“This past week, our fellow missionary, Dr. Lo, was here in Battambang training Pastor Kosal, Deacon Vandy, and the members of the church about Baptism. Many of the children from the church had not been baptized yet. They had been dedicated as babies, but not baptized. Dr. Lo gave instruction and told them of the [...]
“We begin the 12 days, not with a partridge in a pear tree, but rather some pirates and a Christmas tree! One thing that sets Concordia Middle School in Chai Yi, Taiwan apart from other schools in Taiwan is the emphasis on the Christmas celebration. The students still have school, but they spend their time [...]
“Recently, I [Emilie] have had a few unique experiences within the school office that I would like to share. The environment in our office is usually work, work, work, but sometimes it just takes a change of scenery to get the conversations going! In mid-October, an English speech and drama contest was help in the [...]
“Here at Concordia Middle School (CMS), the religion department organizes small groups for students in eighth and ninth grade. I decided to help with it this year and have a group of nine eighth graders. Some of these are my current students who I have English Bible class with, and others I do not teach [...]
“The 24 or so hours of travel in August between leaving my flat in Trinec, Czech Republic, and arriving at home in Friend, Neb., comprised one of the most interesting days of my life. I know from past experience that there are many great opportunities to talk to people about Christ during long flights. So, [...]
“Years ago, when Trinity Lutheran Church in Battambang first started, it was a house church. There were a handful of people who faithfully came. As individuals came and heard, they would bring their families and friends. Since then, it has grown into a community church. It is becoming a mother congregation. There are now three [...]
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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