Feast of Tabernacles Opens in Tartu, Estonia

October 16, 1997

The Feast of Tabernacles opened at the Kantri Hotell in Tartu, Estona with 21 in attendance. As the joyful singing directed by Ozzie Engelbart began at this time of the


Brethren singing with joy on opening night of the Feast
October 15th. From left to right, Lori Lambert, Juta Kulbin

harvest moon we felt happy not only to be keeping the Feast in Estonia, but also to be a part of the entire body of Christ observing this Festival.

We greet our brothers and sisters around the world as we join together welcoming the restoration of God's Kingdom on the earth.

Darlene Reddaway translated all the proceedings into Russian which the Estonians and Henrikas Klovas from Lithuenia were able to understand. Margit Kaljas read all the quoted scriptures in Estonian.

Juta Kulbin from the Redlands, California church is visiting Estonia for the first time in 53 years. She left at the conclusion of World War II. She speaks Estonian and is staying with relatives. She will stay on after the Feast for three months.

Ozzie and Tina Engelbart and Johnnie and Hazel Lambert are the other visiting ministers.


The Lambert Family intently listening to sermon

Victor Kubik's opening message explained WHY we are keeping the Feast and HOW it is so many thousands around the world can keep this festival annually. He explained that the main reason for keeping the Feast is to learn to fear and respect God.

A full schedule of activities from a full day tour to Riga, Latvia to tours of Tallinn and Tartu are scheduled.

The Estonians are:

The remainder of the group has come from the United States and Lithuenia. Henrikas Klovas from came by all-night train from Kaunas, Lithuenia.


Ozzie Engelbart and Victor Kubik discussing the service