During the divine service at the Lutheran Church of Sortavala, Karelia on September 26, 2021, Yelena was received into full communion with the Church through the Rite of Confirmation. May God bless Yelena with a strong spirit and firm faith as she follows His Son Jesus our Savior! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
New Deacon is Ordained in Siberian Deanery
On September 7, 2021, on behalf and blessing of Bishop Laptev, Siberian Region Dean Ville Melanen ordained Theological Institute student Vladimir Shilovski into the Office of Deacon in Krasnoyarsk by decision of the ELCIR Synodal Council. Congratulations to Deacon Vladimir! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
The Lord Adds the Faithful in Sochi to His Church
Praise God for a new religious group in fellowship with The Church of Ingria! On August 31, 2021, the RF Ministry of Justice registered the Evangelical Lutheran Community of Sochi, a resort city on the NE coast of the Black Sea. Congratulations! Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Church Celebrates and Baptizes in Koltushi
Thanks be to God for the baptism of young Daniil which took place on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, as the congregation celebrated the 29th anniversary of the church dedication! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Updates on Uralic Deanery
Post by Bishop Laptev, September 9, 2021: Lately, in spite of the pandemic, the Lord has given me several opportunities to visit the congregations of our Uralic Deanery. It’s a vibrant part of our Church as it has new congregations in Izhevsk and Kirov and is seeing ministry starting in Ufa, Bashkortostan. Soon, if the Lord wills and we live, … [Read more...]
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