Hello Friends.
I am sorry i haven´t written anything for a while. I have always thought about writing later or tomorrow.
Lately i have been busy with school and work finding stuff. At the same time I am in really interesting place in my life, where God calls me furtherto walk with Him.
I have been invited to mission trip to Germany and I feel, that this is the place where God want´s me to train for something bigger.
So. Here is the newsletter.
Hello.
If you find this newsletter from your mailbox, then you probably know me somehow. My name is Lembit Karus. I am 22 years old and I have decided to follow Christ with my life. At the same time not just to follow, but also follow the command of mission- To go all over the world and preach the gospel for all creation.
At last summer I was Intern at organization called Koma. I was working with organizing camps but also at Valga church with youth work. This time was really fruitful. I saw God moving in many different areas. At first in Youth´s lives. Two brighter examples were Rando and Maria- Kristiina. I was working with them for the whole summer. Both of them knew about the gospel, but they haven´t taken the step of following God. In the end of the summer both of them became christians.
All together at least 24 young people gave their life to God. I feel i grew much closer to God and He broke my heart a lot more for the missing.
Why do I share this? I feel, that God is calling me further to share more the gospel. in this fall i am invited to serve youths in Germany. There are young leaders as me, but they don´t have this kind of community around themas i have.
About 10 leaders from Estonia goes there. Our task is to invite non christian youths to the christian event called "Jugendtage" (youth days).
We go to the school and represent them Estonia country and through that invite them to Christian event, where they hear the gospel. Our tasks are to built relationships, play worship, lead workshops and a lot more. Except that we serve local leaders so they can continue expanding God´s kingdom there. I feel this is the place, where God is calling me this fall. This trip is from 02.10.13 to 06.10.13
In the end of this month there is also missionaries training in Czech, where will be missionaries from all over the Europe. From Estonia goes there 16 leaders. I believe this will be place, where i grow closer to God by meeting the other, experienced missionaries. I believe, that getting to know God will let Him to use me more here in Estonia. This trip will be from 22.09.13 to 16.09.13
This is, where God calls me right now. For this all could happen I need supporters. People, who can support me in prayers and also financially. The trips will cost all together about 285 euros. I have collected about 50 euros this far and the first trip is already in two weeks. I am sure, that this will be big blessing for each supporter.
This is what God word says:
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously
2. Corinthians 9:6
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2.Corinthians9:8
All the donations are very welcome and God will bless giver
Account nr:221035167920
Name: Lembit Karus
Explanation: For the missiontrip.
Stay strong and Blessed!
esmaspäev, 9. september 2013
neljapäev, 20. juuni 2013
Hey friends.
I thought that i will write you a little bit, what i have been up to during the last week. I have been to Valga for longer now and i am finally used to it. I like it here. At least i know, where my home is now. I guess i will start writing from the last Friday.
On the last Friday we had free food give away. We shared food to people, who lived in bad conditions or had big families. I really felt, that this is so right thing to do and this is something that Jesus would to, when He would be here. It felt sad and happy at the same time. Sad, because i felt, how much God loves them and wants to know them, but i did not have much more to give them than some food and smile... I wish i had more time to share them about the love of God but maybe next time. It made me happy, because i saw that they were happy about the free food. Have you ever thought, how less do you need to make someone happy (or at least smile). The things, that seem so elementary like food and home and clothes to wear can mean so much to someone. When you have these things then please, don´t go to bed tonight without saying thanks to God. There are so many people around you who would give their life to give these things to their children.
Here is some pictures taken this day (sorry for bad quality)
At the same night we had also American night with the youths. It was great night to get to know them better and just hang out and play some games. We also had Hot seat-like interview where they had chance to get to know us better and ask different questions.
On the Sunday we went on several graduation ceremonies. Some of the local youths graduated basic school (9th grade). It was good to celebrate with them. On the other days we were working on the day time and in the evening we usually play table games or then play basketball or volleyball.
I also got to know, how powerful and necessary it is to take time and speak to the Lord and ask for His strength. On the day before yesterday i felt really tired and i felt like i have lost my focus completely. One of my good friends, Käthlin was here in Valga and we spent some time and spoke, but i could not speak anything... Most of her speak went in from one ear and came out from the other. I felt physically really weak. I thought that maybe eating will help me a little bit. I tried to eat, but i could´nt. So Käthlin said, that i should take some time to read Bible. When i got back to church i went, fell down on my knees and prayed. At first it did´nt help much but later i realized, that its an enemy attack. I started to tell him to get out of my life in the name of Jesus and i told him that my body and life belongs to Christ and Valga belongs to Christ. After a while it was all gone. I felt free. Satan is really afraid of the name of Jesus. He does not like, when we speak His name, cause he knows, that it is stronger than any other name and that´s why he tries to stop us.
So yesterday i still felt tired, but it was so much better then. We had meeting with Innar and Siiri. They also took Risttee intern with them. Her name is Caroline. She is also from North Caroline and she goes to the same church that Chris and Laura used to go back in States.
So we had meeting and after that we had lunch with them.
On the evening we had game night with youths at Chris and Laura´s place.
Today we were working in the morning and in the evening we went to play volleyball and football.
I had a great chance to play football with some Russian youths who showed up, when we started to play football. We invited them to the English Camp and hopefully they will show up there ;) Lets hope and pray for the best. This morning i also had a weird dream. I saw the Bible Days event. It was not regular, because it took place in Tallinna lauluväljak (biggest concert place in Estonia.) There were thousands and even more youths there... The weird thing about this is that the next bible days take place in Tallinn.
So this is how my life goes right now. I really need your prayers, because it has so much stronger power, than we can ever imagine. There is spiritual war going on and specially when we share the gospel and the name of Jesus.
You could pray for strength to focus on God even when the difficult times come. You could pray for not only me but for all of the Valga team (Nate, Chris and Laura).
Thats all for now. Can´t wait to write you again, what God is doing and how big is His name.
Stay blessed.
Ciao!
I thought that i will write you a little bit, what i have been up to during the last week. I have been to Valga for longer now and i am finally used to it. I like it here. At least i know, where my home is now. I guess i will start writing from the last Friday.
On the last Friday we had free food give away. We shared food to people, who lived in bad conditions or had big families. I really felt, that this is so right thing to do and this is something that Jesus would to, when He would be here. It felt sad and happy at the same time. Sad, because i felt, how much God loves them and wants to know them, but i did not have much more to give them than some food and smile... I wish i had more time to share them about the love of God but maybe next time. It made me happy, because i saw that they were happy about the free food. Have you ever thought, how less do you need to make someone happy (or at least smile). The things, that seem so elementary like food and home and clothes to wear can mean so much to someone. When you have these things then please, don´t go to bed tonight without saying thanks to God. There are so many people around you who would give their life to give these things to their children.
Here is some pictures taken this day (sorry for bad quality)
On the Sunday we went on several graduation ceremonies. Some of the local youths graduated basic school (9th grade). It was good to celebrate with them. On the other days we were working on the day time and in the evening we usually play table games or then play basketball or volleyball.
I also got to know, how powerful and necessary it is to take time and speak to the Lord and ask for His strength. On the day before yesterday i felt really tired and i felt like i have lost my focus completely. One of my good friends, Käthlin was here in Valga and we spent some time and spoke, but i could not speak anything... Most of her speak went in from one ear and came out from the other. I felt physically really weak. I thought that maybe eating will help me a little bit. I tried to eat, but i could´nt. So Käthlin said, that i should take some time to read Bible. When i got back to church i went, fell down on my knees and prayed. At first it did´nt help much but later i realized, that its an enemy attack. I started to tell him to get out of my life in the name of Jesus and i told him that my body and life belongs to Christ and Valga belongs to Christ. After a while it was all gone. I felt free. Satan is really afraid of the name of Jesus. He does not like, when we speak His name, cause he knows, that it is stronger than any other name and that´s why he tries to stop us.
So yesterday i still felt tired, but it was so much better then. We had meeting with Innar and Siiri. They also took Risttee intern with them. Her name is Caroline. She is also from North Caroline and she goes to the same church that Chris and Laura used to go back in States.
So we had meeting and after that we had lunch with them.
On the evening we had game night with youths at Chris and Laura´s place.
Today we were working in the morning and in the evening we went to play volleyball and football.
I had a great chance to play football with some Russian youths who showed up, when we started to play football. We invited them to the English Camp and hopefully they will show up there ;) Lets hope and pray for the best. This morning i also had a weird dream. I saw the Bible Days event. It was not regular, because it took place in Tallinna lauluväljak (biggest concert place in Estonia.) There were thousands and even more youths there... The weird thing about this is that the next bible days take place in Tallinn.
So this is how my life goes right now. I really need your prayers, because it has so much stronger power, than we can ever imagine. There is spiritual war going on and specially when we share the gospel and the name of Jesus.
You could pray for strength to focus on God even when the difficult times come. You could pray for not only me but for all of the Valga team (Nate, Chris and Laura).
Thats all for now. Can´t wait to write you again, what God is doing and how big is His name.
Stay blessed.
Ciao!
kolmapäev, 12. juuni 2013
Hey, Fellow mateys!
I am so happy to write you from the warm and sunny Valga (well not so sunny any more, cause its late). We
(Chris Wiles, Laura Wiles and Nate Musser) arrived to Valga almost a week ago, last thursday. Me and Nate moved into a church. Actually it was my biggest fear about this summer. At first i like didn´t like at all the idea, that i have to actually live in church, but now i am used to it... Well i better not tell you about the other fears. Hopefully they won´t become true during the summer, but we will see.... :D
Chris and Laura are missionaries from North Carolina state. They have been youth leaders in Valga for 3 years. Nate is my room mate for this summer. He is from Wisconsin and he is 22 years old like me.
Since the last week, we have been traveling a lot around Estonia. We haven´t been to Valga for so long time.
Last friday we took a ride to Rapla, to the Bible Days. It was amazing time with all the good friends, that i see maybe once or twice a year. It was also a good beginning for mission, cause we went out to the smaller villages near Rapla and invited people to Bible days main event.
We got back to Valga on sunday and then we had sunday service, which was VERY different from the meeting, that i am used with, but i will survive this :D.
After the meeting we went to play some volleyball and then had some good swimming with the rest of the youth team- Kerli, Vaike and Katrin are also part of the team.
On monday we have usually day of rest. So we played some basketball and hanged out with local youths.We had really good time.
Yesterday we had a small meeting in the morning and then we went to Tartu to Koma family night.
It was really good time with all Koma members, their families and summer interns. We made some bbq food and we also had really good prayer time. It was the evening, where all the summer interns were finally together. Rebecca actually came right from the plane and it was the first time for us to see her. After the meeting we had some great time at Innar and Siiris´s place.(They are working in Koma).
It was really good and relaxing day.
Today we had again a meeting and we got some more info about how the camps are going to be like.
We are going to organize camps at Valga and Kunda. These are the best places for me because i really like Valga and there are so many youths here who haven´t heard about the Christ (yet). The youths here are so amazing. I love so much hanging out with them. Kunda is special, because this was my first taste of English Camp. This was the camp, where i decided two years ago to give my life completely to Christ... I have so good memories from there... Good is to go back there as the completely new person. God has made a good work :)
We are also going to help out in Ülenurme English Camp and we are going to learn there a lot about how to run a camp. I am waiting forward the first camp term, which begins at the end of June.
So. Thats all for now.
I will write you more abut life in Valga and will let you know, what God has done.
Blessings ;)
I am so happy to write you from the warm and sunny Valga (well not so sunny any more, cause its late). We
(Chris Wiles, Laura Wiles and Nate Musser) arrived to Valga almost a week ago, last thursday. Me and Nate moved into a church. Actually it was my biggest fear about this summer. At first i like didn´t like at all the idea, that i have to actually live in church, but now i am used to it... Well i better not tell you about the other fears. Hopefully they won´t become true during the summer, but we will see.... :D
Chris and Laura are missionaries from North Carolina state. They have been youth leaders in Valga for 3 years. Nate is my room mate for this summer. He is from Wisconsin and he is 22 years old like me.
Since the last week, we have been traveling a lot around Estonia. We haven´t been to Valga for so long time.
Last friday we took a ride to Rapla, to the Bible Days. It was amazing time with all the good friends, that i see maybe once or twice a year. It was also a good beginning for mission, cause we went out to the smaller villages near Rapla and invited people to Bible days main event.
We got back to Valga on sunday and then we had sunday service, which was VERY different from the meeting, that i am used with, but i will survive this :D.
After the meeting we went to play some volleyball and then had some good swimming with the rest of the youth team- Kerli, Vaike and Katrin are also part of the team.
On monday we have usually day of rest. So we played some basketball and hanged out with local youths.We had really good time.
Yesterday we had a small meeting in the morning and then we went to Tartu to Koma family night.
It was really good time with all Koma members, their families and summer interns. We made some bbq food and we also had really good prayer time. It was the evening, where all the summer interns were finally together. Rebecca actually came right from the plane and it was the first time for us to see her. After the meeting we had some great time at Innar and Siiris´s place.(They are working in Koma).
It was really good and relaxing day.
Today we had again a meeting and we got some more info about how the camps are going to be like.
We are going to organize camps at Valga and Kunda. These are the best places for me because i really like Valga and there are so many youths here who haven´t heard about the Christ (yet). The youths here are so amazing. I love so much hanging out with them. Kunda is special, because this was my first taste of English Camp. This was the camp, where i decided two years ago to give my life completely to Christ... I have so good memories from there... Good is to go back there as the completely new person. God has made a good work :)
We are also going to help out in Ülenurme English Camp and we are going to learn there a lot about how to run a camp. I am waiting forward the first camp term, which begins at the end of June.
So. Thats all for now.
I will write you more abut life in Valga and will let you know, what God has done.
Blessings ;)
esmaspäev, 3. juuni 2013
Hey, Friends
Summer is all started and it has been amazing so far even though i have been only on training and on the amazing race.
The Amazing race was real fun. We had great adventure in Ukraine. First we drove to Krakow, Poland to take train to Lviv, Ukraine. We spent a day in Lviv and then took overnight
train to Kiew, where we met american interns and we started the race.
In our team were Chris from Valga, Andrew from Texas, Nate from Wisconsin and Vahur from Tartu. On the first day we had many challenges like We had to define Tanks in museum and
had to raise 10 local money. (what ever they are :D) This challenge took us to lead, cause we finished it in 10 minutes, when others took it about an hour. We sang a birthday song to some
girls.
One really amazing task was a zipride over the river. The zipline was about 50 meters from the ground and the lenght of the ride was about 530 Meters. It was extremely
amazing. So. We won on the first day and took a overnight train back to Lviv.
On the second day things did not go this well. We were on the good position until the sewing challenge. We had to sew and Ukrainian flag.
For some teams it took only an hour. For our team it took 4,5 hours. It took us almost to the last position. We decided to work with other Estonia team. The other challenges were
searcing for coffee shops around Lviv, eating meat jelly (sült) (wich americans hated) and learning Ukrainian dance.
Even though we did not finish well on that day, we got to know the whole Estonian team. It was really great time. On the second day we did not go on the train. We spent a night
in hotel, witch was really relaxing after 3 nights on trains.
On the third day we traveled all the way back to Poland and Checz republik.
Right now i am staying at the hotel in Malenovice, Checz. We have a leaders training, that has been really good this far. I have learned so much about God and about myself.
It´s great to see, that there are many people like me and they are facing the same problems, that i do.
Also it is great to see, that i dont have to pretend to be someone else, cause God knows excactly, who we are and where He can use us.
Thats all for now. I am too tired to write more, but i will do soon, when i get back to Estonia. Here is too bad wifi connection...
Take care and stay blessed.
Summer is all started and it has been amazing so far even though i have been only on training and on the amazing race.
The Amazing race was real fun. We had great adventure in Ukraine. First we drove to Krakow, Poland to take train to Lviv, Ukraine. We spent a day in Lviv and then took overnight
train to Kiew, where we met american interns and we started the race.
In our team were Chris from Valga, Andrew from Texas, Nate from Wisconsin and Vahur from Tartu. On the first day we had many challenges like We had to define Tanks in museum and
had to raise 10 local money. (what ever they are :D) This challenge took us to lead, cause we finished it in 10 minutes, when others took it about an hour. We sang a birthday song to some
girls.
One really amazing task was a zipride over the river. The zipline was about 50 meters from the ground and the lenght of the ride was about 530 Meters. It was extremely
amazing. So. We won on the first day and took a overnight train back to Lviv.
On the second day things did not go this well. We were on the good position until the sewing challenge. We had to sew and Ukrainian flag.
For some teams it took only an hour. For our team it took 4,5 hours. It took us almost to the last position. We decided to work with other Estonia team. The other challenges were
searcing for coffee shops around Lviv, eating meat jelly (sült) (wich americans hated) and learning Ukrainian dance.
Even though we did not finish well on that day, we got to know the whole Estonian team. It was really great time. On the second day we did not go on the train. We spent a night
in hotel, witch was really relaxing after 3 nights on trains.
On the third day we traveled all the way back to Poland and Checz republik.
Right now i am staying at the hotel in Malenovice, Checz. We have a leaders training, that has been really good this far. I have learned so much about God and about myself.
It´s great to see, that there are many people like me and they are facing the same problems, that i do.
Also it is great to see, that i dont have to pretend to be someone else, cause God knows excactly, who we are and where He can use us.
Thats all for now. I am too tired to write more, but i will do soon, when i get back to Estonia. Here is too bad wifi connection...
Take care and stay blessed.
teisipäev, 21. mai 2013
Hey Friends.
I thought that i will write one more blog post, before summer internship really begins. It´s so hard to believe, that it will begin in the end of this week. I am so excited.
On this Sunday 26.05.13 we start driving to Warsaw, Poland to take a train to Kiev, Ukraine. This is the place, where we meet American interns for the very first time and we will start working as a team. There will be some tasks to see, how we work as a team and we will get to know each other.
After that we will go to Czech republic and there will be training. We will learn more about English Camps and how it´s gonna work. I will be back from the trip on 06.05 or 06.05 (i am not sure).
I am so happy to tell you, that now it´s 100% sure, that i am going to stay in Valga for this summer. I can´t wait to serve these youths there.
I am also really happy to tell you, that i have most of the support, that i need for this summer. Last week i had 900€ together. Now i believe, that there is more than 1000.
So. I am really excited and can´t wait for the end of this week.
There is only one school day and 2 workdays left. After that i finally get out of routine.
So. These are the last news before the beginning of the internship. I am sure, that i will write you more often during the summer.
Just keep your eye on it.
Stay blessed.
I thought that i will write one more blog post, before summer internship really begins. It´s so hard to believe, that it will begin in the end of this week. I am so excited.
On this Sunday 26.05.13 we start driving to Warsaw, Poland to take a train to Kiev, Ukraine. This is the place, where we meet American interns for the very first time and we will start working as a team. There will be some tasks to see, how we work as a team and we will get to know each other.
After that we will go to Czech republic and there will be training. We will learn more about English Camps and how it´s gonna work. I will be back from the trip on 06.05 or 06.05 (i am not sure).
I am so happy to tell you, that now it´s 100% sure, that i am going to stay in Valga for this summer. I can´t wait to serve these youths there.
I am also really happy to tell you, that i have most of the support, that i need for this summer. Last week i had 900€ together. Now i believe, that there is more than 1000.
So. I am really excited and can´t wait for the end of this week.
There is only one school day and 2 workdays left. After that i finally get out of routine.
So. These are the last news before the beginning of the internship. I am sure, that i will write you more often during the summer.
Just keep your eye on it.
Stay blessed.
kolmapäev, 8. mai 2013
Hey, Friends
It has been almost a month since last post. I am sorry for i haven´t written for long time. It has been busy month, cause i am working in Armastus (Amore) cafe now and at the same time i am going to school. So good to think, that in 3 weeks it´s all over and summer practice begins.
Two weeks ago there was a small camp with Valga youths. Vahur asked me if i could go with him and tell my story and help to lead the camp so i went. It was AMAZING time with local youths. They were in age 13-18 and some of them where not christians.
On the firs day we had some free time and i got to know most of the youths before the evening meeting. We played soccer and other sports. It was a lot of fun. Can´t remember having so much fun lately.
We had a great group conversation after every meeting with our boys group. It was great way to think again about meeting subject.I also got a new nickname "Sibula Lemps" (Onion Lemps) i have NO idea, where did it came from, but it´s pretty funny.
The Camp lasted for two days and after i came home on the sun day i was a little sad, cause they really got into my heart. Specially Kevin. Kevin is a 13 years old lazy eyed boy with a little darker skin. He was also a bit shorter, than the others. He was always so active. He was always on my tale like "Hey let´s play soccer or lets jump on trampoline. He also always wanted to speak in smallgroup meeting.
On sunday before falling a sleep at home i wished i could spend more time with the kids.
Now, about 2 weeks later i asked Vahur if there is any news about summer. He said, that its pretty sure, that i am going to spend my summer in Valga. It was the greatest news i have heard lately. It made me so happy. I can´t wait to serve the youths there.. Man i am so excited about it. This is the best place to be.
Some news about fundraising:
My fundraising has gone pretty well. I have collected about 730€ and i need more about 570€.
This is the perfect amount of money for this summer.
There is one week left until the raising must be finished, so i need great breakthrough.
You can pray for me that God would give me the resources and everything else i need for the summer.
So. This is my update for today. Writing to you soon again.
God Bless.Bye.
It has been almost a month since last post. I am sorry for i haven´t written for long time. It has been busy month, cause i am working in Armastus (Amore) cafe now and at the same time i am going to school. So good to think, that in 3 weeks it´s all over and summer practice begins.
Two weeks ago there was a small camp with Valga youths. Vahur asked me if i could go with him and tell my story and help to lead the camp so i went. It was AMAZING time with local youths. They were in age 13-18 and some of them where not christians.
On the firs day we had some free time and i got to know most of the youths before the evening meeting. We played soccer and other sports. It was a lot of fun. Can´t remember having so much fun lately.
We had a great group conversation after every meeting with our boys group. It was great way to think again about meeting subject.I also got a new nickname "Sibula Lemps" (Onion Lemps) i have NO idea, where did it came from, but it´s pretty funny.
The Camp lasted for two days and after i came home on the sun day i was a little sad, cause they really got into my heart. Specially Kevin. Kevin is a 13 years old lazy eyed boy with a little darker skin. He was also a bit shorter, than the others. He was always so active. He was always on my tale like "Hey let´s play soccer or lets jump on trampoline. He also always wanted to speak in smallgroup meeting.
On sunday before falling a sleep at home i wished i could spend more time with the kids.
Now, about 2 weeks later i asked Vahur if there is any news about summer. He said, that its pretty sure, that i am going to spend my summer in Valga. It was the greatest news i have heard lately. It made me so happy. I can´t wait to serve the youths there.. Man i am so excited about it. This is the best place to be.
Some news about fundraising:
My fundraising has gone pretty well. I have collected about 730€ and i need more about 570€.
This is the perfect amount of money for this summer.
There is one week left until the raising must be finished, so i need great breakthrough.
You can pray for me that God would give me the resources and everything else i need for the summer.
So. This is my update for today. Writing to you soon again.
God Bless.Bye.
laupäev, 13. aprill 2013
Hey!
It has been two weeks since last update. These weeks has been full of blessings.
Internship is starting very soon and the closer it comes the more excited i am.
I am so waiting to see, how God is going to use me in this summer.
I still don´t know, where i am going to stay for this summer, but i will find out soon i hope.
Last time when i posted i could not say, how fundraising is going. Right now i can say, that it´s going well.
I have collected about 50% of needed money, but long way is still to go.
Here is a little overview
So.This is the tricky part to get all the needed money, but i am sure, that God will provide me with everything i ever need.
Right now there is some difficulties with finding job. I need work to pay my rent for these april and may.
You can pray, that God would provide me with this.
That´s everything for now. If you want to know more you can write me on Facebook or Karus.Lembit@yahoo.com
Stay blessed. Bye!
It has been two weeks since last update. These weeks has been full of blessings.
Internship is starting very soon and the closer it comes the more excited i am.
I am so waiting to see, how God is going to use me in this summer.
I still don´t know, where i am going to stay for this summer, but i will find out soon i hope.
Last time when i posted i could not say, how fundraising is going. Right now i can say, that it´s going well.
I have collected about 50% of needed money, but long way is still to go.
Here is a little overview
Right now there is some difficulties with finding job. I need work to pay my rent for these april and may.
You can pray, that God would provide me with this.
That´s everything for now. If you want to know more you can write me on Facebook or Karus.Lembit@yahoo.com
Stay blessed. Bye!
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