Myanmar (South Asia) – Pastor
Kham is asking for urgent prayers for one of the orphan girls he and his wife
care for with the help of Kinship sponsors. Last week was
taken to the hospital for severe abdominal pain. Emergency surgery in Kalaymyo
was performed to remove a large ovaria cyst. A week later pathology reports
found advanced cancer. Because of the on-going civil war, all advanced
hospitals in the rural areas of Myanmar are either non-functioning or not
accepting patients. The only place for treatment is in Yangon on the other side
of the country. Again, because of the war, cross-country travel by bus is
impossible. Fortunately, the medical team in Kalay was able to help them secure
an emergency flight on May 23. …
Please pray for Khawlvung and for those who are and will be caring for her. …
Pray
that the Lord will bless the treatments she receives and rid her body of the
cancer that infects her so that she may live many more years in His grace and
mercy serving Him and others! …
There is also some good news to report from our brothers and sisters of the
CLC-Myanmar (CLCM). Pastor Kham decided to make an emergency visit to Chin
State to testify on behalf of a CLCM evangelist who was arrested and falsely
accused of spying for a rebel militia when in fact he was simply visiting
members in area villages to bring them God’s word. Praise and thank the Lord
that Pastor Kham’s testimony was heard and the evangelist was released! Pastor
Kham decided to spend a couple of weeks in this dangerous war zone visiting
several CLCM village congregations. During the visit he conducted several
baptisms and held worship services. Pictures HERE. <> Thank the Lord for His blessings and protection for Pastor Kham and his team as
they traveled through some of the worst war-torn areas of Myanmar to bring the
Good News of Jesus to those who are suffering, and for the gift of Baptism
through which many received the “washing of regeneration and the renewing of
the Holy Spirit.” <> And
ask our Savior to gift comfort, strength, courage, hope and fervent faith
during the difficult and desperate times they are facing.
India (South Asia) – Both
the CLCI and the BELC have recently conducted VBS. Thousands of children heard
the Gospel of Jesus Christ through these events that are supported by the MDF
offerings of God’s people. The CLCI seminary graduation is scheduled for June
15th. Seventeen men will graduate from the program and be ordained
as CLCI pastors. Some will continue to serve their current congregations;
others will be assigned to new congregations that have been started through
their evangelism efforts while studying in the seminary. <> Ask the Lord for His continued blessings on the graduates and those they are
called to serve and to provide all that is necessary for them to carry out the
work He has called them to.
Nigeria (West Africa) –
President Wilke, his wife Gloria, CLC Board of Missions Chairman, Mr. Joel
Krafft, joined Missionary Ohlmann on a visit to
Nigeria at the end of April to help the NCLC
celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Their visit was blessed by the
Lord in many ways and appreciated by our brothers and sisters in Christ in
Nigeria. <> Thank the Lord for safe travels and for the privilege of being a part of
celebrating His grace, mercy, blessings, and love bestowed upon the NCLC for
the past 50 years!
Democratic Republic of the Congo
(Central Africa) – Missionaries Peter Evensen and Todd Ohlmann recently
concluded a visit to our brothers and sisters in Christ in Kinshasa
and the Lubumbashi
areas of the DRC. They had the privilege of conducting Bible Training Seminars
in both locations. They were also on hand for the graduation and ordination of
three seminary graduate of the CCL-Congo (CCLC) in Lubumbashi. Two of them will
serve a newly established and growing congregation on the outskirts of
Lubumbashi. The congregation in Kinshasa has had to move locations a few times
over the past few years since losing their worship facility. <> Pray that the Lord will provide the resources to purchase land and build a
permanent church. The seminary of the CCLC has been meeting in a temporary
location for months due to security concerns due to militia and DRC military
clashes in the area. <> Pray for peace and stability so that the training of men for the ministry may
resume at the seminary. <> Thank the Lord for providing three new faithful preachers and teachers of God’s
saving word for the CCLC and ask Him to bless them and those they are called to
serve.
Zambia (Central Africa)
– Missionary Ohlmann is currently in Zambia for about two weeks. He will visit
a few congregations and preaching stations to assist with evangelism efforts
and will be conducting a Bible Training seminar with fifteen pastors, church
leaders, evangelists, and interested individuals. He is also working with the
three leaders of the Zambia-CLC to complete the much needed and difficult to
acquire church registration. He will return home to the U.S. on May 24th. <> Thank
the Lord for these opportunities to spread the Gospel and to assist our
brothers and sisters in Christ in their ministries and to bless the Gospel
message they preach. <> Pray
for safe and uneventful travels.
Bangladesh (South Asia) – Pastor Monotosh recently reported that a
family that was recently brought to faith as baptized believers are facing
severe persecution from the people in their village. They have suffered
physical beatings and damage to their home. <> Ask the Lord to give strength and patience to
this family so that the joy of salvation may outweigh the earthly suffering
they are enduring.
Pakistan (Asia) – Following 4
years of online instruction and the in-person CLC visit in early 2026 a
recommendation was made to President Wilke to begin the formal colloquy process
with Pastor Gill. Board of Doctrine member David Reim has been assigned to lead
the online colloquy and follow-up visit in early 2027. New members have been
added to the congregation and online theological classes continue with two
young men. <> Pray for the Lord’s continued
blessings on the preaching and teaching of His saving Word in this
predominantly Muslim nation and for the success of the colloquy.
The Philippines (Southeast
Asia) – The Lutheran Autonomous Missions of the Philippines (LAMP) continues
efforts to complete a church building and start a congregation in Baguio City along
with ongoing ministry and evangelism at two congregations in the Cordillera Mountains in the north-central region
of Luzon Island where Pastor Palangyos was raised. <> Pray that the Lord blesses LAMP outreach
efforts and provides the necessary resources so that more people may join us in
repenting of our sins and rejoicing in the forgiveness we have through faith in
Jesus Christ. <> Thank the Lord for recent growth and ask for
His blessings on the new members. Pray also that the Lord provides everything
necessary to complete the new worship and training facility.
Nepal (South Asia) – Due to security concerns leading up to and
following recent elections, the Himalayan Bible Institute (HBI) delayed the
start of classes until they end of March. A new cohort of fifteen students is
planned. The main church in Kathmandu is being forced to relocate. They have
just five months to find a new location. Plans are underway for a new mission
in the Upper Mustang region of Nepal. <> Ask the Lord to bless the new HBI students and
teachers and pray that He provides a stable and good government that will be a
blessing to the citizens of Nepal and to the Gospel ministry of the HCLCN. <> Pray for the Lord’s wisdom, guidance, and
provision as they seek a new place to worship. <> Ask
the Lord to bless the outreach efforts to bring the Gospel to the unreached
areas of Nepal.
Liberia (West Africa) – A regular schedule of Bible training seminars
continues for pastors and church leaders across several regions of Liberia. <> Thank the Lord for the ongoing Biblical
training and outreach and ask for His continued blessings on the work in Liberia.
Togo (West Africa) – Pastor Blewu continues to conduct a weekly
Gospel outreach radio program in Assahoun, a town about 30 minutes from the
seminary. Pastor Kossi reports that there have been several contacts made
through the radio program and two men have expressed interest in enrolling in
the Bible Institute when classes resume. <> Pray for the Lord’s blessings over the next
few months of evangelism and outreach before classes begin again at the Bible
institute.
Kenya and Uganda (East Africa) – Like many ministries in
developing nations, the congregations of these small church bodies often
struggle to financially support their pastors. <> Please pray that our Lord will open doors to
provide them with daily bread, and that their efforts at outreach will bear
fruit.
Tanzania (East Africa) — Missionary Naumann and Twelve seminary
students will soon complete the semester before the June break when they return
home. Two of the students have wives and families and the others come from poor
and struggling families. During the break the students will be working to earn
support for their families so they can return to classes. <> Ask the Lord to bless the students and their
families during these years of sacrifice as they prepare to be faithful
preachers and teachers of God’s saving word. <> Pray that our gracious Lord will provide all
that is necessary for body and spirit so they can continue their studies.
2026 CLC Mission Helper Trip – Nine volunteers and three team
leaders will travel to Kenya/Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia in July. They will
divide into three teams and conduct child-evangelism and outreach seminars.
They are anticipating the opportunity to teach upwards of 6,000 children. <> Pray that all goes smoothly as travel
plans, lessons, and in-country preparations take place. <> Thank the Lord for this opportunity
and for those who volunteer their time and resources for this important work!
Please continue to pray for all of our brothers and sisters
in Christ around the world, who, by God's grace, are dedicated to proclaiming
the truths of God's saving Word for the salvation of souls as they trust the
promise of our Savior that His Word will not return to Him void but will
accomplish that for which He sends it
Missionary Peter Evensen (Togo, West Africa) – Missionary
Evensen recently returned to Lomé, Togo following a two-week visit to our
sister ministries in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi, DRC. He will return to the U.S.
in June for furlough and vacation and to attend the CLC convention. <> Thank the Lord for providing this
faithful missionary and for the language skills he has been given to help prepare
faithful preachers for service in Togo. You can see his online pictures https://bit.ly/petertogo.
