Thinking about Latvia

Today was our cadets' first Sunday at their Summer Assignment corps. I've been thinking and praying, wondering how it's going. I left them in the middle of their trip to Sweden. I traveled with them last week and spent a day together with them at the Swedish Training College. We attended their Covenant Service for their soon to be captains. It was wonderful to see our cadets in that setting, part of the bigger Army. It was also special to be with the 3 Swedish cadets as they committed themselves to serving as officers. I feel a closeness to them because of our partnership, they have visited us in Latvia and I have been with them in Stockholm several times. I left Sweden so I could be home for Commissioning weekend in Chicago. The cadets stayed through the week and attended the Swedish commissioning meeting. I have heard good reports, but look forward to hearing their stories. I'll put up pictures later. On June 14 they started Summer Assignment at 3 corps in Latvia; Riga 1 and 2 and Iecava. Arturs went to the Raynes Park corps in the UK. I'm so excited about what he will learn and bring back to us in the fall. Much to tell about my time here in the States, but today I'm thinking about Latvia and wanted to share that, hoping you will join me in praying for them. And while you are praying, think about Jon and Ian - summer interns from the US Central Territory who are in Latvia for the summer. They are particularly focusing on ministry with young boys and men. This is an huge area of concern for us and I believe God has chosen these two to be involved in something exciting and important. They are great guys and I know they will also appreciate your prayer support.