New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Vitamin Sea Posted: 13 Jul 2020 09:04 AM PDT At one time, I was considering making a packing list template in Excel that I could print 4 or 6 to a page and use instead of scrawling the same items on a Post-It note whenever I travel. Before I could get around to it, though,…
July 2020 Friends of the mission, Hello from Santiago! I am happy to bring you this summer update from the field. As the Proverb says, “A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps” (16:9). Plans have come and gone for us on the mission field, too. However, the Lord has been with us each step of the way,…
God has a funny sense of humor. Isn’t it strange how this year is playing out? Did we ever expect a lot of the things that have happened in the first half of 2020? Is life on the mission field ever simplistic and follow the plan that is laid out? How many hairs really…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Christmas in July Posted: 05 Jul 2020 04:23 PM PDT I’ve never understood the notion of “Christmas in July.” I think it’s mainly another reason for retailers to have sales, as if they need one, but why not Christmas in June, which would be exactly six months from December? Never mind, though . Yesterday, July…
Dear Friends in Christ, Greetings in the name of the Lord. We continue to pray for all of the countries of the world as they combat the covid virus. We thank God that so far the three of us have not been affected by this virus. Attached please find our latest newsletter. Thank you again for your support. God’s…
LCMS Missions, thanks for your support! The St-Onges In the Way: June 2020 We welcome the summer of 2020, but not as we expected to welcome it back in the cold of winter. We are welcoming it through masks, at a distance from loved ones, behind closed borders. Yet the Lord is with us, the God of Jacob remains our…
The summer that is, not necessarily the summer we expected Friends in Christ, thanks for your support! View this email in your browser The St-Onges In the Way: June 2020 We welcome the summer of 2020, but not as we expected to welcome it back in the cold of winter. We are welcoming it through masks, at a distance from…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Channeling My Inner Grade Schooler Posted: 29 Jun 2020 12:54 PM PDT I’m supposed to be in Peru right now in between two short-term teams, and the first native Peruvian Lutheran pastor was supposed to have been ordained yesterday. At least, I had an extended trip to Lima, with an unprecedented ordination as its…
Greetings from Santiago! We are thankful for your prayers and continued support. It has been a busy on-line couple of months for us here, and we are thankful that at last we have returned to church with our family in Christ here in Santiago. Our prayers are with you all as well, for continued strength and faith…
Greetings! The attached is a “newsy letter” that will fill you in on life in the mission field of Belize. I hope you have a minute to take a look. Thank you! Markie
2020 | Quarter 2 Upcoming FOROs: Fall 2020: September 12 (Virtual only) Spring 2021: March 5-8 Contact Courtney Zalmanoff with questions or for more information. Spotlight: Missions The congregation at Pueblo Nuevo worships together again on June 7 with added protocols for safety. Photo by Clarion Fritsche June 7 was a glorious day for the congregations of the Dominican…
Hello Wonderful Partners in Christ, A blessed belated Easter to you all! The Lord He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed! I pray you all had a wonderful Easter, even if it was quieter than usual. Spring has sprung and we’re already in Summer (can you believe it?). I continue to be thankful for not only my good health –…
Thanks to everyone who came. Here are links you might like. View this email in your browser Friends of Jamaica LCMS Missions REPORT: Mini FORO June 20, 2020 Mission Central, consider a gift to support Rev. Ite and the work of LCMS Missions in Jamaica: Give Now Virtual FORO Meeting Report and Links First, thanks to all of you who…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie The Cloud Posted: 23 Jun 2020 12:45 PM PDT I didn’t need my sunglasses on this morning’s run. Nope, a Saharan Dust Plume made sure of that. We’re inside a cloud! The particles that regularly accumulate on basically any horizontal surface is my house originate in the Sahara (how else to you think tropical storms…
An update on the ongoing work of our missionaries in Puerto Rico View this email in your browser June 2020 Update Support the FORO Puerto Rico Ministry Update As the island begins to reopen, we rejoice that we were able to have our first in-person worship service on Pentecost Sunday. At Iglesia Luterana Fuente de Vida in Ponce, the service…
Hogares Luteranos el Buen Pastor News from the Group Home June 2020 Hello to all of you! We are thankful that the kids are strong and healthy! Between mid-March and now, the kids have been under quarantine and inside the house. They have missed their normal routines of school, church, work, and other activities in the community, but they are…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Phase 2.5 Posted: 18 Jun 2020 11:00 AM PDT The DR was supposed to move from Phase 2 to Phase 3 yesterday. Instead, here we sit on day 93 having failed to meet whatever would have triggered the transition. The government will reevaluate things early next week. In the meantime, authorities will be cracking down…
What to expect at our FORO Saturday morning – don’t forget to RSVP! View this email in your browser Friends of Jamaica LCMS Missions AGENDA: Mini FORO June 20, 2020 Mission Central, consider a gift to support Rev. Ite and the work of LCMS Missions in Jamaica: Give Now Virtual FORO Meeting Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 9:00 AM Central…
Update on the kids, lockdown in the home, summer plans and more! View this email in your browser Hogares Luteranos el Buen Pastor News from the Group Home June 2020 Hello to all of you! We are thankful that the kids are strong and healthy! Between mid-March and now, the kids have been under quarantine and inside the house. They have…
Stay up to date with LCMS Missionary Ashley Lehr and what God is doing in Puerto Rico. I have been a missionary for ONE Year! Throwback to 1 year ago in Wisconsin putting my acceptance letter in the mail! Happy June from the Dominican Republic! At this time last year I received my official appointment to be…
Jonathan & Cheryl’s May 2020 Mission Newsletter Greetings from Deaconess Cheryl and Pastor Jonathan! Dear friends in Christ, While changes like “social distancing” bring challenges, God provides ways for His work to still be accomplished! As the hymn says, “God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform.” (LSB#765) We pray that you are staying healthy and…
Jonathan & Cheryl’s May 2020 Mission Newsletter View this email in your browser Greetings from Deaconess Cheryl and Pastor Jonathan! Dear friends in Christ, While changes like “social distancing” bring challenges, God provides ways for His work to still be accomplished! As the hymn says, “God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform.” (LSB#765) Please click HERE to read our May 2020…
Fellow Redeemed, Greetings to you in our Lord Jesus Christ. We pray that this newsletter reaches you in good health and wellbeing. While most of our newsletters address the work which is taking place on the field, we wanted to answer the questions which many have asked in various forms. “Where are you now and how did you get there?”…
Fall 2020 DRLM FORO Survey Dear FORO partners and guests, Below is a short survey regarding the upcoming DRLM FORO this fall. Please take a moment to provide your thoughts on how to move forward at this time. Your response is critical in our preparation for this event. The deadline to submit the survey is…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Enter His Courts with Praise Posted: 08 Jun 2020 06:54 PM PDT I WENT TO CHURCH YESTERDAY (day 82). After a nearly three month hiatus, Iglesia Luterana Cordero de Dios held in-person corporate worship, with Holy Communion. You better believe I was in the “pew” (plastic chair) and at the altar. I even remembered…
A few notes from LCMS Missionaries, James & Christel In His Perfect Timing We had our first in-person worship service in the reopening on Pentecost Sunday. We met in the outdoor patio of our earthquake damaged buildings rather than the much smaller rented location where we could barely seat 10 people under the strict social distancing…
A few notes from LCMS Missionaries, James & Christel In His Perfect Timing We had our first in-person worship service in the reopening on Pentecost Sunday. We met in the outdoor patio of our earthquake damaged buildings rather than the much smaller rented location where we could barely seat 10 people under the strict social distancing requirements. Because of our…
First Church Service After COVID-19 Shutdown — June 7, 2020 Last weekend we had a wonderful and joyous event as we gathered together in the Lord’s house after nearly 3 months apart. The government here in the Dominican Republic has begun the process of re-opening. We have a four phase process which…
June 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. #coronastyle walks made a resurgence when curfew was pushed back from 5 pm to 7 pm. Here, we’re checking out the house a fellow missionary family will be moving into soon. Virus or…
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Is it really June already? It’s hard to believe so much of this year has passed. Time seems to have stood still the past few months as I have been working from home. My work has continued online and expanded into new realms of international work for the Gospel. Read my full newsletter…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Phase 2 Posted: 06 Jun 2020 02:02 PM PDT Happy Saturday (day 81), friends. Sometimes, my blog posts merit an apology due to photo overload. This one merits the opposite. You’ve already seen much of what has graced my computer screen during COVID-19, but I can think of two virtual engagements within the past…
Learn more about the Kingston Ministy Centre and Lutheran Hour’s work View this email in your browser Friends of Jamaica LCMS Missions Mini FORO June 20, 2020 Mission Central, consider a gift to support Rev. Ite and the work of LCMS Missions in Jamaica: Give Now Virtual FORO Meeting Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 9:00 AM Central Daylight Time Know…
Please Pray for the Reopening of the Mission Congregations in the Dominican Republic after COVID-19 Shut-down The Dominican Republic has begun to slowly reopen activity in the country. We are still under a state of emergency and a daily curfew but we can now leave our homes during the day to do many necessary activities. Grocery stores, book stores,…
Please Pray for the Reopening of the Mission Congregations in the Dominican Republic after COVID-19 Shut-down The Dominican Republic has begun to slowly reopen activity in the country. We are still under a state of emergency and a daily curfew but we can now leave our homes during the day to do many necessary activities. Grocery stores, book stores,…
Dear Partners in Mission, Greetings in the name of the Lord. We pray that the riots and discord that are taking place throughout the United States come to an end. All is well with the three of us; the corona virus has not hit us. We look forward to the time when we can resume normal church and teaching…
LCMS Missions, thanks for your support! The St-Onges In the Way: May 2020 A new way of ministry and mission continues in Quebec and across the Caribbean. We are reaching out through Facebook, Google, and YouTube in podcasts, videos and written devotions. This month’s work also included a virtual VBS in Hong Kong, developing plans for small communion services in…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Phase 1 Posted: 27 May 2020 06:11 PM PDT Greetings in the name of our crucified, risen, and now ASCENDED Lord. On Thursday, I attended a TRI-lingual Ascension Day service organized by my missionary colleague Rev. Charles St-Onge. Charles lives in Montreal, Quebec, where he pastors a multicultural SELC congregation coincidentally called Ascension when…
What have the St-Onges been up to as summer approaches? Friends in Christ, thanks for your support! View this email in your browser The St-Onges In the Way: May 2020 A new way of ministry and mission continues in Quebec and across the Caribbean. We are reaching out through Facebook, Google, and YouTube in podcasts, videos and written devotions. This…
Hurricanes, earthquakes, viruses: nothing can stop the Word View this email in your browser May 2020 Update Support the FORO On May 2nd, 2020, a major 5.4 earthquake hit Puerto Rico near the city Ponce. Two hundred families lost their homes after the earthquake. About twenty families were moved to a hotel near the church. The hotel is full because…
Greetings from the Ramirez Family! Sending you smiles from our little man this afternoon and praying that you all have a wonderful memorial day weekend. As things begin to open back up in the United States we pray that you are able to enjoy a chance to get out of your house and breath in some fresh air. …
Good afternoon, Dear Friends, I pray this finds you well and safe. If you need something to read, I have you covered with my latest newsletter. Here is a link to it: https://spark.adobe.com/page/MvgEP4KKoiThy/ Your continued support and prayers are greatly appreciated, especially during these uncertain times. I pray God’s richest blessings for you and your loved ones. In Christ, Jana Inglehart…
Stay up to date with LCMS Missionary Ashley Lehr and what God is doing in Puerto Rico. Eastertide Greetings, Christ has Risen, He has Risen Indeed Alleluia. I continue to remain safe and health here in the Dominican Republic. I pray the same for you and your families. April 17th marked 3 months of living in the Dominican…
A few notes from LCMS Missionaries, James & Christel Empty Rooms Lately I’ve been doing a lot of speaking into empty rooms. On social media, a running joke among pastors has been to print out cardboard cutouts of their church members and put them in the pews. It’s been a strange time. After a while the…
My dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia! I continue to keep you in my prayers as the unprecedented circumstances of the world continue to affect each of us in different ways. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement! Read my newsletter to see what I’ve been…
A few notes from LCMS Missionaries, James & Christel Empty Rooms Lately I’ve been doing a lot of speaking into empty rooms. On social media, a running joke among pastors has been to print out cardboard cutouts of their church members and put them in the pews. It’s been a strange time. After a while the empty rooms start to…
May 2020 Mission Field: Gary, IN News from the Campbell family Shelter In Place – Stay On Mission The Novel CoronaVirus has imposed an unusual situation upon the residents of Gary, IN and the Gary Lutheran Community has been affected. We have not been deflected away from Christ’s Mission. There is a serious financial issue, but God is in Control. …
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie I Lost at Tic-tac-toe Posted: 08 May 2020 10:04 AM PDT To a cat. I successfully recreated a Facebook video of someone playing tic-tac-toe with a cat (by placing cat treats in each square), and Freddy beat me without my even realizing it at first! Sheltering in place for 51 days has made us…
Jonathan & Cheryl’s April 2020 Mission Newsletter Greetings from Deaconess Cheryl and Pastor Jonathan! Dear friends in Christ, How wonderful it is that God provides opportunities for us to serve Him, even during this time of pandemic! We hope you will rejoice with us as you read about new possibilities for Gospel outreach. We love to hear from you via…
Jonathan & Cheryl’s April 2020 Mission Newsletter View this email in your browser Greetings from Deaconess Cheryl and Pastor Jonathan! Dear friends in Christ, How wonderful it is that God provides opportunities for us to serve Him, even during this time of pandemic! We hope you will rejoice with us as you read about new possibilities for Gospel outreach. Please click HERE to…
Dear Partners in Mission, May the Resurrected Lord give you strength and hope during this Easter Season. Without a doubt the Covid virus is presenting some great challenges to our church and to our life. Yet we go forward in confidence knowing that the Risen Lord will triumph over all things. His victory is our victory. Attached please find…
