Summer Mission Trip To Latvia

This summer I am planning on a return to Latvia - this time a full fledged mission trip with the organization we went through last September. Difference is this time we are going with members of that organization and anyone else with a calling to go.

The tentative dates are June 17th through July 1st with costs being between $2500-$3000 per person. Hopefully this cost will be reduced. If you feel a calling to go, to help, or any other way of being a part of this trip let me know. I know with times being tough there is a financial limitation in going. Please pray for those who are and who might go on this trip.

If the group is large enough, we are hoping to split into three teams and have one as a construction team and the other two as outreach teams ministering to the kids in several children's homes. With budgets being cut, these homes are being forced to either make due or find creative ways to keep basic maintenance or stock. Basic repairs to bathrooms, tiling work, and handyman repairs are in need at several locations. The outreach group will focus on VBS programs and community outreach to those in need. For those who kept up with our family's trip last year, we plan on taking a group back to Ziles, the Salvation Army home in Riga, meeting with Helen with Hope for Children, and to Liepaja. We are hoping to have a community type event mixed in with the VBS and to make a trip into Karosta to do some outreach to street kids and a prayer walk.

In addition, we hope to cram as many supplies as we can in our 'extra' luggage for this trip. Socks, shoes, vitamins, toothbrushes and toothpaste, lice shampoo, shampoo, soap, as well as school supplies, candy, and toys will try to find a way in our bags - this is the much needed effort to replenish what is most needed among their supplies.

I have included a link of some of the pictures from last September's trip. Many of those faces will be seen on this trip. It is our hope and prayer to give these kids not only material needs but the message of hope and love that Christ teaches. Not only will these orphans be reached but countless others we cross paths will as well. And I assure you each person involved in this trip from going, to prayer, financing, driving, buying, etc. will be touched as well.

If you wish to help in any way, please let me know. Not only is there a need in cost for the trip but the items listed below are needed as well:

-More team members
-Individual's cost
-Cost for materials
-Donation of vitamins, personal hygiene products, candy, shoes, socks, small toys, school supplies, etc. (remember luggage sized items)
-Extra suitcases
-Buddy passes or Skymiles from Delta
-Prayer

God bless!