Liberia (West Africa) – CLC Board of Missions Chairman Joel
Krafft and Missionary Ohlmann are set to visit Liberia in mid-November. They
will depart on November 14th and attend a four-day pastoral conference during
their trip. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to meet with several
independent pastors who have been working with Pastor Joseph Kwiwalazu and
Pastor John Hein over the past couple of years. Pray for God's blessings and
provision for the work of spreading the Gospel in Liberia and for the
developing opportunities among the independent pastors and in Guinea. Pray for
the Lord's blessings on visitation preparations. Ask the Lord to bless the
cancer treatments that John Hein is receiving so he can resume his work in
Liberia.
Tanzania
(East Africa) – Four students—Elinaja, Jasper, Raphael, and
Marko—are set to graduate at the end of November. Additionally, four students
will return to the seminary in January to continue their studies. Missionary
Naumann reports that the seminary is expecting 5 to 7 new students in January. Thank
the Lord for safe travels and productive visits. Praise God for the privilege
of partnering with the TZCLC in training men to be faithful preachers and
teachers of God's saving Word. Ask for God's continued blessing, guidance, and
provision for Wittenberg Seminary and the work of the TZCLC.
Nepal
(South Asia) – Missionary Ohlmann is
set to visit Nepal in December. During his time there, he will teach fifteen
students at the Himalayan Lutheran Bible Institute (HLBI). Following the week
of classes at the HLBI, he will also attend and teach at a regional pastoral conference
organized by the HCLCN. Ask our Savior to grant safe travels for the pastors
and leaders who will attend classes and the pastoral conference. Praise the
Lord for the fifteen men who have dedicated their time and lives to training
for the Gospel ministry. Ask for the Lord's blessings on the upcoming visit and
for all the preparations that need to take place.
Bangladesh (South Asia) – Pastor Monotosh reports that the new
interim government is making positive progress, and citizens are feeling
hopeful about the future as peace continues to be maintained. The plans for the
BLCM building project have received government approval, and the necessary
permits are ready to be issued. The contractor is prepared to begin
construction as early as January or as soon as funding becomes available. The
Board of Missions has approved an MDF grant to support the construction of this
multipurpose building, which will serve the Bangladesh Lutheran Church Mission
(BLCM). This facility will function as a Bible Institute for training faithful
church workers, a place for worship, and housing for teachers and students. Thank
the Lord for His protection of His children during the recent violence and
change in government. Ask the Lord to bless this nation with good government so
they can live in peace and continue to spread the Good News of Jesus. Pray also
for the building project and that the Lord would move the hearts of His people
to give generously for this important work.
Nigeria
(West Africa) – The NCLC has been
planning the construction of a multipurpose building for the seminary for over
twenty-five years. They have recently met their fundraising goal for the
project and received approval for the building plans from the local government.
Brick making and foundation work began in late-October, with hopes of
completing the project by March. The CLC Board of Missions has approved an MDF
grant to help with construction costs. The building will include two large
classrooms, a library/computer room, and an office for faculty. For the past
several years, they have been using two small dormitory rooms as classrooms.
With an increase in enrollment and expectations for even larger enrollment next
year, this new building is essential.Ask the Lord to bless this project and to
provide necessary funding through the offerings of NCLC members and MDF
offerings of CLC members. Thank the Lord for the privilege of working together
in this effort to train faithful workers in His Nigerian harvest of souls!
Myanmar (South Asia) – It has been nearly four years since the
military overthrew Myanmar's democratically elected government, plunging the
nation into a devastating civil war. Countless individuals continue to suffer,
including farmers who are unable to grow crops, resulting in food shortages and
high prices for basic necessities. Many members of the CLCM (Christian Laymen's
Church of Myanmar) have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety for
their families. With love and concern for our brothers and sisters in Christ,
the CLC Board of Missions approved Kinship funding for one year. This funding
provides essential humanitarian aid, ensuring access to necessities like food,
shelter, and medical care for displaced CLCM members. Please continue to keep
our brothers and sisters in Christ in your thoughts and prayers, asking for
peace, justice, and relief for all affected by this conflict.
Togo (West Africa) – Due to Missionary Evensen's absence
for knee surgery and rehab in the U.S., classes at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Seminary
have continued using the curriculum by Prof. David Lau and translated by Missionary
Evensen. Three students are set to graduate in March and will work to establish
preaching stations and congregations before completing their training. Pray that our Savior will continue to bless
the students as they finish their studies over the next several months. Ask the
Lord to guide them as they work to establish new preaching stations where they
will proclaim the Good News of sins forgiven in Jesus' saving name! Thank the
Lord for allowing Missionary Evensen’s health to improve so he was able to
return to Togo.
Kenya (East Africa) – After Missionary Naumann’s visit in
October, the Kenya-CLC is making progress in organizing itself to better serve
the congregations and share the Good News of Jesus with others. Pray for the
pastors and leaders of the KCLC as they work on church registration issues and
continue to serve the Lord.
Uganda (East Africa) – There is a dispute regarding the
ownership of the land on which the orphanage is situated. Pastor Daniel Mugeni
is hopeful that the matter will be resolved in a God-pleasing way, allowing
them to remain on the property. Missionary Naumann, along with Pastor Andrew
Schaller of the CLC Board of Doctrine, continue toconduct a doctrinal colloquy
via correspondence with the leaders of the Confessional Lutheran Synod in
Uganda (CLSU). Ask the Lord to bless the legal proceedings to protect the
ownership of the orphanage. Thank the Lord for opportunity to review the
precious truths of His word with the CLSU and to bless this effort to declare
fellowship and work together to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the
world.
The
Philippines (Southeast Asia) – Pastor
Palangyos continues outreach efforts targeting the large youth population in
Baguio City, where he and his family reside. Outreach activities also continue
in the two rural congregations that he serves in the mountains surrounding the
city. Recently, Jehovah's Witness missionaries have been trying to persuade
some members to abandon the truths of God’s saving word. Pray for our Savior's
blessings on the outreach efforts of the Lutheran Autonomous Mission in the
Philippines (LAMP), both in rural and urban areas. Ask the Lord to strengthen
the faith of His children of the LAMP to resist the temptations of devil.
India
(South Asia) – The CLCI and BELC
continue to spread the Gospel and train dedicated preachers and teachers of
God’s saving Word. Currently, the CLCI has fifty-one students enrolled in its
seminary, while the BELC has twenty-five students enrolled in its Bible
Institute. Additionally, there are monthly pastoral training seminars held in
twenty-seven districts of the BELC, benefiting over 800 pastors. Thank the Lord
for the privilege of assisting the work of spreading the Good News of Jesus in
this predominantly Hindu nation. As our Savior to provide all that is necessary
to continue this important work.
Missionary
Peter Evensen (Togo, West Africa) – Missionary
Evensen returned to Togo on Tuesday, November 12. He will continue
rehabilitation from knee surgery in Togo while resuming his missionary duties
at the seminary and in the local congregation in Lomé. Thank the Lord for His
protection and healing during Missionary Evensen’s health issues and pray for
continued health and recovery as he returns to his work in Togo.
Missionary
Bruce Naumann (Tanzania-East Africa) –
Missionary Naumann and Paula will spend a few weeks in December in the U.S. to
visit family. They plan to return to Tanzania in time for the beginning of the
new semester at the seminary in early January. You can follow Missionary
Naumann’s blog at: https://clc-tz.blogspot.com/ Praise the Lord for all that is being accomplished by
Missionary Naumann, and ask our Savior to grant safe and uneventful travels for
both Bruce and Paula.
Missionary
Todd Ohlmann – Missionary Ohlmann and
Board of Missions Chairman Joel Krafft left for a two-week visit to Liberia on
November 14th. Afterward, Ohlmann will spend three weeks in Nepal, teaching at
the Himalayan Bible Institute, attending a pastoral conference, and visiting
HCLCN congregations. He is also assisting with the pastoral vacancy at Faith
Lutheran Church in St. Louis. Ask the Lord to bless and provide for all the necessary
preparations for these trips to take place. Please continue to pray for his
wife, Beth, as she cares for her elderly father, who longs for his heavenly
home. You can read reports and see pictures here: missionaryohlmann.blogspot.com
Ongoing
Opportunities – 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 sent it.
That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. Psalm 67:2
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