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Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA

Short Term Mission - Friendship English Language Camp (FELC)

The Northeastern Minnesota Synod ELCIR Task Force has partnered with East European Mission Network to participate in Friendship English Language (Bible) Camps in Petrozavodsk and Kondopoga, Russia. This is a relational short-term mission program at the invitation of the schools in Petrozavodsk and Kondopoga and is organized through EEMN. The 2010 EEMN mission team of 28 Americans, including 11 from our synod, worked with about 500 youth from four public schools and several ELCIR congregations in June, 2010. This included a “Lutheran Camp” organized by Nadia Krongolm from the Petrozavodsk Lutheran Church. Each of the two week-long “camps” involves a class with the Bible and Christian materials as the base for the curriculum. Participants have a Russian translator and stay in a Russian home, adding to the cultural experience. The objective isn’t to teach English, but simply to provide opportunity to practice English, to learn about the Good News, and to develop friendships – a relational mission. Each day includes class, lunch, assembly, drama, crafts, and sports. Nadia reports that many kids who attend the Camp become interested in the church and the Youth Program. Another terrific short-term mission opportunity. For information, contact Paul or Carol Anderson at 218.728.5853 and/or click on the following links:

  • 2015 Friendship English Language Camp Brochure
  • Eastern European Mission Network Website (see “short-term missions)
  • Summary reports of 2008 and 2009 FELC Mission Trips
  • Summary report of 2010 FELC Mission Trip
  • Paul and Carol Anderson’s Report 2011
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