CBU-St Petersburg: We have started our second week at camp!

Hello!

Our second week has started with time to re-charge and learn more about the culture. We went to church on Sunday and heard the message in Russian and English and had the opportunity to sing familiar worship songs in Russian. It was amazing to hear everyone’s voices blending and lifted up in praise.

We continue to have fun with the children through funny skits, stories, and crafts. The team has done a great job of planning and taking ownership of each day while remaining adaptable to any changes that occur. Each team member leads two camp days and the rest of the team helps with each activity.

Those who are working with the younger children; Kayla, Brooke, Katrina, Analeisha, Joelle, and Hannah continue to share high energy and enthusiasm with them. Brooke and Joelle have already led two camp days and did a great job of organizing them. Kayla and Analeisha have also led camp days and they were big hits with the children. Hannah is great at coming up with the funny skits and new activities. Some of the day camp themes we have talked about are friendship, loyalty, trust, kindness, and listening.

Those who are working with the teens; Beth, Lauren, Friezel, Tawni, and Rebecca have been able to connect on a personal level with them. Beth has been able to share good stories with some of the boys and Lauren was able to encourage one of the girls through her personal story. Friezel has also shared laughter and stories with the teens. Some of the other day camp themes the team has shared are obedience, faith, joy, and love.

We continue to begin and end our days with prayer, devotions, and debriefing. We have been very blessed by your prayers and support. Please pray for our team in the following ways: continued unity, frequent flexibility, and renewed energy for each day. We are also very blessed by our amazing fieldworker and would ask that you pray for her as well.

Thank you,

Hannah and Rebecca