On September 13, 2021, Bishop Laptev and church workers visited the Lutheran Congregation of Sortavala, Karelia. Local parishioners and the guests prayed, sang, and enjoyed conversations together. Thanks be to God for letting us meet around His Word! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Church of Sortavala Reaches Out with Aid
The Lutheran Congregation of Sortavala, Karelia, is concerned for the city's residents whose financial situation doesn't allow them to meet even the basic needs. On June 7, 2021, Rev. Andrei Antonov, the church's senior pastor, visited underprivileged people and delivered humanitarian aid from the congregation. Post in Russian … [Read more...]
Congregation of Sortavala Serving Children
On April 26, 2021, the Lutheran Congregation of Sortavala, Karelia, was focusing on serving children again. Children from troubled families in town come to the church to play, have social time, and hear God’s Word. Together with Senior Pastor Andrei Antonov, the kids learned to play the guitar, studied musical notation, read the Holy Gospel, and … [Read more...]
Church of Sortavala Hangs Bible Quote Banners on Fence
Opportunities to proclaim God’s Word are truly unlimited! It’s possible to hear the Gospel not only inside the church. The fence around the Lutheran Church of Sortavala, Karelia, is now a preacher, too! Through the efforts of the church’s senior pastor Rev. Andrei Antonov, residents and guests of Sortavala are exposed to God’s eternal … [Read more...]
Church of Sortavala Celebrates Pikkujoulu
On Saturday, December 12, 2020, the church in Sortavala, Karelia, celebrated Pikkujoulu, “Little Christmas.” It’s a Finnish traditional party held to anticipate Christmas among colleagues, fellow-students, coworkers, and friends. Together, we sang a thanksgiving hymn and then ate the tastiest riisipuuro (a type of rice pudding) with kissel and … [Read more...]