This Christmas, Lutheran Hour Ministries-Lebanon—known in that country as Middle East Lutheran Ministry (MELM)—held a Christmas program for kids in Jal el Dib, a suburb of Beirut. The program was presented by Ms. Katia Sahyouni and was full of activities, Bible lessons, Bible stories, games, crafts, and some animations. The MELM donated a Christmas story … Continue reading »
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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 »
Young Russian Artists Illustrate Christmas Book
In one room, children crafted paper angels; in another they decorated cookies. A large cat was waiting for them in a third room where she led them in songs about cats. Women dressed in traditional Russian attire played music for the children in the fourth room. Continue reading »
Christmas Show in Vietnam Changes Lives
After the show, 62 members of the audience stayed behind to hear more about the Christian faith and Tan Hiep Church. Among that group was a young Buddhist couple who had been struggling to pay for healthcare for their sick daughter on their low income. Continue reading »
Childrens’ Christmas Celebrations in Thailand
The staff in Thailand shared this medley of video clips with children celebrating Christmas – learning the story of Jesus, and enjoying Christmas carols. Enjoy! Continue reading »
Guatemalan Children Declare Themselves Soldiers of God
De Franco said, “Everyone in the mission team (including me) and the local volunteers had tears in our eyes because we were so impressed by the children singing and declaring that ‘they are soldiers of God!’ We can be sure that these children never forget that!” Continue reading »
Share a Bible this Christmas
Arirat loves to pray with her father, who recently became a Christian. She also looks forward to church on Sundays – to read the Bible. Like other kids in her Sunday school class, Arirat’s family cannot afford to buy her a Bible. Her only opportunity to read God’s Word is at church. Continue reading »
Gifts for the Poor Distributed in Cambodia
LHM—Cambodia has shared some photos from a Christmas event, last month, that staff held at Tonle Chivit Church to promote ministry and seek local support for outreach programs. During the same month, they also worked in partnership with the Orphan Grain Train (OGT) to distribute care packages to poor people at eight different Churches. To … Continue reading »
LHM—India Completes Christmas Distribution
LHM—India celebrated the birth of Christ with residents of some poor villages and also with some evangelists living and working around Chennai city. On December 18th they distributed candy, gift bags and new clothing to 50 villagers, both young and old. The money to purchase the gifts was donated by one of the Ministry’s supporters … Continue reading »