Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:11:53 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/ Asia Lutheran Communion en-us http://asia-lutheran.org/images/images/logo.gif http://asia-lutheran.org/ timo@asia-lutheran.org http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=239 Congratulation to the following newly elected leaders of The Protestant Church In Sabah (PCS). They were elected during the last PCS Synod held from 3-5 of April 2008: President: Rev Jimmy O. Asam V President: Rev Joseph S. Daang Secretary: Rev Sopirid Masandu Vice Secretary: Pastor Janios Masingkai Treasurer: Pastor Torido Rumanggong Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:11:53 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=238 Our heartiest congratulation to the following newly elected leaders from Japan Lutheran Church (JLC) and Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong (TTMHK) Japan Lutheran Church President: Rev Yutaka Kumei V President: Rev Shinri Emoto Secretary: Rev Masaki Shirai Treasurer: Mr Takao Taguchi Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:51:15 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=237 Action Requested from Geneva Secretariat, Field Programs and Member Churches ARUSHA, Tanzania/Geneva, 1 July 2008 (LWI) The Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) called on LWF member churches to deepen their theological and ethical reflection on human contribution to climate change, as co- creatures with moral agency rather than claiming the prerogatives of creators. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:11:21 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=236 The focus of the LWF Youth Desk is to support young people that their voices are heard in our churches and that they can meaningfully participate. One of the longstanding opportunities is an internship in the secretariat of the Lutheran Federation. It is designed to give young people first hand experience of the day-to-day work for the Lutheran communion and to build relationships with staff and other interns from ecumenical organizations. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:55:24 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=235 BEIJING - CHINA will provide free copies of the Bible during the Olympic Games to athletes, spectators, tourists and anyone else who wants one. About 10,000 bilingual copies of the Bible will be distributed in the Olympic Village, which houses athletes and media, according to Monday's China Daily, quoting Mr Li Chunnong, general manager of the Nanjing-based Amity Printing, the country's largest publisher of Christian works. Another 30,000 copies of the New Testament will also be available during the games, he said. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:27:50 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=234 The logo for the 11th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) to be held in 2010 in Germany, was presented to the Council. The Assembly host church, Evangelical Church in Württemberg, Germany, together with an agency developed the logo. The 11th Assembly will take place 20 - 27 July 2010 in Stuttgart, Germany. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:58:48 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=233 LWF Renewal Committee Report Outlines Theological and Governance Implications Bishop Raymond Schultz Presents Committee Report ARUSHA, Tanzania/GENEVA, 30 June 2008 (LWI) -The Renewal Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) presented its second draft report to the LWF Council meeting 25-30 June in Arusha, Tanzania, which summarizes proposals for LWF's renewal. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:35:45 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=232 ARUSHA, Tanzania/GENEVA, 28 June 2008 (LWI) – Participants in the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council expressed appreciation for environmental concern issues presented in the LWF President’s address. Questions and remarks during the report’s plenary discussion revolved around how the LWF member churches might turn these concerns into action. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:15:15 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=231 GENEVA, 19 June 2008 (LWI) - Representatives from member churches of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) gather in Arusha, Tanzania for the 25 - 30 June meeting of the LWF Council, hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT). The meeting's theme is "Melting Snow on Mount Kilimanjaro: A Witness of a Suffering Creation." Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:12:05 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=230 Dear Readers A 'hot issue' has been raised at our web Discussion Forum (click topic on left column of webpage). Registered readers may join the discussion and leave your comments. Editor Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:54:55 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=229 Dear Readers ALN39 is ready for you to click away at asia-lutheran.org/aln/39.ALN.pdf This issue we pay tribute to a great church leader, the late Rt Rev Dr Wesley Kigasung, who passed away on May 14 following an illness. Click on the image of ALN on the top right column of this page to read ALN 39. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:55:19 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=228 Greetings from Geneva ! My name is Francis Chan, from Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong. I am currently working in LWF- Department of Mission of Development (DMD) as an intern, mainly with the Youth Desk. I came to Geneva on February this year and will stay until November for a 10-month internship program. Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:20:44 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=227 The Rev Sumiyuki Watanabe (right) was elected as the new President of the Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church during the General Assembly of the church from May 1-3. The term is two years with eligibility for re-election up to three terms. Other elected officials include the Rev Isamu Aota, former Executive Director, as Vice-President and Rev Yasuhiro Tatena (left), pastor of Hiroshima Lutheran Church congregation, as Executive Director. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:08:50 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=226 The fifth meeting of the 3rd LWF Project Committee after the Winnipeg assembly took place in Riga Latvia, at the invitation of Archbishop Janis Vanags of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia from May 13-16, 2008. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:13:52 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=225 (Letter from the Rev Rafael Malpica Padilla, Executive Director of Global Mission, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Our colleague, the Rev Barbara Lund, has received and accepted a call to lead a center for spirituality in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Barbara will begin in this new position on July 14, 2008, and her last day in the office will be July 3, 2008. Barbara has served in the Global Mission Program Unit since 1999, first as Director for Events, and as Director for the Asia-Pacific Continental Desk. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:53:08 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=224 We are happy to announce that the newly elected leader of Kinki Evangelical Lutheran Church (KELC) is the Rev Shigeo Sueoka. He was born in 1962 and ordained as a pastor in 1997. During the Church General Assembly on March 21, 2008, Rev Sueoka was elected as President after having served as Church Secretary for four years. (KELC) Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:53:25 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=223 The World Council of Churches is inviting member churches and related organizations to join a week of advocacy and action for a just peace in Palestine and Israel. Participants will contribute to a common international witness for peace in early June 2008. The heads of churches in Jerusalem have asked churches worldwide to use a common prayer for peace on Sunday, June 8. The tragic events in Israel and Palestine call people of faith and goodwill to act on their shared hopes that justice will be done. More information, at www.oikumene.org and www.elcjhl.org. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:36:10 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=222 The North West Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India has been partnering with Trans World Radio to broadcast the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Kurukh (Oraon) language. Considering this an important ministry, Bishop N. Lakra has reaffirmed this partnership of radio ministry which is still very relevant in this part of the world. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:00:57 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=221 The Annual Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong (ELCHK) was held on May 1, 2008. The offices of Bishop, Vice Bishop and Executive Committee have been assigned anew. We are glad that Rev. Nicholas Tai Ho-fai and Rev. Jenny Chan Kin-lai have been reelected to the office of Bishop and Vice Bishop. May God bless their service in our church and in our worldwide partnerships. Thu, 29 May 2008 23:47:52 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=220 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: A Roman Catholic newspaper cleared its first legal hurdle Monday in its fight against a Malaysian government ban on Christians using the word “Allah” as a synonym for “God.” Tue, 27 May 2008 13:15:54 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=219 Bishop Wesley Kigasung, LWF Council Adviser Dies GENEVA, 20 May 2008 (LWI) - An active crusader for justice in his church, nation and global ecumenical context, is how the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) described the contribution of Bishop Dr Wesley Kigasung, head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELC-PNG), who died on 14 May 2008, aged 57, following illness. Wed, 21 May 2008 01:33:18 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=218 We have received with sadness information from the General Secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea of the passing away of Rt.Rev.Dr.Wesley Kigasung, the Head Bishop of the ELC-PNG. Bishop Kigasung passed away in the evening of Wednesday 14 May 2008 at the Angau Memorial Hospital.He was 58 at the time of his death. Thu, 15 May 2008 11:49:04 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=217 Appeal to Authorities to Allow Entry of International Humanitarian Assistance PHNOM PENH, Cambodia/GENEVA, 9 May 2008 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed its readiness to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar (Burma) in the aftermath of the cyclone disaster there, and at the same appealed to the authorities in the country to facilitate the entry and movement of relief teams and supplies in order to avoid a larger-scale disaster. Sun, 11 May 2008 22:45:32 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=216 As of Tuesday, the Myanmar government has raised the death toll from Cyclone Nargis to nearly 22,500 --- already 80,000 as of this evening (8/5). With another 41,000 missing, the death toll is expected to continue to rise. Hundreds of thousands were left without clean water and shelter ... The LWF and Mekong Mission Forum (MMF) are looking into extending help to the local and member churches in Myanmar. For more information about contribution, please contact LWF Asia or leave a comment at the end of this write-up. (Click 'read full article') For the latest update, please click link to BBC Asia News at the bottom of this home page (right) Tue, 06 May 2008 21:41:18 -0400 http://asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=215 A 43 percent rise in global food prices in recent months had sparked fear and violent protests in Indonesia following reports of death due to starvation. Asia is home to two-thirds of the world’s poor and the soaring prices may throw millions of Asians back into poverty. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:35:57 -0400