From November 2-28, 2021, the Lutheran Church of Verkhni Suetuk in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Siberia, was busy installing electric wiring. The indoor wiring is in place. Please pray that the church receives permission to connect to the electric utility, so that the congregation can meet for worship also in wintertime. Once it has electric power supply, the … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev visits Krasnoyarsk
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’” Mt. 9:36-38 On December 5, 2021, Bishop … [Read more...]
Update on church construction in Ulan-Ude – You can help!
Winter is Coming to Eastern Siberia By Anitta Lepomaa In Ulan-Ude, the Republic of Buryatia in Eastern Siberia, a church is being built for the Lutheran Congregation of the Grace of Christ. The strongly continental climate causes large temperature changes in as little as one day. Small earthquakes are almost daily. Buildings must withstand … [Read more...]
New deacon is ordained in ELCIR 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...]
Rev. Mazurenko Furthers Discussion of Memorial in Irkutsk
Rev. Albert Mazurenko, the senior pastor of the Lutheran Church of Irkutsk in SE Siberia, is a member of the Interfaith Coordination Council under the Irkutsk Oblast Legislative Assembly. On July 19, 2021, on Pastor Albert’s initiative, the council met for a roundtable discussion on the topic “A Necropolis in an Urban Area as a Commemoration Site.” … [Read more...]
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