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Month: March 2020

Indonesia: Bringing the Small Catechism into Public Schools

Thursday, March 26, 2020

When guessing which country in the world has the largest population of Muslims, most people probably wouldn’t think of Indonesia in Southeast Asia, where about 85% of the nation’s 270 million citizens follow the teachings of Islam. Although the majority of the country is Sunni Muslim, Indonesia’s founders admired diversity, so the country does not … Read More

Despite Increasing Persecution, LCMS Missionary is Introducing Muslims to Jesus

Friday, March 20, 2020

Kazakhstan – the world’s largest landlocked country, sandwiched between Russia, China and the Middle East – is at a crossroads, literally and figuratively. The contemporary, modern lines of Astana, the capital city, stand in stark contrast to the snowcapped mountains where eagle hunters practice their centuries-old craft. But one aspect of Kazakh life that remains … Read More

Coming to Faith in an I.C.E. Detention Center

Friday, March 20, 2020

“’I was in prison, and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you…in prison and visit you?’ and the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” … Read More

ESL class needs books

Friday, March 6, 2020

A Blessed Lenten season to you. We are hosting an ESL class for native Spanish speakers in our community. I was looking for solid Lutheran Spanish language resources. I also saw the children’s book which would make a good Easter gift for their children. Do you have any of the Child’s Garden of Bible Stories … Read More