On May 29-30, Vuoksa Hutor Holiday Camp hosted “Learn! Pray! Rest!”, a retreat program which was attended by members of the Lutheran churches in Koltushi and Yukki, Leningrad Oblast.The retreat gathered 40 people including children and provided recreation in a picturesque and cozy place and a seminar taught by Rev. Ivan Hutter on “The Eight Quality Characteristics of Growing Churches.” The participants discussed such topics as evangelism, inspirational worship, and spiritual gifts. The seminar was followed by discussions in small groups and individual testing for spiritual gifts.
On May 30, everyone attended a communion service at Vuoksenranta Church in Ozyorskoye.
Information courtesy of Yelena Kugappi, secretary, ELCIR Mission Department
