Sunday Service in Kaunas

The service at Kaunas this morning was GREAT. Had 14 on a cold snowy morning. Singing Christmas Carols, testimonies, sermonette about "Witness from the Spirit" - Getting a RHEMA from the Holy Spirit. Great fellowship with believers and witness to those who need Christ. Lara had a great witness opportunity this morning with Dovile at the hotel. The church in Kaunas is growing; Praise the LORD.

Day of REST - Prepare for SUNDAY

Today we went to a "craft festival" in Alytus about 40 miles away. Some very nice craft items made at a craft school - wood carvings, cloth items, ceramics, wicker, baskets, etc. Watched some soccer games at the school where Marius is a coach. We have had some great Lithuania foods. Praying for an effective service tomorrow. Several folks have been attending this week who need to yield to the Lord's leading.

Bible Study

Tonight was Bible Study nite. Alan led our study concerning "who are we in Christ"? A new creature - Many scriptures and discussions concerning how we grow as Christians.

The new computer from SBC for the Kaunas Church was very much appreciated. It helps with singing new praise hymns "off the wall".

It SNOWED today - over an inch - 36F. Stephanie was very happy to see snow.

American Christmas

We attempted to show some unique thing we do in America for Christmas. Egg nog was a great hit. Shrimp with "home made cocktail sauce" was a new treat. Had a "White Elephant Exchange with some unique gifts and lots of EXCHANGING. A teddy bear was actually a package of GUMMY bears - Tomas, you are so funny. The "English Team" sang a "unique version" of the Twelve Days of Christmas. We read the Christmas story from Luke 2. Oh and an update on vegetables; Alan is eating more apples. A T shirt presented to Alan reads "Eat more Vegatables" and shows a picture of an apple. Ask Alan why.

Scenes from Kaunas

Scenes from Kaunas Lithuania - Colorful building, incline lift,

Gas 4.52 Lt per Liter - $8/g

Stephanie modeling local fashions

American Movie Night in Lithuania

Tonight was super awesome! We had three new locals join us tonight for movie night! We watched "Book of Eli" which allowed for a discussion about the Bible afterwards. Another great night of fellowship with everyone. It is very exciting to see how God is working in the church and in these young peoples lives.

On a side note, Alan is working on the difference between fruits and vegetables, will keep you updated!

Game Nite

Game nite at the church. Eleven attended and had great Christian fellowship. Jenga - Take the blocks out till they "all fall down". Also played "Alias" - "guess the word" - some funny times with the two languages.

Game Nite Invitations

We went to the Bus Stop near the university dormatory to pass out invitations for Game Nite at the church

Kaunas Services Dec 4

Services at Kaunas on Dec 4 started the Christmas Season. The church was decorated by the "ladies" - Lara, Stephanie & Evelina - Looks GREAT. Mantas made a public profession of faith at the morning service. Praise the LORD for adding new members to the church. Alan and Stephanie gave their testimony and Jerry gave a brief sermonette from Ps 100. Peyton played the cello and Lara played the keyboard to give great music for the service. Of course we must give Milton lots of credit for all his translating and "shepherding the flock". Marius and Evelina do a great job of organizing the group. The new computer donated by SBC was very much appreciated and used to show "sing along" YouTube videos.

Men's Bible Study

Saturday morning in Kaunas Lithuania. Thirteen men met for a Bible Study on Winning Spiritual Warfare "Steps to Freedom in Christ". Milton led us thru evaluating our "religious family history"; home life, habits and encouraged us to "Break the curse of family heritages that are wrong" in the NAME OF CHRIST. Great time of fellowship with men from Silute, Klaipeda, Vilnius and Kaunas.

Arrived Safely

We are in Kaunas Lithuania - No problems with travels. Busy week ahead with Bible Studies starting tonight. Guess we can always sleep later. Thanks for your prayers. Check back for continued updates on what will be happening in Kaunas. It is around 35F and raining.
Jerry

Anxious to GO

Final team meeting at Starbucks before we depart on Thurs Dec 1st. Everything is ready except the packing. We are expecting "GREAT THINGS IN KAUNAS". Pray for a successful mission trip.

Preparation to GO

The TEAM is preparing to leave on Dec 1st for Kaunas Lithuania to assist our Missionary Partners in Church Planting.

Please pray for safe travels, Hearts to be OPEN to the Gospel, Effective Bible Studies and wisdom to reach out to the unsaved.

Jerry Wolfe