The worship service on the eve of Pentecost June 4, 2022 on Kirchhof Hill and the celebration at Tuutari Lutheran Church in Pikkolovo, Leningrad Oblast. "LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, hear when I cry with my voice, have mercy also upon me, and answer me. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within … [Read more...]
Christmastide Singing in Skvoritsy
The Lutheran Church of Skvoritsy, Leningrad Oblast, has an annual tradition—to sing Christmas hymns after worship on Epiphany Day by way of saying "see you later” to them till next Advent. Joining the congregation’s celebration were members of St. Anne’s German congregation, Senior Pastor Viktor Vorontsov of the Church of Gatchina and Tuutari … [Read more...]
ELCIR Pastor and Other Christians Greet Baptist Brothers and Sisters as They Celebrate Together
On July 27, 2021, Senior Pastor Viktor Vorontsov of Tuutari Lutheran Congregation in Pikkolovo, Leningrad Oblast, extended his greetings to the members and guests of the Baptist Congregation in Krasnoye Selo, St. Petersburg, celebrating the congregation's 30th anniversary. The attendance included guests from Baptist and other evangelical churches … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Visits Gatchina Pastor
“. . . I was sick and you visited me.” (Mt. 25:36, ESV) I’d like to thank Bishop Ivan Laptev for visiting also my humble home on December 16 to share the joy of Christmas, support my family, and pray together in spite of his busy schedule. May our Lord give the leader of our Church His rich blessings which have all things needed for serving … [Read more...]