2023 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
We are very grateful that so many people gave their support at the end of the year and helped reduce the 2023 budget deficit. We almost met the need. At the end of the year, the deficit was $23,973. It is still possible to make a donation in January to help us cover final part of the deficit. God has been gracious and we are happy to experience the willingness of Christians to help each other in need.
MATCHING FUND
As you know, our big challenge in 2024 is to pay off the mortgage of the Home of Hope. To accomplish this goal, we first need God’s blessing and prayer fellowship, and then also encouragement from each other. We have experienced in the past that matching fund has been inspiring for our supporters. Therefore, we invite you to participate in the establishment of a matching fund. In this case, please contact me either by writing to siimon.haamer@teologia.ee or by sending a message via Facebook Messenger facebook.com/siimon.haamer.
COME TO VISIT US
I would like to remind you that we offer two options for visiting Estonia this summer.
Persecution Pilgrimage June 7-15, 2024. Registration deadline is January 31. More information is available at tatest.org/visit.
Adult Bible Camp Short Term Mission trip August 14-26, 2024. Registration deadline is January 31. More information is available at tatest.org/visit.
Maybe you want to participate or you know someone else who might be interested. In that case please share this information.
In order to give you the opportunity to obtain additional information and ask questions, we are arranging TWO ZOOM MEETINGS and you can choose which of these times is better for you:
January 17, 2024 11:00 am US Central Time
January 19, 2024 11:00 am US Central Time
The login information is the same for both meetings:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89238250170?pwd=Wms5NTB6b1RRQkdnVUlHWWo3RkZEdz09
Meeting ID: 892 3825 0170
Passcode: 580921
The Persecution Pilgrimage in Estonia provides an opportunity to become a part of the story of spiritual resistance, complete trust in God, and the suffering of one nation. To better understand all this history and trials, we will take you on a journey through the story of one Christian family and a nation. You will have a chance to hear about past sufferings and gain an understanding of what it means to be persecuted as a Christian. Through this experience, youwill learn how to keep your faith alive and what it means that hopelessness has no place in our lives.
Adult Bible Camp Short Term Mission Trip in Tartu, Estonia. Coordinators and local organizers are Estonians. American Christians are called to join with the team as teachers. Also as leaders of discussion groups. There will be couple of pastors from U.S. in the team and they will take care of the main teaching work. Topic is Jesus and during the week we will cover the following sub-topics related to Jesus: teaching, deeds, crucifixion and resurrection.
You will find more information, registration forms, videos, prices and detailed Pilgrimage and Bible Camp schedule on our website tatest.org/visit.
Sign up and we hope to see you in Estonia!
Blessings,
Pastor Siimon Haamer
President of Tartu Academy of Theology
