Stories – Page 6 – LCA International Mission

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The blessing of scholarships

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

Most people are not overly excited at the prospect of supporting scholarships for international partner churches. When it comes to mission work, it just doesn’t carry the same thrill that comes when we see pictures of missionaries reaching out to tribes in the jungles of North Sumatra, or the sense of ownership that comes from […]

Gospel launch joy in PNG

By Lisa McIntosh | 0 comment | Categories: Bible Translation, Mission Workers, Papua New Guinea

Nearly 40 years after Bible translation work began in the delta region of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Gulf Province, the Kope people of the area can now read the Gospel of Luke in their own language. The first New Testament book to be completed in the Kope language, it was dedicated and launched in late […]

Rich and full life

By Irmgard Kobelt | 0 comment | Categories: Mission Workers, Papua New Guinea

Clara Pech, the fourth born sibling of 11 children, was one of 7 daughters and 4 sons of a couple who were dedicated mission-supporters farming near Appila in the mid-north of South Australia. Clara was trained at the Royal Adelaide hospital as a registered nurse and then went overseas into service for the people in […]

Lutheran nurses visit the Centre

By Rev Robert J Wiebusch | 0 comment | Categories: Scholarships, Singapore

For many of the 17 participants in this year’s Lutheran Parish Nurses International study tour to Alice Springs in September it was a first-time visit to Australia. They came from Palestine (Bethlehem), Singapore, USA and Australia. Among the tour group were Aimee Jambor, the first nurse to complete the US version of the LNAA Introduction […]

Navigating a faith journey together

By Jamie Fewster | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Schools

Around 10 years ago, Navigator College at Port Lincoln in South Australia sought to explore a partnership with a school in another country. After consultation with LCA International Mission, and a lot of prayerful consideration, a partnership between Navigator and SMA GKPS 1 Pamatang Raya, Indonesia, was born. Through God’s provision and blessing, this partnership […]

Guided to teach others

By Cathryn Zarnke | 0 comment | Categories: Mission Workers, Papua New Guinea

Jesus’ love and guidance have always been evident in my life. Being adopted, God protected me and provided for me with a loving Christian family. My Mum and Dad, Helen and Ronald Zarnke, brought me to baptism at Peace Lutheran Church Gatton in Queensland, where I was adopted into my spiritual family. When I was […]

The ‘Slum Bishop’

By Rev Matt Anker | 0 comment | Categories: Thailand

As we struggle through Bangkok traffic, it’s clear Bishop Chanda can’t wait to reach our destination – the infamous Khlong Toei slum. When he graduated from seminary, he prayed that the Lord would call him to serve a ‘nice’ congregation in a good area. Instead, he was called to serve in the slum. He now […]

Agape in name, nature and action

By Yap Pak Shun | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah, Stamps for Mission

The Greek word agape describes a love that is pure, unselfish and unconditional. With the aspiration of reflecting this sacrificial love, the Basel Christian Church of Malaysia’s (BCCM) day care centre for children living with a disability bears this word in its name. Ms Yap Pak Shun, a member of the BCCM Central Education Board, […]

Lutheran Shipping

By Berthold Jaeschke | 0 comment | Categories: Mission Workers, Papua New Guinea

Berthold Jaeschke served in Papua New Guinea between 1933 and 1966. While there, Bert was a captain and skipper of several mission boats. This is one of his letters about Lutheran shipping in Papua New Guinea. Dear Friends, The boat station of our Lutheran Mission at Madang is situated on Craged Island, formerly known as […]

Finding hope through the Home of Grace

By Anja Markkanen | 0 comment | Categories: Thailand

Home of Grace is a safe refuge in Thailand for mothers-to-be and new mothers who have been rejected by their family or are in difficult situations and need shelter. At Home of Grace, women are provided with care, love, work training and counselling. They are supported in finding a good solution for themselves and their […]

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