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Deaconess student, Martina, from Guasave, Mexico, started a women’s group and is getting Sunday school running again after the pandemic. These are the children that are learning about Jesus!
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Luther Academy – Carlos’ ministry with Luther Academy has had to adapt to the pandemic. Luther Academy provides continuing education for pastors. Activities this year were focused on online pastoral meetings in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala and Panama. This was a time of Bible Study and discussion of different issues facing pastors.
Carlos also translated theological material for pastors and students and is working on developing a database for the theological journal “Logia” so that pastors in Latin American and the Caribbean and have easier access to this resource. Carlos also been creating Bible study manuals on topics taught by Luther Academy in its lectures so that pastors can easily teach to their congregation what they have learned.
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The new Lutheran Hymnal in Spanish will soon be available to the congregations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Luther Academy aims to help introduce the hymnal to churches by providing theological and practical support. Small conferences will be organized to talk about the theology of worship and the different services in the hymnal, as well as the doctrine contained in hymns and their catechetical and pastoral use. Workshops will be held for musicians throughout the region to prepare the way for its use in congregations.
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Developmental Disability Ministry – In September, as part of orientation, Danelle taught a developmental disability ministry workshop to the pastoral students of Concordia Seminary in the Dominican Republic. Students were given the opportunity to prepare and do a devotion in the group home and do visits to families with children with disabilities. This is a wonderful opportunity for the seminary students to learn how to work and minister with people with developmental disabilities and their families. These are lessons that they can take with them to their countries of service throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. We are thankful that they are learning to share the love of Christ with people with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Please pray for: Continued good health for Carlos; for Danelle as she coordinates the deaconess program; for the deaconess students as they share Jesus’ love in their fieldwork; and for Carlos’ work with the hymnal project.
Thank you, in Jesus’ name!
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