On April 16, 2022, Senior Pastor Aleksandr Volchok of the Lutheran Congregation of Murmansk represented the Lutheran Church at a seminar entitled “Prevention of Extremism and Action against the Spread of Extremist Ideologies. Prevention of Interethnic Conflicts.” The meeting took place at Dom Druzhby (“The House of Friendship”) of Murmansk Oblast … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday confirmations in Murmansk
Anton and Sofia were confirmed at the Easter Divine Service at the Lutheran Church of Murmansk, April 17, 2022 … [Read more...]
Murmansk Church Celebrates Women
Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Murmansk honored women in a special celebration on March 7, 2022. The senior pastor of the congregation shared what the Bible has to say about women. Participants presented songs, poems, and other special greetings. Guests from Severomorsk, Murmansk Oblast, presented a musical program. Young church members showed two … [Read more...]
Rev. Volchok and His Wife Reach Out with Gospel to Large Family
On January 13, 2022, Pastor Aleksandr and Anna Volchok visited a family with many children in Afrikanda, a village more than 200 km (ca. 125 mi) from Murmansk, far NW Russia. It was the first time the children had heard the good news of Jesus' birth! Original post in Russia & photos … [Read more...]
Church of Murmansk Receives Kitchen Equipment
In late June, the Lutheran Church of Murmansk received the following kitchen equipment: an integrated sink, a dishwashing machine, a countertop, two corner cabinet countertops, and a duct. We’re deeply grateful to the group of friends in Norway who donated the money to buy this equipment. Also, the congregation used locally collected offerings to … [Read more...]