India (South
Asia) – A joint pastoral conference of the CLCI and BELC was held in October.
CLC Board of Missions Chairman and Missionary Ohlmann had planned to attend,
but they were denied entry into India upon arrival at the Chennai airport. Pray that no
negative consequences will result for the CLCI and BELC from their denied
entry. Thank the Lord that the pastors and leaders of the BELC and CLCI were
able to meet together for mutual encouragement and fellowship based upon the
firm foundation of God’s saving Word.
Nepal
(South Asia) – Fourteen men graduated from the Himalayan Bible Institute on October 9th.
Despite unexpected late monsoons that hampered travel, Missionary Ohlmann was
able to attend the graduation and conduct a one-day Bible training seminar with
students, pastors, and church leaders who came to attend the HBI graduation. The
HBI plans to welcome a new cohort of 15 students in January. Thank the Lord for
safe travels for everyone who attended the HBI training seminar and graduation.
Ask the Lord to bless these next couple of months of preparation for the new
students and teachers at the HBI. Pray that the Lord will provide for a new,
stable, and good government that will be a blessing to the citizens of Nepal
and for the Gospel ministry of the HCLCN.
Liberia (West Africa) – A regular schedule of Bible training
seminars continues for pastors and church leaders across several areas of
Liberia. Missionary Ohlmann is scheduled to visit Liberia Nov. 12-26. He and
Pastor Kwiwalazu will travel to several areas of Liberia and conduct a Pastor
Training Seminar with 18 pastors and church leaders in Bopolu. Thank the Lord and
ask for His continued blessings for the ongoing Biblical training and outreach.
Ask the Lord to bless the training seminar and conference in Bopolu.
Nigeria
(West Africa) – With an MDF grant and
local offerings, the Nigeria-CLC (NCLC) is close to completing its long-awaited
building
project. The building will feature new classrooms, a
library/computer room, and an office for faculty. Missionary Ohlmann is
scheduled to visit the NCLC in November for the dedication and a pastoral
conference in the new building. Ask the Lord to continue to bless this project
and thank Him for providing the funding through the NCLC and MDF offerings.
Thank the Lord for the privilege of working together in this effort to train
faithful workers in His Nigerian harvest of souls! Ask the Lord to provide safe
travel for everyone attending the conference and building dedication.
Togo (West Africa) – Graduation for the three students at
Mount Horeb Lutheran is scheduled for December 6. Missionary Evensen and
Missionary Ohlmann will be in attendance. Pray for all the guests who will hear
the Gospel at this event and for the ongoing outreach work to establish
preaching stations and congregations for these new graduates to pastor. Head
Pastor Kossi Blewu will soon resume his Gospel outreach radio program in
Assahoun, a town about 30 minutes from the seminary. One of the graduates will be
called to start a congregation there, since people have been calling to attend
our services after hearing Pastor Blewu.
Bangladesh (South Asia) – Construction on the multipurpose building is going well. This building will serve God's Kingdom as a Bible
Institute for training faithful church workers, a place for worship, and
housing for teachers and students. Fourteen men are ready to begin pastoral
training once the building is completed. Please continue to pray for the
success of this building project and that the Lord would move the hearts of His
people to give generously for this important work, so the project can stay on
schedule.
The
Philippines (Southeast Asia) – One of
the two Lutheran Autonomous Mission in the Philippines (LAMP) congregations is experiencing
significant growth with new members, increased attendance, and baptisms. Six
more adults and children will be baptized on Sunday, November 16th. Work
continues on a donated worship and classroom space in Pastor Jordan’s home
village. A small MDF grant was recently sent to help purchase chairs, tables,
and other furnishings. Please pray for the LAMP outreach efforts so that more
people may repent of their sins and rejoice in the forgiveness of Jesus Christ.
Thank the Lord for recent growth and ask for His blessings on these new
members. Pray that the Lord provides everything necessary to complete the new
worship and training facility.
Myanmar
(South Asia) – Pastor Kham reported
that the military junta is conducting nightly raids on homes and soccer fields to
conscript young men into the army forcefully. Previously, families could pay
ransoms for their release, but the junta no longer accepts bribes due to its
urgent need for soldiers. The orphan boys cared for by Pastor Kham and his wife
are in hiding, as military checkpoints are everywhere, even near schools.
Please pray for peace, justice, and relief for all affected by this conflict.
Tanzania (East Africa) — Tanzania recently experienced violent protests and riots related to
national elections. While many citizens were killed or injured during the
riots, the members of the TZCLC suffered no loss of life or property. For
Missionary Bruce and Paula Naumann, along with the seminary staff and students,
life is gradually returning to normal. The six seminary students are currently
preparing for their graduation day on November 30. Thank the Lord for
protecting His people in the TZCLC and pray for peace in this nation. Ask the
Lord to bless the seminary students as they grow in grace and knowledge of
Scripture, equipping them to be effective ministers of the Gospel.
Kenya (East Africa) – The KCLC continues church
planting and outreach in Kisii and Kitale. At their January conference, they
will make key organizational decisions. Amos Otiendo, who is soon to graduate
from the Tanzania seminary at the end of November, will return to Kenya to
serve Emmaus School and Holy Cross Church in Moi’s Bridge. Pray for the KCLC's
growth, unity, and effective spreading of the Gospel as they establish new
congregations.
Uganda (East Africa) - CCCRU pastors plan to meet in January
to coordinate their work. Five
congregations are being served by five pastors and two evangelists. The Hope
Centre children's home in Iganga houses 34 children. The pastors and their
families struggle at times with medical issues and a lack of resources. Ask our
Lord to give them good health, daily bread, and zeal for spreading the true
Word of God. Ask our Lord to provide for the daily needs of pastors
as they struggle to serve the Lord and their families with little financial
support from the impoverished congregation members.
DR
Congo-CCLC (Central Africa) – Pastor
Yumba, who serves the CCLC, reports that the seminary students of Holy Trinity
Lutheran Seminary have completed their vicarages. Final exams, graduation, and
ordination are scheduled for April or May, when Missionaries Evensen and
Ohlmann are expected to visit. Thank the Lord for the diligent study and
faithful teaching of God's Word over the past several years at the Holy Trinity
Seminary. Ask for the Lord's continued blessings on the students as they finish
their vicarage assignments. Pray that the Lord will bring peace and an end to
the greed and violence that have been such a terrible part of the DR Congo’s
history.
DR
Congo-ECLSAFA (Central Africa) –
Pastor Jacques Pondi Lumiangu in Kinshasa has scheduled several outreach
seminars in the coming months. The congregation is also facing challenges with
renting their church building and is unable to fully support Pastor Pondi
Lumiangu, so he is facing financial challenges as well. Pray for the outreach
work of the ECLSAFA Congo and that God would abundantly provide
for their needs.
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) – After
seminary graduation, Missionary Evensen will then begin to edit and improve the
French translations of the curriculum for the next cohort of students. Pray for
his continued health as his right knee, which was operated on over a year ago,
has started to bother him again, and for the Lord’s continued blessing on
Missionary Evensen’s work to prepare faithful preachers and teachers of
God’s saving word.
Missionary Todd Ohlmann – Over the next few months, Missionary Ohlmann is scheduled to visit Liberia, Nigeria, Togo, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Philippines. Pray for God's blessing on the necessary arrangements for these trips, and for his wife, Beth, as she continues to care for her elderly father, who is on hospice care and is longing for his heavenly home. You can read reports and see pictures at: missionaryohlmann.blogspot.com
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