THE LONG STRETCH
Today is the start of a fifteen-day work week for CCI/Russia staff. From now through February 9 we will be pausing only for sleep as we complete the preparations for the Christian Camping Leaders Conference, move three van loads from the office to the conference site and run the six-day event!
We're all excited to again be part of our annual conference and are looking forward to incoming day. Until then we will be scrambling to prepare the registration material, welcome packages, CD & DVDs for distribution, packing lists, silent auction items, teacher's handouts, testing materials, certificates and so much more!
The only downside to the conference is the fact that we will have to leave our families behind in St. Petersburg. On only one previous occasion was Lena able to participate fully. With Nina unable to manage the household in our absence, Lena will have to remain home during this time.
Thank you for praying for our family and for the ministry of Christian Camping International/Russia!
— Kevin, Lena, Sonia, Maya & Deena
COMING TO CANADA
News! Confirmation that our paperwork had reached the Canadian Embassy in Moscow finally arrived this past Friday. Now that we know that the paperwork has arrived safely we again go into patiently-waiting mode as we pray the documentation sent will satisfy those in charge of our case. Please keep the visa process in your prayers—we really don't know what will come next, but we pray that the next thing we'll hear is "Your visas are ready for pickup"!!!
BLESSINGS
Praise God that the immigration paperwork arrived in Moscow.
Sonia is getting closer! Today she finished (more or less) a pair of elaborate silver earrings. She has one more major project to complete before she can recive her diploma.
PETITIONS
Pray that the "proof" (a letter from MBMSI) that was sent to Moscow will satisfy the authorities that I will return to Canada with my family.
Please continue to uphold our office staff in prayer as we make the final prepartions for the conference and make the move to the site this weekend.
DID YOU KNOW...
...that weather reports in Russia state the wind speed in metres per second? To make matters worse for foreigners, they don't mention the windchill factor!
...that the Canadian Consulate here in St. Petersburg is closing at the end of February? This will be a real hardship for local residents (like Nina!) who will want to apply for tourist visas to Canada.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Kevin & Lena Hamm are missionaries with Mennonite Brethren Mission and Service International, serving with Christian Camping International/Russia in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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