End of April 2020 Newsletter from the Ramirez Family Share Forward He is Risen! He is risen Indeed, Alleluia! This was certainly an unusual Easter season, we were not able to join together as the church of Christ in person with the full glory of our Easter celebration. Our family participated in Holy Week daily devotions online…
LCMS Missions, thanks for your support! The St-Onges In the Way: April 2020 One of the wonders that the Lord has built into us is the ability to adapt to new circumstances. Knowing that our Lord holds us in the palm of his hand allow us to adapt even more quickly while others struggle. It was a different Easter. Not…
Mission is about sharing the Good News, and that continues to happen Friends in Christ, thanks for your support! View this email in your browser The St-Onges In the Way: April 2020 One of the wonders that the Lord has built into us is the ability to adapt to new circumstances. Knowing that our Lord holds us in the palm…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie A Win Posted: 28 Apr 2020 06:51 PM PDT Today marked a major corona win! In light of the changes that COVID-19 has brought to our world, the Short-term Coordinator workgroup put our heads together to come up with virtual service opportunities and voila, the English conversation partner project – pairing stateside volunteers with…
A video of Pastor Ite’s presentation on our school in Parade Gardens View this email in your browser Friends of Jamaica LCMS Missions Post-Meeting Follow-Up Mission Central, consider a gift to support Rev. Ite and the work of LCMS Missions in Jamaica: Give Now Notes from our Virtual FORO Saturday, April 25, 2020 Thanks again to everyone who attended our…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie O Lord, throughout These Forty Days Posted: 27 Apr 2020 01:03 PM PDT In the story of Noah and the Flood, it rained for 40 days and 40 nights. Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights on Mt. Sinai prior to receiving the Ten Commandments. The twelve spies scouted out the land of Canaan…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Together in Spirit [Week] Posted: 24 Apr 2020 01:09 PM PDT It’s the last day of spirit week in LAC. Yep, just like the days leading up to those pep rallies in grade school and high school: a different dress-up prompt each day, with photos shared throughout the day on our regional WhatsApp group…
With sadness we share the passing of William’s father View this email in your browser William Torres Senior Fallen Asleep in Christ, April 22, 2020 It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of William Torres’ father, William Torres Sr (pictured middle, with sons and grandsons). He died of respiratory complications in the morning…
Subject: Friends of Jamaica: April 25 Mini FORO View this email in your browser Friends of Jamaica LCMS Missions Mini FORO April 25, 2020 Brent, consider a gift to support Rev. Ite and the work of LCMS Missions in Jamaica: Give Now Virtual FORO Meeting Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 9:00 AM Central Daylight Time Join missionaries, local leaders, and…
The Lehman Family Newsletter for April 2020 The Lord has continued to bless the mission here in Spain! Please read our newsletter. It will fill you in on all that is going on with our family and with your brothers and sisters in Christ living in Spain. Learn how to support us! LCMS…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Bring It On, Month 2 Posted: 20 Apr 2020 01:49 PM PDT It sounds like something from the Old Testament: On the third day of the second month… Yes, we are on day 34 of sheltering in place by my count. Time has become a blur. All of sudden it’s possible to reference something that…
Hello Wonderful Partners in Christ, Thank you for continuing on this journey with me! It is so wonderful to sit here and type "I AM IN THE DOMINICAN!" It has been a whirlwind couple of months! Read my newsletter for all of the details but it’s consisted of language training, lots of meetings, and sheltering in place. Moving and Pandemics…
COVID-19 update Update from the mission field From our home in Santiago Along with most of the rest of the world, we have been sheltering in place since mid-March. Pastor Preus has been holding services using Facebook live or a recording program and making them available on our church’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/luteranapalmararriba/). One of…
Greetings in the name of our risen Lord and Savior! Easter celebrations in Peru and probably where you are, too, looked different this year than in years past, but we as Christians cling to Christ’s eternal victory over sin, death, the devil…and viruses, knowing that He vanquished them once and for all by His glorious resurrection. Ministry in Peru looks…
Easter Blessings from the Dominican Republic! I pray you find much joy in this season as we celebrate our risen Savior! Click below to see what I’ve been up to amidst the global trials we are facing. He is risen indeed, Alleluia! Attempting to recreate the famous Abbey Road album cover in my neighborhood with missionary friends, but #coronastyle….
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Jesus Still Rose Posted: 13 Apr 2020 09:57 AM PDT My pre-curfew walk yesterday featured two (welcome!) interruptions from fellow missionaries (I still made it home at 4:52 pm…eight minutes to spare!) – first bearing fresh flowers as a thank-you for technical assistance with MailChimp and then a hand-drawn missionary kid masterpiece with these…
The Fruits of His Word Missionary Deaconess Danelle Putnam Dominican Republic – Easter 2020 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Easter greetings to you from “Shelter in Place” in the Dominican Republic! During this time of suffering due to the coronavirus pandemic I pray you may be comforted by the cross of Christ. Jesus took upon himself…
Check out what the Fritsches have been up to… Holy Week Greetings from the Fritsche Family in the Dominican Republic! You are receiving this because you either signed up or have supported us through LCMS or Mission Central. Either way, thank you for following our journey. We are incredibly grateful for your support! Through your support, the Lord is…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie The Store Posted: 10 Apr 2020 03:25 PM PDT It’s go time, people! When living abroad as a foreign missionary, it’s perfectly acceptable to consider grocery shopping your accomplishment for the day. During a pandemic…I’ve got to be covered productivity-wise for at least a week. Yesterday, I braved my first store run since we…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Picking up the Pieces Posted: 08 Apr 2020 05:34 PM PDT Puzzle #1 ✔ I promised a photo sequence in my last post, so here goes: Sunday, 3:51 pm Sunday, 8:12 pm Monday, 9:32 pm Tuesday, 5:31 pm Tuesday, 8:06 pm Before the big reveal, can I just say that I’ve been looking at…
Greetings from Santiago! A blessed Holy Week to all of you. Please find attached our news from the field. God’s blessings to you, Rev. Ted & Rebecca Krey, Esther, Matthias, Natalia, Evangeline & Azariah
A few notes from LCMS Missionaries, James & Christel Closed Doors I suppose I don’t need to tell you what it is like to be in quarantine. I doubt I need to talk about the anxiety that people are feeling, the fear or the panic that has overtaken the city. I don’t need to tell you…
Stay up to date with LCMS Missionary Ashley Lehr and what God is doing in Puerto Rico. Hello from the Dominican Republic! Holy Week Blessings to you all. Please know that I am praying for us all as we social distance and trust in God. Amid the daily changes to life, we remember that God is always with us….
April 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. My first time lapse video (#thingsivelearnedwhileshelteringinplace): lettering Matthew 17:20: He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Having a Tropical Palm Sunday Posted: 06 Apr 2020 05:34 PM PDT Forget printable palm branches; I’d been scouting out the neighborhood for a week to find the ideal variety! I ushered in Holy Week with a triple header of Palm Sunday worship opportunities. 1. A pre-recorded service from my home church in St….
Attached is a schedule of virtual Holy Week worship and devotional opportunities from the church planting team in Spain. Additionally, here are some static resources. The links lead to Google Drive folders that will be continuously added to as additional content is created. Pastoral resources Children’s resources Disaster Response resources Music I hope you, Mission Central’s Spanish-speaking audience, and donors…
Subject: Devotions in Spanish Dear Brent, . Here is a link for a devotion in Spanish for Monday of Holy Week. Blessings on your day! In Christ, Daniel Conrad ,https://youtu.be/Z6Jef4xWYw8
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen…
Dear friends in Christ, Greetings in the peace of Christ to all of you, from the Dominican Republic! We want to begin this March letter with a message of thanks and gratitude to you for your prayers for us and gifts to keep us working here in God’s mission. Thank you! Please know that we are also praying for you –…
St-Onge_Latin-America_Mar2020.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. The St-Onges In the Way: March 2020 Folks who have been reading my newsletter for the last six years have gotten used to seeing the familiar “Work Up North” and “Work Down South” sections on the front page. This month, there is only one: “Work under Covid-19.” Missionaries…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie The Twelve Days of Sheltering in Place Posted: 29 Mar 2020 05:58 PM PDT On the first day of sheltering in place, my true love gave to me…one mask required to shop at Bravo (one of Santiago’s grocery store chains). Nacional, where I usually go, is taking temperatures before letting people in. (I’m still going…
Conrad_Mexico_Mar2020.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Partners in Mission, Greetings in the name of the Lord. Our prayers are with you as together we confront the reality of the Corona Virus Pandemic. We have decided to remain in Mexico during this crisis. Attached please find our latest newsletter. Thank you for your support and…
an update on how the COVID-19 virus has changed our life in the Dominican Republic UPDATE FROM THE WARREN FAMILY Dear friends, family, and supports, We pray that you are well during this time of chaos and uncertainty in our world. We wanted to give you an update on how the COVID-19 virus has changed our life in…
Greetings! First and foremost, know that our prayers are with each of you during this challenging, uncertain time. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” (Romans 15:13). Thank you for your prayers on behalf of the faithful laborers around the…
an update on how the COVID-19 virus has changed our life in the Dominican Republic View this email in your browser UPDATE FROM THE WARREN FAMILY Dear friends, family, and supports, We pray that you are well during this time of chaos and uncertainty in our world. We wanted to give you an update on how the COVID-19 virus…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Attached is our latest newsletter. Our prayers are with each of you during this challenging time. May God grant you His peace! In Christ <><, The Rickman Family Rickman_Panama_Mar2020.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.
Dear missionaries Gary and Brent, and friends and supporters of the work at Mission Central, Greetings in the peace of Christ to all of you, from the Dominican Republic! We want to begin this letter with a message of thanks and gratitude to you, for continuing to support to our mission work in the name of our…
The Preus Family in the Dominican Republic Winter 2020 Newsletter What’s in a name? Names are important. Consider how moms and dads think long and hard searching for the perfect name for their child. Some names we dismiss right away and others we mull over until, eventually, we select just the right one. Perhaps it’s…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Living my Best Virtual Life Posted: 22 Mar 2020 11:09 AM PDT I was supposed to pick up a short-term team today at 12:02 am. Instead, after a rough day or two of adjusting, I’m over here living my best virtual life. The president of the DR addressed the populace on Tuesday night; he…
March 20, 2020 God is in control. God is faithful. God is love. What a week it has been. I am thankful for those of you who have checked in to see how we are doing. Our missionaries are standing firm in their countries of service, and working hard to find creative ways to continue doing what we, as Christians, are called to do: be the light! I’ve been praying for…
Greetings in Christ, brothers and sisters. We want to take a moment to thank those of you who joined us in Santiago earlier this month for our Spring FORO. We experienced Dominican culture, shared in fellowship, and had productive conversations. Thank you to those of you who were unable to join us, but continue to prayerfully and financially support the…
Photo from the Dominican Republic Foro March 2020 February and March 2020 Newsletter from the Ramirez Family Share Forward Ramirez Family Personal Update Our family is currently on a self-imposed quarantine. We’ve been staying at home and away from others trying to stay safe and healthy during the spread of…
Thanks for your commitment to LCMS church planting efforts in Lima, and for taking time out of your St. Patrick’s Day for a brief update on how your gifts and prayers are bearing fruit. You’re the pot of gold at the end of our rainbow! Our agenda will be 1. Welcome & Opening Prayer 2. Los Olivos Report –…
