Sunday, January 4, 2009

St. Petersburg, Russia: land of 100 bridges

The temperatures have dropped, cannels are ice-covered and our STL vehicle resists running due to the cold (it also is a diesel). This is St. Petersburg in winter. Beautiful, snowy and arctic! Here are a few pictures Jill and I took this past week as we attended assorted events. Feel free to leave a comment if you desire...we love to hear from you!







Along with training pastors and leaders in regional Bible Colleges much of what Jill and I do is relational with the people and church leaders of Russia. It is fascinating to listen to their narrative of how God reached out to them. Some of their journeys into faith are pretty incredible and at times difficult. We have been blessed by seeing their faith in action and watching God work in and through their lives.







Except for few occasions, Jill and I typically take the metro to and from the places we visit in St. Petersburg. For the most part the pictures of the city have been taken on those jaunts. At times you become so chilly that you go into stores to “look” for something just so you have a second to warm up. Bundling up is the rule whenever you endeavor to venture outside. We will be back in the states in January for three months due to our visa requirements. If you would like us to come and speak for a home group, church service or any occasion (including a cup of coffee) drop us an email: terence65@gmail.com and we will try to work it out. Take care and stay warm!

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