Blagoveshchensk is a border town on the right bank of the Amur River. China begins on the other side of the river. In 2014, the city received the status of the capital of the Amur region. This city has a lot of unique and inimitable, the likeness of which is hard to find anywhere else. One of these unique components of everyday life is the New Generation Church in Blagoveshchensk.
From the foundation to today
The confession was born far from the Amur region, in Riga in 1989, from there it began to spread to different lands. She also reached the Far East. The New Generation Church in Blagoveshchensk is one of the largest organizations of this brotherhood in Russia. Refers to the Protestant branch of Christianity, to the Pentecostal movement. In October 2018, the New Generation Church in Blagoveshchensk will be 25 years old. The path to today is not easy, but bright, eventful, replete with exciting events, unusual meetings, and numerous projects. ATChurch "New Generation" Blagoveshchensk originally numbered 7 parishioners, to date there are more than 1,000 people. Among them you can meet people of all professions, very good specialists who are in the service of the church and each other, helping in solving pressing issues. This number of people makes the "New Generation" a strong organization.
New Generation Pastor
One of the brightest leaders of this church is Mikhail Darbinyan. In 1999, he became the pastor of the New Generation Church of the Annunciation, since then his name has been inextricably linked with the active life of the organization. Every week, Michael's sermons are broadcast on television, all of them on topical, pressing topics that are closely familiar to every person. Taking the Bible as his special source, Michael speaks of the importance of family, fidelity, and the proper use of money. As a pastor who is 100% immersed in the affairs of his parish and in the lives of those around him, he enjoys great respect not only among his parishioners. The talented, charismatic Michael, by his personal example, shows how to live, what to do, encouraging parishioners to live not only their goals and objectives, but also to actively participate in the life of the city and the region, preaching the teachings of Christ with their very lives.
Church Life
Since the memorable flood of 2013 for all Amur residents, the Church of the New Generation in Blagoveshchensk has a tradition to travel to remote Amur villages in order to provide assistance. Andit is not only material support when you need to help with money, clothing and building materials, but also personal participation in the life of the villagers. Organization of various holidays, for which the "New Generation" brings representatives of such professions as cosmetologists, hairdressers, manicurists, lawyers, psychologists - it is rare that representatives of such professions look into remote Amur villages. This year, the "New Generation" of Blagoveshchensk and nearby Belogorsk traveled 160 km to hold a charity event with the telling title "From Heart to Heart". More than 50 people took part in this program, which consisted of three blocks: social services, children's entertainment and a general concert. But not only in remote villages parishioners bring variety to the life of local residents. They can also be seen at various summer venues in the city, where Pentecostals conduct programs aimed at promoting a he althy lifestyle, strengthening traditional values, etc. The church also takes an active part in subbotniks, parades, city processions. The "New Generation" of the city of Blagoveshchensk is actively involved in the fight against drugs. Parishioners participate in the activities of such an organization as "Alternative", which directly works with drug addicts, and the "New Generation" is engaged in work with youth as part of the Dream Team youth movement.
Influence of the Bible
The city of Blagoveshchensk, the capital of the Amur Region, is itsthe largest population center. The population of the city is 225 thousand people. Various Christian denominations operate here, in commonwe alth with some of the "New Generation" is from the day of its foundation, because, despite confessional differences, the churches are united by one thing - faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, whose word is an indisputable authority for every Christian. Those who recognize the authority of Jesus Christ spend their energy on serving Him, and not on strife. The name of the New Generation Church in the city of Blagoveshchensk, Amur Region, is known to those living not only in the regional capital, but also far beyond its borders. Throughout the region, they heard about these caring, open hearts, ready to come to the aid of everyone in the name of their ministry.
