Photo: The new LCMS career and GEO missionaries at New Missionary Orientation 2012 gathered in the lobby of the LCMS International Center, St. Louis, in front of the “Great Commission” moasic by artist David von Behren of El Cajon, Calif. It is made from almost 1,600 pieces of 16 varieties of wood found throughout the [...]
Thursday, June 28, 2012
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The 72 career missionaries who serve The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod by sharing the Gospel message with people in countries around the world have another task: Telling the story of their work — and God’s work — to the church at-large through what is known as “home service.” Every two years, career missionaries return to the [...]
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
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This update was shared by GEO missionary Sarah Berta-Somogyi, who serves in Hungary and is pictured above. “Although this month was full of many wonderful happenings, the one that sticks out in my mind the most was having to say goodbye to my 12th graders. In Hungary, the seniors take their final written exams and [...]
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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Photo: Rev. Tim Heiney talks with patients waiting for medical care at the Carlos’ home in Guinea. (Photo courtesy Jack and Cathy Carlos). This update was shared by the Rev. Tim and Beth Heiney, who serve as missionaries in Guinea, West Africa. “We’ve talked before about the work that our teammates, Jack and Cathy Carlos, [...]
Monday, June 18, 2012
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Pictured above: From left to right: Concordia Seminary students Arturo Maita, Venezuela; Esdras Orozco, Guatemala; and Vladimir Mendoza Saravia, Bolivia, celebrate the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Argentina seminary’s 70th anniversary on May 1, 2012. Download the July 2012 Pray for Us calendar, which provides specific prayer requests for LCMS short-term teams, including short-term mission teams [...]
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
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Photo: Mauri, Wuendy and their three children on Easter Sunday–the day of the children’s Baptism, Mauri’s confirmation and Mauri and Wuendy’s wedding. This update was shared by the Rev. Walter and Ana Ries, who serve as missionaries in the Dominican Republic through a partnership with the LCMS and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil. “Easter [...]
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
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Photo: Gam Muk, left, and Wendy, who are both deaf, teach the others how to sing and sign a song in Macau. This update was shared by LCMS missionary Deaconess Carol Halter, who serves in Hong Kong. “Macau is a one-hour trip by boat from Hong Kong, where I live. God is doing so much [...]
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
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