Rev. Ivan Hutter and church members traveled to bring Christmas and New Year greetings to dear elderly sisters in Christ who attended the church of Yukki for more than 20 years and were its active members. The sisters in Christ pass their warmest greetings to all the church members and wish us God's blessings in the new year! Source: … [Read more...]
Baptism and Confirmation in Petrozavodsk
On December 25, 2020, during the festive worship service at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church of Petrozavodsk, Karelia, the parish pastor administered the Sacrament of Holy Baptism to Arseni and the rite of confirmation for Karina. We wish God's richest blessings on Arseni, Karina, and their mother Olga as they continue to grow in Christ! Photo … [Read more...]
Church in Maliye Kolpany Still in Disrepair
Below is a news story from the newscast Vesti St. Petersburg on the state-owned TV channel Russia-1. Summary translation: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Maliye Kolpany, Leningrad Oblast, has to meet in a small part of the big church building and is able to seat only 70 instead of 700 people. The church is located on the territory of Avangard … [Read more...]
Confirmation in Orlovka
Although some news takes long to travel in Russia, praise the Lord that on November 15, 2020 Pastor Valeri Stepanin issued a confirmation certificate to Lyubov Krenz in Orlovka, Omsk Oblast, SW Siberia. Source & photos … [Read more...]
Diaconal Dept. Brings Christmas Greetings and Aid
On December 24-25, 2020, the ELCIR Diaconal Department brought Christmas greetings to the old ladies and gentlemen living in the old people’s homes in Koltushi, Taytsy, Kikerino, and Skvoritsy in Leningrad Oblast and to the homes’ personnel. Department workers brought food packages to the needy in the congregation of Gubanitsy. Financial aid for … [Read more...]
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