“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Gal. 6:10) In anticipation of Christmas when many believers celebrate this glorious feast in their churches, ELCIR clergymen and laypeople reached out to those who physically are too weak to come to … [Read more...]
Clergymen and Lay Members Gather to Pray and Celebrate 410 Years of Ingrian Church
“And you shall remember the whole way that the LORD your God has led you. . . that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.” (Deut. 8:2-3, ESV) This Bible passage prefaced a prayer service led by Bishop Ivan Laptev at the memorial cross in Lembolovo, … [Read more...]
Bible Meeting for Children at Lembolovo Church
From July 24-25, 2021, Lembolovo Lutheran Church in Steklyanny, Leningrad Oblast, held a Bible meeting for children-- "A Whole World in Seven Days." Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Rev. Mikhailov Visits Church Hill
On January 5, 2021, Rev. Yevgeni Mikhailov, senior pastor of the Lutheran Church of Pushkin, St. Petersburg, who also serves the Lempaala Parish in Steklyanny, Leningrad Oblast, visited Tserkovny kholm ("the Church Hill") where the parish church stood from 1611 to 1935. (Click to enlarge picture at left.) Today, the memorial cross that was erected … [Read more...]