“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...]
New Deacon is Ordained in 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...]
Church Construction in Karatuzskoye Continues
Phase 2 of the church construction in Karatuzskoye, Krasnoyarsk Krai, started in September 2020. This phase includes the installation of an outer framework for putting on a wall cladding, the installation of a drainage system and a ceiling. Thanks be to God for making this possible! Info & photo credits: The Congregation’s Facebook … [Read more...]