2019 – Page 2 – LCA International Mission

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A Scholarship of Blessings

By Johnny Wong | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah, Scholarships

I was born into a non-Christian family. Through the religious classes taught during secondary school and attending youth fellowship, I heard about Jesus Christ and was baptised on Christmas day of 1981. Ten years later, the Lord called me to serve full-time in ministry and I took up my theological training in the Malaysia Baptist […]

Fruit of the Spirit

By Lou Moss | 0 comment | Categories: Cambodia, Congregations, Myanmar

For more than 11 years, the Apricots for Compassionate Ministries Project has been operating in South Australia’s Riverland. Each year, thousands of dollars have been raised from the sale of dried apricots and sent to support those at the forefront of building God’s kingdom through the practical demonstration of Jesus’ love. In keeping with Jesus’ […]

Is God calling you to PNG?

By Rev Matt Anker | 0 comment | Categories: Mission Workers, Papua New Guinea

The people of the Lutheran churches in Papua New Guinea (PNG) hold a special place in the hearts of many LCA/NZ members. In fact, our history cannot be fully told without constant reference to our mission partnership in PNG and the many LCA people who have served there since 1886. What began as a mother-child […]

Oct 27 2019

Spirit is God’s beautiful gift of grace

By Rev Dr Noel Due | 0 comment | Categories: Sermons/Devotions

Hear the word of the Lord as recorded in John’s gospel: Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. (Jn. 16:7 ESV) As you […]

Your support brings blessings

By Rev Au Sze (Su Su) Ngui | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah, Scholarships

Time truly flies. I graduated in June of 2017 and now it is almost the end of 2019! Having completed my Master of Theology degree from the Lutheran Theological Seminary (LTS) Hong Kong, I returned to Sabah, Malaysia to serve in the Sabah Theological Seminary (STS) as a lecturer. In my first semester at STS […]

Spreading the Word

By Audrey | 0 comment | Categories: Bible Translation, Mission Workers

There are 7361 known living languages, including sign languages, in use in the world right now. However, readers of only 683 of these languages have the complete Bible available, with another 1534 languages having just a New Testament translation. While there is translation and/or linguistic development happening in 2658 languages across more than 170 countries, […]

Congregations affected by new regulations

0 comment | Categories: Congregations, Schools

Any LCA congregation which supports an overseas organisation or conducts activities overseas is now responsible for ensuring its donations and other forms of support get to the right places and in the right way. Coming into effect in July this year, new government regulations are intended to minimise the risk of children and other vulnerable […]

Growing on the world stage

By Elsa Matthias | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Mission Workers, Volunteers and Supporters

Just over 500 years ago something happened. Many would say this something was the Reformation but I beg to disagree. Just over 500 years ago, a man realised that something was not quite right in the church and decided to do something about it. The Reformation led to the church we know today. I have […]

Joyful reunions at Goroka anniversary celebration

By Elise Mattiske | 0 comment | Categories: Mission Workers, Papua New Guinea

Several key Australian missionaries and their families recently went back to Papua New Guinea to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St John’s Lutheran Church, West Goroka. The anniversary celebrations took place over three days from 27–29 September, which included a service, a one-day seminar and a cultural show featuring traditional dancing. Pastor Brian Schwarz and […]

Learning the language of love

By Audrey | 0 comment | Categories: Bible Translation, Mission Workers

South Asia is a captivating place that overwhelms the senses with its vast crowds, loud noises, vibrant colours, spicy food and overpowering smells. There are thousands of distinct groups of people, who speak hundreds of different languages in this region. The majority of people follow Hinduism or Islam, meaning that most people have not heard […]

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