Making an Effort

from On Life in St.Petersburg by Liz Hulley, missionary in Russia — A couple of kids whom I know in one of the orphanages are both expecting to be adopted soon, after having spent some time with American families.There is a light in their eyes now, or maybe a...

I Knew I was Russian . . .

From John Bull — When I was in the 6th grade I received 8 spankings (maximum allowed by the state of Arkansas) at school for selling fireworks at school. This year, Melissa’s second grade teacher gave the kids a gift for the Christmas holidays. It was . ....

Montenegro — Tragedy and Hope

From Pastor Vladimir Cizmanski — During this Christmas season Montenegro also received two trucks of Samaritan’s Purse packages which were given out to four groups of distributors (in Bar, Nikšić and Podgorica). As usual in December leading up to New Year...

Stretching the academic muscles

from On Life in St.Petersburg by Liz Hulley: I started my classes again this week. It’s sort of an inter-term because the new semester doesn’t really start until February. Since I paid for classes in January, I figured I’d better go. Can you tell I...

Russia — Orphanages, Church Life and Visas

Liz Hulley is based in St. Petersburg, Russia. Here is her latest update. You can keep up with her at her great blog. Hello and Happy New Year! I returned in September and, as usual, “hit the ground running.” I started attending classes within a few days,...