New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie My Corona Posted: 14 Mar 2020 07:36 PM PDT [Here’s a little something for your listening pleasure while you read this since it keeps playing in my head. If no one’s written a parody of it yet, they will, and it’ll go viral.] I remember serving as a GEO missionary in El Paso, TX,…
A few notes from LCMS Missionaries, James & Christel Run and Not Be Weary When we first started our missionary service over a decade ago in the country of Panama, my dad gave me some advice which I often think of; “remember that you are in a marathon, not a sprint.” At the beginning of this…
Jonathan & Cheryl’s February 2020 Mission Newsletter Odalis receives a print of “Children of the heavenly Father” for which he was the model of Jesus Greetings from Deaconess Cheryl and Pastor Jonathan! Dear friends in Christ, This account of February covers a broad set of topics – reflecting the wide range of activities in motion in the LAC mission field!…
Greetings in Christ! This year continues to March onward, doesn’t it! February was a busy month, like most months on the mission field. The highlight for me was hosting my first short-term team outside of the Dominican Republic. Read about my time spent in Lima, Peru! My fearless co-hosts and I! Jamielynn, Human Life Coordinator for for…
Stay up to date with LCMS Missionary Ashley Lehr and what God is doing in Puerto Rico. I have been on the field one MONTH!!! ¡Hola! ¡Buenos días! I pray this finds you well. I am excited to share with you what I have been up to during my first month in the Dominican Republic (DR). It has…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Assembled as One in the Name of the Son Posted: 07 Mar 2020 05:39 PM PST It’s FORO weekend in the Dominican! Somehow, it feels like the head counts this go-round just kept climbing higher. When you’re in charge (or training your assistant to be in charge) of transportation, meals, setup, nametags, etc….and budgeting…
The Just Missionary Newsletter February/March 2020 This newsletter began a few weeks ago on the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the temple. When Simeon held the 40 day old Jesus in his arms, he declared that this little baby was “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” Here is the mission…
2020 | Quarter 1 Upcoming FOROs: Spring 2020: March 5-9 Fall 2020: September 11-14 Contact Courtney Zalmanoff (Assistant Volunteer Coordinator for LCMS LAC) with questions or for more information. Spotlight: Missions The first Service of the Word was held in Villa Dura just before Christmas. Pastors Yban Navarro and Sergio Fritzler and seminary field workers are working tirelessly to connect…
Dear friends and family, Herb is doing battle with a service that is supposed to help him, “Send out correspondence with ease…” Well, it just doesn’t seem to be working for him, so I offered to send out his newsletter to the people on my lists. If you receive this more than once, I apologize; however, I think you will…
The St-Onges In the Way: February 2020 It has been a busy month – and I, for one, am glad the Lord added an extra day to February this year! Read up on what the Lord Jesus has been doing through Charles St-Onge and his family this month. Watch a slideshow of this month’s work or view a great gallery…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie A Month Later Posted: 29 Feb 2020 05:19 PM PST Happy Leap Day! Today marks one month and one day since the unthinkable happened less than a block from my front door. Since so many of you continue to check in on me and let me know you’re (still!) praying for me, I’m hopeful…
February 2020 News from Erin Mackenzie Serving the Lord in the Dominican Republic "Serving" literally and figuratively while hosting a short-term team in Lima, Peru, last week. The children of Castillo Fuerte, our mercy house in the La Victoria district, frequent a local park and have recently taken up volleyball. Home visits alongside said team and local ministry…
The Lehman Family Newsletter for Jan/Feb 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. LCMS Mission to…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie On Chinos and Chirimoyas Posted: 17 Feb 2020 09:30 PM PST Two of the things I’ve learned so far this week: 1. DON’T try and get across Lima on a Friday afternoon, especially in public transportation. 2. DO peel chirimoya before cooking it. Alongside Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Courtney and Regional Human Life Coordinator Jamielynn,…
Here’s some from the team this week. I took the last two about half an hour ago during a workshop on nutrition, hand washing, dental health, and first aid at a local school – can’t get much more current than that!
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A few notes from LCMS Missionaries, James & Christel A Kingdom Not Shaken 26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that…
The Lord has great things in store for the Peruvian Church in 2020, chief among them the ordination of the first national pastor for La Misión Luterana del Perú. Such an unprecedented celebration is cause for great joy and also a bit of scheduling gymnastics! Please note the following dates, and click below to indicate which events you’ll be on…
A few notes from LCMS Missionaries, James & Christel A Kingdom Not Shaken 26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Anything but Plain-O Posted: 11 Feb 2020 10:32 AM PST Last week’s unconventional short-term team was a welcome distraction from ~ recent events ~. I’d also like to point out that this is the first group to come to Santiago for which I didn’t abandon Courtney by leaving the country! Rather, we co-hosted ten…
Jonathan & Cheryl’s January 2020 Mission Newsletter The people of Hispañola have worshipped many false gods over the centuries Greetings from Deaconess Cheryl and Pastor Jonathan! Dear friends in Christ, We hope you will enjoy this exciting report, giving you an update on things happening here in the Dominican Republic and Latin America already in this new decade! Please click HERE to read…
Warren Family Newsletter January 2020 Welcome to February 2020. We hope and pray you are doing well. Here are the latest updates from our family and within the Latin America region. Puerto Rico We had the opportunity to travel as a family to Puerto Rico in early December. Lizz led lettering workshops in Ponce and…
Brothers and sisters in Christ, Can you believe it’s already February? Time is flying by! I’ve been on the mission field for over FOUR months now and I am loving every bit of it! January was full of exciting new opportunities including travel to a new country and welcoming two short-term teams to the Dominican Republic. Read more about…
View this email in your browser Brothers and sisters in Christ, Can you believe it’s already February? Time is flying by! I’ve been on the mission field for over FOUR months now and I am loving every bit of it! January was full of exciting new opportunities including travel to a new country and welcoming two short-term teams to the…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Books, not Souls Posted: 06 Feb 2020 10:56 AM PST The library at Concordia the Reformer Seminary in Palmar Arriba looks a bit different than it did just shy of a year ago at this time (2/19/19 vs. 1/25/20). After drastic renovations and months of back and forth, a container of books from Theological…
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View this email in your browser Serving the Lord in Dominican Republic January 2020 News from Missionary Kate Phillips kathryn.phillips@lcms.org Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This past month, I was able to figure out a basic routine for my time in both…
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Read about our busy fall and unexpected start to the New Year. View this email in your browser Warren Family Newsletter January 2020 Welcome to February 2020. We hope and pray you are doing well. Here are the latest updates from our family and within the Latin America region. Puerto Rico We had the opportunity to travel as a family…
Jonathan & Cheryl’s January 2020 Mission Newsletter View this email in your browser The people of Hispañola have worshipped many false gods over the centuries Greetings from Deaconess Cheryl and Pastor Jonathan! Dear friends in Christ, We hope you will enjoy this exciting report, giving you an update on things happening here in the Dominican Republic and Latin America already in…
Happy New Year, Friends! I pray for God’s richest blessings for you this year. It is with your wonderful support that we move forward with the mission work here, so I want to thank you for your continued support and prayers. Here is the link to my latest newsletter: https://spark.adobe.com/page/KzAZ85AY2QRaT/ Please note that I am always happy to…
Dear Partners in Mission, We pray that the Lord blesses your Epiphany season abundantly. Thank you for your support that makes the God’s mission in Mexico possible. Attached please find our latest missionary newsletter. God’s richest blessings! In Christ, Rev. Daniel, Kathy, and Ana Conrad Conrad_Mexico_Jan2020.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.
LCMS Missions, thanks for your support! The St-Onges In the Way: January 2020 The first St-Onge In the Way newsletter of the new decade is here! View the newsletter and a gallery of pictures online at intheway.org. Ascension is getting ready for our new deaconess intern to help with our international outreach: we continue to receive new visitors almost every week….
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Erin and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Posted: 02 Feb 2020 11:29 AM PST Long story short: I was mugged on Tuesday afternoon. Long story long: I went home for lunch on Tuesday afternoon, worked on my computer at the kitchen table for a bit, then decided it was time to…
January 2020 Newsletter from the Ramirez Family Share Forward Christmas and New Years in the Dominican Republic During the holidays we enjoyed a visit from our family. It was so wonderful to have family here to share the holidays and to share our life. It was such a…
"We will not fear though the earth gives way" View this email in your browser January 2020 Update Donate to the FORO Ponce Update People often ask whether the situation in Puerto Rico is being accurately reflected in the media. The answer is both yes and no. On the one hand, the destruction is not nearly as widespread as photos…
An update on work in Jamaica in the final months of 2019 View this email in your browser Friends of Jamaica LCMS Missions Winter 2020 Update Work Update We thank the Lord for the many individuals and teams that came to Jamaica in 2019 to work on our ministry centre, the Parade Gardens School location, and to help with the…
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy…
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Camp Concordia Posted: 27 Jan 2020 04:03 AM PST LAC’s regional team gathers in-person twice each year: in August following our regional conference when we’re all in one place anyway and in January. Historically, the January meeting has been in Santiago, but this year we met in Belize, home of Area Facilitator Herb Burch…
Stay up to date with LCMS Missionary Ashley Lehr and what God is doing in Puerto Rico. Hello from the Dominican Republic! I pray this finds you doing well. January has been a wonderfully busy month for me. I received my official " Green-Light" right before Christmas. On January 17th I traveled to the Dominican Republic (DR) where…
2020 greetings in the name of Jesus! Today, January 24, 2020, officially marks THREE years since my arrival to the Dominican Republic. These past THREE years have been filled with learning, service, struggles, successes, joys, sorrows, and so much more. I am thankful for each of you who read my updates and pray for me on a regular basis. Your prayers are heard by…
