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What a JOY and BLESSING to welcome Rev. Arthur and Deaconess Eva Rickman and their seven missionary children to Mission Central on May 20th, 2025! The family arrived on this Tuesday and we were able to welcome folks from Hebron, Nebraska and Sioux City, Iowa and it was wonderful opportunity to hear of their mission work in Panama. Here…
Yes, it truly was a “miracle day” on May 16th, 2025. That Friday will be a day we will always remember. Can you imagine these dear missionary friends came all the way from the Wyoming District to visit the Lord’s Mission Central to see what God can do with an old set of farm buildings in the middle of…
Logston_Dominican-Republic_May2024.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings, Attached is the Logston family newsletter for May 2025. Vivit, Justin Logston
Sharp_Puerto-Rico_May2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Getting to work in Puerto Rico We are excited to be part of this great mission team! Here are the pastors, deaconesses, teachers, vicar, and families present for our first team meeting at the mission in Ponce. Read about how it’s going for us in our latest newsletter! We are…
Paul-Michael_Taiwan_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support! Attached is our April 2025 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
Mackenzie_Latin-America_May2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. May 2025 News from Erin Mackenzie Serving the Lord in Latin America & the Caribbean I loved the bright colors in this mural, spotted in Puerto Plata in April. Can you identify the crop pictured? Keep scrolling for the answer. In this issue: ¿De dónde son? Trash talking Pastoral formation…
A big month for the Cima family. GRADUATIONS! I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure (Psalm 16:8-9). What a joy to celebrate Celeste’s graduation from Logos International School in Phnom Penh! So…
Did you know that if the Lord knows the number of hairs on our heads, and when a little sparrow falls to the ground….HE KNOWS JUST THE RIGHT TIME TO PLACE THE “RIGHT PEOPLE AT THE RIGHT PLACE AT JUST THE RIGHT TIME”!!!!!!! Here at the Lord’s Mission Central the 13th of May was one of our busiest days…
What a special day on May 13th, 2025, when the Lord sent 4 special guests to have a MIRACLE TOUR at this Mission Central, where God sent these folks to see what the Lord has done at this MIRACLE PLACE. Yes, the Lord sent these folks from a long distance to see what Jesus has done here, and…
What a very special day and blessing it was for May 9th, 2025! It was one of the best reports we have had at the Lord’s Mission Central on May 25th, 2025. Yes, we were so excited to have the Honorable Missionaries Ben Helge and Rebecca Helge and their son Viktor tell of their truly amazing work being done…
Reith_Dominican-Republic_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear Supporters, Here is my April 2025 Newsletter. It is about what I have been up to the past several months, especially since I have finally arrived in the Dominican Republic last month! Both because I missed…
Ferry_Asia_May2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Alleluia, Christ is risen! With great Easter joy in both English and Chinese, the Ferry family continues the work you have sent us through your LCMS to do. It’s been a wonderful time recently with singing, a baptism, and plenty of birthdays. Download the latest All Over Asia for the…
Paul-Gerald_Cayman-Islands_May2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Serving the Lord in the Cayman Islands News from Gerald and Heidi Paul Fruitful visitation in Bermuda Talking theology till midnight Divine Service in their home More conversations Game-changing Preschool Developments He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! Painting Easter Eggs Home service travels begin! Let our home service travels begin!…
Clausing_Tanzania_May2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings from Tanzania in the Name of our risen Lord Jesus! The Clausing family’s May newsletter is downloadable above. Thanks so much for your ongoing, prayerful support. Peace in Christ, Rev. Jonathan Clausing
What a blessing to welcome such a wonderful group of students and adults to Mission Central on May 5th, 2025. Yes, these little missionaries will never, never forget their special tour at the sign to have their photo taken, and then traveled to the ministry center to see some amazing pictures and also the special statue of…
What an absolute blessing to welcome Rev. Corey Akers, senior missionary at Faith Lutheran Church from Sioux Falls, South Dakota….and his family and members of the confirmation class and adults from that wonderful congregation. It was a day that began down by the sign at Mission Central, this entire group was sworn in as Missionaries for the rest…
Hester_Taiwan_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file.͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear friends, Alleluia! Christ has risen! He has risen indeed! Alleluia! Good news, I have gotten a 150-day visa for Taiwan. So this means that I will be traveling back to Taiwan on May 14th. Please continue to pray for my residency visa that I will reapply…
Nelson_Indonesia_Mar2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Missing March I swear yesterday was the 17th of March. Yet, I’m informed by knowledgeable folks, it’s now May. Well, let’s review March together, shall we? And then look for another note soon regarding April’s activities!
Conrad_Latin-America_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends in Christ, HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! We prau that you nod a blessed Easter celebration. The Lord imparts his victory to his disciples and we as this disciple proclaim the victory of the Resurrection to all nations. Attached please find our latest newsletter. We…
Park_Taiwan_Apr2025.pptx Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia! The last two months have been busy because I have been traveling for my new role. As you can see from my newsletter, I saw my family members. It was lovely to see my mother in Seoul. Thank you,…
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What a JOY to welcome some very, very “NOT NORMAL PEOPLE” to the Lord’s Mission Central on this 1st day of May 2025! Yes, a special lady called and her name was Frieda Paulson from Fort Dodge, Iowa….she wanted to bring some family members here to see this MIRACLE PLACE! She is 91 years old and was able to walk…
St-Onge_Montreal_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. April 2025 Newsletter from the St-Onges and your mission at Ascension Lutheran Church, Montreal, QC We thank God for the many ways the Spirit was at work among us this month. Whether it was the huge turnout on Easter and for Anna and Noah Voelker’s farewell, for a Baptism, for…
Payne_Tanzania_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Letters from the Payne Family Alleluia! Christ Is Risen! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, April was filled with adventure for the Payne family. We traveled to Kenya for the annual…
Stinnett_Ethiopia_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Stinnetts in Ethiopia Mekane Yesus Seminary The Dwelling Place of Jesus (Please scroll to the bottom for previous newsletters) Dear , Greetings in Christ from Ethiopia! We are thankful to be sharing the news of what God is doing here through us back in Ethiopia. God’s…
McMiller_Italy_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. McMillers’ April 2025 Italy Newsletter Greetings in Christ from Italy! While I normally send a newsletter every other month, our month of April was so blessed that I wanted to send another update. To the right, we have two pictures of our latest confirmands- Rosa Grene and Filipe Bertolucci….
On Tuesday the 29th of April, the Lord called just the right people at just the right time to help clean the Barn Museum at the Lord’s Mission Central. It was a special day for the semi-annual “cleaning of the barn”. The Lord sent members for various congregations to help from St. Paul at Ute, Iowa, Immanuel at Schleswig,…
Cima_Cambodia_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Easter and cultural accommodation. What does a Cambodian Christian do when one of the most important Christian festivals overlaps with one of the most important cultural holidays? This is a dilemma felt by churches every Easter. Click through to learn more. READ THE APRIL NEWSLETTER (attached): Family photoblog: click here! Thank…
Mackenzie_Latin-America_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. April 2025 News from Erin Mackenzie Serving the Lord in Latin America & the Caribbean Presenting on short-term volunteers for a mission education team of 10 LCMS district presidents + 2 dignitaries from our church body’s St. Louis headquarters office. In this issue: Grin and bear it! Meet us in St….
news from Pastor Tiews Sharing the Gospel in Germany Latest posts from on 04/26/2025 Support the Mission Mary Poppins on the Mission Field By Rev. Tiews on 25/04/25 “And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12). What…
Bishop_Guatamala_April2025.docx Click icon to open, read, download or print file. ͏ View this email in your browser First Official Newsletter for the Mazariegos Family Welcome to our newsletter mailing list for the Mazariegos Bishop family serving in Guatemala! Here is our first ever newsletter to get to know us a little better.
Steele_African-Region_May2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Fellow Missionaries, Easter season greetings in Christ! Attached find our most recent prayer (news) letter. In Christ, WRS Rev. Dr. WALTER R. STEELE, Ph.D. CAREER MISSIONARY: THEOLOGICAL EDUCATOR – ASIA REGION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL MISSION THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD Serving: Lutheran Theological Seminary Baguio City, Republic of…
Cundiff_Latvia__Mar-Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. A look at the past and the future Dear friends in Christ, My favorite holiday of the year is Easter. It is a time for us to rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ after He paid the price for our sins at the cross. This joyous message has been…
Helge_Czech-Republic_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Our dear supporters, prayer warriors and friends, He is risen! Eastertide greetings to you all. As you continue to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus, may you be filled with overflowing joy that Jesus has overcome sin, death and the devil. Read our latest newsletter by clicking the orange box…
Steffenson_Italy_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Steffenson April 2025 Newsletter Dear Friends in Christ, Christ is risen! Here is the link to our April newsletter: Newsletter April 2025 Here is a link to more information: https://www.lcms.org/steffenson The peace of our…
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Andreasen_Romania_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. ͏ Andreasens in Romania March Newsletter Dear Friends in Christ, We thank you for your prayers for the work in Romania and the Balkans. Cristos a înviat! Adevarat a înviat! Aleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! As we rejoice in the resurrection of Christ, we pray that…
Pflug_Romania_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. ͏ ͏ ͏ Hristos a înviat! Adevărat, a înviat! Christ has risen! He has risen, indeed! Spring has sprung in Brașov, and the sun is shinning brightly as we celebrate our Lord’s resurrection and victory over death. Many things are sprouting throughout the Eurasia mission field, and I am excited…
Meet the Woods Matthew, Kali, Laurel, Eleanor, Caroline, and Kermit live in Medan, Indonesia. Matthew serves as an Area Facilitator for the LCMS’s Asia Region. He is involved in LCMS work in Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Australia. In Indonesia he supports The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI), by mentoring pastors, providing continuing education, and managing mercy and…
Schaff_Taiwan_Apr2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear Friends in Christ, Praying that you all are doing well as we remember Jesus’ sacrificial atonement, death and resurrection this week. Here is a recent update of what is happening in Taiwan. God’s peace in Jesus, Noel and Andrew
Walter & Robyn Steele: In Mission to the World Greetings in Christ Jesus our Lord. Robyn and I pray your Lenten and Easter seasons are a time of meaningful meditation on the self-offering of our dear Lord Jesus Christ and his glorious resurrection from the dead. Since several of you have asked about our transfer to the Asia Region…
Paul-Michael_Taiwan_Mar2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support! Attached is our March 2025 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
Mroczenski_Puerto-Rico_Mar2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ …
What a special group of special Christian people that came for a complete tour of Mission Central on Saturday the 12th of April 2025. This group was from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church from Gretna, Nebraska. Here you see these folks in the Wayside Prayer Chapel and again in the Ministry Center. Many of these dear friends had never been…
What a joy and blessing to welcome the entire group from St. John Lutheran Church from the membership there in Yankton, South Dakota! This group led by DCE Josh Schmitt, brough their children and adults. For a number of folks who had never been to Mission Central, but also some “return folks” to see this MIRACLE PLACE again! …
Certainly another “MIRACLE” at the world-famous Lord’s Way-side Mission Central Chapel, when special friends came together from rural Smithland, Iowa, Iowa for a very, very NOT NORMAL wedding! Yes, Cowboy, chaplain Corey came and provided the special wedding vows for the newly weds Kim and Karen Alexander on this special Friday service at 4:00PM! Yes, what a blessing…
Bartelt_Taiwan_Mar-April2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ …
Krey-Ted_Dominican-Republic_Mar2025.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings from Santiago! Hello all, happy April! Please find attached our latest newsletter. We are all doing well, and looking forward to the approaching Holy Week. This Sunday evening, as part of our activities for this special season of the church year, we will be participating in a Hymn Festival…
