“Jehovah Is Confident in Me”

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On March 25, 2025, the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk City Court in the Sakhalin Region convicted Sisters Olga Kalinnikova and Larisa Potapova. They were each given a suspended prison sentence of two years and six months and are not required to go to prison at this time.

Profiles

Olga Kalinnikova

Born: 1976 (Kurilsk)

Baptized: 1995

Background: Works as a technician at a seismic monitoring station. Has a son and a daughter

Charged with: Discussing the Bible

Sentence: Suspended prison sentence of two years and six months

Personal Comments

How have these challenging circumstances refined you?

My initial reaction to being persecuted was not fear, but anger. That feeling made staying focused on glorifying Jehovah’s name a challenge, which further discouraged me. However, as I reflected on all that had happened, it became clear that Jehovah has allowed circumstances that have helped me to grow spiritually. He has shown me mercy and continues to help me change my perspective. This proves that Jehovah is confident in me and our relationship, which makes me very happy.

We are strengthened to know that with Jehovah’s backing, we can share in sanctifying his name and ‘make his heart rejoice.’—Proverbs 27:11.

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