Lithuanian Mission Work
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Lithuanian Mission Work
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Lithuania1. Country in Northern
Europe2. Largest of three Baltic
States3. Population of 3.2
million (2011)4. Capital City: Vilnius5. Occupied by Soviets
after WW26. On March 11, 1990,
became the first Soviet Republic to declare independence
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General Info:
1. Official Language: Lithuanian
2. About 60% fluent in Russian, 16% Fluent in English
3. Native Lithuanians: 83.9%
4. Median age: 39.35. 2/3 of population in
urban areas6. Population of Vilnius:
542,9327. Highest suicide rate in
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Religious Background(2001 Census)Roman Catholic Church-79%Orthodox: 4.1 %Reformed Church 0.2%
Eurobarometer Poll (2005)
Believe there is a God-49%Believe in a spirit of life force-36%Do not believe in God or other-12%
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CHRIST’S CHURCH IN LITHUANIA
1. Vilnius church: 25-30 members The church has a university students, families and singles.
2. Klaipeda has about 15-20 members.
3. There are no churches in other cities but there are believers in other cities.
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CAMP RUTA1. Started in 1998 by two
ministers from Mississippi2. Brought a team of 18
American Christians3. Held a Christian Camp for
kids and teens in the forested hills near Moletai, an hour north of Vilnius
4. Campground was a former Young Pioneer Camp, where children were taught virtues of communism
5. Goal for first camp: 30 kids, Actual: 57
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Champions History2007
Jeremy and Aubri
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2008Jeremy and Aubri, Keely Gibson, Josh Willis, Kaitlyn Bickhamand Kay Finley
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2009Jeremy and Aubri Geurin, Rachel Reed, Skylar Massey, Tracine Gibson , Caitlin Johnson, Brett Toldan, Jordan Fontenot, Luke Sandhop, Kandace Keech and Kay Finley
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2010Jeremy and Aubri Geurin, Nathan Thompson, Jacob Reed, Brett Toldan, Jordan Fontenot, Tyler Jones, Luke Sandhop, Tracine & Summer Gibson, and Kay Finley
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2011:Jeremy, Geurin Keely, Summer & Tracine Gibson, Tyler Jones, Chelsey Bell
Kay Finley and Kacie Washburn
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2012Jeremy Geurin, Hayden Thompson, Matt Hicks, Tracine & Summer Gibson, Chelsey Bell, and Kay Finley
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How We Prepare
Team Member Bible Studies Excursion Trip
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Pre-Camp Excursion
• Helps adjust to time zone• Team Building• Encourage foreign
congregations• Cheaper airfare
Fellowship w/Latvian Church
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Pre-Camp Excursion
Life Experiences Historical Significance
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A Typical Day of Camp
Morning Blast Dining Hall
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Cabins
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Classes
Bible Class Huddle Groups
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Activities
Sports Arts & Crafts
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Worship Times
Meeting Hall Evening Devotional
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Why is Camp so important?1. Major evangelistic tool for
the church because most attendees come from outside the Churches of Christ.
2. Many of Lithuania’s church members were baptized at camp (and return to be counselors)
3. Wonderful opportunity for kids to learn about Jesus
4. Time of spiritual renewal for Lithuanian Church members-most are very young Christians!
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Why is Camp so important?
4. Time of spiritual renewal for Lithuanian Church members-most are very young Christians!
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MeidaCamp Ruta is like a holy place
for me where I can forget all my worries. I always leave camp as a better person and stronger in my faith. I can’t thank God enough for bringing the camp into my life and for all those inspirational and special people I see every year.
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RimasAt camp we can talk with kids
about God, what he is doing in our lives, about salvation and that God has the biggest authority in this world. We are spreading God’s word through your contribution in camp because kids want to know more about God.
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EvelinaI started to go to camp in 1998
and have been every year since. I have met friends there for a lifetime. Although we live in different cities-even different countries—I know I can rely on those people. Even though you go home exhausted, you are spiritually strong and uplifted it seems you can do everything!
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GintareBecause of the camp, I became
a Christian and, ever since, my faith grows more and more. It’s the place I got to know God, and came back to God, and was blessed with hope. And now it gives me an opportunity to teach kids that God forgives and changes lives.
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Juozas and ZivileCamp is one of the greatest
evangelical tools in our post-communist society. It allows our society to trust the Church, because-in camp-we take care of their great treasure—their children.
Camp is the most encouraging time of my year. To many, it is the first place we experienced what it is like to be surrounded by Christians on a daily basis.
Camp inspired Juozas to give his life to God and become a preacher.
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Challenges
• Cost for overseas travel is increasing
• Lithuanian’s membership in EU: 100’s of Lithuanians, including active Church leaders, have left the country to higher-paying jobs
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Challenges
• Christians are young, both physically and spiritually
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Challenges
• Obsession with American culture
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Champions Role
1. Jeremy directs the camp and prepares the curriculum
2. Providing young people and adults to help staff the camp
3. Financial support4. Prayers
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Our Partners
1. Boulevard Church of Christ in Lake Charles: Provides some funding and helps raise funds for the operation of the camp.
2. Gateway Church of Christ in Pensacola: Oversee the work of the two Lithuanian preacher-Juozas and Ilia and help them with their fundraising. Some years sponsor a week of camp for young children.
3. Levy Church of Christ in NLR, AR: Sponsored a family camp for Eastern European Christians for the first time in 2012.
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Tyler and His Boys
Effect on Church Effect on Tyler