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Archive | January, 2012

Asia Pacific Region hosts Human Care Forum in Hong Kong

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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The LCMS Asia Pacific Human Care Forum was held in Hong Kong Jan. 9-11. Read more about this important meeting of representatives from nine countries where the LCMS supports human care work.

Macau missionary teaches about sinfulness and our need for a Savior

Monday, January 30, 2012

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Michael Parris, missionary in Macau, shares an account of how he explained sinfulness to a group of students, pointing them to their (and his) need for a Savior.

Hong Kong International School seeks 10 educators for 2012-13 school year

Thursday, January 26, 2012

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(Photo: HKIS’ Twitter) The world-renowned Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is one of three LCMS international schools in Asia. It opened its doors in 1966 to 170 students. Since then, it has grown to more than 2,600 students who represent 40 nationalities. Currently, HKIS is seeking to fill 10 open educator positions for the 2012-13 [...]

New seminary class begins studies in Nicaragua

Thursday, January 26, 2012

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Thirty-five men and women of the Lutheran Synod of Nicaragua recently began studies to become pastors and deaconesses. Rev. Ed Auger, LCMS missionary, is serving as a mentor to one of the students and assisting in church-planting efforts.

Kazakh Bible reaches Mongolia!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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Until recently, a completed Kazakh translation of the Bible hasn’t been available. The church and its local partners have been working hard to facilitate the first large-scale distribution of the Kazakh Bible among the unreached Kazakhs of Mongolia. More than 2,000 Bibles in the Kazakh language are already being distributed to Kazakhs in Mongolia!

Order free resources for 2012 Armed Forces Sunday celebrations

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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Armed Forces Sunday is scheduled for May 20, 2012. If your congregation chooses to celebrate Armed Forces Sunday on a day other than May 20, appropriate days could include a Sunday close to Memorial Day, Independence Day or Veterans Day. These resources are free to your congregation for celebrating Armed Forces Ministry Sunday. Resources for 2012 [...]

Listen to an audio interview with GEO Missionary Program director

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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Listen to an audio interview with Erin Alter, director of the GEO Missionary Program for the LCMS Office of International Mission.

Rev. Dr. Jonathan and Deaconess Rachel Mumme installed in Cambridge, England

Thursday, January 19, 2012

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We celebrate the installation of the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Mumme and his wife, Deaconess Rachel Mumme, in their new positions at Westfield House and Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cambridge, England.

Sharing about Jesus through Advent devotions in Hungary

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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Melissa Karges, missionary in Hungary, shares an update about taking advantage of Advent to teach her students about Christ.

Missionaries and locals distribute aid in flooded Bangkok

Thursday, January 12, 2012

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Robin McCoy, missionary in Thailand, shares how LCMS missionaries and other local workers distributed aid to those in need during intense flooding in Bangkok.

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