Zachary Turley – Japan – Profile and Adoption Agreement

Pauls’ Taiwan mission newsletter – April 2025

Paul-Michael_Taiwan_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support!  Attached is our April 2025 newsletter.  In Christ, Pastor Michael and Jen-Yi “Irene” Paul   Rev. Dr. Michael Paul Theological Educator to Taiwan LCMS Office of International Mission www.lcms.org/paul

Cima Update: Celebrate with us!

A big month for the Cima family. GRADUATIONS! I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure (Psalm 16:8-9). What a joy to celebrate Celeste’s graduation from Logos International School in Phnom Penh! So…

Ferry_Taiwan_May2025

Ferry_Asia_May2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Alleluia, Christ is risen! With great Easter joy in both English and Chinese, the Ferry family continues the work you have sent us through your LCMS to do. It’s been a wonderful time recently with singing, a baptism, and plenty of birthdays. Download the latest All Over Asia for the…

Hester_Taiwan_Apr2025

Hester_Taiwan_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ Dear friends, Alleluia! Christ has risen! He has risen indeed! Alleluia! Good news, I have gotten a 150-day visa for Taiwan. So this means that I will be traveling back to Taiwan on May 14th. Please continue to pray for my residency visa that I will reapply…

Nelson_Indonesia_Mar2025

Nelson_Indonesia_Mar2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ Missing March I swear yesterday was the 17th of March.  Yet, I’m informed by knowledgeable folks, it’s now May.  Well, let’s review March together, shall we?  And then look for another note soon regarding April’s activities!  

Park_Taiwan_Apr2025

Park_Taiwan_Apr2025.pptx Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   Dear Friends, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia! The last two months have been busy because I have been traveling for my new role. As you can see from my newsletter, I saw my family members. It was lovely to see my mother in Seoul. Thank you,…

Cima_Cambodia_Apr2025

Cima_Cambodia_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Easter and cultural accommodation. What does a Cambodian Christian do when one of the most important Christian festivals overlaps with one of the most important cultural holidays? This is a dilemma felt by churches every Easter. Click through to learn more. READ THE APRIL NEWSLETTER (attached):  Family photoblog: click here! Thank…

Wood_Asia_Apr2025

  Meet the Woods Matthew, Kali, Laurel, Eleanor, Caroline, and Kermit live in Medan, Indonesia. Matthew serves as an Area Facilitator for the LCMS’s Asia Region. He is involved in LCMS work in Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Australia. In Indonesia he supports The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI), by mentoring pastors, providing continuing education, and managing mercy and…

FW: Spring Newsletter (Schaff)

Schaff_Taiwan_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   Dear Friends in Christ, Praying that you all are doing well as we remember Jesus’ sacrificial atonement, death and resurrection this week. Here is a recent update of what is happening in Taiwan. God’s peace in Jesus, Noel and Andrew

Paul, Michael_Taiwan_Mar2025

Paul-Michael_Taiwan_Mar2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support!  Attached is our March 2025 newsletter.  In Christ, Pastor Michael and Jen-Yi “Irene” Paul   Rev. Dr. Michael Paul Theological Educator to Taiwan LCMS Office of International Mission www.lcms.org/paul

Bartelt_Taiwan_Mar-Apr2025

Bartelt_Taiwan_Mar-April2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌…

FW: Wasmund Update – March 2025

Wasmund_South-Korea_Mar2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌    …

Hester: 2025 March Newsletter

Hester_Taiwan_Mar2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ Dear friends, Not much has changed this month from last month. Pray with me that visa paperwork will get sorted soon and quickly. Thank goodness we are in this technological era…

Christmas Greetings from the Cima Family (Cambodia)

A Christmas greeting from the Cima Family in Cambodia MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CAMBODIA! All over the world, the anxious anticipation of Advent gives way to the jubilant joy of Christmas. We give thanks for the baby Jesus who shines his light into our lives, and into all corners of the world. We pray the light of Jesus illumines your corner…

Nelson (Indonesia) Newsletter Available – December 2024

Nelson_Indonesia_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.     Belated November News Hard to believe it’s almost Christmas.  But for a brief stroll down memory lane, here’s an update on my work in November.  God is good – thanks to partners like you!   Our mailing address is: Partners-Apart 1250 E Mineral Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234-4805 USA

Wood (Southeast Asia) – December 2024

Wood_SouthEast-Asia_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Meet the Woods Matthew, Kali, Laurel, Eleanor, Caroline, and Kermit serve in southeast Asia as LCMS International Workers. Matthew supports The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI), by mentoring pastors, providing continuing education, and overseeing translation projects. The Big Event The LCMS and the GKLI crammed a lot of activity into…

Jastram (Japan) – November 2024 Newsletter is Available

Jastram_Asia_Jul-Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friend, Our hearts are full of gratitude to you, for your prayers and support of LCMS mission work here in Japan. Thank you so much! Our latest newsletter is attached. Grace, mercy and peace,   Dan and Joan Jastram, your missionaries in Japan Support LCMS Mission Work in Japan…

Cima_Cambodia_Nov2024

Cima-Cambodia_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   Community health in Ratanakiri Our November newsletter Aimee was in Ratanakiri with Concordia Welfare and Education Foundation again, completing a two year process of Community Health Evangelism (CHE) in an ethnic Jarai village. The culmination of the process was the local committee’s design and implementation of a “seed project”…

Bartelt_Taiwan_Nov2024

Becky Bartelt’s November 2024 Newsletter Serving the Lord in Taiwan/Asia O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! Thanksgiving for Music at the Luther Building in Chiayi! On November 30th we held a Thanksgiving Recital at the Luther…

Park (Taiwan) Newsletter – November 2024

Park_Taiwan_Nov24.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.     Dear friends, A blessed Advent season to you! Our Savior and King Jesus promised that He would return, but we do not know when He would fulfill His promise. That is why He wants us to be prepared. How can we be ready for His return? We will…

Borgwardt (Taiwan) October 2024 Newsletter is Available!

Borgwardt_Taiwan_Oct2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   Greetings in Christ, I pray you enjoyed a restful Thanksgiving with family and friends. I am truly thankful for your prayers for me and all our LCMS missionaries deployed across the globe! I am attaching my October 2024 newsletter for you to learn more about the work of your…

Wasmund (South Korea) Thanksgiving Greetings – November 2024

    Dear friends and family, With much gratitude we send you our Thanksgiving greetings. Through your love, support, and interest in God’s mission in this part of the world, we serve here as your partners in ministry. We thank the Lord for His many, undeserved blessings, and wish you days of joy and thankfulness. Thankful for you, The Wasmunds…

Paul (Taiwan) Newsletter Available – October 2024

Paul-Michael_Taiwan_Oct2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear friends and family:   Thank you for your interest and support!  Attached is our October 2024 newsletter.  in Christ, Pastor Michael and Jen-Yi “Irene” Paul   Rev. Dr. Michael Paul Theological Educator to Taiwan LCMS Office of International Mission www.lcms.org/paul

Mahlburg_Sri Lanka_Nov2024

Mahlburg_Sri-Lanka_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear [Jesus said:] “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the…

Ferry (Asia Region) Update – November 2024

Ferry_Asia_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   The kids are freezing! The Ferry family has returned to the USA for a very brief time to visit congregations, partners, family, and doctors. The time has gone quickly, and the work hasn’t stopped while we’ve been traveling. Check out the latest All Over Asia for some glimpses into…

Rhein (Taiwan) Update – November 2024

Rhein_Taiwan_Oct2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   Greetings, Thank you, as always, for your gracious support. Joining in the Church’s Song as I travel around Asia continues to be a blessing and source of joy. Please find my newsletter attached. In Christ, Deaconess Sandra Rhein Sandra · 546 Altgeld St · South Bend, IN 46614-1222 ·…

Bartelt_Taiwan_Oct2024

    Becky Bartelt’s October 2024 Newsletter Serving the Lord in Taiwan/Asia Psalm 46:1-7 (Part of the Psalm for Reformation Day) 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….

Park (Taiwan) Newsletter – October 2024

Park_Taiwan_Oct24.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends,   Greetings from Taiwan!   I hope and pray that you are doing well. After my time in the U.S., I returned here and resumed my language studies. It is fun to see my teachers and meet new language students. Thank you so much for your prayers, financial…

Wasmund (South Korea) – October 2024

  Dear friends and family, Reformation Day greetings from Seoul! We pray this finds you well and remembering the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus. Your support, which comes in a variety of ways, is one of the means that God uses to enable us to continue serving here. Thank you for your love and care. Below you should…

Cima (Cambodia) Update – October 2024

Cima-Cambodia_Oct2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.    National Youth Camp! Youth from all over Cambodia gathered around a campfire in Kep. Jesus’ words, “I am the light of the world,” were read and a short devotion was shared. Then each student lit their own candle while hearing Jesus’ words, “You are the light of the world.”…

Hester (Taiwan) Newsletter Available

Hester_Taiwan_Oct2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.    

Nelson (Indonesia) Update – September 2024

Nelson_Indonesia_Sept2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   September Updates September began with a trip to Singapore, Malaysia and then Taiwan for the annual worker gathering, and ended with a trip to Vietnam to visit Concordia International School Hanoi.  Download our newsletter to learn more! Our mailing address is: Partners-Apart 1250 E Mineral Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234-4805…

Schaff (Taiwan) Update – October 2024

Schaff_Taiwan_Oct2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.     Dear Friends in Christ, Praying that everyone is having a wonderful fall season. We are so thankful for all of your prayers! Here is the latest update of what is happening in Taiwan. God’s peace in Christ, Noel and Andrew

Bartelt (Taiwan) Update – August and September 2024

  Becky Bartelt’s August/September 2024 Newsletter Serving the Lord in Taiwan/Asia Psalm 34:1-8 I will bless the Lord at all times;     his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord;     let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me,     and let us exalt his name together!  I sought the Lord, and he answered me     and delivered me from all my…

Jastram (Japan) Update – September 2024

  Dear Friend What a blessing to have your LCMS Asia-Japan mission support, and the wonderful publicity of the recent Lutherans Engage magazine article by Megan Mertz with photos by Erik Lunsford recently posted online. Truly outstanding!  Don’t miss their short (1 and 1/2 minute) video clip  as well––just scroll to the bottom of the post. Hope you enjoy this update….

Park (Taiwan) Newsletter – September 2024

Park_Taiwan_Sept24.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   Dear Friends, Greetings from Taiwan! I hope and pray that you are doing well. After my time in the U.S., I returned here and resumed my language studies. It is fun to see my teachers and meet new language students. Thank you so much for your prayers, financial support,…

Borgwardt (Taiwan) Newsletter – June 2024

Borgwardt_Taiwan_June2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings in Christ,   Please download or open my June 2024 newsletter for you to learn more about the work of your LCMS in Asia. The Holy Spirit continues to call people to faith across Asia as we spread the Gospel, plant Lutheran Churches, and show Mercy in the region….

Thews (Taiwan) Update – April & May2024

Thews_Taiwan_April-May2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   News from Missionary Mindy Thews Serving the Lord in Taiwan 2024 April-May Newsletter Thank you for your support, prayers, and encouragement! Mindy Thews  Lutheran Education Coordinator Asia Region – Chiayi City, Taiwan And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called…

Nelson (Indonesia) Update – April 2024

Nelson_Indonesia_Apr2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   Deja Vu All Over Again Ahhh, it seems like it was just April a couple of months ago!  And yet, here it is again.  Photos from our Home Service travels to Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Minneapolis enclosed. Thank you to everyone we were able to spend time with…

Jastram (Japan) Update – May & June 2024

Jastram_Asia_May-June2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Serving the Lord in Japan: News from the Jastrams (May–June 2024) Dear Friend, Thank you so much for your prayers and support for LCMS mission work in Japan. It means a lot to us! To read our latest newsletter click the attachment. If you would like to schedule a mission…

Nelson (Indonesia) Update – March 2024

Nelson_Indonesia_Mar2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.    It’s March!  Errr…belatedly? Want to re-live March of 2024?  Us neither, but we do want to update you retroactively on what the last few months have been like for us during Home Service.  March is just the beginning – stay tuned for several more newsletters in short order bringing…

Cimas (Cambodia) May 2024 Newsletter Available

Cima-Cambodia_May2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.  

Schaff (Taiwan) Update – June 2024

Schaff_Taiwan_June2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.     Dear Friends in Christ, We wanted to share the latest news. We will be traveling in the States for July and will be returning to Taiwan for next school year. We praise God for your continued prayers! Peace in Christ, Noel

Park (Taiwan) Update – May 2024

Park_Taiwan_May2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   Dear Friends, Hello.  I am excited to tell you that I will be in the U.S. for my home service. It will be wonderful to see you. May our Savior Jesus continue to bless you and your family. Have a great day!   In Christ, Pastor Tom Park  …

Hannah Hester – Asia Region – Profile and Adoption Agreement

Joshua Wareham – Dominican Republic – Profile and Adoption Agreement

Paul (Taiwan) News – April 2024

Paul-Michael_Taiwan_Apr2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support!  Attached is our April 2024 newsletter.    In Christ, Pastor Michael and Jen-Yi “Irene” Paul   Rev. Dr. Michael Paul Theological Educator to Taiwan LCMS Office of International Mission www.lcms.org/paul

Cima (Cambodia) Update – April 2024

Cima-Cambodia_Apr2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.     What is love? Our April newsletter is attached! How do you define love?  How does that compare to the way the Bible defines love?  What does all this mean for the way we love?  These were some of the questions J.P. posed to those gathered for a family…

Park (Taiwan) Update – April 2024

Park_Taiwan_Apr24.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.   Dear Friends, Greetings in the name of our risen Savior Jesus! Thank you for your continual prayers, encouragement, and financial support. My work is possible with your help. Thank you! I cannot believe that it is already May. I look forward to seeing many of you during my home…