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Have you ever reached into a pocket and discovered money you didn’t remember putting there? The discovery is completely unexpected—and delightful. That is how I felt after a recent trip to Uganda to visit the Confessional Lutheran Synod of Uganda (CLSU). At the end of March, I accompanied One Africa Team missionary, Ben Foxen, on a visit to Ibanda, located in the western hills of the country. Because it was my first time representing the WELS Commission on Inter-Church Relations (CICR), I wasn’t sure what to expect. In the end, the experience far exceeded anything I could have imagined.
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Jon Bilitz, pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel in Madison, Wis., and representative for the WELS Commission on Inter-Church Relations, reflects on this memorable experience and the lasting relationships formed.
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"Has World Missions become all about worker training? I hear this question pop up every so often, and honestly, I get why people ask it."
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Rev. Larry Schlomer, World Missions administrator, shares his understanding and perspective on why people ask this question.
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Missionaries Howie Mohlke and Jake Vilhauer recently traveled to Pointe-Noire, marking the first visit by WELS missionaries to this region. This mission is part of growing outreach to French-speaking communities across Africa. The Christians they met are deeply committed to the teachings of Scripture and grateful for the opportunity to connect and grow alongside fellow believers.
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Please keep the work of the WELS One Africa Team in your prayers as they continue to share the gospel and build relationships in new areas throughout Africa.
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Greeneville, Tenn., is a growing community positioned between the Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol metro area and Knoxville. While the area reflects strong Bible Belt culture and openness to conversations about faith, currently no confessional Lutheran church serves the community. A committed core group, supported by nearby WELS congregations in Johnson City and Morristown, has been meeting regularly and actively engaging with the community. Greeneville represents an opportunity to establish a confessional Lutheran presence in a community where none currently exists.
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Visits wels100in10.net to learn about the other new starts and enhancements.
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Support World Missions
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Thank you for supporting WELS World Missions through your prayers, congregational offerings, and special offerings made to World Missions. If you'd like to support mission work, visit wels.net/wmgift.
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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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