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Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Hello! I know this newsletter is long over due, so I appreciate your patience.  These months have been up and down, easy moments and hard moments, as I am sure you can relate.  Thank you for committing to read the updates and stories here. The pictures above are a preview of what is included in…

Advent reflections – 7 of 7

– leading up to Christmas Day – View this email in your browser (You should be able to view the entire message below within text, though you might have to allow the image to be shown by your web browser.) The O Antiphons   The last seven verses of the well-known Advent hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel utilize seven unique…

Advent reflections – 1 of 7

– leading up to Christmas Day – View this email in your browser (You should be able to view the entire message below within text, though you might have to allow the image to be shown by your web browser.) The O Antiphons   The last seven verses of the well-known Advent hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel utilize seven unique…

Cima_Cambodia_Nov2019

  Sharing faith, food, and joy.   Our November newsletter is here! This month was all about sharing faith, sharing food, and sharing joy! Click below to read more.  As we observed Thanksgiving last week, we gave thanks for YOU.  Your prayers and support make it possible for us to plant ourselves in Cambodia.  As you make year-end gifts, please…

Cima_Cambodia_Oct2019

Discipling stewards to love and serve their neighbor. Our October newsletter is here! HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY TO AIMEE ON OCTOBER 14!!!  What else was going on in October? LOTS! Click below to find out. Family photoblog: click here! Help us impact the people of Cambodia: click here (via LCMS) or here (via Mission Central)! LISTEN TO A PODCAST JP RECORDED ABOUT TEACHING ON…

Wood_Asia_Nov2019

Follow the Wood Family Matthew, Kali, Laurel, Eleanor, and Caroline serve in Medan, Indonesia with LCMS International. Matthew supports The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church, by mentoring pastors, providing continuing education, and overseeing translation projects.     Travel, Teaching, and Bureaucracy A plethora of activities, trips, and applications have been keeping the Wood family busy since Caroline was born in August and…

Oliver_Taiwan_Oct2019

  Please see our attached newsletter with news about the Global South, Furlough, and Life in St. Louis.   Thanks for Your Prayers! Oliver_Taiwan_Oct2019.pdf Click icon to download and print file.

Trinklein_South Korea_Oct2019

Hello everyone! Happy (almost) Reformation Day!   Hello everyone! Happy (almost) Reformation Day!   Just a reminder: if you’d like to see some of the pictures at a larger format, go to trinkleinfamily.wordpress.com.   I hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter and we’ll talk to you all next month.   ~Johnny (for the Trinklein Family)       Hans Trinklein…

CWEF_Nov2019 from Josh Lange

          Your generous prayers and gifts make it possible for children and families facing rural poverty to renew their health through CWEF clean water and health education programs.   See how your gifts are making a difference for people like Jianming, Noeth, and Yicun.        Jianming has gained confidence and respect through his service…

Kong_Hong Kong_Aug2019

Summer Newsletter Hey Everybody! It’s been a while since I last sent out a newsletter. Thank you so much for your continued support and prayers. I know I just said it, but it really has been a while since I last wrote to all of you guys. Let’s get down to how the mission field has been. First and foremost…

Kong_Hong Kong_Aug2019

Summer Newsletter Hey Everybody! It’s been a while since I last sent out a newsletter. Thank you so much for your continued support and prayers. I know I just said it, but it really has been a while since I last wrote to all of you guys. Let’s get down to how the mission field has been. First and foremost…

Kong_Hong Kong_Aug2019

Summer Newsletter Hey Everybody! It’s been a while since I last sent out a newsletter. Thank you so much for your continued support and prayers. I know I just said it, but it really has been a while since I last wrote to all of you guys. Let’s get down to how the mission field has been. First and foremost…

Schaff_Taiwan_Oct2019

Dear Friends in Christ, Here is a long overdue update. God’s peace to all of you in Christ Jesus. Noel and Andrew  Schaff_Taiwan_Oct2019.pdf Click icon to download and print file.

Mahlburg_Sri Lanka_Oct2019

  Praise the Lord. The Lord watched over us on our first trip back to the USA since moving to Sri Lanka. Two years ago, seven of us moved to Sri Lanka. This year, five returned. We were blessed to have the whole family together for several weeks. We were blessed to connect and reconnect with so many of you,…

Going_Japan_Oct2019

Dear LCMS Coworkers around the world,   What saps the strength and drains the energy of Japanese working men and young students? What new surge has hit Urawa Lutheran Church without a protector to shield against it? Who received death threats and used the persecution to share God’s love through song? Which Christian band played at a Japanese Buddhist temple…

Rall_Papua New Guinea_Oct2019

  We have just returned from another term in Papua New Guinea and are attaching our recent newsletter. Thank you for your prayerful support.  Please continue to pray for the Gutnius Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea and enjoy this beautiful Fall!  St. Louis is FINALLY getting some cool weather and I hope you are too! Pastor Ron and Mary…

Paul_Taiwan_Sep2019

  Dear friends and family:   Thank you for your interest and support!  Attached is our September 2019 newsletter.  If you have difficulty opening or reading it, please let me know.   in Christ, Pastor Paul and family   Rev. Dr. Michael Paul Theological Educator to Taiwan LCMS Office of International Mission www.lcms.org/paul   p.s.  All our newsletters are archived…

Going -Japan – October 2019

Dear LCMS Coworkers around the world,   What saps the strength and drains the energy of Japanese working men and young students? What new surge has hit Urawa Lutheran Church without a protector to shield against it? Who received death threats and used the persecution to share God’s love through song? Which Christian band played at a Japanese Buddhist temple…

Rall – Papua New Guinea – October 2019

  We have just returned from another term in Papua New Guinea and are attaching our recent newsletter. Thank you for your prayerful support.  Please continue to pray for the Gutnius Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea and enjoy this beautiful Fall!  St. Louis is FINALLY getting some cool weather and I hope you are too! Pastor Ron and Mary…

Paul -Taiwan – September 2019

  Dear friends and family:   Thank you for your interest and support!  Attached is our September 2019 newsletter.  If you have difficulty opening or reading it, please let me know.   in Christ, Pastor Paul and family   Rev. Dr. Michael Paul Theological Educator to Taiwan LCMS Office of International Mission www.lcms.org/paul   p.s.  All our newsletters are archived…

Kevin Kong – Summer 2019

Hello From Hong Kong   Summer Newsletter Hey Everybody! It’s been a while since I last sent out a newsletter. Thank you so much for your continued support and prayers. I know I just said it, but it really has been a while since I last wrote to all of you guys. Let’s get down to how the mission field…

Trinklein -South Korea -September 2019 Update

Hans Trinklein and Family | DaeWoo Hyundai Appartments, Bldg 107 Apt 1402, Geumhwa-ro 82, Beon-gil 14 GeumHwa Maeul 1 Danji Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17072 South Korea   About Constant Contact Sent by hans.trinklein@lcmsintl.org in collaboration with Trinklein_South-Korea_Sep2019.pdf Click icon to download and print file.

Wood_Asia_Aug2019

Subject: Wood_Asia_Aug2019 Follow the Wood Family Matthew, Kali, Laurel, and Eleanor serve in Medan, Indonesia with LCMS International. Matthew supports The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church, by mentoring pastors, providing continuing education, and overseeing translation projects.   Our Family Grows! Greetings in the name of our Gracious Lord, We want to give you all a quick, but important and exciting update….

SQUARE TWO: The Cima Family August 2019 Newsletter

Promiscuity and God’s faithfulness?   Promiscuity and God’s faithfulness? Greetings from Phnom Penh! Our August newsletter is available here! Most of August was dominated by J.P. preparing for and teaching a course on the fascinating Old Testament book of Hosea.  Click below to learn more about how this book is a blessing to Cambodian Christians. August newsletter: click here! Family photoblog: click…

Wasmund family – East Asia – Summer 2019 update

  View this email in your browser Dear friends and family, We invite you to review our post-summer update below in one of two ways:  – You should be able to view it below within text, though you might have to allow the image to be shown by your web browser. – You may download a higher quality PDF version, which is…

Paul family – Taiwan – July 2019 Update

  Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support!  Attached is our July 2019 newsletter.  If you have difficulty opening or reading it, please let me know. in Christ, Pastor Paul and family Rev. Dr. Michael Paul Theological Educator to Taiwan LCMS Office of International Mission www.lcms.org/paul p.s.  All our newsletters are archived online at:  https://sites.google.com/site/baimushi/newsletters Paul-family-update-2019-07.pdf Click…

Cima Family – Cambodia – July 2019 Update

While we were away…   While we were away… Greetings from the Phnom Penh! Our July newsletter is available here! We’re back safely in Phnom Penh!  But even while we were away for 8 weeks, the mission of God continued.  Click through to learn about and celebrate two important events organized by partner Lutheran organizations while we were away! July…

HANSON FAMILY ON THEIR WAY TO KOREA VISIT MISSION CENTRAL!

It was one of those “FULL HOUSE DAYS” at the world famous Lord’s Mission Central here in the hills of Western Iowa!  One of those days that only God could have planned!  July 27th, 2019 was a day that many will not forget. The Honorable Missionary Family of Rev. Carl Hanson came to visit and speak to a HUGE group…

OLIVER FAMILY FROM TAIWAN COMES TO MISSION CENTRAL FOR 5 DAYS!

What a blessing it was to have our family here…the Dr. Steve Oliver Family from July 25th to July 29th here at the Lord’s Mission Central.  It was a JOY to have them move in and spend these days!  They made themselves at home, did their own cooking and Mission Central was “THEIR HOME”. There were a number of special…

Wasmund June 2019 update

View this email in your browser Dear friends and family, We invite you to check out our latest update created by a member of the Wasmund family not named Matt or Dee Dee. Lily would like to share a story about an important event with you. – You should be able to view it below within text, though you might have to…

MISSIONARIES VISIT FROM HONG KONG AND MACAU!

  MISSIONARIES VISIT FROM HONG KONG AND MACAU! On Friday the 28th of June, 2019, we were blessed to have the veteran missionaries, David and Barbara Bush from Hong Kong and Macau come and visit Mission Central. David works with the Deaf Ministry of the Hong Kong Synod and also travels to Macau and works with Pastor Michael Wu, who…

Matt and Dee Dee Wasmund May 2019 update

  View this email in your browser     Dear friends and family, Spring greetings to you from Seoul, in Jesus’ name. We invite you to check out our latest update. We are very grateful to serve here through your support and thank you for your partnership.  – You should be able to view the update below within text, though you…

SQUARE TWO: The Cima Family Newsletter! May 2019

SUMMER SCHEDULE IN USA! We’re coming to the USA! Greetings from Cambodia! Our May newsletter (with summer schedule) is available here! We’re coming to the USA! The schedule is a bit scary, but we’ve got our game faces on (!!??) and are ready to visit 10 different states! Click on the link for the newsletter to see our latest summer…

Charles Ferry_Taiwan_Apr2019

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…

Ron and Mary Rall PNG Newsletter, May 2019

Easter Greetings!  We returned from Papua New Guinea shortly before Easter and wanted to send you a short update!  Thank you again for your prayerful support. Pastor Ron and Mary Anne Rall Missionary_Newsletter_May_2019.pdf Click icon to download and print file.

Wasmund family – Asia March 2019 update

View this email in your browser Dear friends and family, Lenten greetings to you as we move through this time of somber reflection on the price that Christ paid for our sins. For this month’s update, you should be able to: – view it below within text, though you might have to allow the image to be shown by your…

Paul family Taiwan mission newsletter – March 2019

Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support!  Attached is our March 2019 newsletter.  If you have difficulty opening or reading it, please let me know. Paul-family-update-2019-03.pdf Click icon to download and print file. in Christ, Pastor Paul and family Rev. Dr. Michael Paul Theological Educator to Taiwan LCMS Office of International Mission www.lcms.org/paul p.s.  All our…

Cima Family – Cambodia – March 2019 Update

  Evangelism and discipleship in Cambodia. Greetings from Cambodia! Our March newsletter is available here! Two recent trips to distant provinces taught us that evangelism and discipleship are key practices in God’s mission.  Use the links below to explore how 1) Khmer Christians use evangelism to connect people to Jesus, and how 2) they use discipleship to help those people…

JP and Aimee Cima -Cambodia March 2019 Update

    Aimee Cima joined us on the most recent edition of the LCMS Asia podcast to discuss their recent move to Cambodia. Thank you Aimee for sharing the joys and challenges of moving to a new country. Posted by LCMS Asia on Friday, December 7, 2018

Charles Ferry -India and Malaysia March 2019 Update

      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

The Cima Family – February 2019 Newsletter Update

      TONS of visitors! Greetings from Cambodia! Our February newsletter is available here! It’s been a CRAZY busy month, with several individuals and groups visiting Cambodia, including the LCMS Southeastern District President.  These visitors are a great reminder that in God’s global mission, we are BETTER TOGETHER!  Click below to learn more! February newsletter: click here! Family photoblog: click here!…

Paul family – February 2019 Update -Taiwan

Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support!  Attached is our February 2019 newsletter.  If you have difficulty opening or reading it, please let me know. in Christ, Pastor Paul and family Rev. Dr. Michael Paul Theological Educator to Taiwan LCMS Office of International Mission www.lcms.org/paul   Paul-family-update-2019-02.pdf Click icon to download and print file.

Fw: February 2019 Newsletter

Hello, all! Sorry it’s been so long. Hello, all! Sorry it’s been so long. We are trying to put out newsletters every month in 2019, but this one is a little late. Anyway, click on the picture to view the whole newsletter. And if you’d like to see some of the pictures larger, you can go to TrinkleinFamily.wordpress.com. We love…

Julie Lutz – Winter 2019 Prayers – Papua New Guinea

  3 March 2019 Greetings in Christ, As I send out this prayer letter, my thoughts go to you who have been walking alongside me on the path.  I continue to be grateful for and humbled by that support.  Thank you. I know that your support is not just financial and I cherish your prayers.  This has been a challenging…