Jose Zayas: 19 year old "grandmother" in Parnu, Estonia...

April 27, 2011

19 year old "grandmother" in Parnu, Estonia...

Many of the Christian leaders in Estonia are young.

It's early Thursday here. We spent Wednesday in schools, doing 3 "mini-concerts," speaking in English classes (to help students practice their English...sharing our stories with them), and a team taught classes on Sex, Self Esteem, and Values.

Last night we met with some of the Christian youth groups to prepare these students to speak with those who respond to Christ.

All of these pre-events are building up to a large outreach this weekend.

One of the 19 year old leaders, who meets with younger girls each Saturday for discipleship said, "I've been following Jesus for five years now and last Saturday one of the girls who recently came to faith said--"You're like our grandmother!"

It was meant to be a compliment (I think?!).

One of the great and healthy things is that many of the leaders and pastors we meet are young. They are serious about their walk with God and desire to see their nation follow Jesus.

And one of the challenges is that many of the leaders we meet are...well, young!

That's one of the benefits of joining churches in mission. We learn from each other. Share ideas. Encourage. And try things that might seem outside the box.

So as you pray for us here in Parnu this week...pray for the many young Christians and young leaders...that will continue to mature in their faith without losing the passion and zeal to serve the Lord.

Here's a few pics...more to come...

Yes, Ben can teach geography (will a very nice new pointer, I might add)

Ben and Jim meet the local...statue (short converstion...Ben and Jim don't speak Estonian)

Posted by Jose Zayas on April 27, 2011 at 08:34 PM | Permalink

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