Category: Mission News
Malabar Mission Society reports on 2014 outreach success in India
INDIA – In its Winter 2014 newsletter, the Malabar Mission Society (MMS) reports a number of ministry successes in 2014, as the agency supports Lutheran outreach in India through the work of the Malabar Mission Circle (MMC). “In all my annual visits to India I…
HLMS sends aid shipment to Haiti
by James Morgan HAITI – Haiti Lutheran Mission Society (HLMS)—Canada continues to prove a lot of things and a lot of love can fit into a 40 foot long shipping container. Approximately 40,000 lbs. worth! HLMS has sent its fall 2014 shipment of items to…
Costa Ricans host Nicaraguans for Reformation celebration
COSTA RICA – Reformation Day celebrations in Costa Rica saw a number of representatives from the Lutheran Church Synod of Nicaragua visit Cartago, Costa Rica for a weekend retreat. Eight Nicaraguans (five deaconesses, two pastors, and one musician) joined local Costa Rican believers for the…
Despite conflict in Ukraine, Gospel outreach still strong
UKRAINE – In a year that has seen violence and political discord descend on their country, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) continued to reach out with the Good News of Jesus Christ. The church recently reported on the joys and struggles…
Gifts from the Heart: CLWR provides opportunities for Advent giving, reflection
CANADA – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) has released this year’s Gifts from the Heart, a catalogue of gift ideas that make a difference in the lives of people in need around the world. “Looking for a gift for the person who has everything?” promotional…
LHM Nicaragua dedicates new office building in Leon
NICARAGUA – On October 24, Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) dedicated its new office building in Leon. “Lutheran Hour Ministries started its mission in this country 16 years ago during the time when Hurricane Mitch hit Nicaragua in October 1998,” noted Ricardo Arguello, LHM Office Director….