Bibles were distributed recently in Sri Lanka to a Lutheran church in Gampaha, a city in the west-central part of the country. The church is led by Rev. Rajah Fernando, and the Bibles were given to about 30 children in the congregation. Their response was one of great joy and thanks, and Rev. Fernando thanked … Continue reading »
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Bible certificates and toys for kids in Nicaragua
Since 1998 Lutheran Hour Ministries-Nicaragua has operated as Cristo Para Todas Las Naciones. From its ministry center in Chinandega, it shares the Gospel with the citizens of this Central American country of about six million people. Recently, its satellite office in Matagalpa concluded a series of Bible courses it was offering kids in elementary schools. … Continue reading »
Underprivileged in India celebrate Christmas visit
In December the staff of Lutheran Hour Ministries-India—known in country as Christian Media Centre-India—visited the Missionaries of Charity Home for Ladies at Ennore to celebrate Christmas. This home, which is operated by nuns, is located about 30 kilometers from Chennai, along India’s southeast coast. Most of the destitute ladies at the home are mentally challenged. … Continue reading »
LHM-Paraguay teams with MOST Ministries to present clinic
On November 21-24 Lutheran Hour Ministries-Paraguay and MOST (Mission Opportunities Short Term) Ministries offered a spiritual health and personal hygiene clinic. In addition to information shared and distributed on health and hygiene practices was the good news that God cares for us spiritually and physically. The objective behind these informational in-services was to provide attendees … Continue reading »
Bible Correspondence Courses help students learn English in Ghana
Lutheran Hour Ministries’ Bible Correspondence Courses (BCC) benefit users with more than Scriptural instruction. For students in Ghana these courses are helping them learn the English language as well. Mr. Clemence Boadu, headmaster of the Methodist Junior High School in Bawjiase, a rural area in Ghana’s central region, said that in addition to the Gospel … Continue reading »
Russian prisoner positively impacted by Bible Correspondence Courses
Lutheran Hour Ministries’ Bible Correspondence Courses (BCC) are making a big difference in the life of one prisoner in Russia named Dimitry. Dimitry tells us he was not a Christian before going through the lessons of the BCC. Unable to find peace and racked with torment inside, he pleaded his case before God, who heard … Continue reading »
Equipping the Saints in action in Ethiopia’s Meta Robi District
An Equipping the Saints (ETS) workshop was held November 4-5, 2011, at Meta Robi Evangelical Congregations. There were 120 registered; 110 of these individuals were commissioned for having successfully attended all the ETS modules given by Lutheran Hour Ministries-Ethiopia Director Berhanu Moges, who was assisted by Tesfaye Dinssa. More than half of those commissioned responded … Continue reading »
LHM-Latvia’s “film club” promotes movies that matter
The worldwide popularity of movies makes them great vehicles for communication and learning. In Latvia, the Lutheran Hour Ministries’ ministry center offers movie suggestions to area churches and other interested groups that are planning on showing a film. Recently, two pastors’ wives stopped by LHM-Latvia to get some input from the staff on movie titles. … Continue reading »
Three music events promote LHM programs in Cambodia
In September three different music events were held in Cambodia with about 145 people in attendance. They were held at the Agape School in Tropang Ses village, Siem Reap Province; the Free Gospel Church in Kok Kroeul village, Siem Reap province; and Vision of Inter Supply Alliance in O Sou Sdei village, Kompong Thom province. … Continue reading »
LHM-Panama volunteers make a difference in the lives of 300 students
Every year in Panama, professional practice training for high school students is offered with the intention of providing practical knowledge and skills to benefit young people in real-world situations. This year approximately 60,000 students nationwide will participate in this learning exercise. Related to this endeavor, Cristo Para Todas las Naciones (Christ for All Nations)—through Project … Continue reading »