Thailand – LCA International Mission

Blessings of consistent connection

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For a relationship to grow and develop, it is essential that there be an intentionality to spend quality time together and have moments of consistent connection. Though his time on earth was consumed with teaching, healing the sick, and performing miracles, Jesus was never too busy to constantly and purposefully make himself available to his […]

Not for sale

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Around the world some 31.6 million people are estimated to be victims of exploitation in the form of prostitution, work, begging or crime. Human trafficking is now the fastest-growing criminal industry in the world, generating more than $150 billion a year. Thailand is a destination country, a source country, and a transit country for these […]

Bringing the Bible to life

By Julie Kleinig | 0 comment | Categories: Myanmar, Thailand

Saturday 13th April started as any normal Saturday for me, until mid-morning when I received a call from Erin Kerber. She explained that she was travelling to Thailand on Monday to attend the LCA International Mission-sponsored Lutheran Women’s Biblical Life Conference held for the women of the Federation of Lutheran Churches in Myanmar. The intentioned […]

Harnessing the power and promises of prayer

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

Prayer is simply, by faith, the articulation of our heart’s response to that which begins in the heart of God. The Trinity are so intimately connected that their thoughts form the continual communion and community that is prayer. Their first recorded internal conversation and prayer (let there be light, let there be life) begins the […]

Reflecting on our relationship with Jesus

By Chris Sumner, Ian Schubert, Mackenzie Pietersen-Goold, Chris Browning | 0 comment | Categories: Congregations, Thailand

The morning sun rose over the mountains and evanescent specks of mist danced through sunbeams across from our accommodation, (which is also the church building) in Ban Den, Northern Thailand. Three of our group had travelled to this village before, however, to stay overnight was a new and culturally rich experience for all of us. […]

Finding joy and learning on Saturday

By Anne Storstein Haug | 0 comment | Categories: Thailand

Nan is located in the far north of Thailand on the border with Laos. The churches here are in various villages, some of them deep in the mountains. Simple bamboo huts are surrounded by playing children, dogs, chickens, roosters, and pigs. Most of the churches are very simple, but they all have a good atmosphere […]

Caring for those who society rejects

By Krittayasai Saengserm and Anne Storstein Haug | 0 comment | Categories: Thailand, Volunteers and Supporters

Home of Praise nursery is a ministry operating under the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand Diakonia Department. It is located in the notorious Klong Toey slum, in central Bangkok. Dating back from the 1950s, Klong Toey is one of the country’s oldest and most well-known slums. Many inhabitants of Klong Toey originate from the country’s […]

Life in the freedom of Christ

By Erin Kerber | 0 comment | Categories: Thailand

Ankarat was born into a Buddhist family and although his mother and siblings became followers of Jesus when he was young, he was not convinced to join them. As a Buddhist, Ankarat knew the importance of working diligently, ardently, intelligently, patiently and persistently. He believed his self-sacrificial living would have lasting consequences, although he remained […]

God’s goodness through Home of Grace

By Anne Storstein Haug | 0 comment | Categories: Thailand

Home of Grace is a sanctuary for vulnerable, pregnant women, a service offered by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand (ELCT) diakonia department. Since 1986, Home of Grace has offered safe refuge for pregnant women who have been rejected by their community, relatives, and friends. During 2022, 26 women found refuge at Home of Grace. […]

The One who brings peaceful dreams

By Erin Kerber | 0 comment | Categories: Thailand

There are many concerns and worries in life: our family’s day-to-day struggles, not having enough finances to pay for our living costs, the decline of those who are involved in worship services, the noticeable changes to the environment and the impact on God’s creation of our rapid population growth. While everyone has worried at some […]

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