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CBU: Novgorod – tomorrow we say goodbye…

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An update from Team B in Novgorod:This time the update is from each person on the team as they pack up the presents to give each child and teen tomorrow for their last day. Please pray for them since it will be an emotional time for the kids and the team. Kaylee: Hi Family and Babe!:) The past two weeks have been so awesome! I have so much to tell you when we get back! We made so many friends and heard so many stories! The Lord has been by my side the whole time and has taught me a … Continue reading →

CBU: St Petersburg – being Bold for Jesus!

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An update from the team in Saint Petersburg: It is unbelievable to think we only have  a few days of ministry left in St. Petersburg! This has been such a full week, but I think we are all feeling the weight of leaving the kids in the transit center. There have been many spiritual battles, breakthroughs, and relationships formed. There is so much to share, it is difficult to know where to begin. When you begin to hear the personal tragedies in each of the teen’s lives, our hearts just break for them! From toddlers through teens who have been … Continue reading →

CBU: Novgorod – the final stretch!

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An update from Novgorod: We cannot believe that we only have a week left here in Russia! The Lord has been so faithful to us as we are serving Him here and we are so thankful! Today we are writing to you with great praises; both our children’s team and our teen’s team have experienced great triumphs so far this week, AND it’s only Monday! Our children’s team has been able to continue planting Gospel seeds through storytelling and crafts. Many of the children know about the Bible and Jesus, but we are not sure of their salvation. Please pray … Continue reading →

CBU: A day of rest!

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Update from CBU A team: Today has been a day of rest and recharging! How awesome it was to worship at Calvary Chapel with other believers! Although we missed our heart language during worship, it was beautiful to hear voices raised in worship, in a foreign place! The message was translated into English, and spoke so directly to each one of us. We read from Mark 16, the Great Commission! The afternoon was spent at Tanya Mendakoff’s home. She served us a wonderful lunch of traditional Borscht. It was delicious. Then we traversed to the park where we spent an … Continue reading →

Intern: Goodbye St Pete, hello Novgorod!

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An update from our Intern, Amanda: It’s such a blessing to be back in the country that means so much to me! I’m so thankful that my flights went smoothly and I arrived here healthy! My first few days have been wonderful! I have been staying in Saint Petersburg and visiting the transit center. Jet lag hit me harder this year than last year, but I’m hoping to get adjusted to the time difference soon! I am learning how to get around in the city and have almost mastered the Metro, which is a big deal for someone who lives … Continue reading →