Last Sunday, I went to Petergof with some friends, and walked around in the gardens and such. Monday the 8th, was my first day of classes. I just introduced myself, and interviewed each student. The week was great, just getting to know my students. Most of my students are between the ages of 17-22. I teach 11 classes throughout the week, with the most being on Friday. I have a day off on Tuesday....which is really nice. I only have to plan 2-3 lesson plans a week. Friday, the 12th was my 22nd Birthday. Many of the students were thrilled by that. Every other friday night, we have "sports night"...where we play vollyball, floor hockey, futball, and basketball. I get off of work at 6:30 on Friday...so from there, I just straight to sports night. We had about 30 people show up for sports night, and about 10 came back to my flat, and we drank champagne. Saturday, I hung out with many of the same students all day, as they showed me around the city - museums, cathedrals, and such....AWESOME DAY. Then on Sunday, I went out with 7 different students to Pushkin and the Pushkin palace/gardens. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been. WOWOOWOW....look it up. I am starting an english club every thursday night, and we are having a weekly bible study every Friday night. I am really enjoying hanging out with my students, and building relationships. I am trying to learn Russian....slowly. Many of you have asked what I might need or want. I put together a small list here.
-expo markers
-airborne
-peanut butter
-oreos
-flash cards
-copy of Conneticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court
-Graham Crackers
-fun english speaking games for english club
Thanks much for all your prayers and support.
Anyone may call my house phone at this number.....
7-812-232-5944
paka
pete
3 comments:
You must have more than 24 hrs in a day there!! You sound like you are doing sooooooooooooo much!!!! Wonderful to hear all the friendships you are making. And a bible study, wow!
Miss you......Madre'
Hi, Pete,
Uncle Joe and I have been reading some of your blogs. With you mom here in town, we've talked about the amazing adventure you are having in Russia.
Several people we know have asked for your blogging address, they are impressed that a young man would choose to go to Russia for Jesus. So you have a couple more people praying for you and hearing about your witnessing opportunities in a foreign land. Who knows they may even send you some gifts or supplies?
Love, Aunt Lisa, Uncle Joe & family
You are very blessed my friend.
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