and i! regardless of what i felt about the class, it was obvious that the students appreciated it. praise God!

i am thankful for the relationships that were formed this week and i am trusting that God built His Kingdom. it was a great experience to get to teach with kelly and i am already looking forward to our next class in april! we appreciate your prayers!!!