And so it ends. Or maybe it begins. This is our last night in Moscow. Not long from now we will grab some sleep and awake to a long day of travel back to the US. On…
Before we left for Moscow I was obsessed about what I should wear while I was there. I asked questions of Patrick Black who we would be staying with. I also prodded Roxy Bertsch for information since…
This may be the last post from Moscow. We are limited in our internet connection. Statistics to date: Time change from Terre Haute: 8 hours (ahead) Speaking/teaching: 9 times Leading worship: 5 times Coffeehouse concert: 1 Trips…
On Thursday, Stephanie went with Kathy to Hinckson Christian Academy (HCA) and helped with school work. From tutoring to grading papers, she supported the teachers well. Patrick and I jumped on the metro at rush hour for…
If Tuesday was crazy, Wednesday was insane. Steph took a day off and I trekked all over Moscow. The day started at HCA where I led worship and spoke for High School Chapel. 10 minute break then…
Tuesday was a busy day. We started at HCA (Hinkson Christian Academy). HCA is a school (K-12th grade) for English speaking foreign students. Most are children of missionaries. This is unlike any other Christian school I have…
Yesterday we spent the day at RACU. Steph and I were in a freshman English class and were interviewed by the students. I spent the afternoon rehearsing with a Russian worship band. We are scheduled to lead…
To get to RACU and sightseeing we take the Metro (subway). We have taken it lots since we have been here. It's a great way to get around this very large city. Very fast and reliable. Yesterday…
First a quick history lesson. Until 1991, Russia was known as the USSR. Pre-1991 is referred to as "Soviet." During this time, communism was in full force. Most everything was owned by the government. The government sanctioned…