Mahlburg_Sri-Lanka_Apr2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends, Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience 1 Peter 3:15-16 Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! The resurrection of…
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…
Mahlburg_Sri-Lanka_July2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear How are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” Romans 10:15 I visited Concordia Theological Seminary in Nagercoil for some exciting events including graduation. There were thirty beautiful pairs of feet made…
Mahlburg_Sri-Lanka_May2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. View this email in your browser Dear I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. Psalms 40:1 The above pictures are the line in front and behind me at the gas station. I was waiting to fill up my scooter. You can see there…
Mahlburg_Sri-Lanka_Feb2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Psalms 98:4 Our God is worthy of all praise and honor. Especially do we praise Him for His saving work in Jesus Christ our Savior. I thank you for partnering with…
And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. Genesis 1:31 God created the water. Now He adds His Word to the water. In this newsletter you can read how God added His Word to some river water in Sri Lanka. Thank you…
God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Thank you for being cheerful givers. In this month’s newsletter, we see how God uses our cheerful gifts to provide the fruits of the earth and the fruit of His Word. Thank you for your continued partnership in God’s mission work in Sri Lanka. Your prayers and financial gifts allow to remain…
Dear “We hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” Acts 2:11 What a blessing to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people of all languages. Even in these pandemic days, we have a message the world needs to hear. While we pray for a vaccine and an end to the pandemic, we know the…
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 Jesus rose from the dead. God will never fail you. He is your very present help in trouble. The mission continues even in the midst of curfews, stay at home orders, and social distancing. Please check out our video update by clicking the following link:…
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! We sure do live in interesting times. The above picture was taken on the only day the curfew was lifted in Colombo. Since face masks were sold I out, I had to improvise. Thanks be to God, our family is doing well and our children in the USA are busy with…
Visiting is an important part of the work in Sri Lanka. In the above picture, Rev. Arulchelvam and Evangelist Br. Raja are visiting some of their people and conducting a prayer service in the home. Being with the people in their homes and communities opens opportunities to share the love of Jesus. Thank you for your prayers and support. Through…
That repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations. Luke 24:47 We entered the New Year in repentance and receiving forgiveness in Jesus’ name. So we look forward to proclaiming repentance for the forgiveness of sins in Jesus name to all nations including the US and Sri Lanka. Thank you for your…
I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:10 God sent angels to those shepherds on the night of Jesus’ birth with Good News of great joy. Now, God sends us with Good News of great joy. He sends us to tell others about the salvation the Christ-child accomplished for them….
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,…
