Moving Towards Autumn...

We are in the midst of transition time in Tartu. The weather is starting to change and new people from different places are coming to Tartu. As we transition into autumn, we are going to spend the next several weeks exploring the theme of transition and how God works in our lives during times of transition. While we face these “wilderness” times of uncertainty in the midst of transition, it also presents an opportunity for us to rediscover our identity and what God is preparing us for in the next chapter of our lives. I’m really excited about how we will learn, grow, and connect with one another in the coming weeks!

Sunday, August 21st

This Sunday we will conclude our summer study on The Choices We Have When it Comes to Healing. We will look at the life of Paul and how each of the choices we have discussed is evident in Paul’s story and ultimately led to JOY. We will see Paul Persevere and Find Joy, despite some very undesirable circumstances. I look forward to seeing each of you this Sunday as we learn and share with on another.

Sunday, August 14th...

The past few Sundays we have discussed Connecting Our Lives, Feeling Our Lives, and Exploring Our Past in order to Heal Our Future. This coming Sunday we will be looking at what it means to Embrace Your Life. Life is full of wonderful moments, but there are also difficult experiences that we wish we did not have to endure. We will look at how embracing the various moments, even the unwanted ones, can lead to our own growth and development in God, and through that healing we can be used to help others around us. I look forward to seeing each of you this Sunday.

We will soon be shifting to our autumn format that will include new themes and approaches. With many new faces on the way to Tartu in the coming weeks, we are planning a “Kick-Off the Fall (Autumn) Fellowship” on Saturday, September 3rd. We will have a time and location for this event very soon, but make plans now to attend as we get to know some new friends in Tartu.

Also, Dee and I will be hosting a weekly “home group” beginning Wednesday evening September 7th. This group is open to anybody, young or old, male or female. We will be discussing in more detail the study we have looked at over the summer – The Choices We Have When it Comes to Healing.

For Sunday August 7th

The past several Sundays we have explored the importance of Connecting With Others and Feeling our lives. This Sunday we will continue in our study on The Choices We Have When it Comes to Healing. We will look at why it is so important to explore and gain understanding about our past so that we can heal and make the healthiest choices possible regarding our future. Many people think that we should only look ahead and never spend time thinking about the past. This can be very dangerous and can lead us to repeat unwanted choices that in turn lead to repeated unwanted behavior and results. Please join us this Sunday @ 16:00 as we consider the Choices to Explore our Past and Heal Our Future.