09/06/20
Thank God for partners in the Gospel. Scroll down for a minute mission message We’ve Arrived! We have arrived in Kenya at Neema Lutheran Theological College, Matongo and are settling in. Meet one of our new friends who is a lot like your friend. Click below to open the video message We’ve arrived minute message video Moving On…
09/03/20
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thanks, as always, for your ongoing prayerful support. Peace in Christ, Rev. Jonathan Clausing & family jonathan_clausing 613 Henry St. Washington, MO 63090 USA Delivered by
09/03/20
Thank God for partners in the Gospel. Scroll down for a minute mission message We are moving on to Kenya We are are happy that the time has come that we are now able to move from this little house to our long term home in Kenya. You will see that we are so excited we almost lost our heads….
09/03/20
Updates from Domestic Exile Even in the same old, same old of 138 days and counting of domestic exile, God continues to do amazing things! In central Africa, new workers are prepared for the Harvest field. In Virginia, a new worker is being prepared for the Harvest field. In the photo below, a proud papa is helping to install his son at…
08/25/20
Project 24 / Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya Dear Supporters, Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya! We hope that you are well. We would like to share our latest newsletter with you, updating you on the events happening with our Project 24 program. We thank you for your continued support for the children and their families! Click here for the newsletter Click…
08/19/20
We are thankful for you as a partner in the Gospel. Moving On! After a lot of changes in situations and plans, we are excited to be moving to Matongo, Kenya. We leave Sat., Aug. 8, driving through western Tanzania on the way, and plan to arrive on Mon., Aug. 10. In this issue, you will also read…
08/04/20
Thank God for partners in the Gospel. Scroll down for a minute mission message Watch what we are watching out for The devil is prowling like a lion. Here is what that looks like. Yes, we took these pictures ourselves. We are not lion to ya. Click below to open the video message Prowling Lion minute message video …
08/04/20
— Rev. Dr. Walter Steele, Th.M., Ph.D. Missionary / Theological Educator The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Serving: Neema Lutheran College, Matongo, Kenya www.SteelesInAfrica.com US Cell: 661-341-7174
07/24/20
Thank God for partners in the Gospel. Scroll down for a minute mission message Here is what walking together looks like “Synod” is a word that means walking closely together because of being unified. Here is a picture of what that looks like, but be warned, some may consider it creepy. Click below to open the video message Walking…
07/21/20
Thank God for partners in the Gospel. Scroll down for a minute mission message While we watch monkeys, who is watching us? Monkeys are fun to watch, even when they are naughty. God is always watching over us, even when we are naughty. Thank you for watching out for us as well. Click below to open the video message …
07/21/20
We are thankful for you as a partner in the Gospel. A Step Closer We are still preparing in Tanzania but there are ever changing new developments, including getting a step closer to going to Matongo. The details are on the newsletter. June Jambo May Jambo April Jambo April Jambo March Jambo …
07/21/20
Hope Amid the Coronavirus – LCMS COVID-19 Relief Grant brings hope to the church in Sierra Leone https://international.lcms.org/hope-amid-the-coronavirus-pandemic/ Feeding the Flock – LCMS COVID-19 Relief Grant helps the church in Rwanda to care for the congregations and communities https://international.lcms.org/feeding-the-flock/ Shara Osiro Area Deputy & Communications Specialist-Eastern and Southern Africa LCMS International Mission The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod +254-706-501063 shara.osiro@lcms.org www.lcms.org/osiro https://sharainafrica.tumblr.com…
07/21/20
Dear Friends in Christ, Thanks for your support! Rev. Jonathan Clausing 613 Henry St. Washington, MO 63090 USA Delivered by
07/21/20
Project 24 / Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya Dear Supporters, Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya! We hope that you are all well and staying safe. Here in Kenya, due to the pandemic growing steadily within the country, Nairobi county continues to be on lockdown and schools remain closed. We are however grateful that our brothers and sisters in Christ from the…
07/21/20
Returning to My First Love! Read about a huge job change for me… Copyright © 2020 LCMS Office of International Mission – West Africa, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive our newsletter and blog. Thank you for your interest, prayers and support! Our mailing address is: LCMS Office of International Mission…
07/21/20
Thank God for partners in the Gospel. Scroll down for a minute mission message When it is dry water is still needed for life. Here is another minute mission message we think you will enjoy. See what needs to be done now that it is dry season here and listen to how we all get what we need for life….
07/21/20
— Rev. Dr. Walter Steele, Th.M., Ph.D. Missionary / Theological Educator The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Serving: Neema Lutheran College, Matongo, Kenya
07/13/20
Thank God for partners in the Gospel. Scroll down for a minute mission message God makes himself understood Here is another minute mission message we think you will enjoy. Don’t just take our word for it. Are we really learning Swahili? The answer may not be enthusiastic but at least it is affirmative. Click below to open the video…
06/23/20
Hello team! Greetings to you in Christ. Attached is our “dated” update recently sent to our supporters abroad. Though normally about the work specifically on the field, this one attempts to answer the prevailing question of the masses, “Where are you and how did you get there?” We pray that you are well and sane, nourished by our…
06/23/20
Thank God for partners in the Gospel. Scroll down for a minute mission message Making the Connection Here is another minute mission message we think you will enjoy. Listen to how we can be connected with each other as we all connect with God Click below to open the video message Making the Connection minute video Powerful…
06/11/20
We are thankful for you as a partner in the Gospel. Scroll down for our newsletter The Latest Learning Beside continuing Swahili study, we are learning other things as well by taking online classes. Vance is happy that he has just recently learned what classes he will be teaching and he is getting excited about them. The details are…
06/09/20
May 2020 Serving the Lord in Uganda News from Mark & Megan Mantey “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” ~…
06/09/20
May 2020 Serving the Lord in Uganda News from Mark & Megan Mantey “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” ~…
06/09/20
Mission of the Heart Dear Supporters, Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya! We pray that you are all well in the Lord. Please see our recent newsletter, telling you of the recent ministry going on here in Kenya. May God continue to bless and keep you all! Members of the ELCK Southwest Diocese leadership help the families…
06/09/20
schReading Time 5 Minutes – Beginning With Moses: Rev. Schulte shares a daily devotion called Reading Time 5 Minutes (RT5M) with churches in West and Central Africa https://international.lcms.org/beginning-with-moses/ Christ’s Care for Children: The site managers, deaconesses and pastors of the ELCK continue their care for the children amid the COVID-19 pandemic (Project KE0003-26724-2) https://international.lcms.org/christs-care-for-children/ Shara Osiro Area Deputy & Communications…
06/09/20
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A blessed Pentecost to you! Thanks for your support. Peace in Christ, Rev. Clausing and family Clausing Newsletter by jonathan_clausing 613 Henry St. Washington, MO 63090 USA Delivered by
06/03/20
Herein find this month’s newsletter. –Walter — Rev. Dr. Walter Steele, Th.M., Ph.D. Missionary / Theological Educator The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Serving: Neema Lutheran College, Matongo, Kenya www.SteelesInAfrica.com US Cell: 661-341-7174
06/02/20
Project 24 / Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya Dear Supporters, Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya! We continue to thank God for you and your partnership. We would like to share the latest news from the mission field. Please see the attached newsletter below as it shares more stories about the Project 24 program. May God continue to bless and keep you…
06/02/20
Please enjoy this 52 minute report from Pastor Eric and Johanna Stinnett in Ethiopia! You can find their news and support them at www.missioncentral.us/stinnett
Posted by GaryandBrent MissionCentral on Wednesday, May 27, 2020
05/21/20
We are thankful for you as a partner in the Gospel. Here’s a special message for you. A special word for of encouragement This is not our regular newsletter. Instead you get to hear our voices themselves. First is a one minute video we recorded for you by the river rapids near where we live right now. Next is a…
05/21/20
Imagination in Isolation! Have you been wondering what your “sheltering in place” missionaries have been up to? Copyright © 2020 LCMS Office of International Mission – West Africa, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive our newsletter and blog. Thank you for your interest, prayers and support! Our mailing address is:…
05/07/20
We are thankful for you as a partner in the Gospel. Lessons finish but learning continues We have finished our scheduled Swahili lessons, meeting with our teacher online, but we continue studying Swahili and other things on our own as we wait for things to open up enough to move to where we will teach in Kenya. Many things…
05/07/20
Stinnetts in Ethiopia Mekane Yesus Seminary The Dwelling Place of Jesus Greetings in Christ from Ethiopia! We are thankful to be sharing the news of what God is doing here through us in Addis Ababa at this uncertain COVID-19 era. God’s blessings on you, your families and churches throughout the world. As always, please feel free to share this newsletter,…
05/05/20
Dear friends in Christ, Greetings from Kenya! We pray that you all continue being safe. Michael and I and our missionaries in Africa are safe and are adjusting to the restrictions in our respective countries. Please know that we are very thankful to God for you and are praying for you. We are excited to share our latest newsletter with…
05/05/20
Herein is our May 2020 Newsletter Rev. Dr. Walter Steele, Th.M., Ph.D. Missionary / Theological Educator The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Serving: Neema Lutheran College, Matongo, Kenya www.SteelesInAfrica.com US Cell: 661-341-7174
05/05/20
May 2020 News from Erin Mackenzie Serving the Lord in Latin America & the Caribbean Due to COVID-19, my home service plans are on pause indefinitely. #30daysofbiblelettering + an awkward wall = encouragement from God’s Word anytime I walk up or down the stairs. Getting Creative My new upstairs wall decor (pictured above) – the result of artfully rendering a different…
05/04/20
April 2020 Serving the Lord in Uganda News from Mark & Megan Mantey “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love go God that is in Christ Jesus our…
05/04/20
April 2020 Serving the Lord in Uganda News from Mark & Megan Mantey “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love go God that is in Christ Jesus our…
05/04/20
Dear Friends, Since we’ve had to cancel all our planned visits in the U.S. so far, this month’s newsletter contains a link to a shortened form of the presentation I wish I could have delivered to many of you in person. The video alone is here. Peace in Christ, Rev. Clausing Clausing Newsletter by jonathan_clausing 613 Henry St. Washington, MO 63090 USA…
04/22/20
From: Clausing, Jonathan <jonathan.clausing@lcms.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:56 PM Subject: Clausing 2020 Update Video Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I’ve finished recording and uploading a video that captures the main points I would have presented had I been able to visit your congregation/group as planned. It’s mostly my voice recorded over my powerpoint presentation slides…
04/22/20
Greetings in Christ. Please find our latest Sending Seven newsletter. Thank you for your support of God’s work throughout Africa. -The Wolf Pack NEWSLETTER FOR THE WOLF FAMILY – LCMS MISSIONARIES IN AFRICA MAR-APR 2020 Showing Mercy Let brotherly love continue. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those…
04/17/20
Dear Friends, Jesus Christ has been raised from the dead, and this puts all other things in perspective, including the coronavirus. The peace of Christ be with you this Easter season. Rev. Jonathan Clausing & family Clausing Newsletter by jonathan_clausing 613 Henry St. Washington, MO 63090 USA Delivered by
04/17/20
An update on how the team from Project 24 is responding to the Coronavirus pandemic in Kenya https://international.lcms.org/project-24-responds-to-the-coronavirus/ Shara Osiro Area Deputy & Communications Specialist-Eastern and Southern Africa LCMS International Mission The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod +254-706-501063 shara.osiro@lcms.org www.lcms.org/osiro https://sharainafrica.tumblr.com “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will…
04/15/20
Project 24 / Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya newsletter Dear Supporters, Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya! As the Covid-19 virus continues to spread throughout the world, it is also a time for the Gospel to be shared amongst the nations. We continue to show God’s mercy to those around us, including the families of our Project 24 students. Please…
04/15/20
Dear Ones, The attachment is our April 2020 newsletter. Walter & Robyn
04/15/20
Sheltering Out of Place To see and read all about our 42-hour repatriation flight odyssey and how Covid-19 is impacting our ministry plans…. Copyright © 2020 LCMS Office of International Mission – West Africa, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive our newsletter and blog. Thank you for your interest, prayers and…
04/13/20
Dear Partners in Mission, Two weeks ago today, Joyce and I were in Accra, Ghana and received a phone call from LCMS International Mission advising us to return to the United States because of the Corona Virus. We made contact with the American Embassy and were on a special flight to Washington DC the next morning. We are grateful for safe flights all…
04/06/20
We are thankful for you as a partner in the Gospel. Scroll down for our newsletter Still on the Job A lot has changed in the last few weeks, often very quickly. What has not changed is that we are still in Tanzania at Camp Masumbo learning Swahili, and expect to stay here for a while. Some have gone,…
04/06/20
Here’s the latest. Thanks for posting! In Christ, Phillip
04/03/20
Stinnetts in Ethiopia Mekane Yesus Seminary The Dwelling Place of Jesus Dear , Greetings in Christ from Ethiopia! We are praying for all of you with all of the issues surrounding COVID-19 and the many problems it is causing worldwide. May God continue to bring the peace of Christ to you in the midst of so much…