Some of the talks (in English) can be found at the following site;
www.lowestoftcommunitychurch.co.uk.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
For Your Information
THIS BLOG HAS BEEN PRODUCED FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMATION ONLY.
If you have any questions, queries or need any additional information which, you feel is not adequately covered here, please don’t hesitate to email me. dij@apollo.lv
The Venue / Norises vieta
The venue is the 'Bruzis' hotel in Smiltene, Latvia.
(We have booked the entire hotel).
Viecnīca "Brūzis" Smiltenē.
Set in pleasant surroundings.
Viesnīca atrodas skaistā parkā.
Quality twin & double rooms.
Kvalitatīvi numuriņi.
All rooms include full en suite facilities with shower.
Katrā numuriņā ir tualete un duša.
The bar.
Bārs.
The restaurant.
Restorāns.
Good food.
Labs ēdiens.
Excellent conference facilities included on site.
Viesnīcā ir laba konference zāle.
Draft Programme (subject to change)
The language of the conference will be English.
Formal translation into Latvian will be provided in sessions I, II & III on Saturday and at the Sunday morning church service.
Friday 13th
For all delegates flying into Riga;
2000 Board private coach at airport for journey to Smiltene.
0000 Arrive Smiltene, check into hotel.
Refer to the 'Transportation' section below for more details.
For all other delegates, please arrive at, and check-into, the hotel
Friday afternoon/evening at your leisure.
Saturday 14th
0830 Breakfast
0930 Session I
1145 Session II
1300 Buffet lunch
1400 Baltic cultural experience in Smiltene town.
1700 Session III
1830 Free time
1900 Dinner
2000 Socialising, sauna, bar etc.
Sunday 15th
1000 Church service. A chance to participate in, and serve some of the local churches.
Possibly split into two teams. One team to Valga in Estonia (45 minutes by road) the other to the Newfrontiers' church plant in Smiltene.
1300 Lunch in hotel. Some folks may need/wish to leave to start their journeys home.
1400 Free time. (Swimming in lake, walking in forest, networking/huddles at hotel).
1800 Dinner in hotel
1900 Question & Answers session / debating “where do we go from here?”
2100 Continued debate in bar.
Monday 16th
Morning; Travel to Riga by private hire coach.
Afternoon; Lunch in Riga. Walking tour of' historic 'Old Riga', shopping, possible river trip.
Evening; Dinner.
Travel to airport.
Fly home.
Formal translation into Latvian will be provided in sessions I, II & III on Saturday and at the Sunday morning church service.
Friday 13th
For all delegates flying into Riga;
2000 Board private coach at airport for journey to Smiltene.
0000 Arrive Smiltene, check into hotel.
Refer to the 'Transportation' section below for more details.
For all other delegates, please arrive at, and check-into, the hotel
Friday afternoon/evening at your leisure.
Saturday 14th
0830 Breakfast
0930 Session I
1145 Session II
1300 Buffet lunch
1400 Baltic cultural experience in Smiltene town.
1700 Session III
1830 Free time
1900 Dinner
2000 Socialising, sauna, bar etc.
Sunday 15th
1000 Church service. A chance to participate in, and serve some of the local churches.
Possibly split into two teams. One team to Valga in Estonia (45 minutes by road) the other to the Newfrontiers' church plant in Smiltene.
1300 Lunch in hotel. Some folks may need/wish to leave to start their journeys home.
1400 Free time. (Swimming in lake, walking in forest, networking/huddles at hotel).
1800 Dinner in hotel
1900 Question & Answers session / debating “where do we go from here?”
2100 Continued debate in bar.
Monday 16th
Morning; Travel to Riga by private hire coach.
Afternoon; Lunch in Riga. Walking tour of' historic 'Old Riga', shopping, possible river trip.
Evening; Dinner.
Travel to airport.
Fly home.
Content
This is an initial outline of the proposed content which, may be subject to change without prior notice.
Saturday;
Session 1 – Maurice Nightingale. ‘Setting The Scene’. Providing a context for what we aim to see happen in the Baltic nations.
Session 2 – Mike Betts. ‘Off To A Good Start’. Being birthed right as a Christian. Saved by grace, baptism in water and in the Spirit. Applying it personally to those attending and also, to local situations, to see how we can ‘save and add’ to what we have.
Session 3 – Mike Betts. ‘Healing and the Kingdom of God’. A theological perspective on the kingdom ‘now and not yet’. The ‘tension’ of some being healed vs some are not but, God does want all healed. Providing a clear theological foundation, faith and framework for the good practice of praying for the sick.
Sunday morning; Split into two teams. One led by Maurice to minister into the Smiltene local church scene, the other led by Mike to minister into the Valga (Estonia) local church scene.
Saturday;
Session 1 – Maurice Nightingale. ‘Setting The Scene’. Providing a context for what we aim to see happen in the Baltic nations.
Session 2 – Mike Betts. ‘Off To A Good Start’. Being birthed right as a Christian. Saved by grace, baptism in water and in the Spirit. Applying it personally to those attending and also, to local situations, to see how we can ‘save and add’ to what we have.
Session 3 – Mike Betts. ‘Healing and the Kingdom of God’. A theological perspective on the kingdom ‘now and not yet’. The ‘tension’ of some being healed vs some are not but, God does want all healed. Providing a clear theological foundation, faith and framework for the good practice of praying for the sick.
Sunday morning; Split into two teams. One led by Maurice to minister into the Smiltene local church scene, the other led by Mike to minister into the Valga (Estonia) local church scene.
Transportation between Riga & Smiltene
There is no railway line to Smiltene, and the last bus to Smiltene leaves Riga about 1800.
Riga - Smiltene
It is anticipated to provide a private hire coach to transport all those who wish, from the airport to Smiltene on the evening of Friday 13th.
It is planned to leave the airport no later than 2000.
It is a 3 hour coach journey from Riga’s airport to Smiltene. In addition, there will be a 1 hour stop at a restaurant on the way. So, you will hopefully be at the hotel a bit before midnight. For the British their ‘body clocks’ will still be at 2200 and for those travelling from central Europe, 2300 so, it shouldn't be too much of a problem for anyone.
The issue is, please don’t book a flight which lands late in the evening. You may find yourself spending the night in Riga!
Smiltene – Riga
Obviously a similar scenario will apply for your return journey to the airport!
In addition to a three hour journey to the airport, you will need to allow for checking-in 1,5 – 2,0 hours prior to your flight departure and, to be safe, allow an additional hour to the journey to the airport to facilitate for possible delays such as traffic jams.
Thus, it would be prudent to assume that you will need to leave Smiltene up to 6 hours prior to your planned flight departure time! I would suggest that booking an afternoon or evening return flight would be wise.
On Monday 16th, once again, we will provide a private hire coach, to get you to Riga by about lunchtime. If you wish/need to depart on Sunday 15th then please email me and advise me. I can then arrange to have someone drive you to the airport (for a small additional cost - see 'Estimated Cost' section below). If you have to make an early flight on the Monday, you may need to be driven to Riga on the Sunday and then stay the night in the hotel near the airport.
I apologise that this may have all been slightly long winded. Such is the nature of the geography and logistics within which we live and work here in Smiltene.
In summary
Arrival – Please book a flight such that you will be ready to leave Riga’s airport on our coach by 2000 on the Friday.
Departure – Please try to book an afternoon/evening flight on the Monday.
With prior notice (and a small additional cost), we can arrange to get you to Riga on the Sunday if you so need.
Riga - Smiltene
It is anticipated to provide a private hire coach to transport all those who wish, from the airport to Smiltene on the evening of Friday 13th.
It is planned to leave the airport no later than 2000.
It is a 3 hour coach journey from Riga’s airport to Smiltene. In addition, there will be a 1 hour stop at a restaurant on the way. So, you will hopefully be at the hotel a bit before midnight. For the British their ‘body clocks’ will still be at 2200 and for those travelling from central Europe, 2300 so, it shouldn't be too much of a problem for anyone.
The issue is, please don’t book a flight which lands late in the evening. You may find yourself spending the night in Riga!
Smiltene – Riga
Obviously a similar scenario will apply for your return journey to the airport!
In addition to a three hour journey to the airport, you will need to allow for checking-in 1,5 – 2,0 hours prior to your flight departure and, to be safe, allow an additional hour to the journey to the airport to facilitate for possible delays such as traffic jams.
Thus, it would be prudent to assume that you will need to leave Smiltene up to 6 hours prior to your planned flight departure time! I would suggest that booking an afternoon or evening return flight would be wise.
On Monday 16th, once again, we will provide a private hire coach, to get you to Riga by about lunchtime. If you wish/need to depart on Sunday 15th then please email me and advise me. I can then arrange to have someone drive you to the airport (for a small additional cost - see 'Estimated Cost' section below). If you have to make an early flight on the Monday, you may need to be driven to Riga on the Sunday and then stay the night in the hotel near the airport.
I apologise that this may have all been slightly long winded. Such is the nature of the geography and logistics within which we live and work here in Smiltene.
In summary
Arrival – Please book a flight such that you will be ready to leave Riga’s airport on our coach by 2000 on the Friday.
Departure – Please try to book an afternoon/evening flight on the Monday.
With prior notice (and a small additional cost), we can arrange to get you to Riga on the Sunday if you so need.
Estimated Costs
Please note, the costs detailed here are indicative only. They are subject to change between now and June due to varying exchange rates, and any change in the economic situation of either Latvia, or the nation from which you are travelling.
Estimated costs; per person (sharing a room), excluding your travel costs to Latvia.
· Coach; Riga - Smiltene - Riga; £25 (€33)
Please bring cash (Latvian Lats).
· Eating in Riga; Fri & 2xMon; £20-£30 (€27)-(€40)
The more you eat the more you spend!
Credit cards accepted.
· Hotel room; £18:33 (€25) x 3 nights; £55 (€73)
Breakfast included.
Please settle your own bill, credit cards accepted.
· Meals in Smiltene; Four meals; £40 (€55)
Please bring cash (Latvian Lats)
Total (estimated) cost; £150 (€201)
Optional Additional Costs
Sauna on Saturday evening; £2 (€3)
Hotel bar, charge any drinks to your room.
Monday, Riga river cruise (1hr); £5 (€7)
Car to airport on Sunday (price per car); £35 (€47)
Estimated costs; per person (sharing a room), excluding your travel costs to Latvia.
· Coach; Riga - Smiltene - Riga; £25 (€33)
Please bring cash (Latvian Lats).
· Eating in Riga; Fri & 2xMon; £20-£30 (€27)-(€40)
The more you eat the more you spend!
Credit cards accepted.
· Hotel room; £18:33 (€25) x 3 nights; £55 (€73)
Breakfast included.
Please settle your own bill, credit cards accepted.
· Meals in Smiltene; Four meals; £40 (€55)
Please bring cash (Latvian Lats)
Total (estimated) cost; £150 (€201)
Optional Additional Costs
Sauna on Saturday evening; £2 (€3)
Hotel bar, charge any drinks to your room.
Monday, Riga river cruise (1hr); £5 (€7)
Car to airport on Sunday (price per car); £35 (€47)
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