The Cesis basketball camp finished up a great four days on Thursday. We had over 125 in the junior and senior divisions combined. The kids were very motivated and we did not have any major problems. I see a lot of these kids on the streets or in the gyms around Cesis but it was good to make friends with some of the newer ones. With the economy as low as it is in Latvia this will be the only camp many of these kids will be able to attend.
The 'Summer Slam' activities also finished up on Thursday night. Dominic, our evangelist, brought another great message. Our Latvian drama team finished up their skits in outstanding fashion along with the quartet of Latvian young singers. Steve G. and Leanna created a few moist eyes with "How Great Is Our God".
It has been a very good week for this mission team. Though small in number, they have worked extremely hard to reach out to the Latvian young people and adults. We consider it an honor to work along side of them.
Friday will be spent in Sigulda seeing some of the beautiful areas and Saturday will be in Riga.
Sunday will be a combination service of Latvian and American worship. Steve Akin will debut his Latvian handbell / choir chime choir for their first public performance. They have been rehearsing and practicing for only a week but they really sound great.
Some scenes from various activities follow:
Nicole sharing with the senior group...
Trying to make a point...
Latvian girls making some beautiful music...
Linda....what a great assistant she has been this week....
Sitting in the bleachers having a good talk...
Senior campers...
Singing at the 'Summer Slam'...
Autographed shirts....
Choosing up teams...
Reinis...best drummer in Latvia...
'Summer Slam'....
Focused attention...
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