As the classes of the Initial Theological Course at the ELCIR Theological Institute are coming to an end, we give thanks to God that they can take place at different local congregations. In late October, Senior Pastor Vladimir Bitkin of Kolpany Lutheran Church, Leningrad Oblast, taught an introduction to the Old Testament and the Pentateuch … [Read more...]
Pastor Continues Ministry in Kolpany Online
Rev. Vladimir Bitkin continues his pastoral ministry to church members on self-isolation in St. Peter’s Congregation in Kolpany, Leningrad Oblast. The ministry called Dnevnik prikhoda, "The Congregation’s Journal," has been underway for a month. Pastor Vladimir calls his church members by phone, asking them about their health, needs, and wishes, … [Read more...]