They turned around to face the assembly in full celebration mode. Seven new pastors of All Saints Lutheran Church of Nigeria, resplendent in their new white gowns, purple stoles and starch-white clergy collars, managed broad smiles. A rousing cheer of joy rose from two hundred church members packed inside the Ishibori church, joined by another […]
The LWMS visiting team has come home to the USA. Michelle Markgraf, Carol Egelseer, Sarah Malchow and Pastor Weiser arrived home on 26 April. Ima Udofia landed two days later, along with her husband Ikpe and son Anieti. They made a family trip of it, by flying along with Ima. And yes, it was great […]
He was more than a little excited. His dream had been to serve as missionary in Africa. The Lord seemed to point him that way three times before in the last 20 years. Each time, the Lord led him to the answer “not yet.”
Meanwhile, a brother pastor was spearheading WELS assistance to Christ the King […]
Our LWMS visitors decided they like the bush churches. Like yesterday in Yala area SW of Ogoja. Rural village, small church, short walls, tin roof not far overhead, over 200 eager women plus a few men and lots of children crowded into every space. About 100 degrees indoors.
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She seeks them out. She draws them out. Nigerian kids of all ages love to flock to Carol Egelseer on the LWMS April visit. This morning we worshiped at Christ the King Lutheran in Calabar. This congregation has children in the worship service instead of closeted away for Sunday School. You could hear their voices […]
Greetings from Calabar, Nigeria! Carol, Ima, Michelle, and Sarah are half way through their women’s conferences. Three so far, ending in Calabar today. 220 and 160 at the first two, and about 40 today.
What fellowship, what love sister to sister! Our four presenters are just great! What they are learning from the Lutheran women of Nigeria […]
WELS largest mission field is Africa, where it is working in partnership with five independent national synods that are currently ministering to about 64,000 souls with God’s Word.
In Zambia, in the south-central region of the continent, WELS missionaries have been operating since the early 1950s. 7 expatriate missionaries and 19 national pastors serve 32 established […]
Tomorrow we fly. Michelle Markgraf, Sarah Malchow, Carol Egelseer and Pastor Doug Weiser will head to New York City tomorrow. After an overnight stay, they will join Ima Udofia on Thursday afternoon, en route to Lagos, Nigeria. Ima’s husband Ikpe Udofia will also fly over with us for a visit to his homeland. Our travel […]
The last of the WELS traveling teams has finished its work at Christ the King Lutheran Seminary. Graduation for the ten seminary students is set for April 5, 2008. The three Christ the King Lutheran graduates will serve as vicars until their ordination in December 2008.
Two weeks after graduation, seven of the graduates will be […]
“Welcome to Nigeria!” This is the frequent greeting in this West African giant of 135 million people. While the life in Nigeria can be difficult, the welcoming hearts and smiles make every trip worthwhile. Christ the King Lutheran Church of Nigeria and All Saints Lutheran Church of Nigeria are our two sister synods in the […]
Pastor Douglas Weiser serves a congregation in Bellevue, WA. In addition to his full-time service there he also serves as the WELS liaison to our sister synod’s in Nigeria. Doug has served in Louisiana, South Dakota and Zambia, Africa. He makes several trips to Nigeria each year to assist the sister synods.
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