The Seventh Stone: A Legacy of Obedience
The seventh stone of our Promises campaign comes from Mustvee, a small town on the shore of Lake Peipus—the fifth-largest lake in Europe, forming part of the border between Estonia and Russia.
The founder of TAT, Pastor Eenok Haamer, and his wife, Eha, served the congregation in Mustvee for 61 years. Eenok passed away in February 2025 at the age of 89, while Eha continues to serve the congregation as its organist.
Pastor Bob Nordvall, a longtime friend of Eenok and TAT’s ambassador in the United States, travels to Mustvee to find the seventh stone. Bob has faithfully represented and supported TAT’s mission in the U.S. for many years. In Mustvee, he remembers his friendship with Eenok and reflects on how God called him and his wife, Karen, to dedicate their lives to serving Estonia.
The seventh stone is called The Promise of Obedience, inspired by Joshua 4:8:
“So the Israelites did as Joshua commanded them. They took twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan… and they carried them over with them to their camp, where they put them down.”
Pastor Eenok was obedient when he listened to God’s call and founded Tartu Academy of Theology in 1992, after nearly 50 years of Soviet occupation had come to an end.
Pastor Bob was also obedient to God’s call and has faithfully served alongside us for many years, supporting the mission of TAT and helping strengthen Christian ministry in Estonia.
We are especially grateful to Brian and Barbara Felt, whose generous gift fully funded this seventh stone.
To everyone who has prayed, encouraged us, and contributed—thank you! Each stone represents $30,000 paid toward the mortgage. Seven stones have now arrived.
94% of the total cost of establishing Home of Hope has been paid, and $144,832 remains. The mortgage is due on January 31, 2027.
Please continue to keep our ministry in your prayers. If God places it on your heart, we warmly invite you to help complete this journey.
Learn more and support the campaign here:
tatest.org/promises
