On August 4th, in the Koltushi parish, 30 young people were accepted into Church fellowship.

During the course of two weeks, they underwent courses in the Theological Institute. They came from various corners of Russia, where different parishes of the Ingrian Church are located. It was a celebration for the whole Church!

We pray that they will become living stones of the Church of Ingria and that they can discover and utilize their gifts for the service of their parishes. We ask for God’s blessings on their hearts and journey through life!

Rev. Ivan Hutter

photo credit: Kristina Gayinova

translated by Alyssa Anders