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Welcome to Prayer Days 2008!
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We were led in worship by Pastor Mareks Ignats (r) and the band from Talsi Lutheran Church. The songs often tied the themes of the day together in very special ways.
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We experienced heart-felt singing and praise to God! The two ladies in the center, Inta Feldmane and Inese Slesere, serve in the Latvian Parliament.
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Various people led in prayer as God moved in their hearts. Pastor Slava Altuhov, on the right, serves with Latvian Christian Mission.
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Steve Macchia gave messages that challenged our souls.
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After each teaching session, the whole room divided into small groups for discussion.
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We were especially grateful for the young people who attended, including the 13 students from the new Baltic Pastoral Institute (BPI).
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Several people spoke about their ministries in Latvia, including Steve Janz with the new ministry Camp-in-a-Box.
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We prayed in small groups for churches and ministries in Latvia. The couple on the right are missionaires from Brazil, Hans and Elaine Berzins.
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Our Partners staff worked hard and even had a little time for coffee between tasks. (l-r) Enoks Nelands, Signe Kurga, Dace Supule (BPI Staff), and Vineta Zale. Vineta also served as interpreter for Prayer Days.
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Paul Reed (l) and Dan Roth both have interesting stories of how God brought them to Latvia.
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Happy Birthday to Chuck!
Too bad the cake is not bigger!
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Birthday wishes from a dining room full of friendly people.
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Teaching sessions were translated verbally into Latvian and simultaneously into Russian via headsets. The couple on the right came from Estonia.
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Praises and needs were shared in small groups. The couple on the left are Talivaldis and Astrida Vesmins. He is a city councilman in Liepaja.
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People had opportunities to support one another through prayer.
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Another kind of small group!
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Pastor Andrey Chebotaryov, of Good News Church, prays over the bread during communion.
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Livija Lame reflected on the value that Prayer Days has had for her over the years. Pavel Smirnov of Morningstar Church (r) served as an excellent MC for Prayer Days.
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BPI student Janis Akmens expresses his appreciation that he and his wife could attend Prayer Days. He said that his personal prayer life drastically changed as a result of Prayer Days 2007.
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Until next year…when, God willing, we will be together again for Prayer Days 2009. This photo was taken after the last session after half of the participants had already departed.
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