Today we experienced Russia! The snow, the ice, the wind, the drivers, the underground metro and the beauty of St Petersburg!
We started with learning about the Russian culture, which will help us to relate to the kids a little better. 🙂 Then we found out what to do and what not do! Being told that pedestrians do not have the right of way is one thing, but experiencing it first hand was another! 🙂 Learning about the underground metro and then riding it for the first time! Amazing and fun! And a bit scary. 😉
We went to see Peter and Paul Fortress where Peter the Great started the city over 300 years ago. We saw where the Tsars were buried and where the political prisoners were incarcerated. It was snowing and cold, but we had fun walking around and actually had a snow ball fight. 🙂
Tonight we met our interpreters and got ready for our first day tomorrow. We are excited to meet the kids and teens at the Transit Center! Please pray for our team, because the first day is always hard.
Thank you for all the comments! Everyone gets to read them and see that you send your love and prayers! Keep the comments coming! 🙂
All of you are in our prayers. The team of supporters here are excited to see your pictures and posts!
@Jazmine…see the moon? I do! ILY
So fun to see all the pictures!!! Looks like a great start to an awesome trip. We’ll be praying you all get some rest and are ready to meet the kids and bless them while being blessed.
LYM Karz! xoxo
Enjoyed the pictures! Aren’t the escalators in the subways something? – I wished for a parachute! Enjoy all the wonderful people and places you will see and God bless your work! Love, Grandma
Great Pics – Keep them coming! Looks like a great start to the adventure! Praying for you all with a special I Love You to Pam and Quinn!
Dad
Love the pictures… your memories of this week will last a lifetime! Savor it all, the good times, the hard work, and the souls you will touch! Blessings and lots of prayers!
Love the pictures! It is so nice to feel so in touch with the group. Thank you for the updates.
Love and Prayers,
Nat and Jennifer Ersoz
You guys are soo cuteee!!! I miss all of you soo much. Good luck tomorrow and have lots of fun!
Love,
Kenzie
Looks like you are getting the opportunity to experience a bit of a famous Russian winter…well maybe a Russian Spring. 🙂 The pictures are great.
We’ve been praying for your initial meeting with the kids and teens at the transit. Will do so again tonight. We look forward to hearing how God answers our prayers.
Amy and Danny my BSF guys are praying for you and the others as well.
Love you
Dad (and Mom)
PS Mom just told me that the guy who put in our new kitchen floor was excited to hear about this trip and he is praying for everyone also.
Thanks for the pictures and update -looks like a happy crew! Enjoy the kids tomorrow and know that you are all in our prayers. We know that Matthew is enjoying the snow even though he couldn’t bring his skis!
Our best wishes to all of you for a wonderful opportunity to share what is special to you with young people that are so much in need of knowing they are loved- by you, and by our Heavenly Father. For those without a father on earth to love them and guide them, what a great gift to know that they have a Heavenly Father who cares about them, knows them by name, and will always be there for them. God bless all of you from the High School, Tatiana, Mikhail, and all who are helping this wonderful ministry! You are all in our prayers.
Love the pictures! We are praying the Lord will give you the creativity, wisdom and energy you need while you are with those you meet.
Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous…the Lord will go with you wherever you go.
Hugs to Anna from Mom & Auntie Lynn.
Awesome pictures! So fun to see the whole gang experiencing St. Petersburg. We are praying for your time with the kids tomorrow and that God will use you all in special ways as you serve.
Love, Dave and Kim Taylor
Awesome pictures! So fun to see the whole gang experiencing St. Petersburg. We are praying for your time with the kids and that God will use you all in special ways as you serve.
Love, Dave and Kim Taylor
The pictures make you all feel so close. And you are close in the hearts of those who love you.
I am praying for God to touch these children’s hearts through you and to touch your hearts through them. Love to Kierney from Mom.
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So glad that you all arrived there safely. Love the pictures. Can’t wait to hear more of your journey. Praying for a successful time at the Transit Center.
Katya, Can you believe you are back in the country in which you were born? This is so exciting. I am praying that you and your mom have a fantastic time there. Hugs to you – Miss Nancy*
Isabelle…what a wonderful time for you to share Jesus love! Praying for you!! Love love love you dear!