Since there is no internet, or any electricity, at the camp, the update will be through the phone. 🙂
The team is doing great, getting to know the teens and the workers of the camp. It has been a blessing to be able to love the kids and teens and show them that they are very important to us. We have gotten to know the workers a bit more, especially since we hang out with them each evening after the kids are asleep.
It has been challenging in sharing about our faith with the workers of the camp, but slowly we are able to talk about who we are and why we have come to Russia on a mission trip. All of the workers have such a big heart for the disabled youth and we really hope that they can see God through our words and actions.
Each team member is becoming more and more comfortable with the disabled youth, as we learn the things they like and the things they don’t like to do. Some of them can voice their dislike, others try to explain non verbally.
God has been teaching the team so much through this camp, especially through the disabled youth. They delight in the small things like reading, swimming, walking, the rain and playing in the sand. It is such joy to watch their faces light up when they like something!
The team sends their love to you family and friends and cannot wait to tell you all about their experiences! 🙂
–The Russia Team by the Gulf of Finland (written by Tatiana, director of SunErgos International)
Thanks for making the effort to get another heartfelt note out even w/o the conveniences of electricity and the interent. Keep up the great work, stay focused and be safe these last few days of what must be considered a great jurney and mission. We love ya!
I can see that not only are the faces of the disabled youth lighting up with joy and love, but the faces of the team members are glowing with love and joy as well.
Hi Shannon- I’m writing from lovely Catalina Island Boy Scout Camp! I feel a bit like I’m on Survivor- had a roughing it canoeing/beach camp experience yesterday with a 4:40 am wake up call! Can’t wait to see you- just a couple more days. Enjoy your final days in St. Petersburg- phone me when you get into New York! Love you and see you soon!