It was a long day for the team today, with training, sightseeing and getting ready for the first day of ministry. Everyone is very tired so a more lengthy update will come tomorrow. Please pray for the team as they get some rest and start their day-camp with the kids and teens in the morning.
After long travels, the First Free Methodist Church team from Seattle, WA has arrived and getting some long awaited sleep! Thank you everyone for your prayers! Please continue to pray for the team as they go through some training tomorrow, learning about what it means to live in the Russian culture and memorizing some Russian words! Since the FFMC team is here for only 9 days, they have gone through much of the training in the US before their departure. The training empowers teams to serve even better throughout their time of ministry in Russia. It is amazing the impact … Continue reading
Our time in Russia has come and gone so quickly! Not only have we had the opportunity to share the lives with these kids, but they have touched each of our lives in tremendous ways! It is evident that God has definitely been at work in the city of St. Petersburg long before we arrived, but it was truly a privilege to be a part of what He has planned for this area of Russia. All of our hearts have been transformed by the love of these children.
Today we said goodbye to the kids. A very sad day. We trust that each one is in God’s hands and He will provide for each child and teen at this Transit Center.
The last couple of days have been great. We’re really making a lot of connections with these kids. Our favorite part of the day is when we arrive and they scream “Americantsy, Americantsy” and throw their arms around us to greet us. There is a bit of sadness each day as we say “paka” (bye) or “dasvidania” to them. It is hard to believe that tomorrow is our last day of this.
