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New Leaders in The Protestant Church In Sabah (PCS)
Posted by: Daniel_Oduhau on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 | Read 26 times
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 21
New Church Leaders in Japan and Hong Kong
Posted by: LWF-Asia on Monday, July 21, 2008 | Read 29 times
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 20
LWF Council Gives Direction on Climate and Global Food Crisis
Posted by: LWI on Sunday, July 20, 2008 | Read 34 times
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. 11
Announcement for LWF Youth Internship 2009
Posted by: LWF Youth on Friday, July 11, 2008 | Read 105 times
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. 07
Bibles to be distributed during Olympics Games
Posted by: LWF-Asia on Monday, July 07, 2008 | Read 167 times
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. 03
Logo of LWF 11th Assembly
Posted by: LWI on Thursday, July 03, 2008 | Read 188 times
 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. 30
The future new LWF
Posted by: LWI on Monday, June 30, 2008 | Read 198 times
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. 29
Elicits Calls for Concerted Action on Climate Change
Posted by: LWI on Sunday, June 29, 2008 | Read 179 times
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.
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LWF Council Meets in Arusha, Tanzania
Posted by: LWI on Sunday, June 22, 2008 | Read 243 times
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."
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Discussion Forum
Posted by: LWF-Asia on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 | Read 806 times
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 12
Asia Lutheran News 39 ready to download!
Posted by: Timo on Thursday, June 12, 2008 | Read 299 times
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. 07
From Hong Kong to Geneva - Internship experience in LWF
Posted by: Francis Chan Cheong- on Saturday, June 07, 2008 | Read 328 times
 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. 05
New Leadership in JELC, Japan
Posted by: LWF-Asia on Thursday, June 05, 2008 | Read 370 times
 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.04
LWF Project Committee Meeting, Latvia
Posted by: LWF-Asia on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 | Read 348 times
 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. 03
Farewell Barbara (ELCA)
Posted by: ELCA Global Mission on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 | Read 287 times
(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. |
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