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People of God Seminary in Kazakhstan - $60,000
Since the LCMS began mission work in Kazakhstan in 1994, five
Lutheran congregations have been established. In 1996 the People
of God Seminary was established to provide training and education
for lay and pastoral workers. The expansion of the church in
Kazakhstan and the ability to reach out with the Gospel depends
on training more workers, both lay and pastoral, in all aspects
of church life. So far, 18 seminary students have been taught
by Rev. Al Miller who, with his wife Lee, is serving in Kazakhstan.
Because most people in this country live below poverty level,
our mites will provide for basic things such as translation and
printing of materials, lunch for the students, transportation
and program administration. The students are eager to share the
Good News of Christ's love with others in this country that had
for so long been in the grip of atheism.
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Ethnic Children with Partners in Mission
- $100,000
MinneapolisSt. Paul may not be a place one would traditionally
think of as a home for ministry to ethnic children, but in recent
years children from all parts of the world have come here. Many
come from dysfunctional homes, overcrowded living conditions,
many without a father present. Partners In Mission (PIM) was
organized in 1986 to help inner-city churches bring the love
of Jesus to these children through LCMS ethnic mission churches
in their neighborhoods. They do this by helping with materials,
Bibles, invitational handouts, ethnic leaders, training and organization.
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The LWML That Could
The mission
grants selected by the delegates to the 2003 Oklahoma City
Convention are fulfilling the LWML Pledge. Through these grants,
the willing hands and feet, the voice to share God's love and
the task of bringing the lost and erring into eternal fellowship
with Him is happening. You have pledged your silver and gold
to extend His kingdom; you have pledged your voice to lift these
missions in prayer; and you have pledged your willing service.
The LWML that could-and does-is supporting these mission outreach
efforts through our mite giving. Continue your prayers and support
as members, friends and volunteer workers of the LWML.
Linda K. Reiser, President
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