From April 16-18, 2021, the Lutheran Congregation of Revda, Murmansk Oblast, hosted a diaconal seminar which gathered church members from Murmansk, Lovozero, and Revda and provided a chance to reconnect with friends in Norway online. The seminar was held by Dobriye serdtsa, a charity foundation for social aid. The goal of the seminar was to … [Read more...]
Rev. Volchok from Murmansk Visits Revda
On April 21, 2021, Pastor Aleksandr Volchok of the Lutheran Congregation of Murmansk celebrated a communion service in Revda, Murmansk Oblast. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Deacon Karabtsov Begins Ministry in Revda
On March 10, 2021, Deacon Aleksei Karabtsov began his ministry in Revda, Murmansk Oblast, ELCIR Northern District. Please pray for ways to support his ministry. "For the Scripture says, 'You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,' and, 'The laborer deserves his wages.'" (1 Tim. 5:18, ESV) Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Dobriye serdtsa Distributes Aid in Murmansk and Region
In late November, Dobriye serdtsa (“Kind Hearts”) Social Aid Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Murmansk, Northwest Russia, did the first activity of the Pomogi blizhnemu (“Help Your Neighbor!”) Project. Its goal was to assemble and distribute food packages and personal hygiene articles to needy population. At the moment, the Foundation … [Read more...]
Dobriye serdtsa to Distribute Aid, Hold Seminar
Update on Dobriye serdtsa (“Kind Hearts”) Social Aid Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Murmansk, Northwest Russia. Director: Anna Volchok. From the beginning of November through the end of December, the Foundation implements the Pomogi blizhnemu (“Help Your Neighbor!”) project. This project will include three activities. 1. Organize … [Read more...]