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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,…
As you all know, here at the Lord’s Mission Central, we just send ONE MAILING A YEAR TO THANK OUR MANY CO-WORKERS AT THANKSGIVING TIME! Yes, what a JOY to see how the Lord calls HIS special people to help with the HUGE CALLING of mailing out our Thanksgiving letter! It takes so much work to fold, stuff,…
What an amazing day for all the special “not normal” people that came for a full day tour of all of the locations, items, and MIRACLES at the Lord’s Mission Central on Friday the 22nd of November! From 10:00AM to 2:15PM the day was filled with so much to see, do, and contemplate! Yes, a wonderful THANKSGIVING MEAL…
Naumann_Latin-America_Nov-Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Jonathan & Cheryl’s Nov/Dec 2024 Mission Newsletter Celebrating the birthday of our Goddaughter, Ayla! Greetings from Deaconess Cheryl and Pastor Jonathan! Dear friends in Christ, God bless and keep you as we move into these holiday weeks of 2024! We are both doing well and thank God for His many mercies as…
Lehman_Puerto-Rico_Oct-Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. The Lehman Family Newsletter Oct/Nov 2024 We have had several busy months in a row. As many of you know we have been looking for a new location up in the metro area. We weren’t having much luck. Then a property became available that seemed to be perfect for us….
Paul-Michael_Taiwan_Oct2024.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 2024 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
Andreasen_Romania_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Andreasens in Romania November Newsletter Dear Friends in Christ, We have finally arrived in Romania. Thanks be to God! It has been a whirlwind of a month to be sure and it is hard to believe we have only been here for 4 weeks! In many ways we…
Mahlburg_Sri-Lanka_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear [Jesus said:] “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the…
Ferry_Asia_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. The kids are freezing! The Ferry family has returned to the USA for a very brief time to visit congregations, partners, family, and doctors. The time has gone quickly, and the work hasn’t stopped while we’ve been traveling. Check out the latest All Over Asia for some glimpses into…
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Steele_East-Africa_Nov-Dec2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Walter & Robyn Steele serving the Lord Jesus in East Africa Our Students from Uganda This month we feature our students from Uganda, who are sponsored by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. In our last LCMS Synod Convention, our two church bodies entered full altar-pulpit fellowship. These three men and…
Sometimes we get in such a hurry, we forget who is really in charge of all things! Who is in charge of our schedules and puts the right people at the right place at “JUST THE RIGHT TIME”. The Lord really had things figured out for our schedule here at the Lord’s Mission Central for the weekend of…
What a blessing and privilege to welcome all of the Monona County, Iowa home school students and the adults! This group of special people were called together by the Honorable Missionary Jennifer Fester from Onawa, Iowa. The group enjoyed the beginning in our little wayside prayer chapel, and then had their picture taken by our Mission Central Sign,…
Here is the link to the November 18, 2024 Meyer Minute: November 18, 2024 Meyer Minute
It was one of those “cold and rainy days” and what a great deal of fun it was to welcome some very, very special NOT NORMAL people that came from St. Matthew Lutheran Church from Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska! This entire group came under the direction of the Honorable Missionaries, Rev. Mark Weber and his dear wife Carol. What a…
Ramirez_Peru_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. News from the Mission Field Greetings fellow mission minded people of God. It’s time for an update from Deaconess Caitlin Ramirez about the work of the Lord in Peru and around Latin America. Download the latest mission newsletter to read more about how the Lord has continued to use…
Bobby__Latvia_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings in the Name of Jesus, I was reading Deuteronomy 31 in my daily devotions the other day, and I was struck by this line of Scripture: “And the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, the days approach when you must die” (Deuteronomy 31:14). I know this statement unfolds within…
Odemba_Kenya_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Mission of the Heart Dear Supporters, Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya! We pray that you are all well in the Lord. Please find my attached newsletter that tells you of my most recent activities, including my involvement in a member care seminar. Thank you for your continued support and prayers…
Nelson_Indonesia_Oct2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. October Travels October was occupied with two major trips – one to Thailand and the other to the Philippines. In Thailand I visited Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mail, all areas of ongoing ministry for the Thai Concordia Lutheran Church (TCLC), celebrating 20 years of official ministry in the country. And…
Jason Groth Belize Mission · 29347 Heritage Ln · Paw Paw, MI 49079-8430 · USA
Mackenzie_Latin-America_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. November 2024 News from Erin Mackenzie Serving the Lord in Latin America & the Caribbean Reliving a treasured moment (family-style dinner at a historic restaurant in Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone) with a September 2024 eyeglass clinic team thanks to one of the team members who sifted through her [hundreds of!]…
Wildauer_Belize_Nov2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings fellow redeemed in Christ! I pray that this message finds you well. I am sending a different type of news than I have in the past, yet I hope that it will suffice as a general update for all that has been happening over this past year. It…
Rhein_Taiwan_Oct2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings, Thank you, as always, for your gracious support. Joining in the Church’s Song as I travel around Asia continues to be a blessing and source of joy. Please find my newsletter attached. In Christ, Deaconess Sandra Rhein Sandra · 546 Altgeld St · South Bend, IN 46614-1222 ·…
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It was a beautiful fall day the Lord had prepared for us here at HIS Mission Central! Yes, 11 new missionaries were sworn in for the rest of their lives in the little chapel at this MIRACLE PLACE! This special group had the privilege of hearing a special report in the Ministry Center on the “Religions of the…
What a blessing to welcome the youth from Calvary Lutheran Church to Mission Central on Wednesday the 6th of November 2024 at 6:30PM for a 2 hour tour of this MIRACLE PLACE. This evening event began with a special “swearing in” ceremony for all the members of the group that they will be real missionaries for the rest of…
Becky Bartelt’s October 2024 Newsletter Serving the Lord in Taiwan/Asia Psalm 46:1-7 (Part of the Psalm for Reformation Day) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling….
Cundiff_Latvia_Oct2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Light to overcome the darkness Dear friends in Christ, It sure is getting dark earlier now, isn’t it? How many of you have found yourselves saying this over the last few days? We here in Latvia did the “fall back” a week before the US did, so for a…
Lehr_Puerto-Rico_Aug2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. News from LCMS Missionary Ashley Lehr and what God is doing in Puerto Rico. Happy November! Yesterday we celebrated All Saint’s Sunday Observed with the first assembly of all our Lutheran Churches here in Puerto Rico. It was a marvelous day of history for the Lutheran Mission of Puerto Rico….
PFLUG_Romania_Sept-Oct2024.pdf.docx Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Mercy Matters from the Mission Field More time has passed yet with little time to stand still and reflect on all that has transpired. Since I last wrote you, I’ve traveled through ten states and two countries, been welcomed by wonderful congregations, schools, and recognized service organizations, and enjoyed…
