This is a sweet little orphanage east of Johvi, Estonia about 45 minutes from the Kohtla-Nomme orphanage that we were staying at. The director of the Kohtla-Nomme orphanage made arrangements with the director of the Sillamae orphanage to coordinate our teams’ time that we could be with the kids. Are arrangement was that we would work with the orphans at Sillamae from 5-6pm. As the week went on, our time gradually was extended after the counselors saw what we were doing!
There were about 15 school-age kids that would be waiting for us each day. After the first day, they were waiting outside for our arrival the second day. At the end of each day, they could ask what we were doing tomorrow! They thoroughly enjoyed all the games, crafts, and activities we had planned for them. We had to move fast as I had planned to be there two hours and not one hour!
On Friday we were all set to share the Gospel. I set the stage with an active game. After the game I sat the kids down and talked about what we played which was a lead-in to our Bible study. Today was a short comparison as we talked about God, and the moment was right to invite Tony Leone to share the EvangeCube. It’s amazing that when folks pray, moments like this just seem to work perfectly. We usually had a two year old that would come with the group. Sometime he would be a distraction. Today he didn’t arrive until right after Tony had finished presenting the Gospel! We had no interruptions! The kids were able to hear the Gospel clearly along with a couple of counselors!
We gave the orphans some parting gifts and then I passed out the book of Luke to each child. The book was provided by the church in Johvi, Estonia we were working with. Of course, the kids asked what we were doing tomorrow. It’s was hard to tell them that this was our last day. But I know great relationships were built and we will be able to come again!
This is a sweet little orphanage east of Johvi, Estonia about 45 minutes from the Kohtla-Nomme orphanage that we were staying at. The director of the Kohtla-Nomme orphanage made arrangements with the director of the Sillamae orphanage to coordinate our teams’ time that we could be with the kids. Are arrangement was that we would work with the orphans at Sillamae from 5-6pm. As the week went on, our time gradually was extended after the counselors saw what we were doing! 
There were about 15 school-age kids that would be waiting for us each day. After the first day, they were waiting outside for our arrival the second day. At the end of each day, they could ask what we were doing tomorrow! They thoroughly enjoyed all the games, crafts, and activities we had planned for them. We had to move fast as I had planned to be there two hours and not one hour! 
On Friday we were all set to share the Gospel. I set the stage with an active game. After the game I sat the kids down and talked about what we played which was a lead-in to our Bible study. Today was a short comparison as we talked about God, and the moment was right to invite Tony Leone to share the EvangeCube. It’s amazing that when folks pray, moments like this just seem to work perfectly. We usually had a two year old that would come with the group. Sometime he would be a distraction. Today he didn’t arrive until right after Tony had finished presenting the Gospel! We had no interruptions! The kids were able to hear the Gospel clearly along with a couple of counselors! 
We gave the orphans some parting gifts and then I passed out the book of Luke to each child. The book was provided by the church in Johvi, Estonia we were working with. Of course, the kids asked what we were doing tomorrow. It’s was hard to tell them that this was our last day. But I know great relationships were built and we will be able to come again! 
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Hi John, It's great to see these updates. I'm very glad you're working in Estonia. Let's talk some more about how to help the work increase there. I may be in DFW the third week of May. Will you be around? Blessings to you --
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