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A NEW FULL-TIME MISSIONARY

by Lutheran Spokesman
February 1, 2023March 1, 2023

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. We give thanks to the Lord that He… Read More »A NEW FULL-TIME MISSIONARY

Third Foreign Missionary Call to Tanzania

by Lutheran Spokesman
December 1, 2022January 2, 2023

The Board of Missions reported to this past summer’s convention that “the need for additional workers in foreign fields continues to grow.” After a pause… Read More »Third Foreign Missionary Call to Tanzania

Mission Helper Trip to Zambia

by Lutheran Spokesman
October 1, 2022October 29, 2022

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. After a two-year COVID hiatus, the CLC Mission… Read More »Mission Helper Trip to Zambia

Visitation to the Bangladesh Lutheran Church Mission

by Lutheran Spokesman
August 1, 2022August 30, 2022

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. It goes without saying that travel has been… Read More »Visitation to the Bangladesh Lutheran Church Mission

Endings and Beginnings

by Lutheran Spokesman
June 1, 2022June 26, 2022

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. “The Lord bless you and keep you; The… Read More »Endings and Beginnings

Domestic Mission Program

by Lutheran Spokesman
February 1, 2022May 26, 2022

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. Our CLC domestic mission program assists in the… Read More »Domestic Mission Program

Christian Day Schools as Part of a New Approach to Domestic Missions

by Lutheran Spokesman
December 6, 2021December 16, 2021

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. At this past year’s CLC Convention, the delegates… Read More »Christian Day Schools as Part of a New Approach to Domestic Missions

Serving our Ever-Expanding Overseas Mission Fields

by Lutheran Spokesman
August 1, 2021August 21, 2021

MISSION NEWSLETTER Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. We are continually overwhelmed by how… Read More »Serving our Ever-Expanding Overseas Mission Fields

Challenges and Blessings in Myanmar

by Lutheran Spokesman
June 1, 2021May 26, 2021

MISSION NEWSLETTER Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. The CLC is in fellowship with… Read More »Challenges and Blessings in Myanmar

Death of a Faithful Servant in Myanmar, New Construction in Nepal

by Lutheran Spokesman
February 1, 2021December 10, 2021

MISSION NEWSLETTER Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. On Monday, December 28th, the Lord… Read More »Death of a Faithful Servant in Myanmar, New Construction in Nepal

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Jesus asked for a drink of water from the Samaritan woman, and, before you know it, the two were talking about eternal things. He has the living water of life eternal to give to all sinners. Let’s turn our simple conversations into opportunities to share Jesus.

BibleGateway: John 4:4-26 ESV Text: John 4:4-26 John 4:4–26 (Listen) 4 And he had to pass through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the… Read More »Jesus asked for a drink of water from the Samaritan woman, and, before you know it, the two were talking about eternal things. He has the living water of life eternal to give to all sinners. Let’s turn our simple conversations into opportunities to… [...]

We stand in grace, meaning that even though we daily sin, as believers in Christ we are God’s forgiven children 24/7. The sufferings we go through serve to mold our character, so that we persevere in hope, a hope which, unlike all other hopes, will never disappoint.

BibleGateway: Romans 5:1-11 ESV Text: Romans 5:1-11 Romans 5:1–11 (Listen) Peace with God Through Faith 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we1 have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith2 into this grace in which we stand, and we3 rejoice4 in hope of… Read More »We stand in grace, meaning that even though we daily sin, as believers in Christ we are God’s forgiven children 24/7. The sufferings we go through serve to mold our character, so that we persevere in hope, a hope which, unlike all other hopes,… [...]

“Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.” [vv.1-2] Yet even as we rejoice in His salvation, we need the stern warning: “Do not harden your hearts.” [v.8] Because we are sinners we need to be warned, so that we ever listen to the voice of the Lord our Savior. Praise the Lord for His greatness: “Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.” [vv.1-2] But even as we rejoice in His salvation, we need the stern warning: “Do not harden your hearts.” [v.8] Because we are sinners we need to be warned, so that we ever listen to the voice of Lord, our Rock.

BibleGateway: Psalm 95 ESV Text: Psalm 95 Psalm 95 (Listen) Let Us Sing Songs of Praise 95:1 Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!3 For the LORD… Read More »“Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.” [vv.1-2] Yet even as we rejoice in His salvation, we need the stern warning: “Do not harden your hearts.” [v.8] Because we are sinners we need… [...]

Complain! Complain! Complain. Sound familiar? Just like Israel of old don’t we find ourselves whining about every little thing? May God lead us to repent of this terrible sin, and then to stand in amazement at how He so richly blesses us despite our grumbling ways.

BibleGateway: Exodus 17:1-16 ESV Text: Exodus 17:1-16 Exodus 17 (Listen) Water from the Rock 17:1 All the congregation of the people of Israel moved on from the wilderness of Sin by stages, according to the commandment of the LORD, and camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. 2 Therefore the people… Read More »Complain! Complain! Complain. Sound familiar? Just like Israel of old don’t we find ourselves whining about every little thing? May God lead us to repent of this terrible sin, and then to stand in amazement at how He so richly blesses us despite our… [...]

So the rich go to hell, and the poor to heaven? No. While it is true that living only for the pleasures of this world is foolish and eternally devastating, Jesus’ main point is that, whether rich or poor, the only way to prepare for eternity is by giving heed to the faith creating power of God’s Word.

BibleGateway: Luke 16:19-31 ESV Text: Luke 16:19-31 Luke 16:19–31 (Listen) The Rich Man and Lazarus 19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what… Read More »So the rich go to hell, and the poor to heaven? No. While it is true that living only for the pleasures of this world is foolish and eternally devastating, Jesus’ main point is that, whether rich or poor, the only way to prepare… [...]

CPR: Are we sinning when we do not glorify God?

Isn’t it impossible to always glorify God? If it can’t be done, what’s the point? How can we navigate these difficult questions as a Christian? Considering questions like these in a broad and narrow way while defining terms help us relate back to the wisdom of God’s Word and Christ our Savior. Join Pastors Mark Tiefel and Neal Radichel for this discussion on what it means to glorify God when it comes to our daily sin and sanctification. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/cpr-are-we-sinning-when-we-do-not-glorify-god/ [...]

Apostles Series | Judas Iscariot

Despite being the one who betrayed Jesus, Judas Iscariot is probably one of the most well known of the apostles. Pastors Nathanael and Mark dig into what the Bible tells us about Judas and explore questions surrounding why he would betray Jesus and what might have been going on in Judas’ head as these events unfolded. Even though Judas is seen as an enemy of Christ, it is important that we humbly account for the ways in which we might... Read More Read More [...]

Skeptics Series | The Disciples Stole Jesus’ Body

One of the most popular arguments against the resurrection of Jesus is that the disciples stole Christ’s body out of the tomb. This response to the resurrection was first formulated by the Jewish leaders who executed Jesus. Pastors Neal and Mark take a look at this argument and explain how the Bible thoroughly debunks it in several different areas. In fact, this lie first given by the Jewish leaders actually further substantiates the miracle of the resurrection today. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/skeptics-series-the-disciples-stole-jesus-body/ [...]

Apostles Series | Paul

Paul was one of the most influential apostles yet perhaps the most unlikely as well. Formerly known as Saul, and a great persecutor of the Church, Paul’s story reminds us that the grace of Christ can reach anyone. No sin is too great to be forgiven and no individual too lost to be used in the service of God’s kingdom. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/apostles-series-paul-1651676323/ [...]

Skeptics Series | Jesus Didn’t Really Die on the Cross (The Swoon Theory)

Our next installment of the Skeptics Series looks directly at the death and resurrection of Jesus. One of the most popular skeptical arguments about Jesus’ resurrection is that He never died to begin with, at least not on the cross on Good Friday. Often referred to as the Swoon Theory, this idea proposes that Jesus merely fainted on the cross and revived Himself in the tomb. Pastors Mark and Neal dig into this theory to show how God thoroughly addresses... Read More Read More [...]

2023-03-23 ILC Chapel — The Blesséd Man

The Blesséd Man Date : 2023-03-23 Speaker : John Pfeiffer Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the [a]ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in HisRead More [...]

2023-03-22 ILC Chapel — Hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Date : 2023-03-22 Speaker : David Schaller Psalm 113 (CSB)1 Hallelujah! Give praise, servants of the Lord; praise the name of the Lord. 2 Let the name of the Lord be blessed both now and forever. 3 From the rising of the sun to its setting, let the name of the Lord beRead More [...]

2023-03-21 ILC Chapel — The Cross is Your Only Glory

The Cross is Your Only Glory Date : 2023-03-21 Speaker : Paul Naumann Galatians 6:14 (KJV) But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. Hymn: TLH 175, st. 1-2 : When IRead More [...]

2023-03-10 ILC Chapel — The Message of the Cross

The Message of the Cross Date : 2023-03-10 Speaker : Mark Weis 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Hymn: TLH 376, st. 1,3 : Rock of Ages, Cleft for MeRead More [...]

2023-03-09 ILC Chapel — Brotherly Love is the Badge of True Discipleship

Brotherly Love is the Badge of True Discipleship Date : 2023-03-09 Speaker : Mark Bernthal John 13:33-35 “Little children, I shall be with you a little while longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come,’ so now I say to you. A newRead More [...]

Sent to Tanzania...Mar 2023

Today (21 MAR 2023), I head to Tanzania for a short two-week trip. The main reason for the visit is to be there for the first couple of weeks that newly commissioned Missionary Bruce Naumann will be on site. He's certainly more than capable of getting there on his own and getting acquainted with his new surroundings, Tanzanian co-workers, and duties, but the Board of Missions and I thought it would be a good idea for me to be there to assist with the transition from me to him and to make sure everyone is on the same page moving… [...]

New Mission Field Video and YouTube Channel...

Over the next several months, Pastor Sam Rodebaugh and I plan to produce short introductory videos for each of the places around the world where our Savior has given us the privilege and opportunity to assist in spreading the truths of God's saving word. Here's the first video that features the work being done in Tanzania... [...]

March 2023 - CLC World Missions Prayer List

New CLC Missionary (East Africa) – The 2008 CLC Convention passed a resolution to call a third foreign missionary to serve in East Africa when financially feasible. Fifteen years later, the Lord has provided for this need! Pastor Bruce Naumann was led to accept a divine call to serve as a resident Missionary to Tanzania. His primary responsibility will be assisting the TZ-CLC as they continue to develop the Wittenberg Lutheran Theological Seminary. He will be teaching several classes and helping to develop seminary curriculum that will be used for years to come to train faithful pastors and leaders. Missionary… [...]

West Africa CLC Pastoral Conference Recap...

Tuesday February 28 - The West Africa CLC Pastoral Conference is off to a blessed start. With twenty pastors arriving safely yesterday (Monday, 2/27) afternoon and evening from Togo, Liberia, Ghana, and Nigeria, we started early with morning prayers, Psalms, and breakfast.Following an opening devotion, review of the schedule, greeting, and encouragement from CLC President Wilke and Board of Missions Chairman Krafft, and the appointment of a conference chairman and secretary, we heard the first of six essays under the theme "Seek First the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness." The first essay was titled "What God Reveals About His… [...]

Sent to West Africa...

I'm gearing up for my first visit to Togo since before the pandemic. I'm leaving Sunday (2/19) morning, so I'll be able to arrive in time to travel with Missionary Evensen to the seminary to spend a couple of days teaching and observing classes. I'm excited to spend some time with my good friends and colleagues Missionary Peter Evensen and Pastor Kossi Blewu. I am also looking forward to seeing firsthand how the land and building have progressed. The last time I was there was when Peter first took up residence in Togo. At that time nothing had yet been… [...]

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