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People are absolutely SHOCKED AND AMAZED when they come to visit Mission Central! Especially, when they see the Lord’s creation theater. On April 10th, 2021 TWO groups from two different congregations came to see the LORD’S CREATION THEATER. The majority of the people had not been to Mission Central, nor had they seen the Creation Theater or Barn Museum. Here…
We always enjoy having children come to visit the Lord’s Mission Central and to see the shock and surprise at what they witness here at this MIRACLE PLACE! On Saturday the 10th of April we were able to welcome 3 special children from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sioux City, Iowa. Here you see these 3 special students who were…
It was over 20 years ago that Old Missionary Gary met the honorable Missionaries Dr. Ralph and Lillian Schroeder of Sioux City, Iowa. They are so active in their congregation and from the very first time, I could tell that they truly were NOT NORMAL PEOPLE. We have remained such good friends over the years, and it was from the…
It was a bit cloudy and cold, and for certain normal people would not like to come out to the hills of Western Iowa for a tour and program to an old set of farm buildings. However, the people from St. Paul Lutheran Church under the direction of The Honorable Missionary Pastor Kenny Hsu, came to spend the time on…
Sometimes the evil one can get ahold of a person, and we feel depressed and down in the dumps. The evil one wants to “discourage” us Christians, in this dark old world we now live in! But, what a JOY to realize that our Lord Jesus “PUTS SPECIAL PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES TO KEEP US GOING”. And, we have to…
In this journey we call life, it is filled with special memories! Yes, this Palm Sunday was NO EXCEPTION! What an absolute JOY to spend Saturday and Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church at Glenwood, Iowa with the saints there! It was indeed a time old Missionary Gary will never, never forget. What a privilege to speak at the service on…
Here is the link to the Winter 2021 Newsletter for Phillip and Cheryl Magness. Enjoy and God’s blessings! Winter 2021 Newsletter
As old Missionary Gary travels to so many locations to talk about our dear missionaries…one of the greatest blessings is the fact that We have the privilege of “swearing in” missionaries for the rest of their lives. We MUST get to the young missionaries, because many of us “gray haired” Missionaries are going to be called to our real home,…
Some folks ask us “how can you keep on going and going day after day”? Well the answer to that is really, really simple. It’s because God calls special NOT NORMAL people to come to this MIRACLE PLACE….at “just the right time” It was such an encouragement to welcome missionaries John and Judy Matthies to Mission Central on March 20th,…
Many people marvel at the amount of work that gets done here by our Boss, whose picture is right above the desk of Old Missionary Gary! Yes, God CALLS special people to help with the work here, and what a MIRACLE that the Lord has called over a hundred Volunteer missionaries to help with the work for Jesus! Pictured here…
WHAT IS a Flagallante whip? The Philippine Catholics (men who chose to do so) still practice this on Good Friday, hoping to atone for their sins. The Church doesn’t condone this practice which has been going on for years. Some make a vow to God to become a Flagellante after some event in their lives. The whip was used…
When a dad comes to visit Mission Central with four of his children, a person just has to realize this family is TRULY NOT NORMAL! On the 13th of March, the Honorable Missionary Mike Janssen from Carroll, Iowa brought 4 of his 11 children to Mission Central to see the grizzly bear, and the other 29 animals in the Lord’s…
It was one of those very, very, very special times that do not always happen! Yes, God has called our newest missionaries to go to the MOST Muslim country in the world….INDONESIA! On March 13th, 2021 we had the privilege here at the Lord’s Mission Central to welcome Rev. Paul and Gena Nelson from Santa Barbara, California. They came for…
What a privilege it was to travel to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church at Watertown, South Dakota to be with the Bill and Myrna Snow family on March 12th, 2021 to be a part of the celebration of Bill Snow’s “GOING HOME”. Yes, it was 27 years ago that I met Pastor Rich Snow and his family, when Pastor Snow was…
The years have gone by so quickly and for the Lord’s Mission Central, we see over the history of this MIRACLE PLACE…that God really does place people in our lives that help us to continue on this journey called “life”. At the Lord’s Mission Central we work so closely with the Nebraska District, Iowa District West, and the South Dakota…
What a blessing and real MIRACLE to have one of our newest missionary families come and visit the world-famous Mission Central! Yes, on March 6th, 2021 we had a full day session of orientation, training and interviews with the Honorable Missionaries Rev. Christian Tiews, and his lovely wife Lula, and their daughters Lillian and Mariam. These NEW missionaries drove all…
Here we go again! Yes, a lot of NOT NORMAL people come to this place in the middle of nowhere! On Saturday, March 6th, 2021 we welcomed a wonderful group of NOT NORMAL people here to visit Mission Central. The mission minded members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Carroll, Iowa came for a morning visit to see firsthand, some…
We get to see real MIRACLES here at the Lord’s Mission Central. What a real JOY to see how the Lord provides at “Just the Right Time”. On February 21st, 2021 a REAL MIRACLE took place at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond, Nebraska. On Sunday morning old Missionary Gary had the honor and privilege of speaking at the church in…
What a JOY and BLESSING to have the Burakowski family all the way from Hartford, Wisconsin come to visit the world-famous Mission Central! This new family has accepted the call to go and serve the Latin American Region as missionaries who will be based out of the Dominican Republic! This new missionary family arrived at Mission Central at 12:50PM on…
Schulte_Africa_Feb2021.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. At long last!.. Steph and I will be returning to our beloved Africa with hearts that are at once heavy and full of joy! Copyright © 2021 LCMS Office of International Mission – West Africa, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive our…
Dear Friends, Our family’s February newsletter is now available. Thanks for your support! Peace in Christ, Rev. Jonathan Clausing Clausing Newsletter by jonathan_clausing 613 Henry St. Washington, MO 63090 USA Sent to mission.letters@lcms.org — Unsubscribe Delivered by
Cortright_Eurasia_Feb2021_2.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. EURASIA UNPACKED VIDEO We hope you enjoyed learning about our region’s work! We heard from a number of folks who said they hadn’t intended to watch it all when they opened it, but once it got going they watched it to the end. Thanks so much for viewing!…
Thank God for partners in the Gospel. Scroll down for a minute mission message Secondary School Chapel One of our students leads chapel at an area secondary school. This week, he invited me to come along and give the message. The first button is the video format we have been using. The next is mp4 format. We would…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Transition, Transition Posted: 13 Feb 2021 05:55 PM PST The Wildauers are en route to Belize as I write this. What joy that on pandemic day 333, the Lord of the Church is sending new workers into His harvest field. But wait. They were a part of the DR family…of the Cerro Alto family…and…
View this email in your browser Dear friends and family, Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Lunar New Year to you all in the name of Jesus, who has revealed his true love to us all. We send you this short greeting, thinking of you with thankful hearts. You should be able to view it: – within text below, though you…
View this email in your browser Hogares Luteranos el Buen Pastor 10 Year Anniversary Edition 2021 Family! Our heavenly Father is faithful and has certainly protected and provided for his six children that he has placed in our care. January 3, 2021 marked the 10th anniversary of our kids moving out of the government orphanage and into the loving home…
Hanson_Asia_Feb2021_2.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. www.ilcseoul.org +++ February 14, 2021 +++ Issue 736 And suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only. Mark 9:8 ESV Today we read how Peter, James and John caught a glimpse of Jesus’ radiant glory. As Jesus was wrapped in…
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) Blessings to you and your family as you begin a New Year in Jesus! – Pastor Carl International Lutheran Church 148 Hannam-daero Yongsan-gu Seoul, Korea 04417 +82.2.794.6274 ilcseoul.volunteer@gmail.com …
Trinklein_S-Korea_Feb2021.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Edie Honaker Administrative Assistant Mission Advancement Missionary Support The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 314-996-1323 800-248-1930 ext. 1323 (toll-free) www.lcms.org
Paul-Taiwan-mission-update-2021-01.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Dear friends and family: Thank you for your interest and support! Attached is our January 2021 newsletter. If you have difficulty opening or reading it, please let me know. in Christ, Pastor Michael and Jen-Yi “Irene” Paul Rev. Dr. Michael Paul Theological Educator to Taiwan LCMS Office of International Mission…
New post from missionary Erin Mackenzie Taco Tuesday Posted: 08 Feb 2021 04:00 PM PST I had last week’s Taco Tuesday leftovers for dinner tonight. Not just any Taco Tuesday, though – a new recipe (shocking!) bookended by some antics with the Krey kids. I don’t know what it is about these giant letters, but they’re fast becoming a thing…
Phillips_Dominican-Republic_Jan2021.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Serving the Lord in Dominican Republic January 2021 News from Missionary Kate Phillips kathryn.phillips@lcms.org Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are over a month into 2021 and God continues to…
Dear mission friends, Last Saturday, Herb and I made a presentation to tell folks about what we are doing to spread the good news of Jesus’ love here in Belize. If you wanted to see it, but missed the chance, you can use the link below to find it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ubp2U8y138&feature=youtu.be Blessings! Markie and Herb
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Hanson_Asia_Feb2021.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. www.ilcseoul.org +++ February 7, 2021 +++ Issue 735 And he [Jesus] said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.” Mark 1:38 ESV Jesus’ response to the disciples’ early…
Lehman_Spain_Feb2021.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. The Lehman Family Newsletter for Jan/Feb 2021 The Lord has continued to bless this church with new members! Our Newsletter is attached. It will fill you in on all that is going on with our family and with your brothers and sisters in Christ living…
Missionary Mindy Thews in Taiwan 2020 Dec/2021 Jan Newsletter Thank you for your support, prayers, and encouragement! Mindy Thews – Concordia Middle School Chiayi City, Taiwan Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace on heaven and glory in the highest! Luke 19:38 Christmas Joy! While the Christmas season has…
becker_kenya_Feb2021.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. We are thankful for you as a partner in the Gospel. Filling Clases Classes are filling as students continue to arrive, so now Vance and Linda are both filling needs as teachers. You can financially support us with a monthly recurring gift, a yearly pledge or…
Putnam_Dominican-Repulic_Feb2021.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. The Fruits of His Word The Schumann Putnam Family Newsletter February 2021 Deaconess Program – The past several months have been filled with many blessings! In September, Concordia Seminary in the Dominican Republic started off their 4th academic year faced with having to do on-line classes. …
Check out our mission news and wedding pics! CLICK HERE to see NEWSLETTER PICTURES – View this email in your browser The Fruits of His Word The Schumann Putnam Family Newsletter February 2021 Deaconess Program – The past several months have been filled with many blessings! In September, Concordia Seminary in the Dominican Republic started off their 4th academic year…
Wrucke_Eurasia_Dec2020.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. December 2020 Serving the Lord in the Czech Republic News from Missionary Cindy Zirbel Wrucke The nativity set at St. Michael Church in Prague reminds us of God’s greatest gift. Priceless Christmas Gifts In early December, a fellow LCMS missionary asked me to be a guest at her…
January 2021 Serving the Lord in the Czech Republic News from Missionary Cindy Zirbel Wrucke View from my balcony in Prague on Epiphany morning. New Year and New Beginnings January marks the month that I arrived in Prague three years ago. But this year was the first time since I got here that enough snow fell to allow children…
The Lehman Family Newsletter for Jan/Feb 2021 The Lord has continued to bless this church with new members! Please click the link below to read our newsletter. It will fill you in on all that is going on with our family and with your brothers and sisters in Christ living in Spain. Read Newsletter This email was sent to missioncentralupdates@gmail.com…
Cima_Cambodia_Jan2021.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Can you taste the sweetness? Have you ever heard of palm sugar? Cambodia is famous for this natural sweetener. This month Aimee got to see it made first hand! Meanwhile, Celeste is tasting something else that is sweet…click below to learn more! Family photoblog: click here! Did you…
hanson_asia_jan2021_4.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. www.ilcseoul.org +++ January 24, 2021 +++ Issue 733 The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. Mark 1:15 ESV With these words, Jesus calls us to follow Him. The Epiphany of Jesus at the lake…
Click on link to see the video EURASIA UNPACKED The Eurasia missionary team has created a short video explaining all the current activities in the Eurasia Mission Region. Enjoy! Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0XlsL9LN4&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0TuGczmTj-MOkOTm2r3DREC7R0TQy-H5iSPJ_9_SACtWBFecpQBStNSAU Copyright © 2021 LCMS Eurasia Missionary, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in…
hanson_asia_jan2021_5.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. www.ilcseoul.org +++ January 31, 2021 +++ Issue 734 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” Mark 1:27 ESV Jesus’ amazing authority not…
Rabe_Ethiopia_Feb2021.pdf Click icon to open, read, download or print file. Greetings from the Rabe Family! Dear Mission Partners! Greetings in Christ from Ethiopia! What a joy to partner with you in ministry. We thank God for the partnership that we have in the Gospel. We are happy to share with you the joy of a new semester beginning and the annual Ethiopian…
