Cundiff_Latvia_Oct2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Why serve in Europe? Dear friends in Christ, How do you picture a missionary’s work? A pastor in an old-time sun hat hacking through the undergrowth of a jungle somewhere? This is the very image that came to mind when I was preaching for the Reformation service at the Latvian…
Irwin_Czech-Republic_May2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Irwin_Czech-Republic_June2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Stay up to date with LCMS Missionary Chelsea Irwin and what the Lord is doing in the Czech Republic and Central Europe! Greetings in Christ! I pray you are all doing well. To read an update on Short Term Missions in the…
Winterstein_Germany_Oct2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear supporters, family, and friends, Welcome to my newsletter! Come and see what I’ve been up to in the last month working in Leipzig, along with an important update regarding my service. Thank you very much for all your prayers and support! In His Service, Mark Winterstein Prayerfully consider…
Cundiff_Latvia_Sept-2-2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Living through disasters Dear friends in Christ, Jesus tells us that there will be signs accompanying the end. In Matthew 24, He says there will be false prophets, wars, rumors of wars, famines, and earthquakes. Truly, these signs have been visible in our world for a long time. Christians know…
Kaster_Czech-Republic_Sept2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. September 2023 Serving the Lord in Prague News from the Kasters Joy-Fully Lutheran! Recently, we were visited by Amy, a dear friend of my cousin Janet. Amy is an LCMS member from Arizona, and she is full of the love of the Lord and of His work. She has spent…
Kaster_Czech-Republic_Sept2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. September 2023 Serving the Lord in Prague News from the Kasters Joy-Fully Lutheran! Recently, we were visited by Amy, a dear friend of my cousin Janet. Amy is an LCMS member from Arizona, and she is full of the love of the Lord and of His work. She has spent…
Winterstein_Germany_Sept2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear supporters, family, and friends, Welcome to my newsletter! Come and see what I’ve been up to in the last month working in Leipzig. Thank you very much for all your prayers and support! In His Service, Mark Winterstein Prayerfully consider partnering with the LCMS to support the work…
Kaster_Czech-Republic_July2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. July 2023 Serving the Lord in Prague News from the Kasters Joy-Fully Lutheran! How is your summer going? We hope and pray that it is filled with times of relaxation and reconnecting with your families. These are moments we should treasure as gifts from our heavenly Father. But they should…
Helge_Czech-Republic_May-June-July2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Our dear supporters, prayer warriors and friends, Děkujeme mockrát, thank you very much! Thank you for your continued support and prayers! “And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.’” (Luke 19:5, ESV)…
Winterstein_Germany_July2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear supporters, family, and friends, Welcome to my newsletter! Come and see what I’ve been up to in the last month working in Leipzig. Thank you very much for all your prayers and support! In His Service, Mark Winterstein Prayerfully continue or consider partnering with the LCMS to support…
Krause_Germany_July2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends, I pray you are doing well! So much has happened in the last several months and we look forward to many more activities and special events in the coming weeks, especially our Children’s Retreat next week. Please read my attached newsletter to see how God is at work here…
CUNDIFF_June_2023_newsletter.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. The blessing of meeting face-to-face A bit of a change of pace, but the main article for this edition comes from Lindsay, who was asked to write an article about the recent Intensive Study Weeks for the Luther Academy website: On 17 June 2023, seminarians from across the globe (including…
Cundiff_Latvia_Mar2023.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Lent – a bit different this year… Dear friends in Christ, A blessed Holy Week to all of you! Those of you who receive these digitally will get our newsletter before Easter. For those of you who receive this via regular mail, it will be after Easter. The season of…
God’s Work in Latvia A Mock Family Newsletter March 2023 Dear Mission Friends, Thank you for your continued interest in God’s work in Latvia. We hope and pray these updates encourage you as much as you are an encouragement to us. Why is the work important? Luther Academy provides the education necessary to form pastors who will preach Christ crucified…
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Winterstein_Germany_Dec2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear supporters, family, and friends, Welcome to my newsletter! Come and see what I’ve been up to in the last month working in Leipzig. Thank you very much for all your prayers and support! In His Service, Mark Winterstein Read my newsletter here Prayerfully consider partnering with the…
To Our Dear Family and Friends, As we near the manger and the end of another year, we grow reflective regarding the mystery of the Incarnation and His gift of Life. This special time and these thoughts have been greatly enhanced by the arrival of Viktor Emil this year. We have been greatly preoccupied with him and the joy he…
News from the Tiews Family Sharing the Gospel in Germany Latest posts from on 12/26/2022 Support the Mission Merry Christmas! By Lula Tiews on 24/12/22 Dear Friends, As we come upon one of the holiest days of the year, Lula and I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank you for all your love, prayers, and support…
Renser_Czech-Republic_Dec2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. December 2022 Newsletter Dear friends in Christ, Christmas greetings from the Czech Republic. I pray that you have had (and continue to have) a blessed Christmas season celebrating the birth of our King. “How should I not have known Isaiah would be there, His prophecies fulfilled? With pounding heart…
Building relationships It is easy to forget that, in Europe, Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday that is celebrated. Over what would have been Thanksgiving, I traveled to Palanga, Lithuania, for a conference for the Lithuanian Lutheran pastors. It was a wonderful few days with deeply theological presentations from other LCMS Eurasia missionaries. We were able to engage in discussion and…
Irwin_Czech-Republic_Dec2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Monthly Czech-in Stay up to date with LCMS Missionary Chelsea Irwin and what the Lord is doing in the Czech Republic and Central Europe! It’s that time of year again! We are awaiting the arrival of King Jesus. I pray that you get the chance to step away and take some quiet…
Building relationships It is easy to forget that, in Europe, Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday that is celebrated. Over what would have been Thanksgiving, I traveled to Palanga, Lithuania, for a conference for the Lithuanian Lutheran pastors. It was a wonderful few days with deeply theological presentations from other LCMS Eurasia missionaries. We were able to engage in discussion and fellowship…
Renser_Czech-Republic_Nov2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. November Newsletter 2022 Dear friends in Christ, Advent greetings from the Czech Republic. I pray that this season of waiting and watching finds you safe and healthy. “As we prepare for the coming Christmas season, we would also prepare our hearts for the returning Christ. You came once for your people,…
Helge_Czech-Republic_Nov2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Our dear supporters, prayer warriors and friends, Thank you for your continued support and prayers! We remember you this weekend especially as we give thanks to God for all of His goodness. Thanksgiving isn’t observed in the Czech Republic, so our minds have been set more on Advent. We ponder…
Kaster_Czech-Republic_Nov2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. November 2022 Serving the Lord in Prague News from the Kasters Joy-Fully Lutheran! It has been a long stay in the US; we pray that it will end before too long. Therefore, we commend ourselves to the loving hand of the Father. We are writing to you to bring you…
Full speed ahead! Reformation Day brings us to the end of quite a busy October. We went on a walking tour of Old Town Rīga, had family pictures taken, completed the steps needed prior to getting our visas, and took a long hike with a friend and colleague at Luther Academy (see above). Quintin has been working hard to procure books…
News from the Tiews Family Sharing the Gospel in Germany Latest posts from on 10/26/2022 Meet Your German or Iranian Neighbor By Rev. Tiews on 18/10/22 This picture was taken at a “Meet Your German or Iranian Neighbor” workshop recently held at Redeemer Lutheran (SELK), Düsseldorf. Notice anything? Almost everyone is facing the camera, including the Iranians. Before taking…
Renser_Czech-Republic_Oct2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. October 2022 Newsletter Dear friends in Christ, Greetings from the Czech Republic! As I sat down to write this month’s newsletter, and I pondered what the past few weeks have held, Ecclesiastes 3:7 came to mind. This verse reads, “a time to tear, and a time to sew; a…
Wrucke_Czech-Republic_Sept_Oct_2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Serving the Lord in the Czech Republic News from Cindy Zirbel Wrucke Teaching and Learning Photo: Conference attendees from 12 countries enjoyed fellowship during coffee breaks in the garden at St. Michael’s church in Prague. Fall classes have resumed and I am thrilled to have new students. Rev. Tomás Živný,…
McMiller_Italy_Sept-Oct2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. REV MCMILLER IN ITALY! Last month, the Confessional Lutheran Church of Italy celebrated the confirmation in Rome of our dear brother Roberto Scafa (from Florence). Praise the Lord as Italian speakers are comforted by the pure Gospel that we proclaim, centered around Christ crucified and his forgiving love for us! Our…
Krause_Germany_Oct2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends, In August, LCMS missionaries in our Eurasia region got together for fellowship, regional updates, and lectures about the Gospel of Luke by Rev. Dr. Arthur Just. The time spent with the other missionaries was much needed and reminded me of how important and special it is to worship…
Helge_Czech-Republic_Oct2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Our dear supporters, prayer warriors and friends, We send you our warmest fall greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As the seasons change, we know that the Father’s love for us never does. We see this so clearly on cross, where Jesus’ blood was shed…
Hitting the ground running September certainly flew by! Quintin began teaching on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to his students across Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. He continues to work as part of the committee for student recruitment, which, of course, will function year-round. Lindsay has trained with Connie, the previous Eurasia newsletter editor, in order to take over that position. There are currently 15 missionaries in…
News from the Tiews Family Sharing the Gospel in Germany Latest posts from on 09/26/2022 Support the Mission The Good Samaritan in Hamburg By Rev. Tiews on 11/09/22 Today’s Gospel lesson is the parable of “The Good Samaritan” in Luke 10. Yesterday I sat down with an Iranian liturgical assistant to go over the service with him. “What is a…
Touch down in Latvia! Well, we made it to Latvia on August 13th and made a mad dash to IKEA in order to furnish our apartment. The following week consisted of building said furniture. Temperatures were over 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and air conditioning is not a common sight in Latvian homes and apartments. Luckily, the temperatures finally cooled down to the…
Renser_Czech-Republic_Aug2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. August 2022 Newsletter Dear friends in Christ, Greetings! The past few weeks have been full of travels, teaching, learning and fellowship. It is hard to believe that the summer is already drawing to a close. I visited a beautiful monastery in the midst of my travels this month. On a wall in…
Wrucke_July_August_2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Serving the Lord in the Czech Republic News from Cindy Zirbel Wrucke My Amazing Czech Tutor Photo: My Czech tutor, Barbora Vitarogova, holding one-year-old Lambert, with her mother, Ivana, daughter, Jasmine, and son, Jakub, at Jasmine’s kindergarten graduation celebration. When I first arrived in Prague in 2018, I didn’t know…
MCMILLERS IN ITALY! July/August Newsletter Praise the Lord, Pastor Tyler McMiller was blessed to celebrate his first confirmation. On July 7th we rejoiced as Giovanni Caputo became a member of the Confessional Lutheran Church of Italy. We were honored to share the occasion with Dr. David Preus (LCMS…
Fedder_Romania_Aug2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. In Christ, Pastor Andrew Fedder
Cundiff_Eurasia_Juy2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends, Our most recent newsletter is attached. UPDATE: Thanks to you – and thanks be to God who works through you – we’ve deployed!!
Irwin_Czech-Republic_May2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Monthly Czech-in Stay up to date with LCMS Missionary Chelsea Irwin and what the Lord is doing in the Czech Republic and Central Europe! Greetings in Christ! Summer activities are a great opportunity to share the Gospel with others! I pray that this summer God has opened doors for you to…
Renser_Czech-Republic_July2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. July 2022 Newsletter Dear friends in Christ, Greetings! This month has been a whirlwind of activity with lots of travel. The highlight of this month’s newsletter is the week of English Bible Camps that took place here in the Czech Republic. I am eager to share a bit about what…
News from the Tiews Family Sharing the Gospel in Germany Latest posts from on 07/26/2022 Support the Mission The Valley of the Shadow of Death By Rev. Tiews on 20/07/22 Last week I met a delightful couple from Iran who moved to Germany a few years ago. “Abbas” and “Maryam” had become Christians in their homeland but kept this secret…
Helge_Czech-Republic_Jul_2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Our dear supporters, prayer warriors and friends, An update has made it to your inbox after a few months of silence. Thank you for your patience as we have been adjusting to our new life with baby Viktor. Our good Father takes care of us and provides us with all…
Krause_Germany_June2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends, Welcome to my newsletter where you will hear about some of the things God is doing here in Germany! For those of you who are new, just click below on the button that says “Read my June Newsletter Here” to read the one for this month. Below that…
Renser_Czech-Republic_June2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Rensner On The Run June 2022 Newsletter Dear friends in Christ, Greetings from the Czech Republic! As June comes to a close, so have most of the regular school-year…
News from the Tiews Family Sharing the Gospel in Germany Latest posts from on 06/26/2022 Support the Mission Courage By Rev. Tiews on 21/06/22 Last week I met with a small task force in Hamburg to see how we can continue to provide help to church members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine, suffering mightily from the effects of…
Wrucke-Czech-Republic-May-June-2022.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. May/June 2022 Serving the Lord in the Czech Republic News from Missionary Cindy Zirbel Wrucke The children from the congregation, along with friends and a few parents, were entertained by a small theater production about kindness, helpfulness and friendship. Czech Congregation Day Since life has returned to normal in Prague, with…
