Christian Voice
| The Christian Voice (Kristīgā Balss) is a Latvian language publication of the Union of Latvian Baptists in America, published four times a year. At one time, this was a publication of the Association of Latvian Baptist Churches in Latvia. After the occupation of Latvia by the communists, publishing was no longer possible in Latvia, and the publication was re-started in United States by Rev. Adolfs Klaupiks, soon becoming the official voice of the Union of Latvian Baptists in America. In 1955, Rev. Rudolfs Eksteins assumed the responsibilities of editor, continuing to do so for 21 years. He wrote: "Let us not forget that, if such a day should come that the Christian Voice would be forced to cease publication, then we will be lost one to another. The Christian Voice maintains and strengthens the ties of Christian brotherhood with our brothers and sisters throughout the world: Canada, The United States, South America, Europe, Australia, and even Africa and India." (Currently 230 copies of each edition are sent to Latvia - OC) In 1977, Rev. Uldis Ukstins assumed the responsibility of editor, but in 1992, Olgerts Cakars became the editor. The list of readers and contributors slowly diminishes. At one time we had 24 subscribers in Australia, currently there are only six. In this way, we have reduced the scope of our publication, in the beginning once a month, then every other month, and now quarterly. On the other hand, the number of pages in each issue has increased, and we regularly provide news about events in the life of the Church in Latvia. As the editor, I strive to find material that addresses current issues, such as addressing the newest Latvian language translation of the New Testament. Subscriptions to the Christian Voice are $15 annually, and can be ordered from the treasurer of the Christian Voice - Mrs. Lidija Aistars, 10925 Zemgale Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093 Olgerts Cakars, Editor |
