Malaysia Sabah – LCA International Mission

Sharing encouragement in any language

By Rev Dr Wilfred John Samuel | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah

Martin Luther understood the power and impact of the written word – ‘If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write’, he wrote. His writing changed the world, from his 95 Theses to translations of Scripture and publications of his sermons, devotions and theological considerations. Luther was dedicated to providing access […]

HOSPITALITY FEEDS THE HUNGRY SOUL

By Erin Kerber | 0 comment | Categories: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia Peninsula, Malaysia Sabah, Myanmar, Recipes, Singapore, Thailand

As Christian households, we have been uniquely placed by God into our community to offer a welcoming invitation of hospitality, to reach out to those who have no place to go and to let them know there is room at the table for them. God first opened his doors and made room at the table […]

Fellowship is a lifestyle

By Rev Ishak Jonius | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah

Rev Ishak Jonius of the Basel Christian Church of Malaysia, Bahasa Malay (BCCM BM), reflects on what he has learnt about youth ministry. Although from another culture, the former youth director’s insights about engaging with youth are also valuable for us. If the church wants to reach the youth, most importantly they must know their […]

Walking with our overseas partners

By Dr Wilfred J Samuel | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah

LCA International Mission walks together with our partner churches overseas through support for such projects as the Lutheran Study Centre (LSC) at Sabah Theological Seminary (STS) in Malaysia. LSC Director Dr Wilfred J Samuel explains the critical role of the centre for the region’s Lutheran churches. The Lutheran Study Center (LSC) at Sabah Theological Seminary […]

A model, a lesson or a reminder?

By Inandangan | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah

Some stories from our partner churches across Asia can inspire us in our faith journey. Some can cause us to reflect on similar journeys which we may have been on as a church, while others remind us about what is important. In some ways, this story from Inandangan, a Malaysian kindergarten teacher, does all three. […]

Learning about the Augsburg Confession – 2020-style

By Denise Grieshaber | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah, Volunteers and Supporters

In September 2020, a much-anticipated seminar on the Augsburg Confession took place. But it was a very different event than the one originally planned. The Lutheran Study Centre in Sabah, Malaysia, last year asked LCA International Mission for assistance in staging a seminar on the Augsburg Confession. The resulting event was set for June 2020 […]

Lutheran family supports international neighbours

By Rev Matt Anker | 0 comment | Categories: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia Peninsula, Malaysia Sabah, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Thailand

As the COVID-19 crisis has unfolded this year, LCA International Mission has kept in regular contact with church leaders from across our region, to understand their needs and determine the scale of the disaster they are facing. They also have been communicating with funding partners from across the world to coordinate any action the LCA […]

How God Rekindled Me

By Grace Poong | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah

I was born and raised in a Christian family and I attended church regularly year after year, just like other ‘typical’ Christians. Yet somehow, deep inside I did not feel any sense of belonging and connection to the church community. I had never shown any interest towards any church community/events/cell groups nor any sort of […]

Support needed for discipleship resource

By Wolfgang Grieninger | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Peninsula, Malaysia Sabah

Seasons is a Lutheran discipleship resource published in English by the Lutheran Church in Malaysia (LCM) in 2017 as a contribution to the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. A year later, a Chinese translation followed. Both versions have been well received by members and congregations of the four Lutheran church bodies in […]

Looking for love

By Rodney Ling | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah

“So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him (Luke 15:20). When I was still a teenager, around 14 or 15 years […]

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