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It was indeed a very, very cold day with temperatures in the single digits on January 14th, 2025! However, that didn’t stop this special group of people from Central Nebraska. It was such a great blessing to welcome this truly “NOT NORMAL” group of people from various denominations and congregations. Here at Mission Central we welcome ALL Christian…
The Preus Family in Eurasia Winter 2024 Newsletter Pastors and church secretaries, if you would like a PDF of this newsletter to print and share with members, please reply by email, and we will email it to you! Dear partners in mission, Greetings from Brasov, Romania! I wish you all a blessed Epiphany! This newsletter…
The Lord sends special people to Mission Central “at just the right time”. Yes, a new friend was directed to Mission Central on the 1st day of 2025! I had never met Mr. Eric Derby, but Missionaries Ed and Judy Bohlman of Omaha told Eric about this MIRACLE PLACE. Eric called and wanted to have a tour and what a…
͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ J4 December 2024 Newsletter New Beginnings: Chapter 2, Page 1 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed…
A Christmas greeting from the Cima Family in Cambodia MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CAMBODIA! All over the world, the anxious anticipation of Advent gives way to the jubilant joy of Christmas. We give thanks for the baby Jesus who shines his light into our lives, and into all corners of the world. We pray the light of Jesus illumines your corner…
What a JOY and blessing to have the honor and privilege of being with the ENTIRE BECK FAMILY AT CHRISTMAS! Yes, the ENTIRE BECK FAMILY SISTERS WERE GATHERED AT SISTER “JOYCE’S HOME” in Columbus, Nebraska on Saturday the 28th of December! The tradition for this special family is at Christmas Time, this family picks out a missionary for the families…
What a surprise to have my dear, dear, dear friend, missionary Ron Maurer from Cherokee, Iowa arrive at Mission Central for a special tour as they traveled all the way from the warm weather in the South. Why would they make a trip here this time of the year? Well, it was because Ron wanted to have his fiancée…
What a blessing it was to have young visitors from Grace Lutheran Church in Fairbury, Nebraska visit us on Monday, December 23rd for a two-hour tour of our Mission Central facilities. The morning began in the office with an opening prayer and a “Christmas gift” from Gary. Then it was off to the Ministry Center where all seven youth were…
Here is the link to the December 23, 2024 Meyer Minute: December 23, 2024 Meyer Minute
Helge_Czech-Republic_Dec2024.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! God bless your final days of Advent as you prepare to welcome and celebrate the Savior of the World, Jesus. We thank God for all He has done this autumn….
Nelson_Indonesia_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Belated November News Hard to believe it’s almost Christmas. But for a brief stroll down memory lane, here’s an update on my work in November. God is good – thanks to partners like you! Our mailing address is: Partners-Apart 1250 E Mineral Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234-4805 USA
Rickman_Panama_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Here is our latest newsletter and blessed and Merry Christmas to you and your family! Rev. Dr. Arthur Rickman, MBA, Ed.S. Missionary Pastor Latin America and the Caribbean Office of International Mission Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod https://www.lcms.org/rickman
Payne_Tanzania_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Letters from the Payne Family A Christmas Gift Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We got wonderful news just after Thanksgiving. Our vehicle was waiting for us in Dar es Salaam! Now that would be a gift that keeps on giving. You’ll have to read our newsletter to find out…
Pflug_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Mercy Matters from the Mission Field The backdrop of the nativity scene in the picture below may look different than what some of us are used to. Christmas this year may look different, too. Some of us may be awaiting our Lord’s birth with new faces in new places. Some…
What a JOY to have special “banker friends” come for a special tour of the Lord’s Mission Central on December 19th, 2024! Larry Cobb and his dear wife Becky came for a full tour on this special day! Larry and old Missionary Gary served on the Board of Directors of the Iowa State Bank in Des Moines, Iowa…
What a wonderful JOY and BLESSING to welcome the honorable missionaries, Keith and Diana Troester from Adel, Iowa who came for a full tour on the 19th of December. They had never been to this “MIRACLE PLACE”, however we could tell right away that they were truly the kind of people that the Lord needed to send to this place! …
Irwin_Czech-Republic_Fall2024.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! This Fall was full of local ministry and Gospel sharing opportunities here in Czech Silesia. Please pray specifically for all the children who will sign…
Clausing_Eastern-Africa_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends, We wish you a blessed Advent and Merry Christmas! Please download and read our latest newsletter to see what’s happening in Christ’s name in Tanzania. Peace in Christ, Rev. Jonathan Clausing and family
Andreasen_Romania_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Andreasens in Romania December Newsletter Dear Friends in Christ, It is the Advent of Our God. The celebration of Christ’s birth is ever nearer to us. We also look for His return to gather together His people to dwell with Him forever. As we find ourselves between these two…
Conrad_Latin-America_Nov-Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends in Christ, Greetings in the name of the Lord during this Advent season. We have been very busy in the Dominican Republic as we finish up the academic semester and prepare for the Christmas celebrations. Attached please find our latest newsletter. We thank you for your prayers…
What a JOY and SPECIAL BLESSING to welcome a long, long, long time special Missionary friend to stay at the home of old Missionary Gary! Yes, on Saturday and Sunday, the Honorable Missionary Rev. Tom Zehnder who was President of the Florida-Georgia District of the LCMS and former missionary in Japan, and former Executive Officer of the Board for Mission…
Mackenzie_Latin-America_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. December 2024 News from Erin Mackenzie Serving the Lord in Latin America & the Caribbean I enjoyed the musical stylings of multiple ensembles and instrumentalists at the Santiago stop on the DRLM’s 2nd annual Christmas music festival tour. You’ll recognize this carol by the missionary and seminary kids from my…
What a blessing to welcome the dad and mom of our new missionaries the Honorable Family of Vicar Paul Mroczenski who will be leaving for the Dominican Republic next month! Yes, Mark and Dawn Mroczenski were kind enough to stop at Mission Central for a wonderful visit and a tour of this MIRACLE place. Both Old Missionary Gary…
Sharp_Uruguay_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. A big month and big news! We were so happy to see Callie’s friend Donna added to our Christian family as an adult confirmand last month. To catch up more news about confirmations and baptisms and check our our family’s big news in our newsletter! Our mailing…
Steffenson_Italy_-Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends in Christ, The peace of the Lord be with you. Thank you for walking through this last year with us as we begin transitioning to a new mission field. Our newsletter is attached. Steffenson December 2024 Newsletter Here is a link for more information: https://www.lcms.org/steffenson In Christ, Reverend…
McMiller_Italy_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. McMillers’ December 2024 Italy Newsletter Many blessings to you all during this time of Advent as we prepare for the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ! For the last newsletter of the year, I would like to give an overview of the miracles that our Lord Jesus Christ is…
What a JOY and BLESSING to have the privilege of being together with the Honorable Rev. Steve Turner, President of Iowa District West and his entire Office Staff of the District. It was indeed a very, very special evening because it is the last Christmas Gathering with Pastor Turner as President of the District, as he has elected…
Wood_SouthEast-Asia_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Meet the Woods Matthew, Kali, Laurel, Eleanor, Caroline, and Kermit serve in southeast Asia as LCMS International Workers. Matthew supports The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI), by mentoring pastors, providing continuing education, and overseeing translation projects. The Big Event The LCMS and the GKLI crammed a lot of activity into…
Mroczenski_Puerto-Rico_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ …
Jastram_Asia_Jul-Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friend, Our hearts are full of gratitude to you, for your prayers and support of LCMS mission work here in Japan. Thank you so much! Our latest newsletter is attached. Grace, mercy and peace, Dan and Joan Jastram, your missionaries in Japan Support LCMS Mission Work in Japan…
Rheith_Dominican-Republic_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Supporters, Here is my November 2024 Newsletter. It is all about orientation; I hope you find it interesting. I have also made it downloadable (in case you have not received it yet), for easier reading and/or forwarding. I thank you all for supporting me! Aaron In Christ, Aaron…
Cima-Cambodia_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Community health in Ratanakiri Our November newsletter Aimee was in Ratanakiri with Concordia Welfare and Education Foundation again, completing a two year process of Community Health Evangelism (CHE) in an ethnic Jarai village. The culmination of the process was the local committee’s design and implementation of a “seed project”…
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Dear friends and family, You may have seen in the news that the president of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), Yoon Suk Yeol, declared martial law. We are safe. We are monitoring the situation. We are receiving support from our LCMS Office of International Mission leadership team as well as other entities and services. We do ask for…
Cundiff_Latvia_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Academy and church plant updates Dear friends in Christ, This past month has been full of events and good things in all the various aspects of the work going on here in Latvia. For the Academy, I recently had a meeting with the bishop who is the vice-rector of…
Paul-Gerald_Cayman-Islands_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Serving the Lord in the Cayman Islands News from Gerald and Heidi Paul In this month’s newsletter read about: Kids in MT and WY for missions Sharing God’s love with us VBS in WY for Safe Harbour Advent and Cayman Thanksgiving Giving thanks together If you or anybody you…
Without the blessing of special volunteers, we could NOT DO ALL THE WORK HERE AT THE LORD’S MISSION CENTRAL. Here you see some of the “special helpers” that the Lord has called to do HIS work here at this MIRACLE PLACE! The Thanksgiving mailing is pouring in…we had one day with about 400 envelopes that came in! When…
St-Onge_Montreal_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. November 2024 Newsletter from the St-Onges and your mission at Ascension Lutheran Church, Montreal, QC We are so blessed to have you as partners in the work the Lord is doing through us in Montreal. We wish all our American friends a Happy Thanksgiving and joyous holiday season. We’re coming…
Maita_Puerto-Rico_Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” Psalm 107:1 Greetings in Christ, Happy Thanksgiving! As we continue to build community and share the Gospel in Puerto Rico, we are reminded of Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:19–20: “Go therefore and make disciples…
Becky Bartelt’s November 2024 Newsletter Serving the Lord in Taiwan/Asia O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! Thanksgiving for Music at the Luther Building in Chiayi! On November 30th we held a Thanksgiving Recital at the Luther…
Park_Taiwan_Nov24.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear friends, A blessed Advent season to you! Our Savior and King Jesus promised that He would return, but we do not know when He would fulfill His promise. That is why He wants us to be prepared. How can we be ready for His return? We will…
Payne_Tanzania_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Letters from the Payne Family Let’s Give Thanks Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, November is a month of thanksgivings. We have so many things to give thanks to God for this year! We even celebrated Thanksgiving with friends here in Shinyanga, Tanzania. It makes us wonder, what are you…
Borgwardt_Taiwan_Oct2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings in Christ, I pray you enjoyed a restful Thanksgiving with family and friends. I am truly thankful for your prayers for me and all our LCMS missionaries deployed across the globe! I am attaching my October 2024 newsletter for you to learn more about the work of your…
Dear friends and family, With much gratitude we send you our Thanksgiving greetings. Through your love, support, and interest in God’s mission in this part of the world, we serve here as your partners in ministry. We thank the Lord for His many, undeserved blessings, and wish you days of joy and thankfulness. Thankful for you, The Wasmunds…
Clausing_Eastern-Africa_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends, My family and I wish you a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving Day! For an update, please read our November newsletter. The peace of Christ be with you. Rev. Jonathan Clausing
We keep on having MIRACLES happen at Mission Central! Another ONE OF THEM THERE MIRACLES happened on November 27th, 2024! Totally “out of the blue” strangers came and delivered a very, very special gift! Yes, many months ago we received word from all of our dear missionaries stationed in the area of Asia and Taiwan, that they have pooled…
It truly was “one of those miracle days” at Mission Central on November 26th, 2024! Yes, it was about 20 years ago that Old Missionary Gary met The Honorable Missionaries Harry and Eleanor Krafft from Frankenmuth, Michigan, Members of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church! That was the beginning of a friendship that grew and grew over the years. Harry is…
Stigdon_Dominican-Republic_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. November Newsletter from Stan and Dana, your Missionaries supporting Missionaries to Spread the Gospel, Plant Churches, and Show Mercy. Click below to view a pdf of the newest scrapbook pages, or view the entire photo album with the second button. Our mailing address is: Dana & Stan Stigdon…
News from Pastor Tiews Sharing the Gospel in Germany Latest posts from on 11/26/2024 Support the Mission Dear friends and supporters of our ministry to Germany and across Eurasia! By Rev. Tiews on 25/11/24 The old church year has concluded and so, in the past few weeks, our lectionary readings have dealt with the End Times. The Lord…
It was a real joy to have twelve 7th and 8th Grade students, along with four adults, visit us at Mission Central on Monday, November 25th. These young people had the privilege of being sworn in as missionaries for the rest of their lives, and they had a full tour of our campus, including our Wayside Chapel, the Ministry Center,…
