Erin Kerber – Page 48 – LCA International Mission

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Crossing language barriers

By Bill Eckermann | 0 comment | Categories: Bible Translation, Papua New Guinea

By means of support through LBTA (Lutheran Bible Translators Australia), I am able to help other Bible translators in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu by working as a translation consultant. I also work with a team of Sudanese people here in Australia whose aim is to re-translate the Ma’di Bible. Questions I am frequently asked […]

Faith in action

By Rev Neville Otto | 0 comment | Categories: Mission Workers, Papua New Guinea

“Wokabaut wantaim bilong ol bilip manmeri insait long pasin bilong laikim” was the theme of the 27th Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (held between January 10 and 15, 2010). My understanding of Pidgin is limited but it didn’t take long to work out the aforementioned theme once I knew it […]

Stamps for Mission: an update

By Glenice Hartwich | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Malaysia Peninsula, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Stamps for Mission, Thailand

Most of us know about this innovative mission, where used stamps are cleaned, sorted and sold for the best prices, usually ending up overseas. Rita Seidel, a stamp receiver in South Australia, has been saving, cleaning, sorting and packing stamps since she was 15 years old. She is now 86. ‘For some years we have […]

Partners in Mission

By Linda Macqueen | 0 comment | Categories: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia Peninsula, Malaysia Sabah, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Thailand

‘Mission is not about written reports: it is about people and hearts and the saving grace of Jesus. It is the work of the Holy Spirit.’ The LCA supports a variety of mission partnerships in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Sabah, China and Cambodia. These include supporting theological education through scholarships, support […]

Saving Stamps helps fund God’s work

By Peter Nitschke | 0 comment | Categories: Stamps for Mission

Congratulations to all who have helped to make the Stamps for Mission project so successful. Established in 1953, Stamps for Mission had raised more than $306,000 by the end of 2008. Sincere thanks to the hundreds who have been involved with this vital fund-raising effort, which God has bestowed wonderful blessings upon. Special thanks to […]

‘We have good and clean water’

By Glenice Hartwich | 0 comment | Categories: Congregations, Indonesia

‘We have good and clean water’. Like the water gushing out of the pipe from the new bore, these words poured out the gratitude and joy of Pastors Alaris and Osten and the people of Hephata, in Laguboti, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Hephata is home to 72 people (ranging from the very young to very old) […]

Going back to Goroka

By Nick Schwarz | 0 comment | Categories: Mission Workers, Papua New Guinea

Having spent his childhood in Papua New Guinea as the son of a missionary, Nick Schwarz has been called to return and serve in the footsteps of his father.

‘Border Crossings’ Issue 6

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Please enjoy this issue of Border Crossings and read about how God’s love is coming to life through the word-and-action gospel work of our partner churches.

Expect the Unexpected

By Skye and Rosalie Hoklas | 0 comment | Categories: Congregations, Papua New Guinea, Schools

Before venturing to Papua New Guinea, I expected a few things. I’d heard about the high crime rate and poverty. I was prepared to spend 14 days virtually “slumming” it, with none of the luxuries that I take for granted. What I didn’t expect was an incredibly rich country. Not in a financial or material […]

LCA participates in celebration of God’s mission in the LCMS

By Glenice Hartwich | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Peninsula

The LCA was honoured to be invited to participate in the 30th biennial convention of the Lutheran Church in Malaysia and Singapore (LCMS), through its representative Mrs Glenice Hartwich. The theme of the two-day convention, held on 29 and 30 August, was ‘Christ – the church’s one foundation’. The convention was followed by a breathtakingly […]

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