Days 3 and 4

Happy belated Father's Day! We did receive our missing luggage by 3 AM Sunday morning. It was an answer to prayer to receive it before leaving the city. We heard that Camp will join us on Wednesday! He is using his own frequent flyer miles in order to join us for 3 days.

Sunday Morning we lead a 2 1/2 hour worship service at Kolpino Baptist church (a country church outside the city). This was the first time a symphony had played in their church, and the pastor was very touched as he shared with us about the unchurched people who came (including a co-worker of his) and guests from other churches who were deeply blessed.

We had some time in the afternoon to explore more of the city. This is a photo of the church of the Spilled Blood built on the site where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated in the 1880's.

The river boat tour of "The Venice of the North" was beautiful! There are so many stories in St. Petersburg and we could tell how much the people love their city and it's history.

We successfully made it to the capitol city via sleeper train. It was quite an experience: Four people, plus luggage, and instruments in a 6x8 foot room. Two people even had to share their car with strangers. Funny memories!!!

Please pray:

- For effective communication during our chamber music worship service tomorrow at Central Baptist Church. Pray for people to come and be blessed.

- For the people of Russia to hunger to read God's word and know him personally.

- For publicity for the Tchaikovsky Hall concert on Friday. It will be a ticketed event and such an opportunity to reach unchurched people.