04/05/24
Ferry_Asia_Mar2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Post-Earthquake Update We have been humbled and touched to have so many of you reach out to us individually to inquire about our well-being. The earthquake earlier this week certainly shook us, but there was no damage beyond a few things that fell and broke. We and all your…
12/20/23
Ferry_Taiwan_Dec2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Merry Christmas from the Ferrys The last month has been anything but boring for each of us. The newsletter linked here is to share how the last few weeks have been full of opportunities for us to be your hands, feet, and voice to the people of Asia. We pray…
01/10/23
Merry Christmas from Taiwan The Ferry Family gathered to celebrate our Lord’s Nativity today with our brothers and sisters here in our island nation home. The day was a bit more like Christmas since most people had off this year since the day fell on a Sunday. But it was still a high of 70 degrees F. here so there…
11/28/22
Ferry_Asia_Nov2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Happy Thanksgiving from the Ferrys! No one over here in Asia celebrates Thanksgiving, but it’s still a great chance for us to say “Thank You” to all of you for your partnership. Please check out our latest newsletter for some updates of recent life in Taiwan and All Over Asia….
08/08/22
Presenting in Milwaukee on 21 August On the way to St. Louis for meetings, Charles will be stopping at our home church in Milwaukee for the Divine Service. He’s been given the privilege of presenting to the saints at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church that morning after the Service, and will be updating people on recent happenings and work of the…
07/05/22
Ferry_Taiwan_July2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Your Ferrys at Work in Asia The Ferry Family continues the work you’ve given us to do: here at home in Taiwan, and All Over Asia now that places are starting to open up again. Download our latest newsletter for a glimpse into several countries and the variety of…
03/21/22
Ferry_Taiwan_Mar2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Lenten Greetings from Taiwan! What a joy to be able to write that from here. Please see our latest newsletter for some glimpses of life back in Taiwan, and the special milestones we celebrated recently The above is a picture of the actual sign that greeted us when we returned…
11/05/20
All Over Asia Joys & Challenges… This is just everyday life, whether you live in Asia or in America. Our Lord certainly does not promise us prosperity in this life, but He promises His forgiveness in Jesus, and strength from His Spirit working through the Word and Sacraments. He is with us, He has died for us, and He…
07/21/20
Where are the Ferrys? It’s summertime 2020, which would normally mean the Ferry Family would be knocking on your church’s door, eager to visit and catch up with you. There are so many things to share, with the wonderful ways in which the Lord Jesus has blessed our partnership over the last two years. Unfortunately, these strange days have caught…
07/21/20
Pineapples and Trumpets… A glimpse into the ordinary lives of the Ferry Family in Taiwan, and how our Lord uses these things to accomplish wonderful things according to His will. The Ferry Family continues to live life together in southern Taiwan. Borders of the island remain closed to tourists, so there’s no travel going on. Charles has now been…
03/25/20
These are interesting times… … as everyone hunkers down, flights are cancelled, and borders are closed. For those of us living and working abroad, the whole concept of sheltering in place takes on new implications. Thanks be to God, the Ferry Family is healthy, and together at home in Taiwan. As you read and share, please know that our…
01/16/20
Away in a Manger, no crib for a bed… There may not be snow where we are in Asia, but we still rejoice that it’s Christmas time once again. This holy time of the year, we rejoice that our Lord was born as one of us, in order to take our sin, die our death, and rise again for us…
05/11/19
Ferry_Taiwan_Apr2019.pdf Click icon to download and print file. Alleluia, Christ is Risen! During this glorious Easter time, we are reminded why we are working hard together with you to ensure the Word of God goes forth into all the world. Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again… all for you! And yet there are still so many…
03/21/19
Pr. Ferry joined the podcast to provide some updates on work in India and Malaysia. This is the first of a number of ongoing RD updates. It's a great time to start listening. Posted by LCMS Asia on Tuesday, February 5, 2019
02/05/19
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02/20/18
With great joy and gratitude, the Ferry Family proudly announces the birth of Kiddo #6! Charlotte Grace was born on Saturday, 17 February 2018 in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. She arrived feet-first, and weighed 7 lbs. She’s big by Indonesian standards, but makes her the smallest Ferry kid born to us. Cheryl is well, and was released from hospital the…
02/05/18