A Special Sumbeam...

Wednesday we awoke to beautiful skies and sunshine at Camp Gideon.  A morning walk revealed God's beauty in this special place.  Birds flew overhead building nests and searching for food as I walked around the grounds.  The sounds of the water could be heard as I passed the soccer field and headed to the beach where huge rocks have sprung up during the long snow-filled winter.

Ursula and Lena display artwork done for the Open House
by local school children.

After breakfast, the team drove to Johvi and visited Sunbeam which will be a place of sanctuary, fun, and education for handicapped children and their parents.  We toured the facility that is being renovated by members of Artur's church.  There we met Ursula and Lena who will work with the children in September when Sunbeam officially opens.  In this facility, parents will be able to have assistance with their special needs children... another example of this pastor's vision and love for his congregation. Before we left, we prayed with these ladies for their success and good health as their prepare for this new     responsibility.

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With the tour of Sunbeam over, Artur took us to his church where we will attend services on Sunday.  With a membership of over 200, they are already dreaming of expansion and a new church building.

Earlier in the day, Artur's daughter Liana took us to the Narva Museum and castle which is right on the Russian border.  It is filled with historical information about the region.  From high up in the tower, we were able to see across the river into the Russian territory.

It is so inspiring to see a family totally committed to working together doing the Lord's work.  Christian, Artur and Valentina's fifteen year-old son is comfortable greeting and hosting guests just like his dad. Liana, Artur's daughter was our guide and driver today, and she has many responsibilities at the church and at Camp Gideon. This family made us feel at home from the moment that we arrived.  All during the day, this family welcomes workers, church members, guests, and friends from all over the community.

Our day ended with reflections of the moments that we saw God at work in this amazing place.


April Halberdier presents cards from kids at Chapelwood to Artur Pold, his daughter Liana, and the two teachers for Sunbeam.