Monthly Archives: May 2012

CBU: Second Day of Training

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What a long day! Second day of training is finished and the team is getting some much needed rest! The day started out with learning about the rich Russian history! So much to share in just a few hours! By now they are all experts in Russian history! So, when they get home, make sure to ask them about some of the important people in Russian history. Along with the country’s history, the team found out that St Petersburg during WWII, then Leningrad, was under a 900 day blockade by the Germans. Amazing to hear the stories of the survivors … Continue reading →

CBU: First day of Training

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The first day of training has finished and the teams are getting ready to wake up for the second one! The teams send their greetings to friends and family from Saint Petersburg, Russia! They are excited to be finally in Russia, after such a long time of preparation for their trip. On the first day of training the teams went through an orientation where they found out the “dos and don’ts” of living in Russia! As well as learning some Russian alphabet, numbers and color. Very important things to know when working with kids! In the afternoon each one experienced … Continue reading →

CBU: Two teams from California Baptist University have arrived!

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Our first 2 teams have arrived!  After long travels, they are on their way to their place of housing to get some long awaited sleep! Thank you everyone for your prayers! Please continue to pray for the 2 teams from California Baptist University as they go through a 3 day training, learning about Russian history and culture, and memorizing some Russian words! The training empowers the teams to serve even better throughout the camps this month. It is amazing the difference in teams who have learned the background and culture of where they have come to serve. Subscribe to our … Continue reading →

Our Intern has arrived!

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Our Intern, Sean Stiles, has arrived in Saint Petersburg! He is excited to be back in Russia, even though his luggage did not make the arrival.  Hopefully, it will arrive within a few days.  Thank you everyone for praying for his safe travels! Sean will help with the training of our first 2 teams that will arrive later today.  Then he will head off to Novgorod to assist SunErgos staff and the CBU team with the camp at the orphanage. We are excited to see Sean’s heart impacted by his time with us last summer, as he served with the … Continue reading →

Summer Camps!

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It is that time of year once again! Our summer Camps are about to start! This summer, from May to August, SunErgos will host eight camps for orphans and street kids in Russia! With the help of five ministry teams and 3 Interns, hundreds of children will experience hope, love and grace. Teams are coming from California Baptist University, Vanguard University and Seattle Pacific University. And, we are excited to have 3 Interns who were part of a ministry team last summer, join us for a longer stay to minister to orphans in Russia. The first 2 teams leave this … Continue reading →