My dear brothers and sisters in California,

Thank you soooo much for sending us the team to work in the Christian camp. I know that words will never be able to express our feelings and thoughts. But we are impressed so much with their faithfulness to the Lord. Anything we asked them to do, they were ready to do. The team was a real light and example not only for the kids but also for us and our Russian camp workers. The team was the shot in the arm for our brothers and sisters. They brought us much joy And we are so grateful to the Lord that He blessed us with the brothers and sisters from America. This year we had so many gaps in staffing and the smallest Russian team this year with the worst living conditions. But American team showed their humble spirit and patience and never complained. Praise the Lord for this! Only He can do this work!

Dan was a great leader. We could see how he took care of the team’s spiritual and physical needs. He organized them well, and the work between both teams went smoothly. We heard kids say very often that they noticed the love and care between the friends from America. I am sure you set a good example for them.

<!–[if !supportLists]–>1. <!–[endif]–>Dan did wonderful job in sports, playing drama, crafts and other hundred of duties.

<!–[if !supportLists]–>2. <!–[endif]–>Jake (our Pharaoh) was a wonderful counselor and leader and a musician, actor in dramas, always filled with joy and patience (Jake was a counselor in a boys’ group).

<!–[if !supportLists]–>3. <!–[endif]–>We enjoyed watching James playing with kids, he was quiet, but devoted all his time to the kids. This is very difficult when you don’t know the language but communicate with kids so well.

<!–[if !supportLists]–>4. <!–[endif]–>Ilya was a good helper, did everything he was asked and his language skills were especially needed as he helped in communication a lot.

<!–[if !supportLists]–>5. <!–[endif]–>Micah – super! Suffered from the bugs and mosquitoes most of all probably but despite that he was an excellent actor, counselor and lots of fun and humor!

<!–[if !supportLists]–>6. <!–[endif]–>Jamie has such a kind soul and is so positive, always smiling and ready to serve, excellent counselor.

<!–[if !supportLists]–>7. <!–[endif]–>Bettie was sweet heart, special, loving camp-mother for her small boys.

<!–[if !supportLists]–>8. <!–[endif]–>Kelsey was great with boys, lots of humor, wonderful servant and patient. (Teenagers were so disobedient, thanks so much for her patience.)

<!–[if !supportLists]–>9. <!–[endif]–>Tiffany has a very humble and loving spirit. Girls loooved her so much. We could see this easily. Her testimony was wonderful and I am glad that the girls of almost her age were able to see her love for the Word.

<!–[if !supportLists]–>10. <!–[endif]–>Melinda – awesome servant, willing to learn Russian, I think she learned even how to read Russian this shows her real interest in communicating with girls. She made good friends with them.

<!–[if !supportLists]–>11. <!–[endif]–>Kettie – cool girl! Lots of fun! And Boldness! Always friendly despite unfriendly sun (She fainted several times!) She could easily communicate with people without knowing language!

Unfortunately the translators were not able to be a big help with the language barrier, but the Lord sent us to Camp to take care of kids. We wish we could help more and spend more time with our American brothers and sisters, but we are so thankful that the team were so flexible and communicated to well without even asking us.

Guys, thank you sooo much for your hard work, diligence, for your time that you sacrificed and we want to say “thank you” to your families for allowing us to borrow you for couple of weeks here in our wild camp. Praise the Lord for this! We do know that He is the one who provided everything! We thank Him that He touched your hearts and gave your this passion for camp!

Love, Victor & Natasha Slobodyan, translated by Emilia