admin | June 16, 2011
First, the shashleek last evening was spectacular. It was held close to the seminary. Alexei, the pastor of St Mary’s Lutheran in St Petersburg, did the marinade — 6 kilos of young pork (almost 13 pounds). Lots of guests were invited, and people came and went as we ate. Of course the mosquitoes also got [...]
admin | June 16, 2011
Here are some new photos from the classes and team. Click on the photo for larger view.
admin | June 16, 2011
Dear Prayer Partner, Zdrastvuytye! (hello) from all of us in St. Petersburg! This year on our SPEBC team we are blessed to have a very gifted team from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City, Pastor James, Jennifer, Wendy & Brooke. Also joining us from Antelope, CA, Jim is a ninth year EEMN team [...]
admin | June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Wednesday is always a long day at camp. The excitement of a new adventure is past. We are deep into the hard work of understanding each other across both linguistic and cultural barriers. The children are no longer awed that we would come so far. They are beginning to ask more [...]
admin | June 14, 2011
Hi my beloved prayer partners!!! I am writing this at 10:00pm and the sun is still hours from setting. It will get dark around 2am, well, not really dark, just a deep dusk. By now you have received several updates from my brother James and from EEMN, so you know what is happening but I [...]
admin | June 14, 2011
We have finished our second day of the first week of camp. Again, it seems like things are going smoothly. My 13 year olds didn’t want to speak in English yesterday. Diana, my translator and teaching partner, suggested some changes and we had a much better conversation. My six 13 year olds are well behaved [...]
admin | June 13, 2011
Just a few photos from the first few days in Russia. Click on the photo for larger view.
admin | June 13, 2011
Dear Family & Friends, Hello from Koltushe! We are happy to say that everything about this trip so far is going smoothly. Everyone had safe flights, and all luggage arrived safe and sound and intact. I can confidently say that all of us were ready to fall into bed by bedtime. J We all had [...]
admin | June 12, 2011
Hi Friends! Happy & blessed Pentecost Sunday to each of you. I received this message this morning from Pastor James (Wendy’s brother), who is the Salt Lake City team leader. As you read his thoughts of their last couple of days, it is 7pm in St. Petersberg and they are preparing to start the first [...]
admin | June 9, 2011
SPEBC PRAYER LETTER #1 June 9, 2011 A Finnish Lutheran Church in Koltushe, Just outside St. Petersburg, Russia Dear Friends and Family, Hello from St. Petersburg from the St. Petersburg English Bible Camp Team 2011! Everyone made it here safely and with all our luggage, albeit a bit tired. J Praise the [...]
