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"At the base of Pikes Peak in Southern Colorado the mission of Foundation Lutheran Church has moved out of the middle school where we’ve worshiped during the last eight years and into a very comfortable worship venue with chairs that don’t have to be put away and a church that does not need to be packed into a trailer. It’s a great blessing for a group of worshipers, who now know the location where we worship is available 24/7 for missions and outreach gatherings."
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Matt Dettmann, member at Foundation Lutheran Church and a District Mission Board member for the Colorado District, shares the story of the core group’s journey—from humble beginnings spent planning and praying for a new mission—and how the Holy Spirit continues to bless the congregation, by bringing new families and individuals to faith through the preaching of the Word and through additional outreach opportunities made possible by a permanent worship location.
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The 2026 Taste of Missions School Challenge is now open!
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All Lutheran grade schools are invited to participate in our annual Taste of Missions School Challenge. Visit tasteofmissions.com/schools to view Missions-themed activities that grade school teachers can use to help students explore the world of WELS Home and World Missions while participating in our annual event, Taste of Missions. Participation is easy and flexible—classrooms can use as many activities as they’d like from the 10 provided challenges, which include learning about different mission fields, watching videos, praying for mission work, and playing mission-themed games.
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Two classrooms (one K-4 and one 5-8) will be selected randomly to win a Taste of Missions party for their classroom, tickets to the event, and additional surprises. Be sure to fill out the submission form by April 24, 2026, to be entered to win. Inspire your students with the joy of spreading the gospel through this exciting challenge!
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Missionary Jon Gross shares an update on his new role as the innovation consultant for WELS World Missions. He supports the outreach of Academia Cristo through video projects and various publications. He also connects with mission fields around the world to help them grow and become more well known in their community, opening doors for new church plants and gospel outreach.
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Asia-Oceania field in review
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Asia-Oceania Team annual meeting
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Members of the Asia-Oceania Team, along with mission partners and administrative members, came together Jan. 29 - Feb. 2, for their annual team meeting. This time together was spent giving field reports, setting goals, and enjoying fellowship among members of the team. During the Sunday morning worship, Missionaries Jim Brandt, Asia-Oceania Team leader, and John Hildebrant, missionary to East Asia, were installed to the Asia-Oceania Team.
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Thai Village training facility dedication
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Thai Village celebrated a milestone as they dedicated a new vocational training facility in Chiang Mai, Thailand. They are excited to think about how this new building will help enact their mission and to see their vision of healthy people thriving in surrounding local communities. Many missionaries, partners, and locals were in attendance to celebrate this blessing. Learn more at thaivillage.org.
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Support Home Missions
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Thank you for supporting WELS Home Missions through your prayers, congregational offerings, and special offerings made to Home Missions. If you'd like to support mission work, visit wels.net/hmgift.
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Host a Mission Festival
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Request a mission speaker and let the WELS Missions team help find you a mission speaker for your event.
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Faces of Faith
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Read stories of the Holy Spirit at work in Faces of Faith, WELS Missions' annual magazine. Request free copies for your church or LWMS circuit rally at wels.net/facesoffaith.
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Contact us
We'd like to hear from you! Contact us for assistance or additional information regarding WELS Missions or simply visit wels.net/missions.
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