http://missions.wels.net/wpmu Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:27:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On Sunday we had a small farewell party for two of our volunteers that are heading back to the US this week. We said good-bye to Dave Sigrist and Grace Bey, two WELS Kingdom Workers that have been teaching English at El Redentor (Redeemer) here in Torreón. Dave had been in ... http://missions.wels.net/wpmu/2008/07/01/farewell-party-for-volunteers/ My husband and I have adjusted to many different aspects of life here in Brazil – the food, driving a stick shift car, hearing Portuguese every day – but the one thing we have never quite gotten used to is winter. When we lived in the United States I always looked ... http://missions.wels.net/wpmu/2008/06/30/brazilian-winter/ A few days ago, we were invited to be godparents at a middle school graduation. This was for the daughter of a couple who we are friends with, and are also members of the church. They stopped by at about 11 p.m. the night before to drop off the official ... http://missions.wels.net/wpmu/2008/06/28/adjusting-to-time-in-mexico/ Every day is an opportunity for us to give thanks for the grace we have been given, but recently the students at the "It Is Finished" Bible Institute and Seminary have shared their stories of thankfulness with each other. During the last term, the Bible students and members of Promise ... http://missions.wels.net/wpmu/2008/06/25/every-day-is-an-opportunity/ Last Sunday, 32 people came into fellowship with our church body in Mexico (officially known as the Evangelical Confessional Lutheran Church in Mexico). This group has been studying with Pastor Esequiel Sanchez, one of our Lutheran pastors, since January of this year. Pictured above is one family from this group. During ... http://missions.wels.net/wpmu/2008/06/24/32-people-become-members-of-the-mexican-lutheran-church/ Seminary student M. Yesubabu and his family have been caring for children since June of 2006. I would like to introduce them to you. Yesubabu and his wife, Mary are pictured with the children in their home on the left. Yesubabu began his work in the CELM by attending classes ... http://missions.wels.net/wpmu/2008/06/22/yesubabu/ There are many joys on the  LATTE team as the men  are involved in many areas of ministry not only teaching.   One of the special blessings  is the privilege to baptize children.  While serving the congregation in Gomez Palacio recently my husband was not only  honored to baptize Ramon Romero ... http://missions.wels.net/wpmu/2008/06/21/baptism-in-mexico-by-latte/ One of the Mexican seminary students, Carlos Rosales, is currently in northern Sonora, a Mexican state that borders Arizona. To get there, he had to take a 19-hour bus ride from Torreón. His long trip has a good purpose: Carlos is there as part of seminary recruitment efforts. Missionary Ron Baerbock ... http://missions.wels.net/wpmu/2008/06/20/recruiting-more-seminary-students-in-mexico/ Join us in giving thanks for another church building in Mexico! On June 1st, Missionary Ron Baerbock, together with fellow Christians in the city of Altar, dedicated a church home to the Lord. The congregation, called El Buen Pastor (The Good Shepherd) had a special service for the event, followed by ... http://missions.wels.net/wpmu/2008/06/18/new-church-dedication/ Why do wives go to the CELC?  Is it to shop for Pchenko dolls at the bazaars of Kiev?  sight-see ?  experience the underground mall at Independence Square?  Maybe somewhat.  However, about 20 of us came also because we share a love and zeal for our husbands’ work in the ... http://missions.wels.net/wpmu/2008/06/17/why-do-wives-go-to-the-celc/