Dear Friends and Family: Many of you have asked if we’re doing okay after the massive earthquake that struck Taiwan yesterday. Thank you for your concern, and for your prayers for Taiwan. By our Lord’s grace, we are fine. We, and all the other LCMS missionaries, live on the western third of the island. The epicenter of the earthquake was…
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…
Thanks to everyone for the outpouring of care and concern regarding the big earthquake in Taiwan today. We are all ok. The damage, death and injuries happened on the other side of the island, quite far away from us. The most updated news I just saw reports that it was a 7.4 magnitude earthquake on the East side of Taiwan…
Borgwardt_Taiwan_Feb2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings in Christ, Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed, Alleluia! I pray you and your family enjoyed a blessed Holy Week and you were once again reminded of the love of God in Christ and His great sacrifice on our behalf. I am attaching my February 2024 newsletter…
Cima-Cambodia_Mar2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Community Development in Ratanakiri Our March newsletter is available! Aimee is at it again, continuing work with partners to bring Christ-centered community development work to Ratanakiri province. What does it mean to be well? Click through to learn how rural Jarai Christians defined it! READ THE MARCH NEWSLETTER: click here!…
Park_Taiwan_Mar24.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Christ is risen! It is beautiful to celebrate Easter. When we are going through problems and witness discouraging things, we forget that Christ won against sin, Satan, and death. My friends, because Christ is risen, we have hope! It is time for us to look at Christ and receive…
Rhein_Asia-Region_-Apr24.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends and Supporters, Thank you, as always, for your prayers and support. This month’s news comes primarily from Chiayi, Taiwan, where I spent the past month. Easter blessings to you, Deaconess Sandra Rhein Sandra · 546 Altgeld St · South Bend, IN 46614-1222 · USA
At Easter the power of the Resurrection is revealed, and in this episode of MISSION: POSSIBLE you can see some of that fruit in CHINA! Pass this on to others this Easter as I hope you enjoy a little bit of humor in the scene from Tombstone, Arizona as we think of the change made by Ole’ Missionary Gary…
Becky Bartelt’s March 2024 Newsletter Serving the Lord in Taiwan/Asia But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. (I John 2:1b-2) Jesus said to her [Mary, the sister of Lazarus], “I am the resurrection and the…
In this video message, Steve travels to and around St. Louis and speaks about leaders serving Jesus at the International Center, Lutheran Hour Ministries, the LWLM, Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, and Concordia Historical Institute. Let’s pray for our leaders in St. Louis! Our mission of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ is possible with good leadership, led by the Lord, and…
Wood_SouthEast-Asia_Mar2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Meet the Woods Matthew, Kali, Laurel, Eleanor, Caroline, and Kermit serve in Medan, Indonesia with LCMS International Mission. Matthew supports The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI), by mentoring pastors, providing continuing education, and overseeing translation projects. Back to the Grind: Hymnal Editing and Teaching I recently had the…
I question if there is a contradiction in the Fat Happy Buddha. Hear my monk friends answer in this episode of Mission: Possible! https://youtu.be/zVoULXfh0g0
Wood_SouthEast-Asia_Jan2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Meet the Woods Matthew, Kali, Laurel, Eleanor, Caroline, and Kermit serve in Medan, Indonesia with LCMS International. Matthew supports The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI) by mentoring pastors, providing Continuing education, and overseeing translation projects. Inside the attached Newsletter, you will find brief stories from God’s work among…
Nelson_Indonesia_Jan2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. 2023 in Review Together as partners God the Holy Spirit accomplished a lot this year! Not only your work in your families and church and community but also over here on the other side of the world in Southeast Asia. We give God the thanks and glory for your partnership…
Borgwardt_Taiwan_Nov2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings in Christ, I pray you enjoyed a restful Christmas and New Years with family and friend. I am attaching my November 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…
M-PAUL_TAIWAN_Dec2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support! Attached is our December 2023 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
Dear Prayer Partners Please enjoy this MP5 episode on family! Click on the picture to view this via YouTube. Reverend Dr. Stephen Oliver
Cima_Cambodia_Dec2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. December 2023 Our December newsletter! This Epiphany, as we celebrate that Jesus is a light to the nations, what a joy to go the nation of Cambodia to share the light of Jesus with others! Christmas is a perfect time to do that. Click through to learn about some highlights…
Park_Taiwan_Dec2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends, I wish you a blessed Christmas and a great 2024! When I look back on 2023, I accomplished new and challenging tasks. I cannot believe it is almost 2024, and I have been in Taiwan since August. Thank you for your continued support and prayers. May our…
Happy New Year from the Olivers in Taiwan: Gary (14), Stephen, Ginny (12), Isaac (16), and Maggie. Thanks for your prayer and care! Enjoy MISSION POSSIBLE 4 – https://youtu.be/coPMSIi5FfE?si=yVMjtUXyUvFK1dLZ
Bartelt_Taiwan_Dec2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Here is my December newsletter. Becky Rebecca Bartelt LCMS Sacred Music Educator Missionary in Asia Cell/WhatsApp: +886 903337255 Rebecca.Bartelt@lcms.org 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 We are ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake He made…
A Christmas message from the Cima Family in Cambodia. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM PHNOM PENH! Often when we think of a great gift, we think of things. A pair of shoes. A bicycle. A car. A cell phone. But the best gifts are not things; they are people. I think of Mary. She was not wealthy or powerful. She…
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…
Thanks for your prayers for Grandma (AhMa)! Her surgery went well and she has been recovering and returning to her normal life well. We were able to pray with her and share God’s care for her, so continue to pray for her follow-up visits with the doctors and for her to believe in Christ. Here is “Mission: Possible 3”…
Jastram_Japan_Nov-Dec2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Serving the Lord in Japan: News from the Jastrams (Nov–Dec 2023) Dear Friend, Thank you so much for your prayers and support for LCMS mission work in Japan. You can read our latest news in our attached Newsletter. Thank you for your interest in our work! Wishing you God’s greatest…
Rhein_Taiwan_Dec2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Blessed Advent and Christmas, dear friends and supporters! Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art, Dear desire of ev’ry nation,…
Wood_Southeast-Asia_Dec2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Meet the Woods Matthew, Kali, Laurel, Eleanor, Caroline, and Kermit serve in Medan, Indonesia with LCMS International. Matthew supports The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI), by mentoring pastors, providing continuing education, and overseeing translation projects. November Events Exceed Expectations The meeting between GKLI and LCMS leadership produced extremely edifying study and…
M-PAUL_TAIWAN-Nov2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support! Attached is our November 2023 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
Nelson_Indonesia_Nov2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. November in Nepal… …and the Philippines! It was a busy month (again?!) but a productive one, sharing the Word of God and explaining it to those charged with teaching it to others. In Nepal Rev. Dr. Michael Lockwood and I were blessed to share teaching on the Apostles’ Creed with…
Cima_Cambodia_Nov2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. November 2023 Advent greetings from Phnom Penh in Jesus’ name! In November, Aimee had a chance to partner with a great organization to work with local churches on issues of addiction and smoking in remote parts of Cambodia. Click through to learn more! Family photoblog: click here! Did you know you…
Park_Taiwan_Nov2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends, I cannot believe that we will soon welcome December. It will be busy for many of you as you prepare for Advent and Christmas. May the Lord bless you on your preparation to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus. Please know that I am thankful for every…
OLIVER-Dec2023pdf.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Prayer Partners, With this newsletter, I’m also launching my new video (film) series, MISSION POSSIBLE! You can access MP #1 here for home, church and school use: https://youtu.be/TOVHSNkpUdU Enjoy the newsletter and video, and remember that “All things are possible with God!” (Mark 10:27) Steve
November 2023 … NEWS FROM BECKY BARTELT …Serving the Lord in Taiwan/Asia Thanksgiving In Chinese “thank you” is xie xie (pronounced shyeh shyeh). It is written in the…
Cima_Cambodia_Oct2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Training in Thailand Travel did not let up for J.P. or Aimee in October, both inside and outside of Cambodia. Click below to read how Aimee traveled to Thailand with fellow missionaries to increase the region’s capacity for quality, Christ-centered mercy work. Did you know you can access all 16+…
Borgwardt_Taiwan_Oct2023-2.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings in Christ, I am attaching my October newsletter for your review. 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. Please keep me and all our missionaries and their families in your prayers….
M-PAUL_TAIWAN-Oct2023.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 2023 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_Nov2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. “For we, though may, are one bread and one body; for we all partake of that one bread.” 1 Corinthians 10:17 Peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am honored and humbled to serve as your missionary to serve the Lord in Sri Lanka. Between language…
Nelson_Indonesia_Oct2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. I Hate to See October Go… I wouldn’t have guessed I’d be quoting a Barry Manilow song but, it kinda works! October was a blur of travel from Okinawa to Cambodia to the Philippines to Singapore. Wonderful connections and opportunities to share and teach the Word of God with deployed…
Confirmation of Bella! You are invited! Celebrate God’s faithfulness with us! This weekend our daughter, Isabella Grace Cima (14), will be confirmed through the International Lutheran Church in Seoul, South Korea. We are thankful to God for leading Bella to this point in her life of Christian discipleship, and for using the immense gifts of Rev. Carl Hanson to be…
Wood_Southeast-Asia_Sept2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Meet the Woods Matthew, Kali, Laurel, Eleanor, Caroline, and Kermit serve in Medan, Indonesia with LCMS International Mission. Matthew supports The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI), by mentoring pastors, providing continuing education, and overseeing translation projects. Preparation for a Big November The GKLI received welcome news that LCMS Church Relations…
Nelson_Indonesia_Sept2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Belated September News Thanks for your patience – updates are coming to our blog and you’re just now receiving September news. Not that we haven’t had lots to share! We’ll be getting October news out to you in a couple weeks. Please keep the prayers coming – lots of changes…
Jastram_Japan_Aug-Sept-Oct2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Serving the Lord in Japan News from the Jastrams (Aug-Sept-Oct) Dear Friend, Thank you so much for your prayers and support for LCMS mission work in Japan. You can read our latest news in the Newsletter attached. Thank you for your interest in our work. We couldn’t do it without…
Bartelt_Taiwan_September-October-2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Please download my latest newsletter update. Rebecca (Becky)
Borgwardt_Taiwan_Sept2023-2.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings in Christ, I am attaching my September newsletter for your review. 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. Please keep me and all our missionaries and their families in…
M-PAUL_TAIWAN-Sept2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support! Attached is our September 2023 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
Is God calling you? We need your help! Greetings from your missionaries in Cambodia! It is our great blessing to have so many people pray for and partner with us as we serve in Southeast Asia. We take that partnership seriously, and have endeavored to keep our partners informed of what God is doing in this part of the world….
Dear Friend in Christ, Warm greetings to you again from Hong Kong!!! Because of the COVID-19 restrictions here, I have been sharing the Word of God on Zoom with a great class of students in their 30s and 40s for over a year. I have also kept in contact with them individually by phone. Since they reside in Macau, I had…
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Borgwardt_Taiwan_Aug2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Hello, I am attaching my August newsletter for your review. 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. Please keep me and all our missionaries and their families in your prayers. Thank you….
Nelson_Indonesia_July2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. It’s a Hot July! Then again odds are you’re having a hot July as well! And while we can share perspiration it’s better that we share a partnership in sharing the Gospel around the world! Read our July newsletter for updates from the past month. And check our blog…
