WELS

Posted by missions on October 14th, 2009 in AFRICA

The scorching sun beats down. The earth is dry with very little signs of life. Everyone carries this film of dust on their skin, some more noticeable than others. We have gathered at the funeral of one of our employees, Mr. Thangaludzu. He had worked for Lutheran Mobile Clinic faithfully for the last 25 years. […]

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Posted by missions on April 4th, 2009 in AFRICA

While driving around the city of Lilongwe, Malawi, there is a common bumper sticker that I laughed at the first time I saw it. It seemed to be a random place for the phrase. The bumper sticker simply states “Relax, God is in Control.” There it was—the best advice stuck to the back of a […]

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Posted by missions on March 24th, 2009 in AFRICA

I was just reading a devotion taken from the Beautiful Feet, Meditations For Missionary Women, when I came across a Bible verse from 2 John 12: I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to […]

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Posted by missions on December 27th, 2008 in AFRICA

Here I am at the local Panera Bread in Gainesville, FL enjoying the free Wi-Fi. Seems to be my favorite hang out these days. This has been my first furlough experience and what an experience it’s been. I’m not sure if I really knew what to expect but one word can sum it up, overwhelming!
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Posted by missions on May 14th, 2008 in AFRICA

One of many changes I had to get used to when I moved to Malawi was sleeping under a mosquito net at night.  At first, it seemed so confining, but the net has grown into a type of security blanket for me keeping out not only mosquitoes but also every other creepy crawly creature that […]

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Posted by missions on May 10th, 2008 in AFRICA

My first trip out to one of our clinic sites during my first week in Malawi is an experience I will never forget.  Our devotion began with a hymn out of the Chichewa hymnal, and I was brought close to tears.  I couldn’t understand a word of it, but the sound of so many voices […]

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Posted by missions on May 10th, 2008 in AFRICA, WELS Bios

After spending the last 16 years working in the public health sector, I became very aware  of the missing component in health care delivery. We focus primarily on how to fix the problems, but within specific guidelines. As a Christian I found many opportunities to share my faith with people who were suffering and dying […]

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Posted by missions on February 7th, 2008 in AFRICA

The Central Africa Medical Mission is a 45-year legacy of healthcare in Zambia and Malawi. The volunteers and national staff have seen many faces and have been a light of Jesus to many people. Their work is one of humility, patience, commitment, and sacrifice for people that they may never see again. It is leaving […]

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