Avize 04 10
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1. Several Aglow groups in Latvia have been given buildings to use for their activities, through donations from community members. 2. The groups in Jelgava and Zalite now have dedicated spaces in the center of their cities to hold Bible studies, prayer groups, and distribute humanitarian aid. 3. New Aglow candle-light groups are starting in Iecava, supported by initiatives like the Samaritan Table at church which provides food to those in need.
Avize 04 10
- 1. Winter is over praise the Lord. And long awaited spring is here in our country! Picture above is from first Aglow outside meeting, Lasma is holding daughter of woman that recently joined the group. They don’t Lasma with Jelgava leaders have inside toilet, warm water even running water and separate rooms is Algow group in Jelgava got room right in center of the luxury for city. One lady that had second hand shop closed them. Only business and offered it to our Aglow leader Daina in the when we all center at picture. In beginning we decide to use room are together Mother Ieva with twins 50 m2 for humanitarian aid distribution. And there was we are able many who was coming after help now from May we help and start Bible study group and prayer group. Many woman support. are interested to attend. 1
- 2. Zalite’s group leadership PRAISE THE LORD HE IS OUR PROVIDER. When Aglow group in village Zalite get to know what happened in Jelgava they decide to pray for the same in their village. And one woman, Ona is her name, decide go to the owner of former kolkhoz garage to ask for building that was empty for last 12 year. Many villagers had asked after that building for their needs and were refused, but now owner offered property for free and sing contract for 20 years. After contract was signed he told that if you will take well care of property he could think to reimburse some expenses for New building in Zalite renovation. We can testify that in this time of Aglow first meeting at new place was at April world crisis there is source that newer 23, we believe that this will be opportunity to dries out. reach and bring to Christ many new people. So we ask you to pray that we can make it ready for bigger meetings soon. Ona from Zalite Lasma at first meeting 2
- 3. Samaritan table at church One family, were wife is Aglow leader, committed to go for 30 km to bring her to church service and than back every Sunday. Other way this older lady can’t attend church service. Now we have plans to start there Aglow candle-light group. Many man and woman were blessed by this new Aglow activity in Iecava. Other older lady came asking for small refrigerator, but right before her, there was other woman that Group of Aglow woman initiated new offered one if somebody need. activities in church in Iecava. Women set up These activities broth to Christ 4 woman and 2 table, we call it “Samaritan Table”, were men in past month. We are so thankful for all church people were asked to bring food for that God is doing. God spoke to us that we those who are in need. must respond to crisis that affects so many Now every Sunday church members that have here. So we encourage ministers to invite job and or those that have income bring food people gather to get material and spiritual for those that has nothing. One older woman help. And they form 3 new groups we call Olga came asking “If I could have a loaf of them Samaritan’s groups were we distribute bread with my daily potatoes then it’s enough clothes and other goods that we receive. for me for week”. She got much more. Samaritan table in Iecava 3
- 4. Guntis at rehab center Guntis at church This at pictures is Guntis. When he was 16 father told him do not hope for any thing in this life. I had you only as spare child if some thing will happen with your oldest brother he will inherit everything and he is only that I love. Since that time he tried hard but all was in vain. We found him when he was 42 bagging for some coins for alcohol. Sleeping on stairs at apartment buildings. He had wife When he came he was complete destroyed and 5 children but who would love to live and rejected from all sides. After 4 months together with such one. living in our garden in tent and 7 months in Rehab Center now he returned to our town. He still have no place to live and his bad reputation still are in relatives mind. But now he grew up in Christ. And he has passion to reach for his former alcoholic friends to bring them to Christ. We would love to ask every one to pray for this man while he matures in Christ. While his family is able to see Christ in him. Raivo and Lasma. Gunthis when he came was dunk 4