Priviet from Russia!
The past couple of days we have spent getting some rest in St. Petersberg before we depart to the disabled youth camp on the Gulf of Finland tomorrow morning. We are so excited to go and work with the kids, but these past couple days have been so much fun. Our beautiful, wonderful translator and friend, Marina, has been taking very good care of us, giving us Russian lessons and taking us around the city. As well spoiling us with Russian treats, tea, and love. We also recently found out that we actually will have a translator at camp, which we are very excited about because it will help us to better communicate with the kids and workers. Her name is Tanya and from the time we already spent with her we have already become friends!
Saturday we went to Peterhoff, the summer palace, which is beautiful it is full of fountains and gorgeous grounds full of flowers and trees on the gulf. As we depart for camp we ask for prayer for all the kids we will be working with as well as health and better weather, as it has been a little bit cold since we have been here and we really hope to take the kids swimming a lot at camp because it is one of their favorite things. Thanks so much for all your prayers and support! We miss you all already!
Love, your droogs, Savannah and Shannon
I am so excited to see each of you grow even more in this first month. My prayer for each of you is that you will take in all the small moments, be placed outside of your comfort zone, and show everyone Jesus’ love. Cannot wait to hear more!
Your droog
Aryn
Hey new interns!
This is Sean, the last intern that left just before you two came in. I just wanted to encourage you as you get ready to begin work in Russia. The people you will meet in the time you spend there are amazing, they all follow God’s call so fully and humbly. Keep your hearts and your eyes open to everything that God is going to do in and through you this summer, and let those people that you are surrounded by pour into you. Prepare yourselves as well, because He will stretch you a lot in the months to come, but it will be an incredible opportunity for growth. My prayers are with you guys as you begin ministry there.
~sean