“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.” (Proverbs 19:17, ESV) The time of isolation can and should be used to further diaconal ministry. In Sevastyanovo, Leningrad Oblast, Kaukola Congregation together with the ELCIR Diaconal Department have started work to open a Diaconal Center for the Priozersky … [Read more...]
Photos and Videos of Easter Worship in ELCIR Congregations
Video of the Easter worship service in St. Mary's Lutheran Cathedral in St. Petersburg, April 12, 2020 (starting from 6:14). Original post on VK Photos and videos of the Easter worship service at Sts. Peter and Paul Congregation in Vyborg, April 12, 2020 Photo credits: Olga Mironova, Irina Sukhareva, Roman SukharevVideo credits: Irina Sukhareva, … [Read more...]
Deacon Tsvetkov Meets with Evangelical Christians, Discusses Collaboration
On March 20, 2020, Deacon Pavel Tsvetkov of St. Elizabeth’s Lutheran Church in Kronstadt, St. Petersburg, met with pastors and lay officers of Evangelical churches in Kronstadt, New Covenant Church and Ark Church, to discuss collaboration in social work and fellowship in prayer. Original post in Russian on vk.com … [Read more...]
Families Meet Up in Koltushi Church, Discuss God’s Design and Spouse Relationship
On March 14, 2020, St. George’s Congregation in Koltushi hosted a family meetup. The participants discussed the difference between man and woman, what the Lord created us to be, how important it is for the spouses to talk and get to know more about each other, understand each other’s needs, value time together, and be responsible for each other. … [Read more...]
Social Service Thanks Ingrian Diaconia
The Center for Social Assistance to Families and Children in Vasileostrovsky District, St. Petersburg, has thanked the Diaconal Department of The Church of Ingria for assisting in establishing a room for teaching special-needs children from families going through a crisis. Original news post in Russian on vk.com … [Read more...]
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